BURGEE
SUMMER 2025
Message from the Commodore
Since our founding in 1915, Bayview Yacht Club has embodied the spirit of sailing excellence, camaraderie, and perseverance. Each season is a reminder that while boats and sails may change, the values that bind us together remain constant: integrity on the water, community in the Clubhouse, and a deep respect for the traditions we’ve inherited.
This summer reminded us, again, why Bayview is special. On the water and ashore, Members, volunteers, and staff delivered a season full of proud moments and shared wins. As the season winds down, it’s the right time to look back and appreciate what this community accomplished together.
The 101st Bayview Mackinac Race stood as a defining highlight. Preparation, seamanship, and the professionalism of our volunteers were evident from start to finish, and the celebration on Mackinac Island matched the effort on the course.
I want to extend deep gratitude to Commodore Tim Prophit, who served as the 2025 Race Chair steadily, organized, and extremely knowledgeable in the details that matter. I also want to specifically thank Commodore Tim LaRiviere and National Fleet Services for the support they gave me last year as Sponsorship Chair and this year as Commodore. His generosity cannot be overstated; it strengthens the race, the Club, and the experience our Members and guests enjoy
Beyond the Mac race, Thursday nights and the D-Cup, Bayview teams carried our burgee with pride at major regattas across the region and beyond, while our social calendar delivered from packed nights at the Club, the Summer Party, to the awards on Mackinac, showcasing the best of our hospitality and culture Each event was a chance to celebrate our shared passion, to strengthen friendships, and to demonstrate to the broader community what makes Bayview extraordinary
To our Members, staff, and friends, thank you for carrying forward this legacy. Your pride, commitment, and enthusiasm are what keep Bayview strong. We closed the summer the way Bayview always should, together, proud of the work, and already carrying those lessons into what comes next.
Bayview Mackinac Race Foundation
Your GenerosityMakes a Difference
The Mackinac Race Foundation's purpose is to ensure that the annual Bayview Mackinac Race continues on forever.
The Foundation depends entirely on contributions, bequests, and endowments to accomplish its goal to guarantee the financial security of the Mackinac Race in perpetuity. Thus, it is the Foundation's investment strategy and policy to invest the net principal of all monetary contributions and donations and to use only the earning in its support of the Mackinac Race each year.
Now, more than ever, we need your support to serve as a guarantee for the future of the Mackinac Race. Please think of us now or in your future estate plans. Every single contribution of any amount is always truly appreciated.
Your donation will help us reach our goal of $1,000,000
How can I support the Foundation and pledge support to the Mackinac Race?
To make a donation to the Mackinac Race Foundation that will insure the continuation of the grand tradition of the Bayview Yacht Club Mackinac Race, visit the Mackinac Race Foundation website.
From the Manager
Matthew Prost, General Manager
As summer winds down, it’s a good time to look back on what has been one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory at Bayview Yacht Club. From big wins on the water to unforgettable nights ashore, our Members have shown once again why Bayview is such a special place to belong
This year’s Bayview Mackinac Race was a highlight for all of us. Beyond the thrill of the start and the challenge of the course, it was reassuring to see how well-prepared our sailors were The safety training, combined with decades of experience, led to true tales of heroism on the water. The race kicked off a new century of tradition and was highlighted by a new class of Old Goats and Grand Rams. Once again, the Endless Summer Band delivered a high energy performance for our island awards party as they celebrated their 25 year as our party band. th
A huge thank you goes to our friends at Mission Point Resort. Their hospitality on Mackinac Island gave our racers, families, and guests a warm welcome and turned the finish into a true celebration. Thank you again to all our sponsors who help support this amazing tradition. Commodore LaRiviere and National Fleet Services showed amazing generosity again this year in supporting the Mackinac Race Thank you!
Our sailors didn’t just shine in the Mackinac Race. This summer, the Bayview burgee flew proudly at some of the biggest events near and far. Teams competed and saw tremendous success in the Mills Trophy Race, Chicago Mackinac Race, Trans Superior Race, and the Transpacific Yacht Race
No mater the body of water, Bayview sailors showed skill, spirit, and sportsmanship.
There’s still plenty of racing left before the season is over. Be sure to mark your calendars for the Long Distance Race, North Channel Race, Alumni Regatta, and the Eggs & Optis Regatta There are still plenty of Thursday Night Races on the schedule as well!
Of course, life at Bayview. as we move into fall, has more than racing to look forward to. The Clubhouse will be buzzing with events that bring us together.
Elegant Wine Dinners with seasonal pairings.
High-energy Dueling Pianos nights. A festive Kid’s Halloween Party and a spirited Adult Halloween Party. Game-day traditions with Lion’s tailgates and Tiger’s watch parties. A new fall menu (always one of my favorites)
Mackinac Awards Party. Themed Happy Hours. Kids movie nights.
Whether you’re on the water or in the Clubhouse, there’s always something happening at Bayview..
Matthew Prost General Manager Bayview Yacht Club
From the Dining Room
Mike Amore, Food & Beverage Director
The sun is beginning to set a little lower in the sky these days and it’s not quite as warm at night
The Bayview Mackinac Race was exciting this year, and fast! I hope everyone had fun on the island.
Sailing is still going strong here at Bayview though. We still have many weeks of racing left and the Bayview Mackinac Race Awards Celebration is coming up
Come down and soak up some of the last evenings of dining dockside It truly is a gift for us. There isn’t a better spot on the whole river! What better way to enjoy than with some of our carefully crafted cuisine and your favorite beverage. Best yet, you don’t have to do dishes!
There are many things going on in the back of the house. Chef Chris brought in some dry aged tomahawk steaks, and some prime tenderloin steaks. We are constantly coming up with cool and delicious specials Don’t forget our regular specials like clam chowder on Fridays and Prime Rib on the first Saturday of every month.
Otherthingstonote:theannualMember WineeventisThursday,November20at6 PM.Don’tmissit.Speakingofwine,ifyouhave aspecialoccasionandwantanexceptional bottleofwine,wenowhaveaReserveWine List.Askyourserverifyouwouldliketoseeit. Wehaveplentyofrealhigh-endwinesto makeanydiningexperiencememorable. th
WeareworkinghardtomakeyourClubextra special!Ihopetoseeyouallsoon.
Thankyou,
MikeAmore
There isn’t a better spot on the whole river!
Food&BeverageDirector
BYC’s Kitchen Staff on Opening Day 2025
From the Race Chair: 101 Bayview Mackinac Race st
Com. Tim Prophit
The101BayviewMackinacraceisnowinthehistorybooks,alongwiththeprevious100races
Onapersonalnote,I’dliketothankCommodorePaulFalconeforofferingmethechancetobeour101 BayviewMackinacRacechair.Ihadanabsoluteblastaschairontheisland,specificallyattheawards party(stillthebestpostregattapartyontheplanet).
TheRacewasafunone,withalittlebitofcrazyweatherSaturdayafternoon;afterthat,thebreeze settledinnicely,andthefirst24hoursoftheraceweregenerallyinthe12knotrange,withthesecond 24hoursbeinglighter,andofcourse,thecustomarycouplehoursofverylightbreeze.
WhiletheracewasscoredusingtheORC‘BayviewMacCustomWindMix’forboththeCoveandthe Shorecourses,scoringoptionscontinuetobeevaluatedforimprovingourracescoringinthefuture
Duringtheaforementioned“crazyweather”Saturdayafternoon,thereweretwoMOBincidents.Both wererecovered.Therewasadismasting,andafewotherinstancesofboatdamagethatresultedin withdrawalfromtherace,buteveryoneendedupsafe;kudostooursailorsfortheirexcellentsafetyat seaexecution.
AsaresultofsuccessfulMOBrecoveriesduring,andinanotherinstance,afterwithdrawingfromthe race,severalboatshavebeennominatedfortheArthurHansonrescueaward.Anofficial announcementwillbeforthcomingsoon.
Asalways,thisracedoesn’thappenwithoutthesupportofourSponsors,ourdedicatedvolunteers,the BayviewMackinacFoundation,andtheMackinacRaceAuthority.Pleasethankandsupportallofthem whenyoucan.
Lastly,Iamsaddenedtoreportthatthisyear’sBayviewMackinacRaceChair,JeffMaier,passedaway onAugust17,2025,afteralongbattlewithcancerInadditiontothisyear’srace,JeffwasPROseveral othertimesinrecentyears,aswellasformanyothereventsJeffwillbegreatlymissed Planningforthe2026BayviewMackinacRaceisalreadyunderway,underthecapableleadershipof 2026ChairMicaReardon.WebothexpecttoseeallofyouonthestartinglineonJuly18,2026.
Com. Tim Prophit
Commodore Tim Prophit and Commodore GregThomas playing with the Endless Summer Band at the awards party
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Photo Credit: Martin Chumiecki, Photo Element
Presented by
FLAG PRESENTATION FLAG PRESENTATION 2025 BAYVIEW MACKINAC RACE
FLAG PRESENTATION
The Four-Generation Story of Wind Toy IV
by Laurie Bunn
Wind Toy IV, a Morgan 42 MK2 designed by Charles Morgan and built in 1970, has become more than just a boat; it is a beloved family treasure. In the 70’s Ed and Katherine Bunn were on a quest to upgrade from their Columbia 36, Wind Toy III, when they stumbled upon this elegant vessel at the Detroit Boat Show. While Ed had his sights set on another boat, it was Kitty who fell in love with the Morgan's graceful lines and decided it would be their next Wind Toy. They purchased hull number one directly from Charles Morgan after he had raced it in the SORC circuit.
They raced the boat out of Bayview and in the Great Lakes for many years before passing it on to their Kids; Ned and Bob Bunn, the second generation, around 1983 after Ed had a stroke. Bob took his son Rob out racing in the DRYA and Mackinac Races starting at age 10.
In 2001, it was time for a transformation. With a used roller furler from George Thomson (Warrior) and some recut sails, the crew decided to shed the spinnaker pole, advocate for rating changes, and embrace asymmetric sailing. It was fun doing something new and learning how to make the boat go.
Bob and the boat were getting older... In 2009, Bob passed the boat on to Rob and me (third generation) Maintaining a 29-year-old vessel became increasingly challenging, especially with a newborn and the economic climate weighing heavily on our minds. The Bunn family faced a crossroads: the deck was soft, the interior wood stringers and floorboards were rotting, the Atomic 4 engine was wary, and repairs seemed neverending. Rob, Bob, and I strongly contemplated retiring the boat. We decided to start working on it after selling our Melges 24, with the help of our crew, friends, and family.
In 2010, it was determined that the boat needed a year off (while we welcomed another baby) We stripped the deck, exposed all the rot, re-cored, fiber glassed, painted, and meticulously reassembled everything. Countless friends lent their hands under the harsh conditions of shrink wrap. By 2012, we had painted the sides. She was starting to look like a brand new boat. In 2013, George Thomson once again improved Wind Toy by acquiring a new-to-us Yanmar diesel engine and assisting us in retrofitting it into the boat His support has been invaluable over the years
Progress on the boat's rehabilitation remained slow, and the list of wants/needs continued to grow In 2015
Rob and I decided to start a business making crew shirts to make a little extra money to pay for the boat With the help of Tom Ritter, High Winds Graphix was founded and quickly took root in the sailing community Our 10-year-old side hustle business now boasts over 300 boat logos in our library, as well as corporations, sports teams, non-profits, Regattas, and schools, all of which were founded with the help and support of the sailing community..
By 2019, we were ready for another significant project: gutting the interior to replace rotten stringers, bunks, and floorboards while tackling more fiberglass work and painting. The before-and-after photos tell an impressive story of determination from a group of do-it-yourselfers.
WindToydiditsfirstMackinacin1970.Ithasbecomeabelovedfixtureamongsailorsofallagesand experiencelevelsbecauseofthecountlesscrewmembersithashostedwhohaveexperiencedboth victoriesanddefeats Theboatwonin1974andthendidn’twinagainuntil2004(ironically),theyear RobandIgotmarriedandmyfirstyearracingMackinaconWindToy IoftenremindRobofthatfact Since2004,wehaveenjoyednumeroustopfivefinishes
Timeshavecertainlychangedovertheyearsinhowtheboatissailedandcaredfor Wespendalotof timeonpreparationandkeepingtheequipmentuptodate Wealsominimizeweightandcomplexity Even how we eat during races has evolved Rob’s Dad would serve full turkey dinners with all the trimmings,cookedintheovendownbelowduringtherace Ourgenerationprefersquickmealsonthe BBQandcoldpizza
Fortenyears,wetriedtoconvincemydad,BillHenderson(affectionatelyknownasPopsorPopeye), to join us on Wind Toy He preferred sailing faster boats with his friends until 2014 when we finally succeeded in bringing him aboard Now an integral part of our team, Pops has completed his 54th BYC Mackinac in 2025—his 11th on Wind Toy—with nine podium finishes and 31 total Bayview MackinacFlags.
The fourth generation of Bunn sailors represents a significant chapter in our story. Our son Charlie sailed his first Mackinac at age 10 in 2020 during an unprecedented upwind battle with Lake Huron. We saw our spinnaker for only five minutes that race; it was a wet ride with massive waves. My dad remarked that it was tougher than the 1985 race (a true sailor's reference). We battled hard and finished in first place!
However, after such a grueling race and an unusual island experience due to Covid restrictions where there was no awards party and the island was quiet we worried that we might have ruined Charlie’s impression of the race and that he wouldn’t want to return in the future To our relief and delight, the 2025 race marked Charlie’s sixth race and secured his second win. He has learned all the positions on the boat and occasionally takes the helm, though we still don’t let him steer when snacks are involved Our family dynamic is seamless: Rob drives, Pops trims the jib or spin, I handle the main sail, and Charlie is our Bowman. Together, we make an exceptional team —like the Avengers but with more sunscreen
In2024,BobBunnfacedabattlewithbraincancerthatprogressedrapidly.Despitehiscondition,he expressedadesiretosailonelastMackinacwithusandhisgrandkidsaboardWindToy.LaurenReno (22)joinedusforherfirstraceThatmadesixfamilymembersonboardalotofpreciouscargofor ourshorecrewtoworryaboutItturnedouttobeoneofthelongestandlightestairracesinalong time.
Despitefallingshortofreachingthepodium,wewereallsmilesatthefinish.Havingonemore opportunitywithBobandtheextendedfamilywaitingforusontheIslandwasallthatmatteredtous. AswelookbackonourtimewithWindToyIV,wefeeltrulygratefulfortheopportunitytosailtogether asafamilyacrossfourgenerations.It'snotjustabouttheraceswe'vewonortheobstacleswe've overcome;it'sabouthowthischerishedboathasenrichedourlivesanddeepenedourconnections withfamilyandfriends.EveryoutingonWindToyIVhascreatedmemoriesfilledwithlaughterand love,inspiringthenextgenerationofsailorstoembracethejoyofsailing.
Endless Summer Band honored with old goat flag
by the Endless Summer Band : Bryan England, Brian Marshall Goodwin, Nick Lemmo, Faith Marie, and David Clawson.
A quarter-century Two-and-ahalf glorious decades of bringing the party to the Bayview Mackinac Race Awards. 2025 will go down as a landmark year for us as we received the ultimate badge of honor from the Bayview Yacht Club: the "Old Goat" flag. We're still in shock!
Photo Credit: Martin Chumiecki
From the fan’s viewpoint:
Honestly, we couldn't be more proud that for 25 years, we ' ve been the soundtrack to the race teams' triumphs (and maybe a few tall tales) at Mission Point Resort on beautiful Mackinac Island We've watched the morning party lawn fill up, seen the celebratory chaos, and soaked in the incredible energy of this legendary race atmosphere. Being part of this rich tradition is something we'll never take for granted. Here's to 25 years of good tunes, great people, and the best kind of island madness. We wouldn't trade our "Old Goat" status for anything!
Thank you, Bayview Yacht Club, for making our summer…endless.
TEAM
BAYVIEW
2025 JUNIOR SAILING
Photo Credit: Martin Chumiecki
TALES FROM DEAD MAN'S CURVE TALES FROM DEAD MAN'S CURVE
Submitted by – Ralph Richards, Historian Event: The Success Anchor at BYC
History of the Success Anchor on Bayview’s Lawn
The barquentine Success, long believed to be launched in 1790 in British India (specifically at Moulmein, Burma), was built from durable Burma teak, making her exceptionally resistant to dry rot. At 138 feet in length with a 30-foot beam and teak sides two and a half feet thick, she was renowned for her resilience and was once claimed to be the oldest ship afloat
In her early years, Success was a luxury merchant ship, plying trade routes between the East and Europe, carrying spices, teas, ivory, and other riches. Her decks hosted dignitaries and nobles, and her exterior featured fine carvings and gilded scrollwork. But her fate took a dark turn in the early 1800s.
By 1802, in response to overcrowded British prisons, she was converted into a convict ship, transporting prisoners to Australia a journey that could take up to nine months and was known for its brutality and high mortality. She remained in penal service for nearly half a century, eventually becoming a floating prison and reformatory anchored in Hobson’s Bay, where she held male convicts, and later women, under grim conditions.
In the 1880s, she was scuttled in Sydney Harbor but was later raised in 1890 and transformed into a traveling prison museum, complete with recreated cells, shackles, and wax figures depicting brutal punishments. A notable attraction abroad was the “iron maiden” a horrifying torture device shaped like a woman, lined with spikes, and said to kill instantly when shut.
The Success toured widely, first in Australia, then across Britain, and ultimately crossed the Atlantic in 1912 under sail, arriving in Boston after a perilous 96day voyage She departed Liverpool on the same day as the Titanic which sank four days later making
She then toured American coastal cities, later navigating inland waterways including the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio Rivers, as well as the Great Lakes.
In the late 1920s, the Success was docked near Belle Isle Park in Detroit, where she was moored as a public attraction behind an amusement park Visitors paid 50 cents to tour the creosote-soaked
ship, still showcasing grisly relics like chains, manacles, and the iron maiden. She was eventually moved to Cedar Point, and after years of neglect, burned to the waterline on July 4, 1946, while docked at Port Clinton, Ohio.
Following her destruction, the remains were towed into Sandusky Bay, where she became a navigational hazard.
Around 1953, Captain Frank Becker, a Bayview Yacht Club Member and marine contractor, was tasked with disposing of the remains. He recovered two anchors from the wreck: one was donated to Denby High School in honor of former U.S. Navy Secretary Edwin Denby, and the larger anchor was placed on the lawn of the Bayview Yacht Club, where it still stands today. According to Bobby Roadstrum, ormer BYC Member, the anchor doubled as a beloved outdoor gymnasium for children at the Club.
In a postscript to Roadstrum’s article, he notes that new claims emerged challenging the ship’s legendary history. The Australian government denied that Success had ever been a convict ship. Some sources suggested that much of her publicized history was fabricated, asserting she may have been built in 1840 as a troop transport, later used for immigrant passage, and retrofitted into a museum ship based on fictionalized history.
Despite these historical uncertainties, the Success remains a potent symbol of both maritime heritage and mythmaking—a ship whose story traverses continents, centuries, and shifting truths. Her anchor at Bayview stands not just as a maritime relic, but as a tangible link to a tale that captivated millions.
BYC HISTORICAL ARCHIVES
by Ralph Richards Bayview Historian
Worked with Joel Stone to provide various artifacts and visual materials for the “Challenging These Waters: A Century of Sailing from Detroit to Mackinac Island” display at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. The display Opening and Mackinac Foundation Fundraiser was the most successful event that the Mackinac Foundation has had to date.
I had no idea we would go so far so quickly yet we have so much more to do.
the 2025 Detroit Cup WINNERS
Ryan Seago and his team of Pete Petersen and Blake Stackpoole have won the 2025 edition of the International Match Race for the Detroit Cup.
2025 Detroit Cup Results:
1. Ryan Seago (USA)
2. Christian Prendergast (USA)
3. Tom Picot (AUS)
4. James Pinder (GBR)
5. Megan Thomson (NZL)
6. Will Donovan (USA)
7. Michael Kirkman (USA)
8. Savannah Taylor (CAN)
Photo credit: Trish Kirkman
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
John Demers
Com Jeffrey Henderson / Com Timothy
Lariviere / Steve Witham
Phil Dillingham
Mike Dodge / Amie Ross / Kevin Rossell
Maryann Houmani
Keith Cameron / Charles Bayer, Jr. /
Daniel Mercier
James Jelsone
Com. Daniel Padilla / Michael Dorsch / E James Reese
ACTIVE
Matthew Lambrecht
Daniel Mercier / Mike Shields / Keith Cameron
Michael Principe
Amie Ross / Com. Tim Prophit / Kevin Rossell
Thomas Post
Charlie Hess / Stephen Polk / Gregory McCliment
Steven Thoms
Michael Nampa /Brian Schaupeter / Christopher VanTol
Brett Trelfa
Oliver Baer / Brian Schaupeter / John VanTol
SUPPORTING
Bruce Knapp
Walter Cytacki / Amie Ross / Thomas Fanning
Brenda Taylor
Com. Daniel Aitken / George Kreise / Peter Dodenhoff, III
INTERMEDIATE II
Jario Fuggerson
Mike Dodge / Charlie Childs / Charlie Trost
INTERMEDIATE I
Ben Kassab
Hannah Winnie
William Gilbride / Edward Milligan / John Park Perrin Fortune / Mica Reardon / Com Chuck Stormes
Timothy McGowan
Mike Dodge / Kevin Rossell / Charlie Childs
JUNIOR SENIOR
Cornelius Ruffing, IV
James Cassidy / Com. Kent Colpaert / Jennie Osman
Peter Horst
David Zaren
Mike Dodge / Kevin Rossell / David Owens
JUNIOR JUNIOR
Brandon Noland / Michael Kozak / Oliver Baer
Ryan Dodge
Mike Dodge / Kevin Rossell / John VanTol
Adriana Kozak
Amie Ross / Brandon Noland / Mac Nutter
Andrew Scott
Gordon Smith / Thad Scott / Steve Young
HELPFUL INFO FOR NEW MEMBERS
Accessing the BYC Member Website
The BYC Member site is a great resource for information about all things Bayview. From upcoming events, to educational opportunities and upcoming races, you'll want to make sure you ' re visiting regularly. You should have received a copy of the instructions for setting up your BYC Member account with your welcome letter. If you have any trouble setting up your account, reach out to our Communications & Membership Manager for assistance.
Check Out the Member Central Calendar
Once you have set up your BYC Member website account, be sure to check out our Member Central calendar for details about upcoming events and registration. The calendar can be found on the Member Central menu.
Watch for Weekly Communication
Our first line of communication is our weekly email updates. These typically go out on Wednesday or Thursday of each week. These updates will be full of information about upcoming events, Club news, names of people posted for Membership, and more. If you are missing them, be sure to check your spam or "promotions" folder and reach out to our Communications & Membership Manager if you still need assistance. We also publish this Burgee magazine newsletter quarterly.
Join the BYC Members Only Facebook Group
In addition to our weekly updates and quarterly newsletters, the Bayview Yacht Club Members Only Forum is a great place to get BYC news as well as to interact with fellow BYC Members. Please also visit Bayview on Facebook and Bayview on Instagram for event updates, race results, recaps, photos, and more.
Electronic Monthly Statements
Your monthly statements will be delivered to you electronically at the email address you have on file. PS. If you are a long-time Member and still receiving printed statements, contact us to go paperless! Save a tree and maximize the reach of your monthly dues by saving on postage expenses. #winwin
Adding Your Spouse to Your Account
If you have a spouse and would like for them to have access to the Club, please contact the Communications & Membership Manager so that we can add them to your account. Spouses added to a Member account will receive a Member ID card, privileges to bill to your BYC account, and access to our email distribution list. Spouses are not automatically added to a Member account when you join unless you indicate it on your application and the request to add a spouse must come from the BYC Member.
Host Your Next Event at Bayview
Now that you ' re a Member of Bayview, you have access to our facilities for all of your special occasion needs! Contact our Food & Beverage Director to make your plans early.
Q & A with Carl Brooks Employee Spotlight:
by Tracy Rose Bayview Communications Manager
Today, we’re shining the spotlight on one of BYC’s most beloved team members, Carl Brooks. Carl brings warmth, wisdom, and a generous spirit to everything he does. Whether he's sharing a smile or offering food for thought, or (if you ' re lucky!) a delicious homemade treat, Carl is always spreading joy throughout the BYC community. His baked goodies have become a favorite perk for staff and Members alike!
Q: How long have you worked at BYC?
A: As of July, I’ve been at Bayview for four years.
Q: What is the best part about working at Bayview?
A: I enjoy what I do, I enjoy the people I work with. I also love walking along the dock, even though I can’t swim.
Q: What are your job responsibilities here?
A: I’m a prep cook I make most of the soups, do the baking, and whatever else needs to be done on a particular day.
Q: Do you have a specialty item that you make or that people request?
A: I make homemade ice cream and I love baking.
Q: Where did you learn to cook?
A: I started with four years of food classes at Emerson Vocational School in Buffalo, New York. After that, I was drafted into the Army, in 1965, and spent two years as a cook during my service. I also cooked for the Michigan National Guard and the Air National Guard at Selfridge Air Base.
I earned an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI From there, I became the Head Chef at the Yondotega Club, a very exclusive private social club in Detroit, where I worked for 35 years
Q: What are you most passionate about outside of work?
A: Church. I’m active with the church and serve with the First Impression Ministry, which is similar to the Hospitality Ministry. I used to sing in the church choir as well.
Q: You are always smiling and offering a positive message. How do you stay upbeat?
A: Being a 28-year cancer overcomer, I’m thankful for each day God gives me. I give thanks for everything, the good and the bad.
Q: What is the best advice you’ve received?
A: I treat people the way I’d want to be treated. My slogan is “If I can help
someone as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain.” These were lyrics in a gospel song written by Alma Bazel Androzzo and made famous by Dr. Martin Luther King.
Another gospel verse I live by is “Touch somebody’s life with goodness and you'll be surprised how soon that same touch comes back to you.”
Q: You recently celebrated a milestone birthday. How did you celebrate?
A: In June, I was in Buffalo visiting family on my 80th birthday and they threw me a surprise birthday party. The kitchen staff at Bayview also surprised me with a cake and balloons.
Although he is often in the kitchen preparing soups or making desserts, if you see Carl at the Club, be sure to say hi.
I’m a people person. I love people!
Full disclosure: In true Carl fashion, he wrapped up the interview by gifting me a container of his homemade muffins
Launcheda NewMCSA Reciprocity Program
BYCisnowextending reciprocitytoMCSA CollegeSailors,who willreceivea temporarycard allowingthemtouse thebaranddining room.
Pleasewelcomethe youngsailorstothe Clubandsharethe informationwith anyonewhomightbe interested.
