The Commodore's Comments - Commodore Dan Bright

Greetings from the lonely Bridge - with most of the Bridge Officers off enjoying a great cruise to the Carib-bean, those of us left behind have been keeping the ship afloat - ok,

maybe I'm a little jealous.

With the first two months of the year behind us, boating season is not that far away with lots of events/activities to look forward to. The New Member/PC party on March 10th (see invite in mail), monthly Fish-fry, Dart Nite's and a new event - the Meat Raffle on April 7th. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there.

During the February BOD meeting new Guide-lines for Private Parties were adopted - see a copy on the bulletin board and newsletter.

I hope the membership letter I sent out to everyone was well received. Currently we have three candidates on the board awaiting review and a vote for membership. Please keep those applica-tions coming in and I look forward to meeting our goal for 2018.

The Steward has

asked me to remind

everyone that when

paying for drinks at the

bar that we try to in-

put the correct price in

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IHYC FLOATING FRIEND-”SHIPS” FOR 55 YEARS Volume 55 Issue 3 March 2018

COMING March 2018

02 March—Fish Fry 10 March—P/C-New Member Party 13 March—General Meeting—8PM

EVENTS April 2018 06 April—Fish Fry 07 April—Meat Raffle

10 April—General Meeting—8pm 28 April—Theme Tray Party

Officers Articles p 2-3 Auxiliary News p 4 Birthdays p 5 Get Well p 5 Ships Store p 5 Fish Fry News p 6 Club Rules p 8 Meat Raffle p 9 March Calendar p 11

Inside News

1963 2018

months newsletter will have all the details.

We have a new application on the board, Todd

Choops and his wife Kay. They keep their boat at

Smith Boys. You might have seen them around

the club as they have attended a few of our events.

Awesome couple and will be a great addition to the

club. I believe we will be voting on them at the

March meeting.

Also this month is the new members party on the

10th, come out and enjoy the party and show your

club pride.

So much for this months newsletter as it’s a slow

time of year for us all.

The Rear Commodore,

Liberator Dave Herbold

NEWS FROM THE REAR Commodore—Dave Herbold

March comes in like a lion and

out like a lamb, so they say.

I'm so ready for spring! This winter

has been so cold! A few club functions were held in

February, The Turkey dinner was a great success,

the dinner was excellent. hats off to the crew that

made this happen.

Another great super bowl party, The team I was

rooting for even won the game! Thanks to the eve-

ryone involved with making it an excellent party!

IHYC plans on having a booth at this year’s boat

show, hopefully we can get a few new members

out of it. I'm writing this before it happens so next

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Vice Commodore Jeremy Schmitt

Alas March has arrived, spring is

in the air? Give me a break it's

been a long winter. I was fortu-

nate to get away from winter for

a little while and charge my

batteries, with any luck I 'll make it thru the season.

The TSA guy in Ft. Lauderdale told me I could bring

all the sunshine back that I wanted. Unfortunately I

could only bring 3 ounces of bright blue sea in my

carry on. I did my best.

We are looking forward to seeing everybody at the

P/C New Members Party on March 10th. Please join

me in supporting Jim Connolly as he spearheads the

meat raffle function. We can use all the help we can

get to make this event successful. With the future

of Canal Fest uncertain a couple of smaller success-

ful functions such as this would be helpful in replac-

ing the revenue with far less labor. Thank you Jim

for stepping up.

Thank you Commodore Dan Bright and P/C Jamie

Schmitt for holding down the fort in my absence. As

for the fort, keep your ears open as we will be

scheduling an inside clean up in the very near fu-

ture

Thank you for your support as always,

V/C Jeremy Schmitt

February is behind us and hopefully

the majority of the cold weather is

too. The Super Bowl was again a

great and successful event and many

thanks to those that attended and helped out. Spe-

cial thanks to Joe Riccio as well as Jay Rowland and

his cooking crew. Speaking of Jay, he put on anoth-

er excellent turkey dinner that had the place

packed!

Flag raising plans are in the beginning stages and a

band has already been secured for the Red Flannel

party (no, it will not be TOAST). March brings us the

monthly (and Lenten) fish fry and the P/C & New

Members party. Help support your club with these

events.

Now if you’ll excuse me I have to go write a Fish Fry

article.

Eric “Toast” Mowry

Fleet Captain

Commodores Message continued

into the register, the bar receipts for the last sever-

al months have been off. A friendly reminder that

the barroom camera's are still active.

On a sad note, former member P/C Eric Olandt

has passed on. I never had the pleasure to meet this

gentleman but was told during his time he was a

great member and friend to many at IHYC, he will be

missed. Finally, if you haven't attended a mem-

bership meeting in a while I encourage you to do so

- please remember, this is YOUR club and your par-

ticipation is expected and welcomed.

Currently Dry Docked,

Commodore Dan Bright

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From the Fleet Captain Eric Mowry

2018 OFFICERS

Commodore Daniel Bright 628-4354 Vice Commodore Jeremy Schmitt 553-7893 Rear Commodore Dave Herbold 861-7497 Fleet Captain Eric Mowry 913-8817 Dockmaster Bill Vaughan 445-4917 Recording Secretary Chris Rizzo 281- 984-8034 Corresponding Secretary Michael Capan 803-4688 Treasurer Rick Kivler 541-7077

ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS P/C Jamie Schmitt P/C John Knipler Fran Capan P/C Joe Riccio Jim Connolly Jay Rowland Victor Kaye

Appointed Officers

Steward William (Bill) Vaughan 445-4917 Chaplain George O. Clarke, Jr. 694-4404 Marina Operator Bill Vaughan 445-4917 Newsletter Editor George O. Clarke, Jr. 694-4404 Supply P/C Jerry Hathaway 693-1739 P/C Joe Riccio 874-6582

Please visit our web site at: http://innerharboryc.com

Auxiliary News

From Your President All I can say is WOW it’s cold outside! February was a quiet month around the club. I will chalk it up to the weath-er. Hopefully it will turn around soon. Upcoming events are fish fry March 2nd. Pie/dessert donations are always welcome. March 10th is the PC/new

members party. Dig out your favorite appetizer/hors d’oeuvres recipe and come out to welcome our new members. We have decided on the Russell’s over night package for our annual fund raiser. If every member sells 5 books, we will sell out. We are looking for a chair person; please contact me if you are interested. I would like to issue a challenge to all the members, donate a little of your time for the good of the club. Tasks go quicker with more hands. There are light duty jobs that are just as important as all the heavy lifting. Be sure to participate if you cannot volun-teer. Attend the monthly meetings. This will ensure the contin-ued success of our events and our club. You are spending time with friends and having a few beverages, it is a win/win. Please remember our “Drop Anchor” membership drive. Chat up

the club to all your friends and family. Our next meeting is March 20th please plan on attending.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Your President

Phyllis

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2018 Auxiliary Officers

President Phyllis Kivler 541-7077

Vice President Linda Capan 536-2618

Rec. Sec. Claudia Rowland 695-6665

Corr Sec. Nancy Myszka 877-0131 Treasurer Marlene Weiss 693-3852 Fleet Mates Jill Collins Tara Hudson Chaplain Arlene Manth 695-1264

Board of Directors

Pat Benk Kathy Brown

Linda DiBenedetto Sandy Hanley

2018 Turkey Dinner - 22 turkeys were cooked, the club-house was packed and we served 200+ dinners. It was great to see so many faces that we haven’t seen since the 2017 boating season ended.

A big thank you to all of you who donated, set up, baked, prepared, carved, participated, bar tended, served, bused, dish washed and contributed in any way. We couldn’t have pulled this event off without your continued support and participation.

Jay and Claudia

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Happy Birthday to:

March 06 Robert Blow March 17 P/C Michael Seaman March 20 Chris Rizzo March 22 Melinda Becker March 25 Jason Jaskula March 27 P.C Jamie Schmitt March 28 James Ortiz

Auxiliary Happy Birthday to:

March 14 Marlene Weiss March 1 7 Pat Ortiz March 22 Kelly Bright March 22 Cheryl Maloney March 24 Donna Schmit March 26 Linda Luksch March 29 Tammy McGee

GOOD AND WELFARE

Special prayers and get well wishes go out to

the following members: Vince Motto, P/C Jack

Luksch, Bob Weiss, P/C Neal McPartlan, Norma

Stallone, Etta Glasshauser

The IHYC Ladies Auxiliary wish to thank the following

members who and brought desserts for the February Fish

Fry .

Sue Barrett Mary Riccio

Phyllis Kivler

Kathy Brown

Kathy Sipes

Cindy Wilson

Becky Ensminger

Cheryl Maloney

Marlene Weiss

Inner Harbor Logo Wear Visit the IHYC Clothing Web Site Take 10% off your order of $40. or more!

http://ihycshipsstore.qbstores.com/

Delivery time averages 2 to 3 weeks.

P/C Joseph J. Riccio

for IHYC Supply Committee IHYCSO@gmail.com

Fish Fry—Eric Mowry

February was better than I anticipated and it was

good to see some familiar faces. Hopefully the Len-

ten season will bring out some more of our mem-

bers, friends, and family. Team 3 is next up and we

need to keep them busy.

Speaking of Team 3, there are several openings that

need to be filled so please contact me if you would

like to help out. To date only one team has given

me their team captains. Please have your team de-

cide on their representative and contact me.

2018 will absolutely be my last year as Fish Fry

Chairman. Due to a change at my job I may have

less time to dedicate to this and would be willing to

relinquish my position at any point this year. So

please consider stepping up and taking on the duties

of one of our biggest club fundraisers. The sooner

someone decides to take it on, the sooner I can work

with that individual to make for an easy transition.

Thank you,

Eric “Toast” Mowry

Fish Fry Chairman

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TEAM 3—2018

March, July November

Dick Watson—Middle Fryer

Jim Ortiz—Broiler

Joe Connoly—Fryer

Dan Wilson—Dishwasher

Bob Carroll—Serve

Ann Carroll—Serve

Phyllis Kivler—Plate

OPEN Bus/Serve

OPEN—Bus/Serve

Darryl Stelter—Final Prep

Patty Stelter—Final Prep

OPEN Bus/Serve

TEAM 1—2017 TEAM 2—2017 TEAM 3 –2017 TEAM 4—2017

January, May, September February, June, October March, July, November April, August, December

Marty Siminski—Fryer Mike Capan—Fry Dick Watson—Middle Fryer Jamin Butcher—Fry

Jaime Schmitt—Center Fryer Tom Maloney—Broil Joe Connolly—Fryer Scott Butcher—Fry

Jeremy Schmitt—Broil Sue Barrett—Plate Jim Ortiz—Broiler Chris Rizzo—Broil

Jim Connolly—Dishwasher Vinnie Motto—Dishwasher Bob Carroll—Serve Andy Vaillancourt—serve/bus

Dave Herbold—Serve Ron Wilson—Serve Ann Carroll—Serve Deanna Butcher—Serve/Bus

Kathy Batcho—Serve Marsha Motto—Dishwasher Dan Wilson—Dishwasher Amanda Butcher—Serve/Bus

Sandy Hanley—Bus Cheryl Maloney—Bus/Serve Phyllis Kivler—Plate Pam Thurston– Serve/Bus

Terry Hanley—Prep Cindy Wilson—Serve Open—Bus/Serve Kristen Uhl—Plate

Jim Michaels—Plate Open—Bus/Serve Open—Bus/Serve Dan Hudson—Dishwasher

Kelly Dressler—Serve/Bus Melinda Becker—Bus/Serve Darryl Stelter—Final Prep Tara Hudson—Serve/Bus

Mark Barrett—Fryer Patty Stelter—Final Prep

Open—bus/Serve

5 Tips to Stay Safe

When Checking Up on the Boat This Winter

ANNAPOLIS, Md., February 1, 2018 – “Boating safety” usually means preventing injuries or accidents while on the water. Boats in winter storage have some unique safety concerns for boat owners who make periodic checkups over the long winter season. Here are five tips from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water to help boaters stay safe while visiting the boat this winter.

1. Injuries from ladder falls can be severe but are preventable. When using a ladder to climb aboard your frozen boat, be sure it is firmly planted, secure it with a line to avoid shifting, and have someone hold the base. Never descend a ladder facing forward or with your arms full. If moving tools, supplies or other objects to and from the deck, lower or raise them in a bucket using a rope.

2. Don’t trust the nonskid to do its job. Nonskid decks are slippery when covered by snow or encrusted with ice. Brush away any buildup on the deck where you plan to step, and always hold onto something, just as you would if you were underway. In warmer winter climates, decaying leaves and algae can also make decks slippery.

3. Snow and ice are heavy. One square foot of dense, wet snow can weigh more than 20 pounds, so use caution when going underneath a tarp or winter cover that’s loaded with snow. For even a small boat stored outside, over a ton of weight can be added after a storm, so brush off what you can before climbing aboard.

4. Check your jackstands for proper support. Jackstands or blocking can shift as the boat gets laden with snow and ice, or due to repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Never adjust jackstands yourself. Have marina personnel adjust and move supports.

5. Trailer boat frames should be supported at the rear cross beam. This prevents the tongue from lifting off the ground like a seesaw when climbing aboard from the stern.

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INNER HARBOR YACHT CLUB Guidelines for Private (non-club) Parties.

All party requests must be submitted to the Corresponding Secretary in writing and approved at a Board of Directors meeting at least 30 days prior to the event. The request letter must state the following:

1.) Name of member requesting party. 2.) Date of party and time (start and finish). 3.) Purpose of party/event. 4.) Time doors need to be opened and locked by Steward. 5.) Caterer, drop-off or other.

- Note: It is also the responsibility of the requesting member to clean/vacuum/mop the clubhouse and bathrooms at the conclusion of their event and remove the trash. If a caterer is used, requesting member is responsible for caterer including all clean-up, any damage to facility or equipment and any missing equipment or supplies. Member Use – The requesting member must be present in the clubhouse at all times. A $50.00 donation or at least $50.00 in sales at the bar must be made at the time of the event. A bartender, current BOD or Bridge Officer must be secured by the requesting member and approved by the Steward prior to the date of the event. - NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE – The kitchen may be used by the requesting member with the prior approval of the Steward. A caterer (who uses the IHYC kitchen and equipment for meal preparation and cooking) may be used with prior approval by the BOD and Steward for a $100.00 fee – a security deposit may be required and will be refunded upon approval by Steward. Any Drop-off caterers are at no additional charge. Member’s Business or Social Oriented Use – a $100.00 fee for the use of the club plus any bar sales. The requesting member must be present in the clubhouse at all times. Boating Affiliates Use – (USCG Auxiliary, Power Squadron, Blue Gavel) a $25.00 donation to the club for the meeting or $100.00 donation for a social event. Commodore Dan Bright Adopted February 2018

Inner Harbor Yacht Club

50 Fillmore Ave Tonawanda NY 14150

admission $10.00

limited tickets

advanced tickets

available

reserve tables of 8

Saturday April 7th, 2018

Doors open @ 6:00 PM

First Spin @ 7:00 PM

Over 21 Event

No Outside Alcohol

bring $1bills, snacks for your table and a cooler for your

winnings!

for more info contact Jim @ 873-2183

Tickets include Beer, Wine,

Soda and pizza!

**50/50 raffle**

**freezer full of meat raffle**

**basket of cheer**

Turkey Dinner & Super Bowl Parties

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

Riccio

3

4 4 6

8:00pm Board Mtg

7 8

Dart Night 7:00pm

9

Rizzo

10

P/C New Member Party

11 12 13

8:00pm General Meeting

14 15

16

Rowland

17

18 19 20 Newsletter Deadline Auxiliary Meeting

21 22

Dart Night 7:00pm

23

Jamie Schmitt

24

25 26 27 28 29

Dart Night 7:00pm

30

Good Friday

31

March 2018

Inner Harbor Yacht Club, Inc. 50 Fillmore Ave. Tonawanda, NY 14150