Low Tide June 2020

We will be back to “HighTide” by July!!

101 Marshall Avenue

South Milwaukee, WI 53172

South Milwaukee Yacht Club

Summer 2020 Summer 2019

2020 OFFICERS

COMMODORE Bryan Gahan VICE COMMODORE Gregg Rehak REAR COMMODORE Randy Kempowski CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Tina Jepson TREASURER Mary Karwacki

FINANCIAL SECRETARY Paul Mozejewski

FLEET CAPTAIN Kyle Nichols

BOARD MEMBERS Tom Billingsley Michael Cieczka Rick Klamrowski Josh Haase Steve Anderson Tim Vanselow

2020 COMMITTEE CHAIRS BAR, HOUSE AND ENTERTAINMENT Kevin Klusman (Bar Manager) Cheryl Rybka (House/Hall Mgr) CRUISE TBD FINANCE TBD FLEET CAPTAIN Kyle Nichols GAS Jon Haag GROUNDS Justin Hans HARBOR & DOCKS Randy Kempowski HEALTH & WELFARE Kurt Bruck HIGHTIDE NEWSLETTER Paige Hans Mary Klamrowski HOUSE MAINTENANCE Dennis Anich 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 Rick Klamrowski

Hello Everyone,

As you all realize, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic the communication of the club has been quite lacking. I do apologize for this; it is nobody’s fault but my own. I believe we are going to be able to get things back on track with the first of our new High Tide formats, this issue will be called “Low Tide.” Along with everything going on, there were changes to the infra-structure of our Officers, with the loss of Fred Barclay who relocated to Michigan for work in March with his wife Michele. Gregg Rehak moved from Rear Commodore to Vice Commodore. The Rear Com-modore position was filled by Randy Kempowski. Andy and Coleen Martin along with Karen (Kiki) Kilman will take over the apparel that Michele was handling. With the opening of the bar, Paul Mozejewski, Kevin Klusman and Mary Karwacki worked very diligently on setting up the new POS system that was acquired last year and working toward full integra-tion with Quickbooks. This project has been on going for several years. With the reopening of the bar it was decided to move forward with the new systems and accounting practices. This also, after many years of service, resulted in the end of till reading. I would like to thank Rob Kilman and the group of till readers for waking up eve-ry morning for all those years. Now that we are getting into the accomplishments, a thank you is in order for so many things that happened since January. First, I would like to start with the 2020 Installation of Offic-ers: Once again it was a wonderful evening with great food catered by the team at Joe’s K Ranch. I would like to thank Cheryl Rybka and her team: Mary Klamrowski, Mike and Dona Cieczka, Homero and Monica Noboa and Jerry Kotarek and crew for a beautiful hall and great music. Also, a special thanks to the newly elected Mem-ber of the year, Mary Karwacki. I would like to thank our new fleet captain Kyle Nichols for a great Pier Bidding with an exceptionally large amount of harbor move-ment. I would also like to thank him and his team, Kevin Klusman and Rick Klamrowski for the newly digitized pier bidding system. As I mentioned in our last High-Tide back in January we were going

to lift the Gas dock. This needed to be done to bring the harbor

electrical out of the water so we could continue with electrical safety

upgrades. I was amazed to see Randy Kempowski and his crew lift

the center pier in record time thanks to his ingenuity and planning.

After the deck was raised, I would like to thank Warren Cruise for

finishing up the decking and Tom Ciurlik and his crew for staining.

Overall the project went smoothly and looks great.

Commodore’s Comments

We now have new Gazebo Grills – Tom and Meg Ciurlik with installation by Mike Trock; supported by proceeds from this past weekends “Breakfast at your boat” (run by Ciurliks with support from Kristen Nichols, Bob Smith and Steve and Debbie Anderson, and deliveries were made by Will Nich-ols), as well as the Pier Bidding lunch and 50/50 raffle (courtesy Tom and Meg) and the wonderful hot dog lunch served to those down working on their boats (also courtesy Tom and Meg). Please clean the grills after use, it will be greatly appreciated by all. Sadly, the Area we call the “Gold Coast” did not survive the winter and the concrete sidewalk col-lapsed directly east of the gazebo. After evaluation, the board made the decision that it would have to be replaced as an emergency repair. Since the majority of the parts needed to replace the electri-cal were already purchased last year, we also decided to remove the existing electrical and bury it under the new sidewalk. I would like to give a special thanks to Josh Haase and crew for making the concrete happen in record time. Did you also notice the nice new patio that was added under the gazebo? Pretty cool. I would also like to thank John Simons, Wayne Gestwicki, Bob Sandretto and all of our electricians and volunteers that helped finish up the electrical improvements. We did hire an outside contractor to do some work to the main service. While we are talking electrical, you may notice that Electrical Pedestals are being replaced in other areas of the harbor as well. While we do not have much cashflow at this time, this equipment was previously purchased and has little cost to the club to install. We now have a Waverunner refueling station – Thank you to Mike Cieczka and Tom Hoffa for in-stalling and Josh Haase for donating. I would like to thank Tom Ciurlik, Dennis Anich and their crew for refinishing the bar and hall floor during the shutdown. I can say a lot happened during the shutdown, and there was always some sort of improvement or planning activity going on throughout the shutdown. I would like to thank Jamie Pender and Kevin Klusman for revamping the entire sound system in the hall. This is a pretty cool upgrade and it eliminated the majority of the mess in the “radio corner”. This project was amazingly made cash neutral by donations from Jamie and the sale of the old re-ceiver. The basement has been high and dry, and then the water started to come up even more. I would like to thank Josh once again for bringing his crew in and adding some additional drain tile behind the Beer cooler. It is now very dry in the basement. I would like to thank Kris and Mike Herrington for donating the flowers for the grounds this year. Kris did a wonderful job of getting everything cleaned up. Patty Williams repainted the flower pots around the Gazebo base and they are looking good. With high water levels, we also had water refill some of the plumbing around the harbor during the winter and then when it froze, resulting in broken pipes. I would like to thank John McCliment for stepping up and handling all of the plumbing repairs. I would really like to thank the guys that are working on the Harbor entrance. This is an overwhelm-ing project and although there has been a lot of help, I would like thank Randy Kempowski for get-ting us pointed in the right direction and getting this project off the ground. I would like to thank Gregg Rehak for stepping up and working with the contactors to keep things going, Gregg along with Butch Web have done the majority of the heavy lifting on the project and were down there work-ing almost every day they could. We really owe this group of men our gratitude. There is still time to help as the finishing touches on this project still need to be completed.

Now for the elephant in this letter. We need to get into what we expected the harbor entrance project to cost us and what it actually did cost. Unfortunately, as many of you know or may have heard, this project is significantly over budget. Several items contributed to the cost over runs, but the major item was the weather. The weather delayed the project which was projected to take one month and extended over 2.5 months. Big Lake Marine actually did very well and tracked only slightly over-budget. They pounded steel for a total of 20 days which tracked very closely to our estimate. What we did not consider was the loss of fill material due to the storms as they were working. The major cost overruns came with the rework to get the site ready to continue working after each storm. This work was done by Sievert trucking. Over the course of the project Sievert had to do several major repairs to the outer wall and the en-trance area, costing somewhere in the neighborhood of 80-100K. So, as the rest of the club may be wondering what is going on, the board has been working hard and meeting twice a month. We are trying to come up with the best recommendations possible for the membership going forward. If you can decipher what I am trying to say above, is that with everything that is going on, our cashflow is getting dangerously low. If you notice, most of the projects above were done with donations or are very low budget items. The COVID pandemic forced us to shutter our main revenue stream for what unfortunately is some of our most profitable months of the year. We are planning on this being the focus of the July Membership meeting which at this point we are planning on having. Please be prepared for an in-depth discussion. Meanwhile be certain to only spend money on approved items. Now for some exciting news, Boat Blessing is coming up Sunday, June 28th . It will be a smaller venue but please plan on coming down. Jerry K will be playing in his one-man band. Many thanks to the travel lift crews that got the boats safely back into the harbor: Greg Puetz, Wayne Gestwicki, Bob Smith, Tom Hoffa, Rick Klamrowski, Kyle Nichols and all who helped. We are also planning on having a small party on July 11th with a shrimp boil and band. More to come on that subject. See you at the club,

Bryan Gahan - Still Water SMYC Commodore.

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Around the Lake—Cruising Update Reef Point Marina Racine - Kurt Bruck -Temper Tantrum - reports that Reef Point is open for transient dockage and the infamous Tri Club Dinghy Run or “Poker Run” sponsored by Harbor Lites, 5th Street and Racine Yacht Clubs is this Saturday, June 20th!

Port Washington Harbor - The Steinhaus Crew - A Fathom Under—arrived from Port on Sunday and Debbie reported that the Port Washington harbor is available for tran-sient dockage and all businesses were open.

Lakeshore State Park - Is taking reservations for dockage but all festivals have been cancelled for this year.

(c) - 906-369-4098 (e) - smyccommodore@gmail.com

Grounds Committee Update Justin Hans - Lucky Leprechaun I have limited space so I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone that has been helping out. Things are starting to shape up! We do need to keep up on mowing and the front bushes need trimmed. A special shout out to Kris Herrington for donating and planting all the flowers and trees. Also, to Patty Williams for donating the flower pots and flowers by the gazebo. Again, thank you to everyone! Fleet Captain Update Kyle Nichols - Simple Man 2 With all of the storms coming through, please make sure your bilge pumps are operational and your power cords are connected. Please tie your boats securely to the cleats on the piers. For safety reasons, do not tie your lines to the 4x4’s! And please clean up from your winter storage if you have not already done so. Bar Manager Update Kevin Klusman - Anchor Management The bar is open! Time to get your liver back in fighting shape and meet some new mem-bers of the team. We have returning Bartenders Renee and Marie and new Bartenders Stephanie and Aurea. As we move through the “phases” of re-opening things will be changing with the way we configure the bar area so please understand that we are doing the best we can to follow guidelines while trying to keep some semblance of normalcy. New drinks? Yes there are! Captain Morgan has released a new Orange Vanilla Twist that goes well with Root Beer for a cocktail and Rum Chata for a shot. Just in case you were looking for something new to try! See you around the bar!

Membership Update Kristen Nichols - Simple Man 2 To follow is a listing of new full and associate members who have signed up since Janu-ary. Check out their pictures on the bulletin board and reach out and introduce yourself! Full Memberships: Russell Berg and wife Mary—Summer Toy; Jim Casper and wife Jean - Legacy; Tim Manske and partner Lisa Kennard—No Name yet; Eric and wife Lind-say Davis, with daughter Kylee - No Name Yet. Associates Memberships: Justin Kulinski; Steve Dutton; David Reed; Brian and Tammy Stueck; Tim and Darlene Hanson. House/Hall Manager Update Cheryl Rybka - Jet Set Bookings for private parties in the hall are on hold due to the Covid 19 Safe Community restrictions and the need to maintain social distancing. We will however be having the Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday, June 28

th, - hosted by Barb and Micky Nowak -

DagoRed - See the flyer on page 6 for details. When bookings resume you can contact Cheryl at:

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

Manpower Hours Update Mike Cieczka—C-World Please remember to turn in your hours worked and have them signed off by the supervising member in a timely manner (preferably when the job is completed – don’t wait until Decem-ber!!!) Work slips and the drop box are under the TV to the right of the fireplace and are re-ported monthly on the bulletin board at the club bar entrance. Check the board to make sure your hours have been recorded.

Provisional Family Members need 50 hours per year. Provisional Single Members need 40 hours per year.

Provisional members hours are accrued from the anniversary of their joining for 12 months, for 2 years, then you become a Regular Member and hours are accrued and recorded on a calendar year, January – December basis.

Regular Family Members need 30 hours per year. Regular Single Members need 20 hours per year.

Any questions? Mike can be found down on dock 2A – on the “C-World” or on his waverun-ner – try to catch him, he’s got 300 horses and usually travelling at 70 mph! Juniors Update Ryan Rybka - Little Ripper Junior’s program is currently on hold. Health and Welfare Kurt Bruck - Temper Tantrum Our condolences to Lifetime member George Gilmore and his family on the passing of his son, Steven George Gilmore earlier this month. The funeral was held this past Saturday. George and his wife Josie raised their 5 children on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Please contact Kurt with any updates on membership health and welfare: Cell: 414-322-6060 or E-mail: Kurt@HGmarina.com

House Maintenance Committee Update Dennis Anich - Draggin Flies A new cleaning company has been hired and they started last Monday, Sunshine Cleaning. As we work on the basement we have discovered many containers of Halloween and Christ-mas decorations. We are running out of room. We need someone to take ownership of these decorations and sort through them and downsize if possible. Please contact Dennis.

Coleen’s Corner— From the Galley of Coleen Martin Maple Teriyaki Salmon Fillets 1/3 cup apple juice 1/3 cup maple syrup 3 Tablespoons soy sauce 2 Tablespoons finely minced onion (or 1 Tbl dried minced onion) 1 Tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger ( or 1 tsp ground ginger) 1-2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1/2 tsp granulated garlic) 4 salmon fillets (about 2 pounds) In a bowl combine the first 6 ingredients. Remove 1/3 cups for basting. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add salmon; setl bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1-3 hours. Drain and discard marinade. Grill salmon over med-heat for 14-18 minutes, basting occasionally, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Or bake at 400" for 14-18 minutes. This is a mildly flavored salmon that is easy to make with ingredients you have on hand and awesome with fresh caught salmon!!! Enjoy! Have a great week!

Upcoming events—help needed

We are quite happy to announce that he Blessing of The Fleet will be taking place this year on Sunday, June 28

th. We are looking for volunteers, Regular and Associate Members to

help with this annual event. Following Mass we need to rearrange the hall and need help setting up the tables, cutting up desserts and getting food ready. Help is also needed to serve dinner which we anticipate will be approximately 4pm. We would like to get an approximate head count for dinner. There are sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board near the ladies room for volunteers as well as dinner attendance. With so many summer events cancelled this year we are hoping for a good turnout. There will also be music this year following dinner. There is a flyer attached to this newsletter with all of the details. By the way, you don’t need to have a boat to come down and enjoy the entire day! Cross your fingers for good weather.

If you have any questions please give Barb Nowak a call at 414 762-5541 Hope to see you

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Do you know?? Q: Where should boaters leaving the harbor for an extended period of time park their

vehicles?

A: After signing out at the Bar in the “Sign Out Book” park preferably on the West Wall.

Q: What is the unposted speed in the parking lot?

A: 5 mph! Keep the dust down

Q: On what marine radio channel should you hail the SMYC clubhouse or another boater?

A: Channel 9

We need a count for food. Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin

board by the bathrooms near the main entrance.

Where in the world was Josh Haase? At the first digit-ized Pier Bidding held Saturday, March 7th at SMYC!

Saturday July 11th Dinner 5-7 pm Music 7-11pm

Breakfast will be served

On Sunday July 12th

Watch your e-mail—more details to come!

Come on Down to SMYC

It’s a Shrimp Boil!

Anniversaries Being Celebrated in June:

1st - Adam and Sarah Miller 19th - Jerry and Marilyn Kotarak 2nd - Chris and Jacki Davis 22nd - Rob and Kiki Kilman 3rd - Cathy and Gilly Bruck 23rd - Mike and Colleen Gaynor 5th - Brent and Nancy Mason 27th - Brett and Krissi Kerig Schermeister 7th - David and Cathy Lucht 29th - Nancy and Jean Azevedo 11th– Joe and Shirley Tarnowski 30th - Mark and Cathy Juriewicz 12th - James and Jill Shelenske 19th - Travis and Tracy Paisar Bill and Laury Saxler

Birthdays Being Celebrated in June: 4th - Cheryl Kallerud 20th - Michael Luczak 6th - Matthew Ring Jay Behling 10th - Larry Trapp 21st - Josh Haase 11th - George Slominski 23rd - Jeff Eaton 16th - Scott Coenen 24th - Tom Schulz 18th - Craig Noyes 25th - Jeff Mueller Leader Board Update as of 6.17.20 Paul Rozinski– Salmon Fever The Leader Board 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 displayed 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 station. 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, get your rules and get your key before you go out fishing again. Goes from May 9th through September 20th. Any Questions? Call Paul Rozinski 414-467-5830.

Species Boat Name Weight Date Caught

1st Place Coho Skipper II 11 lbs 5.16.20

2nd Place Coho Rolling Thunder 5 lbs 4 oz 6.14.20

1st Place Brown Hook Em Danno 13 lbs 5 oz 5.29.20

2nd Place Brown

1st Place Laker Skipper II 22 lbs 5.15.20

2nd Place Laker Skipper II 11 lbs 8 oz 5.15.20

1st place Rainbow Danger Zone 10 lbs 4oz 6.5.20

2nd Place Rainbow Skipper II 8 lbs 5 oz 6.15.20

1st Place Chinook Skipper II 19 lbs 4 oz 6.15.20

2nd Place Chinook Danger Zone 18 lbs 8 oz 6.5.20

Safe boating is no accident. Know what you need to be safe,

get it done and then enjoy your time out on the water.

From the US Coast Guard Auxiliary:

Why Do This?

In a word – safety. You are left with the peace of mind that your boat meets minimum safety standards and that in an emergency, you will have the necessary equipment to save lives and summon help. Finally, your insurance rates may be lowered – check with your agent.

Where Can I Get More Information?

Go to the Coast Guard Auxiliary website or google Virtual Vessel Safety Check, and perform your own examination of your boat.

Be Safe and Watch out for Pirates!!

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Got News or Photos to share with club members? See Paige Hans - Lucky Leprechaun - Pier 39B on the East Wall, call or text 574-612-3147 or e-mail paige.hans@gmail.com. or Mary Klamrowski - Klam’s Chowder - Pier 2B on the South Wall, call or text 414-702-6737 or e-mail klamee1@aol.com. If you send e-mail please enter Subject SMYC Newsletter so we don’t delete you as junk mail!!

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