March Mainsheet 11.qxd - Detroit Yacht Club

M ONTHLY PUBLICATION O F THE D ETROIT YACHT C LUB 

www.dyc.com 

Volume 99 Number 8 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE 

Page 

3 • From the Commodore 

• From the Boardwalk to the 

Boardroom 

4 • From the Vice Commodore 

• From the General Manager 

5 • From the Chef 

• Wine Society 

6 • Garden Club 

• Voyageurs 

7 • Events 

8-9 • Event Photos 

10 • Events Continued 

11 • DYC Membership 

• Pool/ Fitness Center Hours 

& Rules 

• Grill & Bar Hours 

• Eight Bells 

13 • DYC Islanders 

• Reciprocal Clubs 

• Catering 

14 • Event Calendar 

15 • Dock Line 

• Flying Scots 

• Summer Camp 

16 • DYC 2011Back to the Island Party 

Detroit Yacht Club 

Mission Statement 

We are an historic private yacht club dedicated 

to providing a variety of outstanding 

dining, social, recreational, and boating programs 

for our members, families, and guests. 

Detroit Yacht Club 

Historically Designated 

March 1, 2011 

MARCH 2011 

We are pleased to announce that the Detroit Yacht Club has received approval 

for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. This listing provides a 

number of exciting opportunities for the Club to assist in the preservation of our 

facility. Plans are also in process to obtain a bronze sign to commemorate our 

historic status. 

As a result of the historic designation, we have also established a new nonprofit 

foundation, the Detroit Yacht Club Foundation, which will be able to 

accept tax-deductible donations for the preservation of the Club. The 

Foundation is a separate legal entity which will have its own board and advisory 

committee. 

Treasurer Greg Nowak, who led the effort to obtain historic designation and 

establish the DYC Foundation commented, "In addition to the ability to establish 

a nonprofit foundation to accept donations and bequests, historic designation 

also provides the Club with the opportunity to qualify for historic preservation 

tax credits, and potentially obtain grants and other assistance in the 

preservation of our beautiful facility." 

You will be hearing more about the historic designation, our plans for the 

Foundation and other opportunities which this exciting development provides in 

the coming months. If you are interested in getting involved with the 

Foundation and our preservation efforts, contact Paul Hughes, Treasurer 

Nowak, or any member of the Board.

DYC SERVICES 

Main Office 

Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm 

(313) 824 - 1200 

Reception Counter 

Monday - Tuesday - Closed 

Wednesday - Thursday 4 am - 8:30 pm 

Friday - Saturday 10:30 am - 9 pm 

Sunday 11 am - 7 pm 

Fax: (313) 824 - 7962 

$4 first page, $2 each additional 

www.dyc.com 

COMMODORES 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Commodore 

A.J. Telmos - Candis 

h (248) 363-2444 

b (248) 353-0200 

c (313) 378-8588 

Awitchdoctor@aol.com 

Vice Commodore 

Bryan Barlow - Linda 

h (313)882-5427 

b (586) 285-7700 

c (313) 415-0588 

wbbarlow@gmail.com 

Rear Commodore 

Scott Allen - Patricia 

h (248) 471-5248 

c (248) 841-3656 

sallenmanagement@msn.com 

Past Commodore 

Tim Coltman - Marie 

h (248) 693-4437 

c (586) 662-2181 

anotheraddition@comcast.net 

Secretary 

Fred Carr - Mary Rachwal 

c (313) 407-0690 

fredcarriii@gmail.com 

Treasurer 

Gregory A. Nowak - Lisa 

h (248) 656-3778 

c (313) 300-6653 

gregorynowak1@gmail.com 

House Committee 

Pete T. Dryovage - Tracey 

h (734) 422-3847 

b (734) 762-7067 

c (734)564-2384 

Michigan.pete@att.net 

Artil Leo - Joann 

c (248)766-9234 

artdyc@yahoo.com 

James Gierlach - Teresa 

h (248) 563-7550 

jim@g-belectric.com 

Finance Committee 

Joe Brooks - Dara 

h (586) 992-8220 

b (248) 520-3425 

c (248) 240-8479 

joebjoe454@aol.com 

Erica Ciupak - Andy 

h (517) 381-2351 

b (517) 355-3776 

c (248) 808-8766 

erica_ciupak@hotmail.com 

Daniel Nowicki - Tina 

h (586) 296-6012 

c (248) 939-2453 

dnowicki@smoothchange.com 

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COMMITTEE CONTACTS 

Adult Swim Program Committee 

Judy McGuire - (313) 884-2014 

Boating 

Meeting 3rd Thursday of the Month at 7:00 pm 

Karyn Stano (586) 321-7171 

karyn_stano@yahoo.com 

Bocce Ball 

Artil Leo (248) 766-9234 artdyc@yahoo.com 

Cycling Team 

Susan Leithauser-Yee 

(313)770-4009 leityee@comcast.net 

Flying Scots Sailing 

Tuesdays and Thursdays, May - August 

Kelli & Sean Murphy h (248) 582-0015 

dycflyingscots@gmail.com or (248) 506-8490. 

Garden Club 

3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm 

Pam and Jerry Maloney 

(248) 356-0042 or dycgardenclub@yahoo.com 

Green Committee 

Michael Fellberg 

(313) 822-5559 or michael.fellberg.com 

Gold Cup Hydroplane Committee 

Mary Rachwal 

(313) 670-7650 mrachwal@comcast.net 

Hand Ball Club 

Troy Brownrigg (248) 421-9876 

tbrownrigg@browrigg.com 

Junior Sailing 

Paul Lee (248) 225-7296 

pauldaniellee@comcast.net 

Kayak Club 

Jerry Maloney 

(248) 356-0042 - geraldpadrick@comcast.net 

Membership 

First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm 

All members welcome. 

Dawn Fedell (734) 765-3572 

DYC Metro Club 

Dave Aller 

(586) 883-3022 - david.aller@gm.com 

Rod and Gun Club 

Bill Schrader b (313) 838-8387 

c (313) 622-6271 

Sail Yacht Racing 

John Vermeulen-(248)682-6117 or (248)762-5331 

Sea Gulls 

Wednesday’s, 1:00 pm duplicate bridge and 

euchre. Catherine Nierle (313) 567-2571 

Sea Serpents 

Men's water basketball Wednesday at 7:00 pm 

Scott Hossack (586)405-2625 

scott@hossackmarine.com 

Swim Team - Summer 

Laura & Chris Wenz (313) 885-8923 

Swim Team - Winter 

Michelle & Rob Koueiter (313) 640-9591 

Tennis 

Bethann Kirk bkirk@marktravel.com 

Allen Ross (248) 346-7354 ajayross@aol.com 

Volley Ball 

Michael Cron Teranes (313) 510-3287 

teranesm@msu.edu 

Voyageurs 

Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm 

Midge Savage (313) 584-8211 or (313) 506-6183 

House Minimum Schedule 

February through May 

June through September 

October through January 

Extension Numbers 

Managers 

(313) 824-1200 

Paul Hughes 229 

General Manager 

phughes@dyc.com 

Bill Bowman 239 

Assistant Manager/Security Director 

Harbor Operations Director 

bbowman@dyc.com 

Jack Lyon 233 

Membership Director 

membership@dyc.com 

Marty Agnello 227 

CFO 

magnello@dyc.com 

David Hollis 228 

Human Resources 

dhollis@dyc.com 

Ken Dixon 241 

Executive Chef 

kdixon@dyc.com 

Nancy Fournier 222 

Office Manager 

nfournier@dyc.com 

Margaret Gmeiner 232 

Events Coordinator 

mgmeiner@dyc.com 

Stephanie Fournier 226 

Account Receivable 

accounting2@dyc.com 

Jennifer McDonnell 279 

Catering Director 

Direct Line (313) 824-2788 

catering@dyc.com 

Carly Roberts 231 

Catering Manager 

Direct Line (313) 824-2887 

croberts@dyc.com 

Crystal Moses 237 

Banquet Director 

BanquetDirector@dyc.com 

Jeff Michels 277 

Facilities Director 

jmichels@dyc.com 

Ross Bissell 264 

Harbor Master 

harbormaster@dyc.com 

Kate Holycross 240 

Purchasing 

Receiving@dyc.com 

Indoor Pool Office 257 

Harbor Store 252 

Grill Restaurant 234 

Starboard Haven Lounge 243 

Gate House - Security 238 

If you reach the automatic attendant, please 

be patient and listen for instructions. 

Weekly E-Mail Bulletins 

Many DYC Members receive weekly e- 

mail bulletins that focus on upcoming activities. 

Many find them to be helpful. If you 

would like to be included, send a message 

to 

eblast@dyc.com 

The e-mail list is kept strictly private and is 

not shared with any other organization.

FROM THE COMMODORE 

COM. A.J. TELMOS, MD 

Fellow DYC Members, Good News! As of January 21, 2011, we are now the "Historic" 

Detroit Yacht Club! Details on our "501c3" will follow from Treasurer Nowak… More 

Good News!!! DYC has secured the presenting sponsorship for the 2011 Gold Cup 

Races! After securing the contract with the DRRA, Alan Whitman was appointed chair 

of the Gold Cup Fundraising Committee. Fundraising will include a DYC sponsored VIP 

Party on May 6, 2011. Governor Snyder & Mayor Bing are among the many dignitaries 

invited. DRRA expects more than 600 people to attend. Our GM and Chef Ken promise 

an outstanding menu. A sports memorabilia auction will be part of the event. 

SAVE THE DATE! 

Presenting sponsorship will allow us to showcase our Club to hundreds of potential 

members and give us exclusive advertising on Radio, TV and newspapers. It will be 

wonderful to see a DYC burgee on a majority of the hydroplane boats and to hear The 

"Historic" Yacht Club announced before every event. 

Even More "Good News"!! The new Boutique is under construction! Also, the Ladies Locker Room flooring project will start on 

March 21 st . Finally, the Board has accepted the gracious loan of the Boat Club's Art Works and Artifacts, and Joann Leo's 

decorating committee has selected the new color scheme for the lounge and grill. 

The Officers' Ball was spectacular! Kudos to Chef Ken and his culinary team, the decorating committee, Jennifer, our MC, Mr. 

George Lucas and to Commodore Coleman's group, Swing Shift, for providing the wonderful music. A special thank you to Ms. 

Karen Newman for joining us and singing the National Anthems of the U.S. and Canada. 

The Starboard Haven Lounge is now open Tuesday through Saturday with an enhanced menu. PLEASE USE YOUR CLUB. 

See you at the Club. 

Commodore A.J. Telmos MD 

FROM THE BOARDWALK TO THE BOARDROOM 

BY SECRETARY FRED CARR 

Yes! Apparently you can teach an old dog a new trick or two. At least that is what Commodore 

Chiesa (1999), Commodore Maisner (2005) and Commodore Coltman (2010) attempted. Your 

Board, including its Trustees and some Club Management personnel, recently received training 

from them. 

We all thought so highly of it, that we resolved to make this review of DYC Traditions and Board 

Member Responsibilities a requirement for all future Boards. This training increased our collective 

awareness about getting the job done; the goal or task at hand is important, but so is the 

path taken. Transparency, responsiveness, duty and traditions were discussed, providing us a 

better understanding of our heritage and a clear vision of the path to take DYC into the future. 

Motions made and approved this month again focused on increasing our membership numbers 

and improving our financial position: Membership Drive incentive package enhancements, 

extend existing credit line for an additional year, improved collection process for past due 

accounts, accepted works of art from the Detroit Boat Club (on loan indefinitely). 

Discussions included facilities project status, financial status, summer program preparations and staffing levels, website enhancements, 

banquet business, leveraging national press coverage about our historic designation, Gold Cup races, increasing membership's 

clubhouse utilization during the winter months and Talk with the Board Nights in the month of March. And that's the way it 

was from the Boardroom in, one of the snowiest on record, February, 2011. Comments, thoughts, ideas; please contact the Board 

via Secretary@dyc.com 

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FROM THE VICE COMMODORE 

BY BRYAN BARLOW 

I am very pleased to inform the DYC membership that the Detroit 

Boat Club has graciously loaned us numerous pieces of their 

beautiful art collection including valuable seascape oil paintings 

by well known artists, nautical prints and a large brass ships 

binnacle all to be displayed at DYC. The art has been under lock 

and key in a heated storage facility for many years and hasn't 

seen the light of day until this past January 2011. Their gift to DYC 

has been in the works for well over a year and has come to fruition thanks to the generosity of 

the DBC members, their Board and the vision to share the art with our club by Detroit Boat Club 

Commodores, Linda Cowles 2010 and Brian Higgins 2011. We plan to have the art displayed for 

all to enjoy this spring. A special thank you and salute to the Detroit Boat Club. 

Motor City Gold Cup Sponsorship 

More good news. By now you have read Commodore Telmos' article communicating to the membership that the Detroit Yacht 

Club will be the "Presenting Sponsor" of this years 2011 Motor City Gold Cup Hydroplane Race. The Gold Cup boat race is the 

equivalent of the Daytona 500 car race. Boat racing began here on the Detroit River in front of our historic clubhouse and the 

Detroit Yacht Club name is synonymous with boat racing world wide. We will be in the Media and PR spot light throughout the 

city, suburbs, industry and local government. Other city clubs are already asking how they can participate and join in on the 

fun during Gold Cup week. With DYC being the Presenting Sponsor of this years Motor City Gold Cup race this is a great 

opportunity to showcase our Club. 

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER 

PAUL HUGHES 

The "Historic" Detroit Yacht Club Staff is in full throttle getting the Club ready for a great 

season. Crews are busy with the new Boutique, painting, repairing, and organizing many 

areas within our Club. 

During our limited services period, many of you have asked to change up the Cook-Your-Own. 

So, we are going to take the enhanced Cook-Your-Own to the next level. Tuesday and 

Wednesday will be the traditional style that so many of you know. Now, Thursday through 

Saturday we will offer a limited bar menu in the Starboard Haven Lounge that you and your 

guests can enjoy from the bartenders from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. The menu will feature 

appetizers, salads, entrees, sandwiches and even pizza. 

Please join us for Enhanced Bar Fare. 

The DYC Annual Winterfest was an enjoyable time for all, with a special thanks to Mother 

Nature for making sure we had plenty of snow. A special thank you to everyone who participated. 

We have some great events planned in the coming months to get everyone excited 

about the 2011 season. A special email blast will be sent to everyone with details on our Back 

to the Island Party in April. 

See you at the Club, 

Paul Hughes 

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FROM THE CHEF 

KEN DIXON 

I am writing this letter while knee-deep 

in preparation for the Officers' Ball. As 

previously mentioned this event is 

always an exciting challenge and if 

executed properly, when all is said and 

done a great experience for staff and 

attendees. I do not have to elaborate 

on the importance of this event, nor 

the time and effort given by the 

Culinary and Wait staff to execute with 

the intent of exceeding expectations 

every time! 

Congratulations to Commodore 

Telmos, Mrs.Telmos, and the Officers 

of the DYC, we look forward to an 

exceptional year here on the Island. 

As we fast forward to March, the Grill will re-open on St. Patrick's 

Day with an Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Buffet, including 

Salad and an Ice Cream bar. We will then move into the 

"Season" with an announcement of the full-service re-open April 

1st. Of course, we will have a New Menu in the Grill. I also have 

a few Chef Events planned to take full advantage of the patio 

and Chef's Grill. We will continue our "Commitment to 

Excellence" in the Grill Restaurant. 

Our Banquet Season is approaching quickly and our schedule 

has very few weekends where we do not have a wedding 

planned during the Spring and Summer. Again, this is a 

tremendous opportunity to showcase the Club at its finest and 

get the return business we need for our continued success. 

In closing, I would like to thank everyone for your suggestions, 

comments and continued support for the 2 plus years I have 

been your Executive Chef and we look forward to raising the Bar 

for the Food and Beverage department in the years to follow. 

Thank you, 

Kenneth Dixon 

Help us cheer on the 

DYC Sea Serpents 

as they battle 

the DAC Beavers 

in a fun game of 

Water basketball. 

St. 

Patrick’s 

Day 

Chef Ken and his culinary 

staff are preparing 

traditional Irish fare. 

Come join the fun and 

enjoy corned beef and 

cabbage. 

Thursday 

March 17 th 

$16++ 

WINE SOCIETY 

served from 

6:00 - 9:30 pm 

Grill Restaurant 

Please make your reservation 

at 

(313) 824-1200 

Join your DYC friends as you enjoy wine! Your annual 

membership of $10 per person, $20 per couple will include: 

• 10% discount on each glass or bottle of wine 

(Starboard Haven and Grill only, not valid with any 

other discounts) 

• Discounts on Wine Society events 

• Priority reservations for wine dinners 

Look for more details as we continue to enjoy wine, food 

...and friendship at the DYC! Contact 

Jennifer McDonnell (313) 824-2788 


2011 WINE TASTING DATES HAVE BEEN SET 

Tuesday, March 22nd - Indoor Pool Deck 

6:30pm Socializing/Players - Ballroom 

7:00pm Game Time - Indoor Pool 

Food and beverage will be available for your enjoyment 

Thursday, April 28 

Thursday, June 30 

Thursday, August 25 

Thursday, October 6 

Thursday, December 8 

Stay tuned for more detials about each event 

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GARDEN CLUB 

PAM MALONEY 

Save the Date 

3 rd Annual DYC Garden Club 

Cookery Class and Luncheon 

Saturday, April 9 th 

10:00 am to 2:00 pm 

Fountain Room 

$32 inclusive 

This Year's Theme: 

Soups, Salads and Sweets 

For Spring and Summer 

Executive Chef Ken Dixon will demonstrate the making of a 

soup and salad, giving us the opportunity to pickup a few of his 

great cooking techniques and tips. 

Jerry and Pam Maloney will follow Chef Ken and demo some 

soups and salads as well as a few sweets. They may throw in a 

few spirits, as well. As in the past, all three will present and 

demonstrate recipes emphasizing use of local and seasonal 

foods as they highlight recipes for spring and summer. 

The all-inclusive cost for the day's event is $32.00. This covers 

cooking demonstrations, tastings, the luncheon, a cookbook of 

the day's recipes, as well as tax and gratuity. All profits go to the 

DYC Garden Club to create and maintain our DYC gardens. 

There will be 

TASTINGS of some of the soups, salads, and sweet demonstrated. 

DOOR PRIZES of some of the foods demonstrated and/or shown 

in the class. 

A BOUTIQUE offering a variety of foods, jams, chutneys, breads, 

sauces, DYC Cookbooks and Garden Club Aprons all available 

for purchase. 

A RAFFLE including 

• 2 Irish Books (Paul & Jeanne Rankin's New Irish Cookery and 

Angela McCourt's Through Irish Eyes and a Bottle of Powers 

Gold Label Irish Whiskey 

• Arthur Court Grapevine Salad Servers 

• A Longaberger Easter Basket 

• Mikasa Celebration Cake Plate complete with a delicious 

Daffodil Cake 

• Buffet Server 

• DYC Cookbook and Apron 

• A "Spirits" Basket 

• Additional items with be listed in the April Main Sheet 

A ONE ITEM SILENT AUCTION for "Dinner for Four - Irish 

Country House Style" at the Maloney's 

A COOKBOOK of all the Day's recipes 

A WONDERFUL LUNCHEON prepared by Chef Ken and His 

Staff. 

Save the date and sign up for this tasty, fun event 

hosted by Garden Club Members. 

Reservations can be made by contacting 

Catering at (313) 824 - 2788 or online at the DYC website. 

Remember ALL profits will be used for DYC Gardens. 

COME JOIN US TO HELP OUR GARDENS GROW 

Reminder: For the month of March, the Garden Club Meeting 

will be held in the Port Haven Room on Thursday, March 17th. 

Please let Pam Maloney know if you are able to attend at (248) 

356-0042. 

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VOYAGEURS 

MIDGE SAVAGE 

WHAT ARE THE VOYAGEURS DOING NEXT? 

Sunday, March 6, 2011 ~ 7:30 pm - Fisher Theatre Event. Join 

us for the international dance sensation Burn the Floor. Direct from 

its record-breaking run on Broadway! You've seen Ballroom dance on 

shows like "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can 

Dance." With Burn the Floor, you will feel, live on stage, all the passion, 

the drama and the sizzling excitement of 20 gorgeous champion 

dancers, some from TV's "So You Think You Can Dance" and 

"American Idol". 

Burn the Floor takes audiences on a journey through the passionate 

drama of dance. The elegance of the Viennese Waltz, the exuberance 

of the Jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble - audiences will 

experience them all, as well as the Tango, Samba, Mambo, 

Quickstep and Swing. 

We will have main-floor seating at $20 dollars off the regular 

price. Invite your friends and family. Cost for tickets and parking will 

be $54 inclusive. Call for reservations. Reserve on-line or contact 

Midge Savage at (313)584-8211 or msave123@comcast.net. Please 

leave your name, account #, phone # or e-mail, and the number of 

tickets. 

Saturday, March 19, 2011 - Hamtramck Venture. Bring your family 

and friends and join us for an afternoon of fun and food. We will 

meet at Polonia Restaurant (2934 Yemans, Hamtramck, 48212) at 

2pm for a great Polish meal served family style. After lunch we will 

have the opportunity to tour the nearby Polish Art Center and the 

Polish Market. Cost $14 per person inclusive for food, beverages 

will be on individual tabs. 

Menu 

Choice of Soup - Dill, Chicken Noodle, Cabbage, Beet, or Duck 

Family Style Service - Stuffed Cabbage, Sausage, Pierogies 

Mashed Potatoes, Kraut, Beets, and Cucumbers with Sour Cream. 

Join us at Polonia for a great Meal. This restaurant was featured 

on Anthony Bourdian's "No Reservation" TV show. Make your reservations 

by contacting Midge Savage at (313)584-8211 or 

msave123@comcast .net. Please leave your name, account #, 

phone # or e-mail, and the number of people attending. 

Save the Date - Friday May 6, 2011 

An Evening at The Players 

Winter Planning Meeting -We will continue our meetings on the 

second Wednesday of each month. Please join us for dinner and 

planning 

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - Sinbad's ~ 7pm 

All are welcome; we like new ideas but please call Midge at 

(313)584-8211 to confirm your attendance so the restaurant will be 

prepared for our group. 

Remember to initiate or renew your Voyageurs membership ($10 

dollars per household membership). Send an e-mail to Midge 

Savage at msave123@comcast.net indicating you would like the 

Club to charge your dues to your DYC account.. Ensure your membership 

stays current - that way you will never miss out on the wine 

certificate drawing when you attend Voyageurs sponsored events. 

Your continued support of Voyageurs events allows us to support 

club enhancements while spending time with friends.

UPCOMING EVENTS 

DYC HANDBALL & 

RACQUETBALL CLUB 

TUESDAY 

NIGHTS 

at 7:00 pm 

Workout 

Winter League 

Please email me for more info on 

upcoming leagues and events 

Troy Brownrigg 

248-421-9876 

tbrownrigg@brownrigg.com 

METRO CLUB 

It's the 2nd annual Metro Club curling event! 

With your host: Lindsey Byers! 

Join the fun on March 12 from 11:15 - 2:00 at the 

Detroit Curling Club 

Meet in Ferndale @ 11:15, 

Instruction begins promptly @ 11:30 

1615 E. Lewiston, Ferndale, MI 48220 

SPACE IS LIMITED!!! 

This event was overbooked last year! 

Price is $25 per person (cash, day of event). Includes all 

equipment, 30 minutes of instruction and 

2 hours of game time. 

Notes on Attire 

Tennis shoes/light hiking boots 

(The DCC does not provide footwear) 

Dressing in layers is the most ideal but light sweaters and 

jackets will work as well. 

Sweatpants, yoga pants, etc. No Jeans. 

Light gloves are useful. 

David Aller ~ 586-883-3022 ~ david.aller@gm.com 

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Ivanhoe Café 

aka The Polish Yacht Club! 

Friday, March 25 

Citizen’s Regatta 

Detroit Brewer’s Cup 

1888:Lulu B. 

1990: Natalie J, 

P. O’Neil 

We are Proud of Our Trophies 

and want them to SHINE! 

Saturday, March 5 

9:00 am 

We will be meeting in the Trophy Room 

to clean the trophies. Your help will be 

GREATLY APPRECIATED. 

Food and Drink will be provided 

by John Vermeulen 

Metro Club will be venturing into Poletown to visit the 

Ivanhoe Café, aka The Polish Yacht Club! 

This historic, family run establishment is known for their 

Polish food and fish, so bring your appetite! 

The Polish Yacht Club is located at 

5429 Joseph Campau Street 

Detroit, 48211 

Seating is scheduled for 6:30pm. 

Please confirm your attendance 

directly to me by Friday, March 18th. 

Seating is limited and on a first come, 

first served basis. 

Hope to see you there! 

David Aller ~ 586-883-3022 ~ david.aller@gm.com 

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AROUND AND ABOUT THE DYC 

DAKOTA INN 

2011 OFFICERS’ BALL 

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Attention Lobster Lovers!! 

DYC Lobster FestF 

(Please call ahead with reservation and lobster order, otherwise, 

first come, first served!) 

Friday y Night 

hts 

during the entire month of April 

1.5 pound Whole Maine Lobster Dinner ~ Market price 

Fresh, 1.5 Pound Whole Maine Lobster with Warm Butter and Lemon 

Includes: Coleslaw, Redskins, Corn on the cob, Biscuits and Rolls 

EASTER 

BRUNCH 

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 th 

11am - 3 pm 

to be held in the festive 

Fountain Room and Ballroom 

Last seating 3:00 pm 

Adults $25.95 ++ 

Children $13.95 ++ 7-12 yrs. 

Children $ 7.95 ++ 4-6 yrs. 

Jackets required for gentlemen. No denim. 

The Easter Bunny will be hopping by and 

the Binnacle will be 

transformed into a Petting Zoo. 

Be sure to bring your camera! 

Please make your reservations at the Reception Counter 

(313) 824-1200. 

Grill and Starboard Haven Lounge will be closed. 

Easter Eggstravaganza! 

Egg hunts aren’t just for toddlers anymore! 

Saturday, April 16 th • 11:00 am 

Bring your baskets and meet us in the Grill 

Egg hunts will begin by age group 

The Egg Drop Challenge for everyone begins at 11:30 am. 

Challengers will have fifteen minutes to construct their containers. 

Please be on time as this event goes very fast! 

Following the hunt, stay for Lunch. 

Please make your lunch reservations with the Grill 

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(313) 824-1200 x 234 

SAVE THE DATE 

Crawford-Armstrong Handicapped Association 

presents 

“BUTTERFLY SUNDAY” 

Sunday, May 15, 2011 

Silent Auction 

This year our annual fundraising event will once 

again offer our famous silent auction and raffle. The 

locality will be in the Port Haven Room during the 

hours of DYC's fantastic Chicken Buffet. 

Mark your calendars, invite your family and friends 

and join us on Sunday, May 15, 2011. Your participation 

on 'BUTTERFLY SUNDAY' will support 

Crawford-Armstrong Handicapped Association's “Fun 

Day in the Sun” to be held in June. 

Auction Items are needed. If you have a donation 

please call 

Marilynn Maisner ~ (248) 473-4167 

or 

Midge Savage ~ (313) 584-8211 

Looking forward seeing you. 

SAVE 

THE DATE ~ New Date 

Crawford-Armstrong 

Handicapped Day 

“Fun Day In The Sun” 

Saturday, June 18 

Boaters and Volunteers 

Needed 

Contact: Com. Leonard Maisner ~ (248) 473-4167 

or 

Midge Savage ~ (313) 584-8211 

SAVE THE DATE 

5th Annual DTE Parade of Lights 

Saturday, June 18 

After 10:00PM 

Interested Committee Volunteers 

may contact: 

Delphine S. Cooley 

dcooley@analysts.com 

(313) 587-4002

Next Membership Meeting 

to be held 

Tuesday, April 5 

7:00 pm 

Come and join us as we discuss new plans for 

strengthening our member retention program. 

POOL HOURS 

Monday - Friday 12:00 - 8:00 pm 

Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 

Sunday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 

Swim Team Practice 

During Swim Team practice there is a lane 

open to allow members to swim. 

Adult swimmers with a buddy or group are 

welcome to Swim (without a lifeguard) when 

DYC Maintenance staff is on property. 

8:00 am-10:00 pm 

You will need to sign a release form before 

using the Pool during this time period. 

Forms available at the Front Gate or 

Reception Counter. 

FITNESS ROOM 

Daily 5:00 am - 9:00 pm 

Except Monday ~ 5 am - 7 pm 

You must be 18 years old to use equipment. 

GUESTS HOUSE RULES 

All DYC Members, 

Please remember that per our House Rules Section 

2-b Guests are not allowed to use the Club facilities 

more than four times per year. If your guests are 

enjoying the privileges of our Club and its many amenities, 

please, have them contact General Manager Paul 

Hughes or our Membership Director Jack Lyon (313) 

824-1200 ext. 233 to apply for a membership to our historic 

Detroit Yacht Club. With membership to our Club, 

they can continue to use our entire facility and help create 

another 142 years of history. 

Thank You, DYC House Committee 

Pass the Word to Your Friends 

The New Video of 

Detroit Yacht Club is HERE! 

www.video.com/16490554 

MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT ON THE MOVE 

JACK LYON 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! 

The Membership Committee would like to 

Welcome the following new members to the 

Detroit Yacht Club. 

New Members 

Scott & Suzette Kapla 

David Lilly 

Gary Webb & Cindy Broad 

Reinstatements 

Nathan Izydorek 

Rick Michalski 

EIGHT BELLS 

Robert Eugene Thoreson 

(Former DYC Member) 

Monday, December 27, 2010 

• 

Mr. Robert Tuttleman 


Tuesday, December 28, 2010 

• 

Mrs. Edna Burns 

(Mother of DYC Member William Burns) 

Friday, December 31, 2010 

• 

Mr. Howard R. “Kelly” Beatty, Jr. 


Friday, December 31, 2010 

• 

Mr. Patrick H. Windey 

(DYC Member) 

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 

• 

Mr. Robert Miles 

(Father of DYC Member Linn Bussmann) 

Friday, January 14, 2011 

• 

Mrs. Kathryn Lynn Dean Dryovage 

(Mother of DYC Member Grant Dryovage) 

Thursday, January 20, 2011 

• 

Mr. Radford J. Hayden 


Monday, February 7, 2011 

April 2011 Grill & Bar Hours 

Tuesday through Thursday 

11:30 am ~ 10:00 pm 

Friday & Saturday 

11:30 am ~ 11:00 pm 

Sunday 

Breakfast Buffet 

11:00 am ~ 9:00 pm 11:00 am ~ 2:00 pm 

Starboard Haven Lounge 

Tuesday through Thursday 

11:30 am ~ 12:00 Midnight 

Friday & Saturday - 11:30 am ~ 1:00 am 

Sunday - Noon ~ 11:00 pm 

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Reciprocal Agreement 

During the Months of Limited Service, Remember 

We Have Reciprocal Agreements with Other Clubs: 

Bayview Yacht Club 

(313) 822-1853 

• 

Bloomfield Open Hunt Club 

(248) 644-9411 

• 

Grosse Pointe Yacht Club 

(313) 884-2500 

• 

Heathers Club of Bloomfield 

(248) 334-9770 

• 

Jefferson Yacht Club 

(586) 773-0404 

Please call to make your reservations 

Don’t forget Cook-your-Own 

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 

and Limited Bar Menu 

Thursdays through Saturdays 

at DYC during March 

DYC ISLANDERS SCHEDULE 2011 

Sunday, May 1 Summer Youth Program Sign-up Day: 2 pm 

Thursday, June 16 SWIM MEET (HOME) - CCD @ DYC 

Thursday, June 23 SWIM MEET (AWAY) - DYC @ DCC 

Thursday, June 30 SWIM MEET (HOME) - PH @ DYC 

Thursday, July 7 SWIM MEET (AWAY) DYC @ GIGCC 

Friday, July 8 13 & Over Ponchatrain Relays @ DGC 

Thursday, July 14 SWIM MEET (HOME) GPHC @ DYC 

Friday, July 15 10 & Under Mini Meet @ DYC (HOME) 8:00 am - 

Noon 

Thursday, July 21 SWIM MEET (AWAY) DYC @ OH 

Monday, July 25 FINALS TEAM PRACTICE 

8 - 10:30: 12 & Over 

10 - 12:00: 11& Under 

Tuesday, July 26 FINALS TEAM PRACTICE 

8 - 10:30: 12 & Over 

10 - 12:00: 11 & Under 

Pasta Dinner and Paper Plate Awards 

Wednesday, July 27 FINALS TEAM PRACTICE @ GPHC (TBD) 

Lunch & Movie (Entire Team) 

Thursday, July 28 FINALS TEAM PRACTICE 

8 - 10:30: 12 & Over 

10 - 12:00: 11 & Under 

Friday, July 29 Shave Down - 11 & Over 

Finals Prelims 10 & Under @ GPHC 

Saturday, July 30 Finals Prelims & Relays: 11 & Over @ GPHC 

Sunday, July 31 Finals @ GPHC 

Saturday, August 27 Swim Team Awards Banquet and Pool Party 

TBD: 

Stroke Clinics with the coaches 

M, W, and F - $75 per week 

Limit 5 swimmers per coach 

Must sign-up in advance, CASH ONLY 

***Please note that swimmers need to be at the pool for warm-up by 4 pm 

prior to the meet. Meets begin at 5:15 pm. If any swimmer cannot attend a 

meet, a coach must be notified in advance. 

Perfect Priced Menus 

*Complete Menu Selections Available Through 

Your Catering Representative 

Including Package, Hosted, and Cash Beverage Service 

DUET ENTREE $26++ Per Person 

SALAD 

Garden Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes 

and Croutons 

Ranch & Italian Dressing 

Fresh Rolls and butter 

*** 

Create your own Duet and select two 

of the following: 

Braised Short Rib of Beef 

Chicken Princess 

Baked Herb Breaded Whitefish 

Two Crab Stuffed Shrimp 

Chef's Selection of Vegetable and Starch 

Duet Entree with Filet Mignon $40++ 

DINNER BUFFET $21++ Per Person 

Garden Salad with Cucumbers, 

Tomatoes and Croutons 


Or 

Marinated Cucumber and Tomato Salad 

Fresh Rolls and Butter 

Herb Roasted Chicken 

Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni & 

Cheese or Stuffing 

Chef's Bistro Blend 

ADDITIONAL ENTRÉES 

Carved Beef $7++ 

Tilapia $8++ 

LUNCHEON $16++ Per Person 

SALAD 

Garden Salad with Cucumbers, 

Tomatoes and Croutons 


Or 

Marinated Fall Vegetable Salad 

Fresh Rolls and Butter 

*** 

Select One of the Following Entrees 

Chicken Picatta or Chicken Princess 

For More Information and Date Availability Contact: 

Jennifer McDonnell 

(313) 824-2788 


Or 

Carly Roberts 

(313) 824-2887 

croberts@dyc.com 

The Port Haven 

is available for special events! If you have a 

birthday, 1st communion, an anniversary or 

any other special event coming up, please 

contact us for reservations now! 

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Events s for 2011 

The Dates that are listed are as of February. Additional Events will be added 

March 

9 Voyageurs - Sinbad's 

17 St. Patrick’s Day “Corned Beef & Cabbage Special” 

25 Metro Club - the Ivanhoe Café, 

aka The Polish Yacht Club 

26 Flying Scots Boat Launch 

Every Sunday but Easter Starting in April 

“Fried Chicken Dinner & Salad Bar” $10 

April 

1 Lobster Friday 

2 DYC Back to the Island “Kick-Off Party” 


9 Garden Club Cooking Class 

15 Harbor Opens 


16 Easter Egg Hunt 

16 Harbor Opening Party 


24 Easter Sunday Brunch 

28 DYC Wine Society Tasting 

29 Flying Scots Kick-Off Cocktail Party 

May 

1 Summer Program Sign-Up 

3 Sea Gulls Luncheon 

7 Kentucky Derby 

7 Clean Up Day - Vice Commodore’s Ball 

8 Mother’s Day Brunch 

14 Annual Pub Crawl & “Scavenger Hunt” 

15 Crawford Armstrong Silent Auction 

19 Off-the-Dock Race 

22 SYRC River Challenge 

26 Off-the- Dock Race 

28 Memorial Regatta 

30 Memorial Day Services 

30 Blessing of the Fleet 

June 


9 Off-the Dock Race 


16 Swim Meet Country Club of Detroit at DYC 

18 Parade of Lights 

18 Crawford Armstrong “Fun in the Sun” Day 

19 Father’s Day Brunch 

19 Antique Car & Classic Boat Show 

20 Summer Program Begins 

23 Swim Meet DYC at DCC 


25 Sandbar Restaurant, Puce River Rendezvous 

25 Rum Challenge 

30 Swim Meet PH at DYC 


July 

4 Pool Games 

4 Cardboard Boat Regatta 

7 Swim Meet DYC at GIGCC 

July cont. 

8 Swim Meet 13 & Over Ponchatrain Relay at DGC 

8-10 Hydroplane Races 


14 Swim Meet GPHC at DYC 

15 Swim Meet 10 & Under Mini Meet at DYC 8 am 

21 Swim Meet DYC at OH 

22-24 Muskamoot Raft-off Rendezvous 

29 Last Day of Summer Camp 

30 Jr.Sailing Regatta 

31 Swim Team Finals at GPHC 

August 

6 Voyageurs Summer Wine Tasting 

7 Dock Breakfast 

7 Fleet Review 


12 Jr. Venetian Night 

13 Venetian Night 

20 Dinghy & Small Boat Poker Run 


27 Swim Team Awards Banquet & Pool Party 

27-28 Maumee Bay, Ohio Rendezvous (Limited Wells 

Available) 

September 


3 Pig Roast 

5 Labor Day Club - Open for the Holiday 

8 “Man of the Day” Cocktail Party 


9-11 Sarnia, Canada Rendezvous 

10 SYRC Sweepstakes Regatta 

October 

1 Oktoberfest 


6-9 Metro Rendezvous Frost Bite 

15 Sweetest Day 

22 FallFest Hay Ride 

31 Halloween - Club Closed 

November 

5 Voyageurs Wine Tasting 

7 DYC Annual Meeting & Election 

8 Club Closed 

19 Club Decorating for the Holidays 

20 Commodore’s Coffee 

24 Thanksgiving Brunch 

December 

3 Holiday Ball 


9 Voyageurs Holiday Party 

11 Children’s Holiday Party 

21 Hanukkah begins 

25 Christmas 

26 Kwanzza Begins 

31 New Year’s Eve 02/25//2011 

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FLYING SCOTS 

KELLI MURPHY 

DOCK 

LINE 

A Message From Your Harbor 

Improvement Committee 

DYC's Flying Scot sailing program has outlined its calendar 

for the 2011 season. We're an all-volunteer program and 

can use whatever time and expertise you're willing to give. 

We even train! DYC Flying Scots cardholders and friends do 

all of the boat cleaning and rigging, ongoing maintenance, 

program organization, instruction and education program 

support, race administration and so on… Even if you're not a 

die-hard sailor, there's a job for you. Please contact Chair 

Kelli Murphy at (248) 506-8490 or dycflyingscots@gmail.com 

for more information. You can also visit our website at 

www.dycflyingscots.org for the latest information on what 

Flying Scots are doing. 

In the meantime, please mark these 

important dates: 

Saturday, March 26 - Launch the Flying Scots at 

9:00 am at Sailing Shed on the east end of the DYC island. 

Time to clean, rig and launch the boats for the season. Lunch 

for volunteers follows. 

Saturday mornings - April & early May - Spring Series 

Racing. DYC sailing card holders with a Skipper or Racing 

Skipper card compete for DYC trophies - the Commodore 

Duncan James Trophy (Men's Spring Series Champ), the 

Mary Breiden Trophy (Women's Spring Series Champ), and 

the Wilson Trophy (Best standing of last year's Novice). And, 

let's hope we don't have to award the Rodgers Trophy (a/k/a 

the Dumb-Dumb Award) for Spring Series. Check out the trophy 

room to see who last year's winners were! 

Friday, April 29 at 7:00pm - Instruction Program 

Kick-off Cocktail Party. Instructors, volunteers, new students, 

old students, or just plain friends of the DYC Flying 

Scots get together on this Friday evening to sign-up for the 

2011 classes, share stories and enjoy a few hours together 

indoors to kick-start the instruction program. 

Tuesday and Thursday evenings - May 3 to Sept. 1. - 

Basic Sailing Instruction for adults. Students can sign up 

for the first 9-week Spring Session (May - June), the second 

Summer Session (July - August) or the full 18-week summer 

session. With classes on the water two nights a week, frequent 

topical lectures, a written manual and opportunities for 

out-of-class practice, the DYC's program is one of the most 

comprehensive club learn-to-sail programs in the area. DYC 

members may take the class for $150 per 9-week session or 

$250 for the full summer. A limited number of spaces may be 

available for non-members at $350 for each 9-week session 

or $600 for the summer. 

ONLY 

1-1/2 MONTHS TO LAUNCH 

Your Harbor Committee Is Working On This Season. 

Please Share With Us Any Thoughts You May Have On How 

We Can Improve Our Service, Store, And Harbor 

NOTICE - NOTICE - NOTICE 

Your harbor committee suggests you inspect your exhaust system 

before the start of the season for Muskrat damage. 

DYC THE PLACE TO BE 

It’s Time to Sign up 

for Summer Fun! 

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM 

Sign Up For 

Summer Day Camp 

Swim Team 

Junior Sailing • Tennis 

Sunday, , May 1 

2:00 pm ~ Fountain Room 

Get the latest information, buy your team swim suits 

and get ready for summer! 

Let the Races Begin! 

137 th 

Kentucky Derby 

Saturday, May 7 

5:00 pm TV coverage 

6:15 pm Approx. Post time 

Come to the Club and enjoy some special Kentucky Derby 

Drinks ~ Mint Juleps ~ Bourbon Peach Tea and play some Derby 

games. 

Chef Ken will prepare a special Derby menu. 

Call the Grill with your Reservations (313) 824-1200 x 234 

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Back to the Island 

Kick-off Party 

Bring your Friends • Start the Summer Right 

Saturday, April 2nd 

8:00 pm in the Ballroom 

Hors d’ oeuvres & cover $15.00 ++ 

Joey Bowen 

with 

Jason Van Doorn 

and Friends 

ADVERTISE YOUR 

BUSINESS 

IN THE OFFICIAL MEMBER DIRECTORY AND 

HARBOR REGISTRY 2011 

reach 1,000 + people 

This is the official member directory 

and harbor registry for the Detroit 

Yacht Club. By having your ad appear 

in the MainSheet, you receive 12 

months of exposure to prime 

prospects for one LOW rate. 

Contact Margaret Gmeiner at (313) 

824-1200, ext. 232 

to reserve your space. 

The Official Member Directory and 

Harbor Registry 2011 

for the Detroit Yacht Club. 

By appearing in the MainSheet you receive 12 months of 

exposure to prime prospects for one LOW rate. 

Business Card b/w $ 200 3 w X 2 h 

1/4 page b/w $ 300 3 3/4 w X 4 3/4 h 

1/2 page b/w $ 550 7 5/8 w X 5 1/2 h 

Full page b/w $ 650 7 3/8 w X 10 h Page inside 

cover Color $ 1,050 8 1/2 w X 11 h 

Full page inside back cover color $ 1,050 8 1/2 w X 11 h 

Backpage Color $ 1,250 8 1/2 w X 11 h 

To place Ad call Margaret Gmeiner at (313) 824-1200 ext. 232. 

Please Submit Camera-ready art to Bob Andrews at: 

Wholesale Bindery, Inc. 

23830 Harvard St. ~ Dearborn, Michigan 48124 

e-mail wholesalebind@aol.com 

Ad must be Camera-ready. 

If we prepare the ad, Wholesale Bindery will charge accordingly 

Any Questions please call Margaret Gmeiner at 

(313) 824-1200 ext. 232

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