High Tide May 2019

Inside this Issue:

• Commodore’s Comments

• Blessing of the Fleet

• SMYC Fishing Club

• Event Calendar

• Fishing Club Dates

• Fishing Club Rules

• Sausage Fest Recap

• More Upcoming Events

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South Milwaukee Yacht Club

Photo of the Month

Nice Catch

2019 OFFICERS

COMMODORE Bryan Gahan VICE COMMODORE Fred Barclay REAR COMMODORE Ron Ilk CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Tina Jepson TREASURER Mary Karwacki

FINANCIAL SECRETARY Paige Hans

FLEET CAPTAIN John Groth

BOARD MEMBERS

Tom Billingsley Michael Cieczka Rick Klamrowski John Erickson Randy Kempowski Tom Ciurlik

2019 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

BAR, HOUSE AND ENTERTAINMENT Paul Mozejewski (Bar Manager) Cheryl Rybka (House/Hall Managers) Tara Billingsly CRUISE Michelle Barclay FINANCE TBD FLEET CAPTAIN John Groth GAS Paul Rozinski GROUNDS Steve Anderson HARBOR & DOCKS Randy Kempowski HEALTH & WELFARE Kurt Bruck HOUSE MAINTENANCE

John Erickson JUNIOR ADVISOR Ryan Rybka L.M.Y.A. Linda Daly & Jim Rothschadl MANPOWER Mike Cieczka MARKETING TBD MEMBERSHIP Kristen Nichols PLANNING Tom Schulz AUDIT TBD LAUNCH AND HAUL OUT Bob Smith RULES AND BYLAWS Bryan Gahan

Hello everyone,

It’s the end of May already and summer doesn’t seem to be coming at all.

We are a few parties into the year and are looking forward to the events to

come. Despite the weather the lift crew did a wonderful job getting the

boats in the harbor. I would like to thank everyone involved. We also had

a clean-up party for the grounds. Despite the weather the few people that

did attend did a great job. Once again thank you to everyone who partici-

pated. Steve from grounds is looking for some addition help, please pitch

in where you can. If you are looking for a project take on you can also

look at the project listing behind the bar.

The first fishing tournament of the year was plagued by a little bad weath-

er, but a few people braved the seas and came back with some nice fish.

Congratulations Tim and crew for your catch. Please contact Danny Moe

if you’re in any of the future events.

Last month we had SMYC de mayo, Sausage making and Splash into

Summer. I hear that everything was a great time and I would like to thank

all that participated. Next on the list is Blessing of the fleet, June 9th.

Please make it down if you have a chance. We are a lot of events coming

up so keep an eye on the calendar.

Just a reminder that all boats must occupy their pier slip by June 15th. The

extension procedure from the rule are as follows:

If a Member does not occupy their assigned pier location by June 15 and

does not submit in writing to the Fleet Captain the reason, subject to ap-

proval, another Member will be assigned to that location for the remainder

of the boating season and must pay all appropriate fees for that location.

There will be a $25 extension fee attached to any re-quests approved for

extension, if notification is not made to the Fleet Captain by June 15th, the

member will not be using their pier location, their Summer Service Fee

will not be refunded to them. If the member brings a boat in the harbor

after the June 15th deadline, without prior approval for extension, they will

then be placed at the bottom of the temporary pier waiting list.

With the rising and surging waters, I would like to remind everyone to get

their power cords up on the piers as high as possible. It is everybody’s re-

sponsibility to maintain a safe harbor. Each boating member should also

come down to check their lines on a regular basis. Please have a safe and

responsible boating season.

See you at the club,

Commodore’s Comments

Bryan Gahan SMYC Commodore (c) 906-369-4098 (e) smyccommodore@gmail.com

The SMYC Sport Fishing Club The SMYC Sport Fishing Club is open to all members of the club that fish. Most of us do some fishing for personal enjoyment with family and friends. This is a more organized event, about 1 time per month where not only are we sharing the enjoyment with the participants on your boat but with all the boats fishing in the contest. During the event we chat back and forth on Marine channel 68. We meet back at the Harbor by 11am. We all line up with our coolers weigh our fish by boat. This is a natural mixing with everyone to tell their fish story’s about the ones they got and the ones that got away! This group has never been shy about telling where, when what bait, what depths and all the details. We call it a contest but there is not enough money on the line to keep any secrets. When we get back we have a lunch available for a nominal charge that the whole club can enjoy. Any questions? Call Dan Moshinski Aqua Condo 414-732-6544 or Ron Ilk Skipper II 317-538-3488 The Leader Board The Leader Board is located is located on the Southeast wall of the bar area. It keeps track of the two largest Fish of each species by weight. It is recognition by boat. At the end of the year, the largest 2 fish of each species will be permanently dis-played on a plaque by the fireplace. The board is maintained by Paul Rozinski so if you have a big fish fill out slip in the electrical box behind the fish cleaning sta-tion. We also have an outside ice machine that is stocked and maintained by the fishermen that is located on the southwest slab. We collect a $10 fee per Boat/year to maintain the leader board, plaque, and for a key to the ice machine. Sign up at the bar and get your key before you go out this season. Start May 11 through Sep-tember 22. Any Questions? Call Paul Rozinski Salmon Fever 414-467-5830 Thursday Nite Fishing The unofficial start of the weekend. Unlike a contest, this is a social event when we all get together to fish on each other’s boats. This is a good time for associate members or non-fishing members to ask a captain to come along. Most captains are agreeable especially if you bring snacks and beer!

SMYC Events Upcoming

(Cut and save for reference…don’t forget to update from High Tide as events and times may change)

May 3 Hors d’oeuvre Night-Last for the season!! 6:00pm Club 4 Cinco DE Mayo- Food 5:30-6:30, Live Music 7-11pm Paul/Cheryl 6 Board Meeting 6:30pm Club 19 Sausage Fest 11:00am Haag 20 General Membership Meeting 7:00pm Club June 1 Fishing Contest 4-11am Moshinski 1 Splash into Summer Party Food 5:30-6:30, Live Music7-11pm Barclays 3 Board Meeting 6:30pm Club 9 Blessing Of The Fleet- Mass at 1pm Food at 3pm Billingsleys 13 Canvas Painting Party 6:30pm Barclays 17 General Membership Meeting 7:00pm Club 22 Fishing Contest 4-11:00am Moshinski 23 Associate Member Cruise 11:30am Barclays Just A Few Reminders: It’s time to get your boat ready and join us for some summer activities!!! Check out the event screen for many upcoming events!! *Sheepshead- Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm for a fun *We are always looking for new ideas for events and activities. If you need hours and have an idea why not sponsor an event? It’s easy just give me a call!

Entertainment Chairperson Cheryl Rybka.

If you’d like to sponsor an event or have an idea, Please contact Cheryl at

(C) 414-530-8770 or email: rybkaC@yahoo.com

2019 SMYC Fishing contests

Event Date Time

June 1, 2019 SMYC 4am-11am

June 22, 2019 SMYC 4am-11am

July 6, 2019 SMYC 4am-11am

August 3, 2019

SMYC Powder Puff 4pm- 9pm

August 17, 2019 SMYC 4am -11am

SAUSAGE FEST RECAP

A Special Thank You to all of our Sausage Makers!

What do you do on a typical balmy Sunday morning in May at SMYC? We make some scrumptious sausage! The

Crew sliced, diced, stuffed, and yes, sampled our work; making over 150 pounds of sausage in just over 2 hours.

Usinger’s has nothing on us…

We made Polish, Sweet Italian, and Spicy Italian sausage. It felt like the participants were pretty happy with Chef

Bill Wheatley’s sausage preparation and the recipes themselves. We definitely made a fine batch of sausage.

Ryan Behling and I want to thank all of the participants that volunteered their time:

Mary / Rick Klamrowski Kyle / Nick Nichols Athena Jorgeson Dona / Mike Ciezcka Kenny Kilman Steve Anderson

Page / Justin Hans Josh Haase Tom Ciurlik Jay / John (Friends of Ryan B.)

If I missed anyone, please accept my apologizes, things were moving so fast I definitely was having a hard time

keeping up.

Now, keep a look out for our Summer Picnic announcements. July 13th is where we all can share a few laughs, live

music, maybe a cocktail or two, and the finest sausage this side of 5th Avenue.

Jon Haag

Fishing Contest Rules $35 per boat. At least 1 person must be a SMYC member. Let Dan know if you’re in before you go out. Email, text or phone is ok. Monitor ch 68 on the marine radio. Open fishing time: 4am rods in the water. Must be back in the harbor at 11:00am. Rod limit: 9 Scoring: 10 points per fish, 10 points per species, 1pt per pound. Species: Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Coho Salmon, King Salmon. Payout: $15 / boat will be put in a pot and split 75%/25% between the 2 largest of each species. $20/boat will go to the boat with the highest point total. 3 points awarded for 1st place fish in each species 1 point awarded for second place fish in each species Total points of all species caught will be added up and divided by the total money received to determine the dollar value of each point Example: 4 first place species no 5th first place. 12 points 3 second place species no fish in other species. 3 points Total 15 points The weight in will be at the club gazebo along with food at about 11:30 am. All are welcome! Dan Moshinski Cell 414-732-6544 Ron Ilk Cell 317-538-3488

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June 13 @ 6:30pm Canvas Painting Party @ 6:30pm Cost $40 food will be included. Sign up with and pay bartenders in advance. June 23 @ 11:30am Associate Member Cruise afternoon trip for our Associate members to Reef Point/Racine. There is no charge for this event. We ask only that the participants buy the captain & his first mate lunch. August 18 @ 11:30 Associate Member Cruise afternoon trip for our Associate members to Reef Point/Racine. There is no charge for this event. We ask only that the participants buy the captain & his

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