High Tide September 2017

Inside this Issue:

• Commodore’s Comments

• SMYC Harbor Bash Recap

• Steak Night Recap

• Halloween Party

• Event Calendar

• October Voting

• Linda Daly Book Review

• Recipe of the Month

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Photo of the Month

Mary Jo’s ring decided to go for a swim. Special thanks to Bob, the

Kilman’s neighbor, for a great job getting it back on her finger.

2017 OFFICERS

COMMODORE Jon Haag VICE COMMODORE Mike Gengler REAR COMMODORE Jan Ruggles CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Katy Steinhaus TREASURER Betsy Reifschneider

FINANCIAL SECRETARY Bob Jepsen

FLEET CAPTAIN Bryan Gahan

BOARD MEMBERS

Bryan Gahan Michael Cieczka Rick Klamrowski Karen Kilman Ryan Rybka Randy Kempowski

2016 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

HOUSE AND BAR Paul Mozejewski (Bar Manager) Mary Jo Haag (House/Hall Manager) CRUISE Open ENTERTAINMENT Cheryl Rybka FINANCE Mike Gengler FLEET CAPTAIN Bryan Gahan GAS Jon Haag GROUNDS Harry Brunette HARBOR & DOCKS Randy Kempowski HEALTH & WELFARE Kurt Bruck HOUSE MAINTENANCE

John Erickson JUNIOR ADVISOR Krissy Schroeder L.M.Y.A. Linda Daly & Jim Rothschadl MANPOWER Mike Cieczka MARKETING Karen (Kiki) Kilman MEMBERSHIP Karen (Kiki) Kilman PLANNING Tom Schulz AUDIT Kyle Brunk LAUNCH AND HAUL OUT Bob Smith RULES AND BYLAWS Jon Haag

Commodore’s Comments

The good news it has been another busy month around the Club. Thank you to Kyle and Debbie Brunk, also Michael and Barbara Nowak for a suc-cessful Harbor Bash. They had a great crew to make the weekend happen. Thank you to all who helped out. Our 1st Packer Game we were fed by the 4 R’s (Ilks), from what I have been told the brisket was fantastic. Another thanks to Paige and Justin Hans along with Cheryl Rybka for a fun filled Movie Night. Finally, Cheryl and Marc Rybka had a very successful SMYC Auction. Mr. Doug (I could sell ice to Eskimo’s) Boville was an amazing auctioneer. Thanks again to everyone that donated the fine auction items, worked the auction, and bought these treasures. The bad news boats are coming out of the water in just a few weeks. Bryan Gahan has been working putting a schedule for the Haul Out. It is the sad side of the season but has to be done. Remember you are required clean up your piers – no lines, water hoses, electrical cord left, and pier posts out of the water. The Lake Michigan Water Level is showing that levels are going to be up again and the threat of ice damage will be a concern. If you have any questions, please contact Randy Kempowski for guidance – if you don’t know how to do something on your pier ASK! Finally, October is our election month. It is our time as a Club to ensure we have the correct Leadership team in place to move the Club forward now and into the future. Mike Gengler is the Chair of the Nomination Commit-tee, please contact Mike as soon as possible if you are interested in serving you Club. We have the following openings in the Board and Officers Group:

Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Corresponding Secretary Financial Secretary Treasurer 2 Board Position (3-year position)

Hope to see you down at the Club! Jon Haag SMYC Commodore (c) 414-617-3438 (e) smyccommodore@gmail.com Thanks from George I would like to express my most heartfelt appreciation for the acts of kind-ness and helping hands provided by members and friends of this club. When in need, you were there to help and are truly great friends. Your love and support for my family has been much appreciated and I am truly grate-ful. A special thanks to Tom and Meg Ciurlik for planning and organizing the celebration. Thanks, George Slominski

The first Harbor Bash was a great success due to the assistance of so many Members. With so many pitch-ing in to help no one was overburdened or overworked. Thanks to all Members who help in one way or an-other. Every little bit of assistance is appreciated.

However, there are always a few Members that go above and beyond the normal volunteer. It makes plan-ning and running a large event like Harbor Bash a breeze when you can count on people to handle a portion of an event with just a simple request. Our Club is very fortunate to have Members that accept these duties and see them through to the end. Special THANKS go out to:

John Nowicki - For setting up the tent, stage, beer wagon and outside bar. Paul Mozejewski - Managed the main bar, outside bar, bartenders, and ensured we had an

adequate supply of liquid refreshments. Tom and Meg Ciurlik - For stocking up the necessary supplies and many of the raffle prizes. Barb and Mickey Nowak - For the always wonderful Steak Dinner on Saturday night. Chef Bob Ilk - For preparing the food and grilling over 160 delicious steaks to perfection. Dona Cieczka - Who made the Wheel of Fortune possible and ran it with such success. John and Dawn Simmons - For the wonderful Hangover Brunch.

“Thank you” to all Members who rounded up prizes, gift certificates and donations for our Wheel of Fortune raffles. The extra prizes will be raffled off at future parties and Packer games. Of course, an event is a success only if people attend. Even with the marginal weather we served a record number of steak dinners. And as the day progressed more and more people came for the music, refresh-ments and camaraderie. Thanks to all Club Members, family and friends who attended and made this event a success.

Debbie and Kyle Brunk

Steak Night Thanks 2017

Once again the members and friends of SMYC made Steak Night a huge success. We sold out of tickets by 5pm. We broke last year’s record on the amount of steaks served as well as the profit for the meal. Over 160 steaks were grilled by 8:00pm. Thanks to everyone who helped on Saturday. We had many members that work every year and a few new members on our crew and it was a ton of fun. Too many names to mention but you know who you are and your help and support were very much appreciated by the club. Thanks to Bob Ilk and his team that worked the grill, every steak was cooked to perfection. The profit for the evening was $2,362.00. Thanks again for all of your support. Barb & Mickey

Packer Party Sponsors Are Needed!

Packer Season Is Here!!! If you are interested in hosting a Packer

Game a sign-up sheet is located on the Club bulletin board. If you

have any questions, give Cheryl or Mary Jo a call. Thank you For

Supporting Our Club!!!

Harbor Bash Recap

Mona Jacobi 10/3 Tom Baughman 10/4 Juan Carrasco 10/4 Nick Schmidt 10/5 Don Turcotte 10/6 Patricia Malek 10/7 Sheryl Hurula 10/8 Wanda Kosmalski 10/8 Dottie Minch 10/8 Charles Lelinski 10/11 Danielle Cooke 10/11 Mike J. Gengler 10/12 Fred Bohman 10/14 Ray Kalski 10/14 Marie Oshea 10/14 Donna Conant 10/15 Paul Keppler 10/15 Jim Schlichting 10/17 Scott Wisniewski 10/17 Kyle Nichols 10/17

Ryan Bachmann 10/18 John Erickson 10/18 Shari Hocking 10/18 Moe Landry 10/19 Jeff Janda 10/20 Bill Saxler 10/20 Sharon Kempowski 10/22 Kathy Ilk 10/22 Tom Petersen 10/23 Kandis Hock 10/25 Pat Hofrichter 10/26 Lindsey Keppler 10/26 Adam Miller 10/26 Dino Hartwig 10/26 Tammy Behling 10/28 Diane Gouthro 10/28 Mickey Nowak 10/28 Bennett Andrew 10/30 Barbara Ihrcke 10/30 Jenny Meyer 10/31

Bob & Bobbi Sandretto 10/2 Tom & Deb Baughman 10/4 Art & Darlene Marasco 10/5 John & Dawn Simons 10/5 Ron & Deanne Ilk 10/9 Jeffrey & Heather Holmes 10/11 Carol & John Rehak 10/11 Matt & Stacey Schwalbach 10/13 Bob & Tina Jepsen 10/15 Steve & Debbie Steinhaus 10/18 Ralph & Cindy Bagneski 10/26 Rick & Mary Klamrowski 10/28 Fred & Michele Barclay 10/31 Joe & Krista Seefeld 10/31

Celebrators Happy Birthday! Happy Anniversary!

If you don’t see your birthday here, please email

smycmembership @gmail.com

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

September 4 Board Meeting 6:30pm Club 10 Packer Game w/Food 3:00pm Ilk Brothers 15 Movie Night-Under the Pavilion w/Food 7:30pm Hans/Rybka 17 SMYC Auction w/Food 2:00pm Rybka 18 General Membership Meeting 7:00pm Club October 2 Board Meeting 6:30pm Club 6 Hors d’oeuvre Night w/Live Music 6:00pm Club 8 Rib Night w/ Packer Game 3:00pm Ilk Brothers 15 Chili Party w/Packer Game Noon Bowman 16 General Membership Meeting And Election of Officers 7:00pm Club 21 Halloween Costume Party w/Live Music 7:00pm Lucht Just A Few Reminders: *Calling all our Sheepshead players, join us on Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm for a fun game of skill. Also join us for professional Dance Lessons every Wednesday from 7-8pm- $5.00. Packer Game Sponsors Are Needed. A sign-up sheet is located on the club bulletin board. Your unwanted items are needed for the SMYC Auction!!! Please drop them off at the club. If you have any questions give Marc or Cheryl 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

SMYC Election of Officers and Annual Meeting

October 16th at 7:00 PM

See Mike Gengler of the nominating committee if you are interested in running for office.

There are 6 Officer and 2 Board Member positions to be voted on.

Get involved!

Review of The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan At the LMYA rendezvous in Port Washington last June, the attendance gift for those registered for the rendezvous was a book on the Great Lakes written by a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter which may be in line for a Pulitzer Prize. He had covered the lakes for many years as a reporter before deciding to write this book. In the introduction and first chapter he skillfully gives us a picture of the geology and scale of the lakes, comparing them to other fresh water bodies around the world. If you only read these two sections you will gain a greater appreciation for this unique resource right under our own boats here at the club. The book has three main parts, each with 3 to 4 chapters. Part one covers the unique geology of the lakes and ways people in a growing nation sought to make use of this natural resource. It explains how invasive species came in through the seaway: sea lamprey, alewives, zebra mussels, and quagga mussels, covering the damage they did and how they were fought. It shows how the commercial fishing economy declined and how non-native species like salmon were brought in to build up the recreational fishing economy. Part two covers how the continental divide was breached so that Lake Michigan could empty into the Mississippi River and become a back door for invasive species. The ongoing debate about whether Asian Carp have entered the lakes is discussed and how evidence to prove this is generated. I had never heard of the Great Black Swamp before, which is a large wetland off the west end of Lake Erie extending into Ohio and Indiana. It is now considered an ecologically crucial area that was drained over several decades to make more arable land. That, the pollution of the Cuyahoga River, and near death of Lake Erie make fascinating reading. Part three is about the effects of climate change on the lakes and the schemes to siphon off fresh water to areas outside the water shed in a world that is becoming desperate for this increasingly precious resource. There are ongoing political bat-tles about the use of the Great Lakes. As methods to scientifically study man’s effect on the lakes improve, it becomes more evident what a fragile and complex ecology we have here. Sewage systems and shipping canals affect the lakes. Native micro organisms, native fish, and native plants are affected by invasive species. These things continue to greatly change the ecology of the lakes. Recently a small item in the news about an airliner in trouble made me aware that we should all show greater concern for the lakes. Airliners with a mechanical problem will dump fuel to prevent a fire during landing. Guess where the airliner in this article had to dump its fuel? Right in Lake Michigan. I know for the safety of the people on board that this had to be done. But it was not stated if the airline had to pay for any damage to the lake or if any attempt at cleanup was made – or possible to make. This activity, and all the other things being done to the lakes, should be of concern to all of us as citizens and voters. I will leave my copy of the book at the club behind the bar for anyone who wishes to read it. Review by Linda Daly

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Basil Butter

Doesn’t the basil from the Farmer’s Market and your garden smell awesome! Here is a way to

save the aroma and taste. It’s perfect to take a scoop or two out of the freezer and have a taste

of summer on the boat or in your home. Recipe makes 4 dozen basil scoops

1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil

¾ lb. butter, softened

1-1/2 teaspoon lemon or lime juice

1-1/2 teaspoon white pepper

½ teaspoon garlic salt

In a food processor, chop basil. Add butter, juice and seasonings; blend until smooth. Drop by

half-tablespoons onto a cookie sheet; freeze. Remove from cookie sheet and store in freezer

bags. Use to flavor chicken, fish or vegetables.

Tips:

• Use a small scoop to portion the seasoned butter.

• Substitute fresh chives for the basil. Serve over a grilled steak.

• The juice keeps the herbs fresh and green.

• Try a mix of favorite herbs, such as rosemary and thyme.