MIYC May 2019

MIYC May 2019

Marco Island Yacht Club

May 2019 Volume 19:5

MIYC’s Got Talent!

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MIYC’s Got Talent! Read all about it in Angela Holt’s article on the next page.

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MIYC Member Events By Angela Holt

April at the Marco Island Yacht Club kicked off with the Talent Show-MIYC's Got Talent. The show played to a large audience in the' Theater' complete with staging and professional lighting. The acts were met with applause and standing ovations for fellow Club Members who sang, danced, played instruments and even performed a comedy act. Under the direction of the Talent Show Committee comprised of M.A. Harlacker, Maureen Haworth, Alice and Tom Jobe, Carol Comeaux, Trevor Haworth, Alan Sandlin and Angela and Jon Holt, the Members honed their acts at multiple rehearsals. The former MIYC Commodores under inspection by the first Club Commodore Don Mills opened the show with a routine set to "The Way You Do the Things You Do." The Commodores included 2019 Commodore Jeff Comeaux and Past Commodores Bob Winterhalter, Lois Dixon, Jim Marr, M.A. Harlacker, Frank Rinker and Dean Heard. This was followed by Owen O'Shaughnessy who sang a Marco Island song and played guitar brilliantly. Captain Pete Frazier then taught the Art of Nautical Knots with help from Patti Cohen. Next came Tom Morrison who had the crowd clapping with a guitar and vocal rendition of Del Shannon's 'Runaway.' Mike Hannafan played cornet and swept us back to “Radio Days" with Moonlight Serenade while Alan and Linda Sandlin did a romantic dance. Bernie Sergesketter kept the crowd in 'stitches' with his comedy act. Maureen Haworth awed as she danced, sang and acted to a rendition of My Fair Lady's 'Wouldn't It Be Loverly.' Next, the MIYC Chef Robert Aylwin, a multi-talented performer, strummed his guitar and sang an original song about 'enjoying life.' Then Rear Commodore Geoffrey Walker sang a song to his wife Cinda, "Your Just Too Good To Be True." Alan Sandlin, a Marco performer from way back, sang a Marco song written

in the 90s. The closing number was a rendition of ''My Way" by Dick Pantano and the My Wayzzz comprised of Jon Holt, Bob Aber, Harvey Cohen and Don Deganutti. After the men sang their hearts out about doing life their way, the wives popped up on stage and reminded them that "They Did It Their Way."

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It was a show that captured the fun, versatility and good sportsmanship of the Marco Island Yacht Club. But April also included the Dancing Under the "fans" event which followed the Member Semi-Annual Meeting. Joey Fiato kept us on our feet. And, a newer addition to our fun events was Singing Bingo! This proved to be great fun with cash prizes and a promise to schedule another bingo night soon. Although we are heading into the summer season, the Kentucky Derby Hats and Horses promises to be a show stopper. Trophies will go to the best hats in 6 categories, and cash prizes will be awarded to those who pick the winning horses in the 'most exciting 2 minutes in sports...the Run for the Roses.' We have a sell out crowd of more than 135 attendees. The Club will continue to party all through the summer with dances, karaoke, trivia and more! Stay tuned for emails and look for the summer schedule Calendar of Events at the beginning of each month. For those of you who are headed ‘North' . . . we will miss you.

Angela Holt - Member Events Committee Chair

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Kentucky Derby Party! Hats & Horses Saturday, May 4th 5pm

D e r b y B u f f e t Biscuits and Bread - Honey Butter “Bluegrass Salad” Bibb Lettuce, Baby Greens, Dried Cranberries, Poached Pears and Cucumber Mint Dressing Entree Garlic Shrimp Cocktail with Spicy Remoulade Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Cracked Pepper and Olive Oil Roasted Maple Butternut Squash Broccolini and Silver Dollar Mushrooms Bacon Cheddar Grits Fried Green Tomatoes with Ranch Drizzle Black Plum Beef Brisket The fun begins at 5pm with Mint Juleps, passed hors d'oeuvres, racing sheets and hats, hats, hats!!! Enjoy the festivities and contests, then after the race, delight in a wonderful Kentucky feast!

Hot Brown Turkey Sliders w/ Bacon, Tomato and Cheese Sauce Honey Barbecued Shrimp Skewers with Southern Fried Rice From the Carving Station

Stuffed Loin of Pork with Port Wine and Fig Chutney Dessert Bourbon Pecan Pie with Vanilla-Bourbon Sauce $45.00 239-394-0199 x 301 to make your reservation!

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Chairman’s Report

I know many of you have attended the Boater’s Night or the April Membership meeting to get more information about the project we are considering to add slips to river side of the Club. And, I have also had in-depth conversations with several members about the project. However, I thought it might be helpful to provide more information on the project status and give provide a high-level summary of the project and additional communications planned leading up to a planned decision point. The Project: Build 40 new slips (10 of which are dedicated transient slips); a boater’s lounge, office and restroom/shower facilities; and additional parking capacity. The Operating Structure: The project will be jointly run and managed by MIYC and MIMA. The two organizations envision having joint oversight of a condo-like organization for the new slips. Financing: The project anticipates financing the project through a combination of slip sales and third-party financing. We do not plan assessments to the MIMA or MIYC membership. Scheduling: We are aiming at a decision point in June 2019 that would anticipate a project completion by the end of 2020. In the past two or three months, many aspects of the project have firmed up. • We have selected a partner to help research the market in SW Florida and develop marketing and sales planning for the project. • We have had conversations with lending institutions and understand the impact of and opportunities available to finance the construction and ongoing operation. • We have had good dialogue with the city about needed parking improvements and have received their support for the plan.

• We have engaged Counsel to begin d e v e l o p i n g a p p r o p r i a t e g o v e r n i n g documents. • We have received a number of verbal commi tmen t s t o purchase slips that will be first priority for sales as soon as w e h a v e p r o j e c t approval. And, we are now ramping up

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our communications efforts. The April communications meetings were a start of that process. In addition, Roy Hershberger has been writing information memos to MIMA members. We will post his communications on the MIYC web site so MIYC members can access the information. And we will post the presentations from the April communication meetings on the website. We are scheduling a series of small group meetings to allow MIYC and MIMA Members to get further information. These meetings will be held through May and will provide the opportunity for up to 150 individuals (each meeting limited to 5 participants) to participate in meetings. Information and scheduling instructions are being provided by e-blast and will also be loaded on the web site. Finally, we are expecting to solicit a vote from the respective organizations in early June. As we get closer to that date, we will be providing information on how the vote will occur, etc. I continue to be enthused about the opportunity this project will offer to help the long-term financial stability for both the Club and the Marina. Dave Everitt Chairman - MIYC Board of Directors

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Commodore

That time of the year has arrived in Marco Island when two-thirds of the Island heads North, the traffic on the roads get light and you can get anywhere on the Island in ten minutes or less. For those heading North, we wish you safe travels and a wonderful summer. For those who live here full time, we look forward to a fun-filled summer with plenty of activity at MIYC.

During the summer months, we'll have Day Cruise luncheons and will visit Everglades City, the Island Gypsy, Bonefish Grill in Naples and the Boat House. Sunset Cruises will be as beautiful as ever. For those interested, we'll have an extended cruise to Marathon YC and St. Charles YC. For the fishermen, the Fishing Club will meet on the 3 rd Thursday each month (except for May) and members will be fishing inshore and offshore. Enjoy our wonderful May activities. Carol and I are sorry to miss Hats & Horses as well as many other terrific May events (due to our planned vacation) but we look forward to seeing those of you still on the Island when we return! Jeff Comeaux - Commodore Jeff Comeaux Commodore

Evening Colors Friday, May 24 th 6pm Memorial Day

Come enjoy this moving ceremony. Plan on staying for Dinner. Reservations - 239-394-0199

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MIYC Membership

By the time you read this column the Taste of Marco will have occurred on Sunday, April 28 th . Kathy Caruso and I were joined by Dwyn Von Bereghy and Lee Dorison at the MIYC Tent. Chef, Pam and Cynthia as well as Robert and Andrew were in full force helping us to promote our wonderful Club! The Taste of Marco was excellent this year because we were able to focus on many local residents as it was the week after Easter. Dwyn was also able to tell the locals about our plans for the Youth Sailing Area once we receive city approval. These are really exciting times! You will see some new trial summer members around our Club as we held a raffle for folks who signed up at our booth. Remember red badges are Trial Members and we now have great blue and white badges for our MIMA Burgee Members! The Burgee Bar will stay open through May so be sure to introduce yourselves to folks you don’t know! And, we’re still waiting for our new badges for our Equity Members. (The supplier sent us the wrong color of blue so we had to re-order.) If you are an Equity Member and would like a new name badge, please e m a i l C y n t h i a H u l t q u i s t a t [email protected] with how you would like your name badge to read. Bring your old name badge and she will be able to replace the lettering on the badge. It is that easy! We will keep you posted about new badges and the Wine Bin Program in a separate email. Let me share our upgrades of Memberships with you! Joan and Gerry Gorman upgraded to Full Membership from Social Membership and Shelly Derrough and David Randall have upgraded to Equity Membership! This is my favorite part of the column, to welcome all of our new Members! First, I need to correct my post about Nora Brown and Ed Kosakoski (Marco Patriots Raffle). Nora, I apologize as I didn’t show your last name. Welcome to our Club. The system knows your names!

Now, for the rest of the folks who have joined us in recent weeks: (I hope Linda Marr has enough room for my column!) Robert McDonnell and Sara Straney are new Equity Members of our Club. They spend the summer in Chicago and have already visited our Club many times! Geoff and Kathie Fahringer were our first Summer Members and have already agreed to be Social Members of our Club this Fall. Jim and Robin Eble and Mark Stephens joined us as Full Members from MIMA. We always love new Members coming to us with a boat close by! Janet and Dick Carpenter , former Social Members, are coming back to us as Equity Members this Fall thanks to Members Alice & Tom Jobe and Belle Leunig, neighbors of the Carpenters. George and Theresa Vitta had joined us for a month with our new home owners offer and loved our Club and are new Non-Res Full Members! Peg and Dennis Lello loved their Walker three- month trial Membership so much that they have reactivated their Equity Membership! Tom and Linda Sessa also joined as Full Members after their three-month Walker trial Membership. Kat Sanders and Scott Birkhead are raffle winners from Marco Patriots who are joining us for a three-month trial. Finally, Virginia (formerly Jermanok) & Robert Colangelo, Robert LaPenta and Fred Wells all have joined us for a year of Membership in exchange for the refundable portion of their initiation fee. Please welcome aboard all these new Members! Be sure to Mark your calendar for all the exciting events that our Member Events Committee plans for us as well as our Boating Committee! Please remember to wear your nametags AND remember to make reservations for all events and dining. It so helps the Staff to be able to have the appropriate number of servers available. Vicki Bretthauer (for Co-Chair Kathy Caruso, too)

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News From the Extended Cruise - Pelican Isle The Fraziers, Carmichaels, Traisers, and Sandlins were the guests of the Pelican Isle Yacht Club April 11 and 12. With Aquafit, delicious dining, docktails, and opportunities to sharing boating adventures it was a magnificent adventure with all vowing to return without question!

. . . And Day Cruisers Joined the Extended Cruisers! The Day Cruisers joined us at Pelican Isle Yacht Club on Thursday, April 11 and enjoyed the view and touring the newly renovated Pelican Isle Yacht Club.

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Upcoming Events at MIYC

Happy Hour! Friday, May 3rd 5PM

Don your Sombrero and join your friends at the Burgee Bar to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Margaritas and Mexican food will be available. Arriba!! Reservations for Dinner - 239-394-0199

MIYC Day Cruise to Island Gypsy on Isles of Capri Monday, May 20th Join us for a lovely cruise to Isles of Capri for lunch at the Island Gypsy.

This is one of our favorite destinations for a Day Cruise. It’s a quick trip, the food is great, the staff is kind and helpful. No boat? No problem! We’ll set you up with people who love to share their boat. Sign up soon. This one fills up! Contact Bob Winterhalter to sign up! [email protected]

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Singing Bingo! It was a laugh a minute! We had cocktails, a lovely choice of dinner specials and then the entertainment started. Tony Dodge sang requests and the Members even did a New York, New York kick line. Since the evening was about bingo, we finally got into the swing of the game. and the competition was fierce. There were 6 prizes, five of them at $50 each and one at $100. It was a fun-filled night.

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Mariner's Society Donations from Members make a real difference to the success of Marco Island Yacht Club. Our generous Members enable the Club to make beautiful renovations and provide extra "pop" at events. For example, the Burgee Bar renovation was made possible entirely by Member donations. The bar was expanded, new drop down window covers were installed and attractive curtains and valances were added. How Can I Donate? You can make a general donation or donate for a specific project. We have identified a number of needs and wishes, which are listed in a binder just below a recognition plaque in the lobby area. Here is a sampling of initiatives we are looking for Member donations to fund: • Landscaping around the front of the Club • Upstairs dining room chairs • Major update of upstairs dining room If you'd like to donate to one of these initiatives or any other project of your choice, please download the Mariner Donation Form , on which you can indicate the project you wish to support, the amount of donation and how you wish to pay (separate check, credit card or Club monthly statement.) If there is something special you would like to see happen and would like to financially support, please let any member of the Board, Bridge or Mariner's Committee know. Mariner's Society Recognition Levels A Mariner's Society recognition plaque in the lobby hallway honors the cumulative contributions Members have made. • Bronze $ 2,500-$4,000 $40,000-$50,000 $$$ to be determined

$ 500 $ 2,500 $ 10,000 $ 20,000 $ 50,000 $100,000

• Silver • Gold • Platinum • Diamond • Sapphire

Final Voyage If you have enjoyed the Club, please consider a gift from your estate.

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Club Calendar Building:101 By Vicki Bretthauer Many folks know that I manage the Club calendar each year and some of you asked how it is planned. Pam Dorr, our Dining and Banquet Manager, is also a key player in this process. So how does the Club calendar for the next year get built? The day after Blessing of the Fleet in mid-February is when the process begins for the next fiscal year! The first thing done is to place the Natural dates on the Calendar: • Colors, mostly the 3rd Friday of the month except for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day and St. Patrick's Day. Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day make sense but you ask, “Why St. Patrick’s Day?” Well, the Colors ceremony for March is always later so it doesn't conflict with St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour. This was done years ago by a Commodore to maintain the solemnity of the ceremony. So, as you can see, our Bridge Events take priority! Next, all FCYC Dates are placed on the FY2020 Calendar followed by all Cruising Events! This is where the conflicts begin! Day Cruises and Extended Cruises get added to the calendar. Due to a dockage constraint the January 2020 Extended and Day Cruise conflicted with Boater’s Night, so the January 2020 Boaters' Night is moved to Wed., Jan 15th. The Extended Cruise to the Bahamas is March 14-22, 2020. Since there are also two charter boats available, this cruise will fill quickly with 8 member couples! Marco Island Events are placed on the FY2020 Calendar (Holiday Boat Parade, Holiday Street Parade) along with the standard holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day and Easter. Some sunset cruises then get moved due to where Thanksgiving and Christmas fall. Next, we start filling in with our Signature Events blocking dates so that Pam knows what she has available to sell for outside banquets. Weddings sometimes are planned out for more than a year so we need to honor commitments we have already made to groups. We have to support our Clubhouse, non-Boating Membership and Staff. We have to make sense of who will attend events and when. So, that is how we then plan Wine & Dine and other events. Chef gets consulted to see if he can have dining upstairs or downstairs while still having a Club Event. Angela Holt, Chair of Member Events, then asks for dates available for planning events. She has to quickly book entertainment NOW as performers are already booking for Season 2020. The calendar is a living document so that is why we present you one for the month and the outlook so you can plan when to be at your Club! We will be sending you the May calendar, the May through the rest of the season calendar and the DRAFT for our Fiscal Year 2020 (Oct 2019-Sep 2020) in early May over Angela’s signature. We want you to plan to be at as many Club events as possible! And now you know all the things that are considered when we build your Club Calendar! • Commodore’s Ball • Blessing of the Fleet • Boaters' Night (1st Wed of the month) • Sunset Cruises (4th Wed of the month)

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Marco Island Yacht Club 2019 Season

• 5 th Boater’s Night • 8 th Karaoke • 10 th June Day Cruise Bonefish • 15 th Cooking with Chef Bob • 26 th Sunset Cruise • 29 th June Independence Day Party

• 1 st Boater’s Night • 3 rd Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour • 4 th Kentucky Derby Party • 9 th Twilight Golf • 12 th Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet • 17 th -19 th FCYC Marathon YC • 18 th Intl Wine & Dine (Club Casual) • 20 th Day Cruise Island Gypsy • 22 nd Sunset Cruise • 23 rd Fishing Club • 24 th Evening Colors honoring Memorial Day • 30 th Book Club Educated • 31 st Bye, Bye Burgee Burgee Bar Open through May 31 st

• August Day Cruise Boat House • 3 rd Trivia • 7 th Boater’s Night • 17 th Hot Summer Nights • 31 st Labor Day Luau with Entertainment

• 1 st – 18 th Club Closed for Heavy Cleaning

• 8 th Day Cruise

• 13 th -15 th Sep FCYC Bird Key YC • 19 th Club Re-opens on Prime Rib Night • 20 th Friday Night White-Out (everyone dress in white since your Club is spic & span!) • 28 th College Football Tailgate – wear clothing from your favorite team – T-shirts allowed. Join us for burgers and brats!

Everglades City • 10 th July Boaters’ Night • July 12 th -14 th Extended Cruise St. Charles, FCYC St. Charles YC • 20 th Margaritaville with Nevada • 24 th Sunset Cruise • 27 th Lobsta-fest

Weekly Activities Some dates and activities may change during the summer. • Mah Jong – Tues: 12:00 Noon • Ladies’ Bridge – Wed Noon

Monthly Activities • Boater’s Night – 1 st or 2 nd Wed or Thur each month • Fishing Club – 3 rd Thurs. • Sunset Cruise – 4 th Thurs.

• Ladies’ Canasta–Thurs.: 9:30 am • Men’s Golf – Fridays: 9:00 am • Water Aerobics – Tues. & Sat: 10:00 am; Thurs. 1:00 pm • Happy Hour Fridays: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

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Bob Aylwin - Manager/Executive Chef

Ahoy Members of MIYC!

I would like to extend a warm welcome to our summer reciprocals and look forward to seeing some familiar faces. Our Club is the “jewel on the water” and that is why we strive hard to offer exciting fun filled events over the summer months. A special shout out to Mrs. Holt and others, whose dedication and help with the organization of special events, has helped bring us all to the “next level” in Membership participation and satisfaction. Our Talent Show was over the top!

I would like to thank everyone for a wonderful season. As we wind down a few knots going into our summer months, we are by no means battening down the hatches. As always, we have plenty of summer events and culinary surprises ahead, so keep an eye for upcoming e-blasts. To those Members who will be leaving us for the summer, I wish you safe travels and still winds and look forward to seeing you soon, unless you are a sailor, of course! I have been pleased to meet some of our newest Members. If I haven’t met you yet, please feel free to let me know when you are here as I would love to say hello. Our growing Membership remains a testament to the hard work over the past few years put in by many key players, both Employees and Members alike. Please remember, I consider myself your personal Chef as well as your facility’s Manager, so I enjoy preparing special requests (with ample advance notice of course). My office door is always open, we look forward to making your experiences at your Club professional, courteous and satisfying. Please use our monthly clubhouse surveys to express your satisfaction or constructive criticism so that we may continue to improve as a team.

Bob Aylwin Manager/Executive Chef

Our financial numbers continue to meet expectations. Please help me continue to run our tight ship by making reservations early and often. A tremendous amount of work goes into the daily operations of our Clubhouse, by making reservations in a timely manner, you are absolutely helping to maintain our smooth sailing. Thanks again to all. See you at the Clubhouse.

Mah Jongg anyone? Tuesdays at Noon Whether you're a newbie or an experienced player, you are welcome to join our new Mah Jongg group! We're kicking off this Thursday, starting with lunch at the Club at noon, and playing right after. (You can come for both lunch and play, or just to play.) If you're interested in Mah Jongg , please contact Karena DeWitt , and she'll put you on her Mah Jongg email list. Every Sunday, she'll send an email to the list asking who can play the following Thursday. When you get that email, please reply by Monday evening, or Tuesday morning at the latest. So please RSVP now , if you'd like to play Mah Jongg. Let Karena know if you're available to play this Thursday or if you'd just like to be put on the email list for future play. Karena's email is [email protected]

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Celebrate Mother's Day at MIYC Enjoy a fabulous Buffet Brunch for Mother's Day May 12th! Seatings available from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Buffet Spread Complimentary Mimosa “Fresh Fruit and Breads Station” Baked Muffins, Bagels, Cream Cheese and Jams “Seafood Station” Smoked Salmon, Chilled Shrimp Cocktail Oysters on the ½ Shell Cocktail Sauce and Lemon “Cold Salad Station”

Mixed and Mingled Greens, Grilled Antipasto Salad, Mandarin Ambrosia, White Balsamic and Herb Dressing “From the Chaffers”

Cheese Blintzes with Strawberry Sauce, Eggs Benedict, Apple Smoked Salmon, Sausage Links, Pancakes, French Toast, Crispy Potatoes, Grouper Almandine with Baby Green Beans and Basmati Rice

“Omelet Station and Carving Station” Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Baked Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb, Mint Jus Lie & Creamy Horseradish “Dessert Table”

Flourless Chocolate Torte, Apple Strudel, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Ice Cream Bar, Assorted Parfaits and Rum Raisin Bread Pudding $46 Adult $23 Children

This will be the only food and beverage available for this day. Make your reservation now! If you haven't already done it--quick, get on the phone and call 239-394-0199 x301 to make your reservation!

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Berth Announcement! David Randall & Shelly Derrough have taken delivery on a new Seahorse 52’ raised Pilot House.

MIYC Member, Bruce Harris Wins Class in the 2019 Messmer Cup The 2019 Messmer Cup Regatta sponsored by the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club was held this weekend and once again Dalliance won the Cruising Class. We are all grateful to the organizing yacht club, the Race Committee and especially to Roseann Catalano for her photography! Full results are posted on swflsail.com. Great day on the Gulf!

Boat Inspections Courtesy vessel inspections are provided by the Power Squadron and the Coast Guard Auxiliary Inspections cover US Coast Guard required safety equipment.

Decals awarded for successful inspections. SCHEDULE YOUR INSPECTION NOW Contact Rudy Landwaard of the Power Squadron (239) 389-4444

John Moyer of the Auxiliary (239) 248-7078 Al Rapp of the Auxiliary (239) 393-4949

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ONLY ONE LEVEL OF SERVICE: FULL SERVICE Why wait? Join today and save 10% off a Sea Tow

membership with promo code: MIYC Sea Tow Marco Island \ 239-394-1188 \ seatow.com

Cooperating Group Discount

Boat Owners Association of the United States

The MIYC Group Program has been renewed with Boat U.S. This entitles the person 50% on the membership ($15 instead of $30). Additional Discounts apply to towing. The Group # needs to be used which is GA84657B. It is best to call when an individual renews their membership. 800-395-2628

Here is a link to this web page: http://www.boatus.com/membership/group/benefits.asp Special Co-Op Group Benefits include:

Half-price BoatUS Membership. Your members are entitled to a full Membership in BoatUS for only $15 - that’s 50% off the regular $30 annual dues! Towing Package Discounts are also available through our Cooperating Group. BoatUS Member benefits include Member Rewards at West Marine stores, discounts at boating and fishing related businesses nationwide on fuel, repairs and overnight slips, on-the-water Towing Services, highly respected Marine Insurance, a subscription to BoatUS Magazine and much more.

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This year’s Nautical Scavenger Hunt was great fun, with 8 boats and 53 participants competing in teams. The finish was close, but in the end the Wallen’s Seafari beat out the rest to take home first prize. Geoff and Cinda Walker’s clever, rhyming clues made it an all-out terrific challenge!

Bob and Diana Winterhalter accept the award for Seafari’s win in the Nautical Scavenger Hunt.

Commodore Jeff Comeaux on board Lady B searching for answers!

MIYC at the 29th Annual Taste of Marco

Chef Bob and Andrew at the 29th Taste of Marco. Chef served Louisiana Style Jambalaya. Yum!

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International Wine & Dine Saturday, May 18th 6pm

Get your Club Passport and travel around the world sampling fine wine and cuisine! (Watch for eblasts showing the wines and menu.) Last year we traveled to Australia, France, Italy, South Africa, the California Coast and Chinatown and Portugal. Who knows what Chef has prepared for us this year? Remember, this Club Event is Club casual. Gentlemen, you don't need to wear a jacket.

Menu to Follow Reservations - 239-394-0199

A q u a f i t a t M I Y C Aquafit classes will resume at the MIMA pool October 3 at 10am on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy water aerobics - a low-impact activity that takes the pressure off your bones, joints and muscles. Water also offers natural resistance, which can help strengthen your muscles and you can add resistance devices to burn more calories! Exercising in the pool provides the toning and cardiovascular benefits of exercise on dry land with less strain and

stress plus it allows for a greater range of motion helping with flexibility and balance. And most importantly, it is enjoyable, fun! As with any other exercise routine, just be certain you get medical clearance from your health care provider before taking the plunge. Call coordinator Peggy Frazier with questions ♥ 906 227 7625

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MIYC Fishing Club Thursday, May 23rd 11:30 April fishing in the Marco Island area was

good--when the winds were not blowing hard. For those who fished offshore, we found a good bite 45 – 55 miles out in 90-115 feet of water. As we move into May, the water temperature will increase and fishing everywhere will become more productive. Offshore fishing in 110-125 feet of water for Large Red Grouper (over 30 inches) should be good. Backwater fishing will quickly improve as the shallow water warms up and the Trout, Snook and Redfish become more active. Locals are reporting a good bite with Trout. Just find some grassing area and the Trout will follow.

Six members of the Fishing Club completed our 2 nd annual trip to Islamorada to fish for Tarpon. We raised five Tarpon and landed three. In addition, we caught 12 Nurse Shark up to 200 pounds and a variety of Snapper, Grouper, Rays and Shark. Great fishing!! We are now planning an offshore trip in Islamorada for late June for Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo and maybe more Tarpon. Watch your eblasts for more information about upcoming trips. Jeff Comeaux Commodore & Fishing Club Chair

MIYC on Facebook Don't forget to 'like' our page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ yachtingmarco to see what's happening at MIYC. (You do not need to join Facebook to like our page.) If you are a member of Facebook, feel free to "Check-in" when you're attending events and to share our posts with your friends! You can also “tag” the Club when you post events you attend.

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MIYC Brunch on the Gulf 10am - 1pm Join us at the MIYC for Sunday Brunch each week ~ 10am - 1pm Reservations - 239-394-0199 Club Dress

Please donùt forget to wear your name tag when you visit the Club. We have many new Members and new Staff Members, too.

MIYC Mini Reef Program Helps Clean Our Canals We all love our Island Paradise and the beautiful waters we boat on. Doing what we can to keep our waters clean is a priority at Marco Island Yacht Club. That’s why we are promoting Ocean Habitats’ “Mini Reefs” to Members to be installed under your docks. We have three under our MIYC docks and dozens of Members are installing them, too. . Each reef establishes an ecosystem of aquatic life under the docks which mimics the environment normally found in the prop root system of mangrove trees. Once established, one reef can clean 30,000 gallons of water a day. Left: Carri and John Kendall with David Wolff.

Below: The Mini Reefs are lowered and set it place. Right: Nancy McNally with David and her new Mini Reef.

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House & Staff

April was another fantastic month with some well attended activities. Easter was the best with over 300 Members and guests being served. Hats off to Chef, Pam and kitchen and front of house Staff for an outstanding job. Unfortunately, it is that time of year again when a lot of our Members start heading north; they will be missed. As we roll through May, attendance will begin to drop off but Angela Holt and the Member Events Committee will continue to provide us with some wonderful events for all the year-round Members and summer reciprocals throughout this summer. Chef Aylwin is also planning on creating some exciting menus and specials throughout the summer. Be sure to check our calendar and watch your e-mails so you do not miss any of these terrific events. The Burgee Bar and Club dining days/hours will remain the same throughout the month of May. The Club summer schedule will begin in June. We will still be closed on Monday and Tuesday. Lunch will be served on Thursday and Friday only from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Dinner will be served Wednesday through Saturday 5:30 to 8:00 PM and Sunday Brunch will be 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Calling in your reservations is very important. Since we have fewer Members here during the summer, if there are no reservations for any given night, there is a possibility we will close for that evening. Therefore, it is so important to call and make a reservation if you plan on dining with us.

Staff Updates: Some of our seasonal kitchen employees will be leaving by the end of May. Our regular kitchen and front- end Staff will still be here. Pam just hired Patricia Simoni a new bartender/ server. When you see her

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be sure to welcome her to the MIYC family. We are in the process of hiring a new maintenance person and have a couple of good leads and hope to have this position filled by the end of June. Some Club updates: We recently had the A/C unit replaced that covers the downstairs dining area and hallway. Thank you, Heyward Boyce and the Building and Grounds Committee. We will be replacing some windows in the upstairs kitchen that are in poor shape and the portico windows that were damaged from IRMA. We now have digital communication set-up for our fire alarm system eliminating the problem we were having with the dedicated landline communications. The new sound and speaker system should be installed by the end of May thanks to Dave and Ellie Everitt. See you at the Club,

Robert J DeFeo Vice Chairman Operations and HR Chairman

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Enjoy a Beautiful Sunset Cruise Wednesday, May 22nd Cocktails - 5pm Dinner - 6pm Enjoy a beautiful Sunset Cruise with your friends from the Club. Enjoy a wonderful dinner before heading out for Sunset! No boat? Our boating Members love to share!

Participating Members will meet in the Burgee Bar for cocktails and dinner, then head out for a cruise in the Gulf, viewing a great sunset and with any luck, a “Green Flash”.

Ray Rosenberg Vice Commodore

To learn more, contact: Ray Rosenberg - Vice Commodore [email protected] Reservations for dinner - 239-394-0199

Please, remember to introduce yourself to new Members. Trial Members have red name badges and MIMA Burgee Members have blue name badges. Make them feel Welcome!

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2019 S umme r Re c i p r o c a l C l u b s Highlighted clubs indicate reciprocal agreements in place as of April 30, 2019

Classics at Lely Resort 7989 Grand Lely Drive, Naples, FL 34113 Golf & Dining 239-732-1220 Copperleaf 23101 Copperleaf Blvd, Estero, FL 34135 Golf 239-390-2030, Dining 239-390-2027 Eagle Creek 11 Cypress View Drive, Naples, FL 34113 Dining 239-793-0500, Tennis 239-775-2642 Estero Country Club 19501 Vintage Trace Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33967 Golf 239-267-7003, Dining 239-267-7000 Tennis 239-267-7001 The Glades 210 Teryl Dr., Naples, FL 34112 Golf 239-774-1443, Dining 239-775-5501 Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club 7065 Hamilton Ave., Naples, FL 34112 Dining 239-417-6700 Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club 1370 Borghese Lane, Naples. FL 34114 Golf 239-389-6611 Hideaway Beach Club 250 South Beach Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145 Dining Only 239-394-5555 Island Country Club 500 Nassau Ct, Marco Island, FL 34145 Dining Only 239-394-6661 Golf 239-561-7757, Dining 239-561-8740 Naples Heritage Golf & Country Club 8150 Heritage Club Way, Naples, FL 34112 Golf 239-417-9990, Dining 239-417-8545 Tennis and Fitness Center also available Club to Club Chargeback only

Naples Lakes Golf & Country Club 4784 Naples Lake Blvd, Naples, FL 34112 Golf 239-732-1011, Dining 239-732-0178 The Club at the Dunes NEW NAME (formerly “Plantation at the Dunes of Naples”) 310 Dunes Blvd, Naples, FL 34110 239-593-9680 Rookery at Marco 3433 Club Center Blvd, Naples. FL 34114 Golf 239-642-2796, Dining 239-389-6600 Royal Wood Golf and Country Club 4300 Royal Wood Blvd., Naples, FL 34113 Golf 239-774-5585, Dining 239-774-2213 Stonebridge Country Club 2100 Winding Oaks Way, Naples, FL 34109 Golf 239-592-5252, Dining 239-594-5200 Tennis 239-592-6641 Treviso Bay 9800 Treviso Bay Blvd, Naples, FL 34113 Golf 239-331-2052 Vanderbilt Country Club 8250 Danbury Blvd, Naples, FL 34120 Dining 239-348-2662 Windstar on Naples Bay 1700 Windstar Blvd, Naples, FL 34112 Golf 239-775-3500, Dining 239-775-3400 Wyndemere Country Club 700 Wyndemere Way, Naples, FL 34105 Golf 239-263-1661, Dining 239-263-0389

NEW PARTICIPANTS: Seven Lakes Golf & Tennis Old Corkscrew Golf Course

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All Member Meeting and Dancing! The All Member Meeting was held on April 16 and was well attended. Chairman Dave Everitt gave insight to the ongoing slip project which is making progress and will be the subject to a series of informational meetings for MIYC and MIMA in the month of May. The Committee Chairs gave reports on the Club's Finances, Operations, Membership Growth, Ship's Store and Member Events. The results of the recent Member Survey was also presented. Following the meeting, Members gathered for drinks and dinner and danced to the music provided by singer Joey Fiato.

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Boaters’ Night Wednesday, May 1 st Cocktails - 6pm Dinner - 7pm

"Sea Turtle Monitoring in Rookery Bay Reserve" This month's speaker is Sarah Norris. Sarah is an Environmental Specialist at Rookery Bay Reserve, with a main focus of managing the Cape Romano Complex Sea Turtle Nesting Program. Sarah graduated from FGCU in 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies, and is currently working on her Master's of Environmental Science. She was born in Bradenton, FL, and has been working for

Rookery Bay Reserve since 2015. Hosted by Rear Commodore Geoff Walker

Menu: Salad

Baby Arugula Salad with Parmesan Ribbons, Roasted Beets and White Truffle Vinaigrette Entrée Gorgonzola Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Butternut Risotto and Sauce Calvados Dessert Strawberry Fruit Trifle $29++ Chef Bob appreciates early reservations to have the correct amount of food for your enjoyment. Reservations - 239-394-0199

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SAIL

Boat of the Year Regattas, Southwest Florida

NOTICE of RACE 2 nd Annual “MOST MEMORABLE REGATTA” (Cruisers welcome too - by Land or Sea)

Dwyn von Bereghy Fleet Sailing Captain

Hosted by The Naples Sailing and Yacht Club and Davis Island Yacht Club

Host When

Two Weekends - May 17 th through May 25 th 2019

Fort Myers to Tampa Bay

Where

$155.00 ($140.00 US Sailing Members) Awards and Party at Davis Island Yacht Club $35 each; 1 ticket included Awards and Party at Bonita Bills Fort Myers Beach $35 each; 1 ticket included

Entry Fee

Most Memorable Regatta Information/Registration click link or Go to www.yachtscoring.com and search for “Most Memorable”

Website Links Click and go!

Scratch sheet Details for race day Need crew/Want Crew Sign up here to fill your boat Notice of Race All the details on the event Current Entry List See who is already registered

Please plan to join us for these fun-filled SWFL BOTY weekend SAILING events suited for our entire family of sailing club members, skippers, crews, and friends.

This event is to preserve the SOUTH FLORIDA SAILING nostalgia, while promoting camaraderie among all our SWFL clubs and sailing communities.

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Safety & Training Officer

examine the components of a hurricane - wind, surge and rain - and how to protect y o u r v e s s e l f r o m a h u r r i c a n e ' s d ama g i n g effects. It will cover all storage options from trailer, land, slips/marinas, mooring/ anchoring, davits and lifts as well as removal from the area.

CPR Training The second CPR/AED/First Aid course was completed April 25 th bringing the total of members trained in first response support to 30 with many more on the waitlist for the next course to be scheduled in the Fall.

Trevor Haworth Safety & Training Officer

To sign up for the seminar contact 1/Lt John Maciolek, AP, at either [email protected] or 7 3 2 - 4 9 6 - 4 5 9 5 o r L t / C To m R y a n , A P, at [email protected] or 908/432-8767. The cost of the Seminar and materials is $40.00 and the course is offered to all members and the boating public. EPIRB Beacon Rental Program Did you know that Seatow has a great program for renting an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB). If the investment of owning your own is a barrier, maybe because you are fishing at most a few miles offshore, consider renting one for that extended cruise or far offshore trip where VHF reception is weak or non-existent. Just $90 per week. Click on https://www.seatow.com/tools-and-education/ epirb-rental for more information. Trevor Haworth MIYC Safety & Training Officer (612) 805-3595

Michele Niblack and Scott Kiley at the MIYC’s CPR Training Course held on April 25 at the Marco Island Fire Station.

Hurricane season is just around the corner US Power Squadron (now re-branded as “America’s Boating Club”) has wound down their course offerings as summer approaches, save for this one coming up soon. Now is the time to prepare. This is to urge you to sign up for a seminar on Hurricane Preparedness that will be offered by America’s Boating Club - Marco Island on May 9, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Club’s Learning Center at 1114 Collier Boulevard on Marco Island. The Seminar will be taught by Rhonda Gloodt, JN, and Cdr Ted Reiss, SN-CN. The Seminar will

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Vice Commodore

In the past few years, more cruisers have joined the fleet, and as the years go forward, more will join and we will become more adventurous in c h o o s i n g o u r destinations. If you aren’t already, become a p a r t o f t h i s c h a l l e n g e . G e t interested in boating,

Extended Cruising: A Lifestyle and Adventure

Before moving to Florida to retire in 2005, Linda and I started to live our dream: To live aboard and cruise on our sailboat in the coastal waters of Southern California and Mexico. We did it for almost three years, before ending up in Port Everglades, Florida. We learned a lot along the way and had many interesting adventures. Now, as members of the SW Florida boating community and proud Members of Marco Island Yacht Club and the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs, we want to continue our adventures and encourage other couples to take the challenge. We sold our 60’ sailboat and now have a trawler (a move we refer to as “going to the dark side), but age and experience became a factor. Back in the earlier days of our Club, we all participated in many Extended Cruises, power and sailboats all together. Adventuring up and down both coasts of Florida, the Bahamas and also participating in major sailboat races to Mexico and other venues. Your Bridge and Boating Committee are now working to bring those memorable events back into our Club.

Ray Rosenberg Vice Commodore

learn as much as you can about navigation, boat safety, weather, anchoring, meal planning and dining on board.

I have also been a proud member of the US Power Squadron since 1962 and would encourage all boaters to join or take part in the many informative courses the Marco Squadron provides. Your MIYC will continue to move boating forward with great cruising schedules, seminars and training, but we must know who wants to become part of the team. We need your participation and ideas. Look for and participate in our 2019-2020 Cruising Schedule. Many in our club have the talent and experience, and we want to share. Join us! Ray Rosenberg Vice Commodore, MIYC

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JULIE & BROCKWILSON Julie’s Cell: (239) 595-5983 Brock’s Cell (239) 595-6767 [email protected] brockwilson.premiersothebysrealty.com Premier Sotheby’s International Realty The Esplanade ~ 760 N. Collier Blvd. Marco Island, FL 34145

Serving Marco Island & Naples for over 22 years.

Feel free to contact us by email. We love to hear from you. Exec. Chef and Restaurant Manager - Bob Aylwin ext. 305 [email protected] Dining Manager - ext. 304 Pamela Dorr [email protected] Sales/Catering - ext. 304 Pamela Dorr [email protected] Membership - ext. 303 Cynthia Hultquist [email protected] Finance Manager - ext. 306 Carlota Sanchez [email protected] Contributions to AnchorLines - email [email protected] Reservations - 239-394-0199 ext. 301 [email protected] Dockmaster's Office - 642-2531 [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL NAIL CARE FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN 239.389.5259

Located across from “Shops of Marco”

jump spa

239.821.9200 118 South Barfield Dr #B Marco Island, FL 34145 [email protected]

NAIL SPA

THE SHOPS OF MARCO (Publix Center) 119 S. Barfield Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145 MIYC Member 1 st visit 10% Discount

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MIYC Book Club Thursday, May 30 th - Noon - 1:30 PM Please join us for our May Book Club Luncheon Presented by Carol Comeaux Book Summary Educated

Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her "head-for-the-hills" bag. In the summer she stewed herbs for her mother, a midwife and healer, and in the winter she salvaged metal in her father's junkyard. Her father distrusted the medical establishment, so Tara never saw a doctor or nurse. Gashes and concussions, even burns from explosions, were all treated at home with herbalism. The family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when an older brother became violent. When another brother got himself into college and came back with news

of the world beyond the mountain, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. She taught herself enough mathematics, grammar, and science to take the ACT and was admitted to Brigham Young University. There, she studied psychology, politics, philosophy, and history, learning for the first time about pivotal world events like the Holocaust and the Civil Rights Movement. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she'd traveled too far, if there was still a way home. * * * * * Educated is an account of the struggle for self-invention. It is a tale of fierce family loyalty, and of the grief that comes from severing ties with those closest to you. With the acute insight that distinguishes all great writers, Westover has crafted a universal coming-of-age story that gets to the heart of what an education is and what it offers: the perspective to see one's life through new eyes, and the will to change it. All Members are welcome at the Book Club luncheons. Even if you did not have a chance to read the book, you can learn a lot and enjoy intriguing conversations about life. Men are welcome, too! Reservations - 239-394-0199

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Attention! Please remember to make your reservations for dinner and events at the Club. Chef Bob and his Staff like to be prepared in order to have the right amount of food and beverage. Also, when you make your reservation and give a time you would prefer to sit down, please do so at that time. Otherwise, the kitchen Staff cannot keep up with the influx of diners.

Bimini & Tee Tops Covers Carpet

Edward J. Skrzynski Marco Canvas & Upholstery, LLC 991 Chalmer Drive Unit #7 Marco Island, FL 34145 239-394-1718 [email protected] www.Marcocanvas Facebook@marcocanvas

Decking Dodgers Enclosures- Acrylic & Soft Headliners Upholstery In/Exterior SST & Alum. Metal Fab. Dockside services

Innovation in Marine Fabrication

Creating more livable spaces

Members Recruiting Members Our Member Recruiting Member Program for 2020 is in full swing! The Sponsoring Members invite the new Members to share a dinner or brunch at the Club on Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday evening or Sunday Brunch including a bottle of house wine or sparkling wine.