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WINDSOR YACHT CLUB FEBRUARY 2020
TOASTING
A HISTORIC
DEVELOPMENT
SEE COMMODOREʼS REPORT
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noteworthy upcoming events and to easy, lighthearted question-and-answer
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FEBRUARY, 2020
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Sundays 12:00pm- 8:00pm Sundays 12:00pm - 9:00pm Served plain. Sauces on the on the buffet
buffet
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W Y C M O N I T O R S C H A N N E L 6 8 V H F – F M 15 6 . 4 2 5
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Executive Chef
manager@windsoryachtclub.com 519-945-1863, Ext.73
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Jumbo Hot Dogs
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Stan Spanos chef@windsoryachtclub.com 519-945-1863, Ext. 71
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Commodore’s Report
C SPECIAL REPORT
GEORGE McMAHON
hank you to all those we have now secured favourable terms
T Members (and all the kind
comments I received) who
attended to Resurrection Day
and witnessed the inauguration of your
to operate and manage the Riverside
Marina property for some years to
come. See the special report on the
opposite page for more details.
new Board of Directors. As I stated on Our work is never done and now we
that day, I am truly blessed with a strong must move forward in ensuring our
team of Directors who agreed to steer Club remains strong and vibrant.
the Club forward in 2020. Securing the agreement on Riverside
That direction was required as soon Marina is just a first step that allows our
as the sun set that very day! For when Club to expand our footprint further Steve Salmons of Port Windsor and Commodore George McMahon
an opportunity knocks on your door, into the boating community. answer questions during a post-announcement media scrum.
“We have you may answer the call or choose to We will follow up this initiative on
now secured ignore it. Friends, such an opportunity
favourable recently arose when we were invited to
negotiate a lease for the operation of
February 7th with our first Open
House of the year. We will continue WYC Board secures historic
terms to with special events geared to our
operate and
the Riverside Marina property. Both
P/C Frank Dolan and I were extremely
member’s interests such as our Euchre
Nights, Trivia Nights, Friday night
agreement for harbour
manage the fortunate to have V/C Tom Weber,
Riverside P/C Robert Troup and Terry Turner
on hand to negotiate Lease terms with
entertainment and special events.
In the meantime, I represented our Club
facility expansion!
Marina the Windsor Port Authority. These at Commodores’ Balls hosted by the
property for individuals certainly have the expertise Grosse Pointe Sail Club, Detroit Yacht LONG-TERM LEASE ON RIVERSIDE MARINA PROPERT Y
some years and knowledge in commercial leases Club and Albatross Yacht Club. We
ALLOWS FOR WYCʼS FUTURE GROW TH & DEVELOPMENT
truly are the envy of many Clubs within
to come.” and the operation of a marina.
the Detroit River Yachting Association.
It was a complex task that consumed With your cooperation and support we
much of their personal time and effort. At its regular meeting on Monday, January making this historic opportunity a reality
can be witness to many more wonderful 20, the Windsor Yacht Club’s Board of for our Members and for local boaters.
But thanks in large part to their work, opportunities to come. Directors was presented with an historic In reporting the new arrangement,
opportunity: the first chance in the Club’s Commodore McMahon said “This is a
83-year history to significantly develop and historic opportunity for the Windsor Yacht
expand its harbour facilities. After a series of Club to grow. Ultimately, we will have the
in-camera meetings with the Windsor Port ability to welcome more boaters and bolster
Authority, during which a tentative lease our membership. It’s a win-win situation
agreement was negotiated, the Executive and a very exciting time for our Club.”
Committee was pleased to present the
Board with an opportunity to assume Toasting the agreement (with port, of
management of the Riverside Marina course; see cover image) Steven Salmons,
property under a 60-year lease. President and CEO of Port Windsor, was
equally positive. “I enjoyed working on this
Commodore McMahon is delighted with the WYC team; your experience and
to announce that the proposal was expertise were well beyond anything we
unanimously approved by the Board, usually have at our disposal here.”
The Riverside Marina, just east of W YC, features 104 wells for boats of up to 42 feet.
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Vice Commodore’s Report
TOM WEBER
V alentine’s ere we are, in the midst Her committee is doing a great job
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 2020
5pm – 9pm
H of what is supposed to be
winter and we’ve barely
seen any snow yet! The
positive view of the weather is that we
keeping us front and center in order to
let the world know what we’re all about.
Chef Stan shows us his best creations
to bring us in on Friday nights in
may be able to start our boating season
order to enjoy the efforts of Lance’s
a little earlier. The opposing view would
ENTERTAINMENT: ask what the heck is going on with our
entertainment committee.
CR I SSI COCH R A N E 5PM- 8PM weather patterns anymore and how will While these groups do their best to
it affect us? After seeing some shingles change and adapt, one thing never
E L E CTR I C BLU E 8 PM- 11:30 PM blow off my house this past summer, I changes: they are all dependent on each
installed a metal roof that I’ll never have other and, ultimately, dependent on
“Bring you. Virtually all of our new Members
Special Menu
to worry about again – I hope! We can’t
control the elements outside, but we arrive at our Club because one of
someone in can certainly adapt to them and learn you brought them here to share your
for dinner from them. experiences. So here’s your assignment
or drinks to Adapting to the new world order is
for these wonderful winter months
FIRST COURSE: Raspberry Mousse dome ahead of us: bring someone in for
share your exactly what Jackie, our Membership
dinner or drinks to share your love of
CHOICE OF in a Double Chocolate Tart love of your Director, is trying to accomplish with
your Club with them. It’s that simple.
Table Side Caesar Salad: Shell with Raspberry Coulis Club .”
our greater use of social media to bring
After all, this is Your Place…On the
Crisp Romaine Hearts, the spotlight onto our Club.
OR Water.
House made Croutons,
Cinnamon Heart Brûlée
Smoked Bacon and Shaved
Cinnamon Custard
Parmesan Cheese tossed at LADY AND GENTLEMEN...
with Poached Pears &
table side with our House George McMahon is the Club’s 80th Commodore.
Dehydrated Chips
Made Dressing We’ve only once had a female Commodore.
OR Served with Coffee, 21 Past Commodores are still Members.
Lobster Bisque Tea or Decaf
A satin smooth soup of
Lobster, Sherry and Cognac $90++
(per couple)
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Rear Commodore’s Report
JOE GATFIELD
St. Patrick’s Day had the opportunity to take less active now, they are readying for
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day
I part in the ‘tear down’ of the
Christmas decorations at the
Club in January. What I realized
out of doing so was the effort that
the spring season as it hopefully is just
around the corner. P/C Rob Troup
has certainly started the Fleet season
quickly with the successful bus trip
actually went into decorating the Club to the Chicago Boat Show and the
for the season… The tear down is easy upcoming visit to the beautiful Detroit
with us at the Club! but you could certainly tell the time and
passion in what had been done.
Athletic Club.
Club Open 12pm – 9pm Make sure you read the Fleet reports
GaLLEY OPEN 12PM – 8PM Thanks to Leslie La bute and all of and watch for the ads contained within
her elves for the time in the set up and the Log….lots to do, lots to enjoy.
ENTERTAINMENT then the tear down. If you see a call for And always remember that you can
“The Club help, volunteer a couple of hours – new participate in all of these activities by
RAMBLE HILL 1 PM – 7 PM is warm, people…new friends…and fun. land as well as by boat for those that
are water based. In the meantime, the
the food is The Committees under my Flag are
Club is warm, the food is good and the
galley specials good and the all in order for the year with their
Committee Membership confirmed fellowship is outstanding.
fellowship is and everyone ready to go. Although I look forward to seeing you at Your
outstanding.” Chris Busch with Race and Paul Place…On the Water.
REUBEN SANDWICH - $15.95 Robinson with Yards & Docks are
Braised Corned Beef topped with Sauerkraut, Gruyere Cheese,
& Thousand Island Dressing, Grilled on Marble Rye
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STEAK & GUINNESS PIE - $22.95
Tender pieces of beef simmered in Irish Stout covered in flaky pastry.
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Fleet Captain’s Report
P/C ROBERT TROUP
am very excited to be back on the P/C Scott and Patti Allen.
I Board of Directors as your Fleet
Captain. Cheryl and I would like
to welcome our Fleet Committee
consisting of P/C Dan and Cindy
In April there will be a bus tour in
Detroit; watch for details to follow.
In May you will see us return to W.G.
Milliken Marina for the long weekend.
Caster, Dave and Lucy Parent, John and
Refer to the website or look for
Julie Fase and Brad and Katie Baker. information in the Log. Tentatively,
We are looking forward to an exciting we have reserved Sarnia Marina for
boating season. As I write this, we are the Canada Day holiday; all details to
on a bus heading to Chicago with a follow.
crew of 32 for our first fleet cruise.
We will be posting information to the
Please be reminded that all Fleet cruise
“Keep information can be found, as it comes Club’s website as we firm up details
for the season. Keep referring to the
referring to up, on the Club’s website under the
Log or website for more information
the Log or Boating/Harbour heading.
on upcoming Fleet events. If you have
website for Our next outing will be to the Detroit any questions or input to make the
Athletic Club on February 28 and 29.
more info on Refer to the information in the Log.
2020 boating season more eventful,
please contact myself or any committee
upcoming This event will be hosted by member.
Fleet events.”
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
TRIVIA NIGHT
7:30PM - 9:30 PM
2 3 4 5 6 7 NEW MEMBER 8
SUPER BOWL OPEN HOUSE MEMBER DINNER 50+/-
5:00pm Buffet CLUB CLOSED CLUB CLOSED EUCHRE LEAGUE
6:30 Kick off BAR 7-10PM ENTERTAINMENT SHOWER 50+/-
TED LAMONT 7PM
9 10 11 12 13 1 4 VALENTINES 15
DAY DINNER
EUCHRE LEAGUE ENTRETAINMENT TRIVIA NIGHT
CLUB CLOSED CLUB CLOSED BAR 7-10PM
CRISSI COCHRANE 5PM 7:30PM - 9:30 PM
ELECTRIC BLUE 8PM
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
FAMILY DAY EUCHRE LEAGUE
CLUB CLOSED BAR 7-10PM PRIVATE DINNER
CLUB CLOSED PRIVATE DINNER 40+/- 140+/-
23 24 25 26 27 8
2 ENTERTAINMENT 2 9TRIVIA NIGHT
CLUB CLOSED EUCHRE LEAGUE TIM NOLAN 7PM 7:30PM - 9:30 PM
PRIVATE DINNER 20+/- CLUB CLOSED BAR 7-10PM
BOARD MEETING WINTER IN THE CITY
7:00 PM
WINTER IN THE CITY
D.A.C. D.A.C.
February 2020
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
WINTER IN THE CITY CLUB CLOSED CLUB CLOSED EUCHRE LEAGUE ENTERTAINMENT
MEMBER DINNER 20+/-
BAR 7-10PM THE SHAKE BAND
D.A.C.
7PM
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
EUCHRE LEAGUE WEDDING TRIVIA NIGHT
DAYLIGHT SAVING CLUB CLOSED CLUB CLOSED BAR 7-10PM 40+/- 7:30PM - 9:30PM
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
EUCHRE LEAGUE TRIVIA NIGHT
CLUB CLOSED ENTERTAINMENT
BAR 7-10PM 7:30PM - 9:30PM
RAMBLE HILL 1PM - 7PM
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
CLUB CLOSED EUCHRE ENDS ENTERTAINMENT
CLUB CLOSED MARK CHICHKAN
BOARD MEETING BAR 7-10PM
7:00 PM 7:00PM
29 30 31
CLUB CLOSED CLUB CLOSED
March 2020
February Birthdays March Birthdays
M A N Y H A P P Y R E T U R N S O F T H E D AY F R O M A L L O F U S A T W Y C M A N Y H A P P Y R E T U R N S O F T H E D AY F R O M A L L O F U S A T W Y C
Lenore Simpson – Feb. 1 Colleen Higgins – Feb. 10 Thea Dawson – Feb. 19 P/C Frank Dolan – Mar. 1 Gail Rodzik – Mar. 6 Ray Neal – Mar. 12
Mary Jane Hutchinson – Feb. 2 Brenda Smith – Feb. 11 June A. Hale – Feb. 19 Martha Sauer – Mar. 1 Tim O'Sullivan – Mar. 6 Nicholas Stoyshin – Mar. 12
John Malcolm – Feb. 2 Michael Wayne Hamelin – Feb. 12 Wendy Cunningham – Feb. 19 William MacMillan – Mar. 1 Lisa Schwab – Mar. 6 Diane Bertolin – Mar. 12
Cathy Wiens – Feb. 2 James Lyons – Feb. 13 Shelley Evans – Feb. 19 Charles McIntosh – Mar. 2 Stephen Crawford – Mar. 6 Sue Richard – Mar. 12
Marilyn Molyneux – Feb. 3 Charles E. Hickey – Feb. 13 Ross Norman Highton – Feb. 20 Gary Tingle – Mar. 2 Evelyn Nevin – Mar. 7 Brett Hotham – Mar. 12
John Mark Jurak – Feb. 3 Daren Leo Seeger – Feb. 13 Bruce Wilson – Feb. 20 Philip P. Rice – Mar. 2 Thomas Weidner – Mar. 8 Janet Ashley – Mar. 13
Debbie Troup – Feb. 3 David Mifflin – Feb. 13 Colin Novak – Feb. 20 Bree Haas – Mar. 2 Donald Rodzik – Mar. 9 Joan Mackay – Mar. 13
Jasmine Jasey – Feb. 3 Bobbi Reimneitz – Feb. 13 Craig Mason – Feb. 21 Yunis Elia Haddad – Mar. 2 Ruth Hebert – Mar. 9 Ralph Lutzmann – Mar. 14
Gillian Benning – Feb. 4 Brad Baker – Feb. 14 Anthony Santarossa – Feb. 21 Joseph Poisson – Mar. 3 Helen Mackey – Mar. 10 Krystina Johnson – Mar. 14
Cindy Caster – Feb. 5 Nicole Langlois – Feb. 14 Jack Vanderpark – Feb. 22
Eric Neill – Mar. 4 Brenda Pepin – Mar. 10 Vicki Athanasopoulos – Mar. 14
Frank Van Watteghem – Feb. 5 Josette Boyle – Feb. 15 P/C Fr. Stanley Fraser – Feb. 24
Julio Rodriguez – Feb. 5 Mary Fuller – Feb. 15 John Gillis – Feb. 24 Joe Udzbinac – Mar. 4 Earl Houlahan – Mar. 10 Sharman Bondy – Mar. 15
Jim Hayes – Feb. 5 Karen Szekesy – Feb. 15 Vito Figliomeni – Feb. 24 Wayne Callaghan – Mar. 5 Ruth Waltman – Mar. 11 Gina Urbano – Mar. 15
Adam Hyslop – Feb. 5 Kathleen Sturba – Feb. 15 Irene Jones – Feb. 25
Steven Valente – Feb. 6 Rick Pontini – Feb. 15 Renay Grant – Feb. 27
Daniel Bobb – Feb. 8 John Gatfield – Feb. 15 Jomil Patajo – Feb. 27 March Anniversaries
Elfrieda Funk – Feb. 8 Tamas Molnar – Feb. 16 Joseph Gatfield – Feb. 28
Donald Spafford – Feb. 10 Kelly Savard – Feb. 17 Roy Montaleone – Feb. 29
Joe & Giselle Lucier – Mar. 1 CONGRATUL ATIONS TO ALL!
Euclide & Julie Cecchin – Mar. 12
NEW MEMBERS: please include your name and date in the book
located under the sign in the Lookout Room.
February Anniversaries Upcoming Events
Mary & Tamas Molnar – Feb. 2 Don & Cathy Larkin – Feb. 17 Mark your calendar now and plan on joining your fellow members at these events.
Chuck & Anne McIntosh – Feb. 5 John & Mary Beth Gauthier – Feb. 26
Lee & Stacey Bigaouette – Feb 8 Ross & Linda Highton – Feb. 27 Feb 2 Superbowl May 1 Entertainment TBA, 7:00 pm
Dick & Vera Haller – Feb. 12 Feb 7 Ted Lamont, 7:00 pm May 5 Ladies’ Fashion Show
Ralph & Joanne Lutzmann – Feb. 17 CONGRATUL ATIONS TO ALL! Feb 14 Valentine’s Day May 8 Entertainment TBA, 7:00 pm
Crissi Cochrane, 5:00 pm May 10 Mother’s Day Brunch
Electric Blue, 8:00 pm May 11 Men’s Lobster Stag
Please send us the month and date of your anniversary so we can update our records. Feb 28 Tim Nolan, 7:00 pm May 12 Euchre Starts
Email Sal Licata at: operations@windsoryachtclub.com _____________________________ _____________________________
Mar 6 The Shake Band, 7:00 pm
Mar 17 St. Patrick’s Day party
Ramble Hill, 1:00-7:00 pm
Mar 27 Mark Chichkan, 7:00 pm
START SPREADIN’ THE NEWS _____________________________
APR 3 Myskow Brothers, 7:00 pm
Most of our new members join us through APR10 Good Friday
referrals. Help your Club grow and prosper APR 11 Kid’s Easter party
by introducing your friends to the lifestyle and APR 12 Easter Brunch
experiences of one of the areas best loved facilities! APR 15 Ladies Spring Social Dinner
APR 17 Entertainment TBA, 7:00 pm
APR 24 Entertainment TBA, 7:00 pm Let us set a glamorous table for your event
_____________________________
16 17Food & Beverage Report
F
TIME TO TRADE UP FOR A NEW MODEL? CHRIS McCARTNEY
SYLES HAS YOU COVERED FOR EVERY SEASON ello Members… February Friday, February 14th. Reservations
Limited Time
H has come upon us in a rush.
As of this report, we have
not seen any ice to speak of
which is good news for our Harbours
should be made early for both events
but especially the 14th with Chef
Stan’s great dinner features including
his amazing Lobster Bisque – an
with the higher water levels. I am finding experience you will remember! Email
Incentives Available the scenery and wildlife this time of
year are second to none, with all of the
manager@windsoryachtclub.com for
reservations.
Installations & Repairs, different water fowl making our area
SYLVIO Please stay tuned to your email blasts for
LESPERANCE
Purchases or Rentals home.
Friday dinner features as Chef Stan and
GRANT January’s events and functions have his team keep coming up with great new
HIGGINBOTTOM
been keeping us busy during this slower ideas and old favorites such as Fish &
“Stay tuned to period. Euchre has restarted and Trivia Chips and Prime Rib.
your email... nights are back. Euchre is now on
On a reservation note I have had quite
Wednesday nights with Saturday Trivia
as Chef Stan every second week (February 1st, 15th
a few Members tell me that my email
and his team and 29th). I recommend stopping by
comes up with my predecessor’s name
on their devices. Rest assured that the
keep coming on Wednesdays early before the cards
email is fine but needs to be changed
up with great start at 7pm for a little socializing and
in your contacts list to say “Chris”.
camaraderie.
new ideas and Lastly, as always, I encourage you to
old favorites.” In the same spirit, I also encourage
reach out with any ideas or suggestions
Members to enjoy our Super Bowl
you may have regarding food, beverage
Party on Sunday, February 2nd and
and Club events. See you at the Club!
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dancing
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18 19Membership Report
JACQUELINE SMRKE
elieve it or not, this month On the membership front, I’d first like
B gets us one step closer to
spring and the first boat in the
water!
But in the meantime, there’s lots going
to thank the members of this year’s
Membership Committee: Chris
Courey, Beth Deslippe, Sharon Howles
and Paul Hargreaves.
on at the Club. We have Saturday night
We are holding an Open House on
trivia, great Friday night dinner specials
Friday, Feb. 7. Invite your friends, family
and entertainment as well as the Super
members and neighbours who are not
Bowl party on Feb. 2.
yet part of our WYC family to get a
And, back by popular demand, we first-hand look at the Club and enjoy its
have Winter in the City at the Detroit cuisine. The event will be promoted on
“Bring your Athletic Club on Feb. 28 – March 1. A social media so don’t hesitate to share
block of rooms under WYC has been it! Remember, people don’t need a boat
friends, set aside under Scott Allen. Don’t delay to join.
family and in making your reservation by calling
The committee will be working hard
neighbours to 313-963-9200. A backup block of
this year to ensure the Club continues
WYCʼs Open rooms has been reserved under WYC
to be robust and responsive to our
at the nearby Sinola Hotel. Call 313-
House on 356-1400 to reserve there.
Members. Please do not hesitate to
Feb. 7” share your ideas with us!
20 21WYC W I N T E R Yards & Docks Report
Y
PAUL ROBINSON
IN THE CITY
FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 1, 2020
s I begin to write Finally, by now most Members have
AT T H E FA B U L O U S
D E T R O I T AT H L E T I C C L U B
( B A C K U P A C C O M O D AT I O N S AT T H E
S H I N O L A H OT E L )
A February’s Log report, I
again realize how quickly
time flies by. It seems
just like yesterday when we were all
heard the exciting news: the Windsor
Yacht Club has now leased the
harbour and associated parking areas
at Riverside Marina from the Windsor
celebrating the Christmas holidays and Port Authority. This has been a lengthy
ﱸﱷﱶ the beginning of the New Year.
With the ever-changing weather
undertaking but with great success
we are positioning the Club for future
strength and growth.
patterns, the Yards and Docks
BACK BY Committee is closely monitoring the
harbours to ensure minimal damage to
There were many Members involved
who need to be thanked for their time:
POPULAR “There
the docks due to ice and the fluctuating
water levels.
Commodore George McMahon,
Vice Commodore Tom Weber,
DEMAND!! were many
Members
In January the Yards and Docks
Rear Commodore Joe Gatfield, Past
Commodore Frank Dolan, the 2019
Committee reviewed all the 2020 well
A R O O M B LO C K ( U N D E R S COT T Board of Directors for approving
A L L E N ) I S N O W O P E N AT T H E D A C .
involved who applications received. On or before
the plan to begin talks, and the 2020
C A L L ( 3 1 3 ) 9 6 3 - 9 2 0 0 TO CO N F I R M need to be February 15th the East and West
Board for voting in favour of the final
Harbour well assignments will be
Y O U R R E S E R VAT I O N . thanked for posted. There were very few changes
lease. Special thanks to P/C Robert
their time... Troup for his expertise and continuous
R O O M S A R E G O I N G F A S T. A B A C K U P made; any well reassignments were
personal commitment to the Club. I
BLOCK OF ROOMS UNDER WINDSOR they truly based on the WYC Yards and Docks
haven’t forgotten: a very special thank
Rule # 2 which states “Wells are to
YA C H T C L U B I S A V A I L A B L E A T are the silent be assigned by February 15th to those
you to Dan Lambden for making the
N E A R BY S H I N O L A H OT E L BY heroes of the Members entitled to hold a boat well as
connection that started the talks.
CALLING (313) 356-1400 BE SURE
Club. ” allowed in Sections 2.04, 2.05 & 2.06 All of them should be proud of what has
TO S E N D E M A I L TO S COT T A L L E N of the bylaws. First consideration for well been accomplished as they truly are the
O N C E YO U A R E CO N F I R M E D assignment is given to a boat owner who silent heroes of the Club.
ﱸﱷﱶ
had an assigned well the prior year in
our harbour and has applied for a well This is truly a historical milestone for
for the same or comparable sized vessel. the WYC, one that will be talked about
The well assignment may not necessarily for a very long time. We still have some
F E AT U R I N G : be for the same well assigned the previous
year. Assigned wells must meet the general
minor logistics to be worked out and
those will be explained in futureLog
WELCOME RECEPTION, postings.
principle that the boat suits the well with
M Y S T E R Y R E S TA U R A N T, respect to length and beam, taking into In the meantime, remember this:
D O W N T O W N P U B C R AW L , consideration channel width and potential “Whenever you find yourself doubting
S H O P P I N G , S PA A N D A hazards.” how far you can go, just remember how
FA B U L O U S DA C D I N N E R ! far you have come.”
I encourage any WYC Members who
may have any questions or concerns
C O N TA C T S C O T T A L L E N regarding well assignments to contact
F O R R E S E R VAT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N :
me directly.
S A L L E N @ PA R I S I E N N E D E V E L O P M E N T. C O M
O R ( 2 4 8 ) 8 4 1 - 3 6 5 6 ( O V E R N I G H T S T AY I S N O T
R E Q U I R E D TO J O I N I N O N T H E F U N ) L I M I T E D
AVA I L A B I L I T Y S O R E S E R V E N O W !
22 23Entertainment Report
L ANCE TAVENER
uper Bowl is back on February Trivia Nights have started again, so
S 2nd! Come join us for a great
party and watch the San
Francisco 49ers play the Kansas
City Chiefs for the championship!
come out to the Club for a Battle of
Knowledge!
Friday Night entertainment fills the
calendar for February. Join us for:
Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday night so
bring your sweetie and dancing shoes • February 7, Open House night,
for a fun evening with Electric Blue Ted Lamont 7:00 -11:00 pm
Band. • February 14, Valentine’s Day,
Crissi Cochrane 5:00 - 8:00
Electric Blue Band 8:00 - 11:30 pm
• February 21, Tim Nolan
“Valentineʼs 7:00 -11:00 pm
Day falls • March 6, The Shake Band,
on a Friday 7:00 - 11:00 pm
night so bring • March 17, St.Patty’s Day,
your sweetie Ramble Hill 1:00 - 7:00pm
and dancing • March 27, Mark Chichkan
shoes.” 7:00 -11:00 pm
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26 27Member Profile
COMMODORE GEORGE McMAHON
How long have you been a member of the Do you have an interesting or
WYC? Why did you join? unusual hobby?
I joined in 2011. As early as 2007, I was I ‘ve maintained my pilot license but boating
introduced to the Club by P/C Brian LaBute has become my second hobby. I also enjoy my
and Lady Leslie; my wife, Stephanie’s first time now with our grandson (and another on
cousin. When we moved to Riverside, we the way) and can immerse myself in a good
decided to buy a boat and join the Club. historical book now and then.
What do you like best about Tell us something surprising about
being a Member of WYC? yourself that most members donʼt know.
Meeting new friends and enjoying the boating I’m the father of one son - Billy - who was born
experience with seasoned veterans. Many have with a rare form of childhood cancer which he
assisted me in boat ownership. We also enjoy survived during the nightmarish early years of
the social aspects of the Club and dining with his life. Stephanie and I are so proud of him;
the best view in the City of Windsor. hence the name of our boat - BILLY G.
As a younger person, what did you think Please share a photograph with us the benefits company
youʼd be doing with your life? and tell us a bit about it. john v. rocheleau,
I went through a bunch of phases - everything I married my highschool sweetheart, Stephanie, CFP, ChFC
from an astronaut to a fighter pilot - but the in July 1983. All I knew then was that I had a Pension & Employee Benefits
dream that stuck with me longest was to be an lovely wife and no idea what the future had
Phone: 519.980.8200
air traffic controller. After I earned my private in store for us. Our married life was full of Fax: 519.257.1511
and commercial pilot license in 1980 and surprises – seven years away from home, career john@john-rocheleau.com
graduated from the University of Windsor in changes, a son, a daughter-in-law, a grandson,
retirement and now – Commodore of the 2795 Kew Drive, Windsor, ON N8T 3B7
1981, I worked very hard to attain that goal.
Windsor Yacht Club! Imagine that.
Briefly tell us about your career.
I started my career in 1982 as an air traffic
controller in the Canadian Air Force. Newly
married in 1983, we settled into a fighter base in
northern New Brunswick. In 1988 I transfered
to the civilian world of air traffic control and
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