NOVEMBER 2023 | VOL. 1 ISSUE 12
COMMODORE'S CORNER PAGE 4
CLUB UPDATE PAGE 7
UPCOMING EVENTS PAGE 14
EVENT SPOTLIGHT PAGE 21
LOOKING AFT PAGE 30
A M O NT H LY M A G A Z I NE O F T H E G R O S S E P O I NT E YA C H T C L UB
Editor
Jennifer Benoit
Contributing Editor
Cathy Champion Alexa Coole Kaylee Gerniski Heather Shock
Publisher
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club 788 Lake Shore Road Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 (313) 884-2500 www.gpyc.org
Advertising Director
Jennifer Benoit jbenoit@gpyc.org
Graphic Designer
Heather Shock hshock@gpyc.org
Writers
Aaron Wagner Commodore William Dillon Treasurer Bruce Knapp Past Commodore James Ramsey Christina Noland Peter Wendzinski Heather Aldrich
Photographer
John F. Martin Photography, Inc.
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Established 1914 788 Lake Shore Road Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 (313) 884-2500 www.gpyc.org The Grosse Pointer Magazines are published twelve times a year under contract with the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. Postmaster, send address changes to: The Grosse Pointer, 788 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 Grosse Pointe Yacht Club ©2023 - all rights reserved. This publication is the property of the GPYC, for member use only. No unauthorized use, sale or dissemination of information herein shall be made for commercial, personal or other purposes, without the written permission of the GPYC.
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Content
Commodore's Corner
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From the boardroom
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Happy Thanksgiving
Notes from the Manager
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Athletic highlight
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Wine of the month
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sailing News
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GPYC Foundation
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Up your alley
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GPYC Upcoming Events
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Culinary Excellence
This month's cover photo, taken by John F. Martin Photography, is from the Fall Family Festival event held at the end of September. The Fall Family Festival helps close out summer and get us in the mindset for the fall and winter months. It is also a great event to engage all of the family members in your lives and spend time with them. Also, who doesn't love donuts? November is a month I look forward to every year. The leaves begin to change, fall activities are always fun to participate in, and of course, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is also the time of year I reflect on everything I am grateful for. The upcoming holidays are a time to be grateful for what we have and to spend time with family while we can. I hope everyone has a great month of November, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Edition
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Membership matters
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Event Spotlight
23-26 Club Highlights 28
Meet the Staff
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GPYC News
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Looking Aft
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2023 November/DECEMBER Calendar 3
Front Desk
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Editorial
Information for this publication should be submitted to: Marketing Director – Jennifer Benoit jbenoit@gpyc.org
Staff Emails General Manager – Aaron Wagner awagner@gpyc.org Assistant General Manager – Sean Brown sbrown@gpyc.org Chief Financial Officer – Jim DeMasse jdemasse@gpyc.org Membership Director – Alexa Coole acoole@gpyc.org Marketing Director – Jennifer Benoit jbenoit@gpyc.org Graphic Designer – Heather Shock hshock@gpyc.org Human Resources Director – Gregory Martini gmartini@gpyc.org Food & Beverage Director – Heather Aldrich haldrich@gpyc.org Executive Chef – Eric Voigt evoigt@gpyc.org Harbor Master – Alex Turner aturner@gpyc.org Catering Director – Maria Dallas mdallas@gpyc.org
Commodore's
As I begin my year as Commodore, I want you to know how special I think it is to lead such a great Club. The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is ranked amongst the best clubs in America for good reason. Over the last few years, the Club has continued to grow and change to meet the demands for today. I would like to commend Commodore Fish for a very successful year and thank him for handing off the Club in excellent health. Looking ahead, I want to thank everyone who has provided their help and guidance to plan our upcoming year. The goal for 2024 is simple; it’s for everyone from our youngest member to our most senior member to have fun and make great memories. We want the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club to be the first place you want to go, no matter the season. I would like to ask the membership to get involved and plan on attending as many events and activities as you are able. Ultimately, what makes the Club fun is our members! Below is a short list of exciting events in the near future: 1. Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa – Sunday, November 26, 2023 2. Commodores Ball – Saturday, December 2, 2023 3. Winter Blast – Saturday, January 20, 2024 Finally, I would like to remind everyone that the end of the year is coming and that making a tax-advantaged contribution to the GPYC Foundation helps maintain our beautiful historic Clubhouse. I’m looking forward to an exciting and fun year with everyone! Regards,
Catering Coordinator – Cassandra Kinna ckinna@gpyc.org Catering Coordinator – Mary Primak mprimak@gpyc.org Bowling Director – Gordy Woods gwoods@gpyc.org
Commodore
Trap Shooting Manager – Christina Noland cnoland@gpyc.org Security Director – Mike Lee mlee@gpyc.org Athletic Director – Peter Wendzinski pwendzinski@gpyc.org
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From the
Boardroom
We hope you are enjoying our feature, "From the Boardroom." This monthly feature will help members stay informed about important actions, policy developments, and special projects that were addressed at the most recent Board of Directors meeting. As Commodore Fish has stated to Club members, his goals for the year include increasing transparency and making sure members understand the many social activities that are taking place at the Club. We also would like members to know what is happening with Club finances. We hope “From the Boardroom” will spark member interest, lead to suggestions for improvements at the Club, and provide information that members find useful.
Bruce G. Knapp
2022-2023 Secretary 1. Membership Report - Rear Commodore Weiland a. Membership report was reviewed noting:
i. 4 new members
ii. 7 resignations
iii. 8 transfers
b. Rear Commodore Weiland discussed the need for a targeted membership increase plan for the next Fiscal Year. c. Reviewed the marketing proposal from Membership Director Alexa Coole. 2. Treasurer’ s Report - Treasurer David Schaden a. The financial packet and minutes were reviewed and
RESTORE - REBUILD - RECOVER
discussed. b. For the eleven months ended August 31, 2023, the Club Operations continue to be better than budget by approximately $38,000. c. Budget discussion by CFO Jim Demasse. Reviewed the proposed budget from Finance Committee. d. Discussed Budget assumptions and cash flow schedules. e. The Board approved the FYE 2024 Operating Budget. Committee Reports:
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3. Facilities
Water Mitigation/Mold Remediation Fire Damage Restoration Wind Damage Full Construction Services
a. Reviewed the minutes from the Facilities meeting. b. Dumpster area renovation begins in October. 4. Harbor - Treasurer Schaden and Director Beauregard discussed the meeting minutes a. We received a quote for a bubbling system to disperse
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weeds in the harbor.
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Notes from the
Manager
Intangible Quality – Let’s Keep Building Together!
This year, the Club was honored with the renewal of our Distinguished Clubs Designation through the Boardroom Magazine, one of the most prestigious awards a Club can earn. In addition to earning this distinction, the Club was honored with the Iconic Label, which only about a dozen other clubs achieved in 2023. The formula for these accolades is as follows; Product Quality, Facility Quality, Governance Quality, Service Quality, and Intangible Quality. The Club made great strides in each of these categories this year. Our product quality is something the Club will never sacrifice. Whether it is food, beverage, or athletic programming, the product we deliver will always be the highest quality possible. Our Chef continues to work hard on our seasonal dining menus and unique offerings. If you haven’t experienced the recent Fall Foodie Pop Ups, make plans to do so! Chef has featured some interesting themes like Wild Game, Polish Night, Cuban Night, and Tapas Night. Make a reservation today for the Day of the Dead Celebration on November 2 and the Pasta Night on November 16. The Club continued its upward trend in facility quality by completing a renovation of the pools including adding giant pool covers that will protect one of our largest assets and create savings during opening and closing, as well as all new umbrellas for shade. The Clubhouse saw several large roof replacements, as well as receiving new ovens and laundry equipment to name a few highlights. Over the past five years, the Club has invested over ten million dollars into the Facility, Harbor, and Grounds and we are not stopping there! Stay tuned for the list of approved improvements for the coming year. The Board of Directors continued to add to the governance quality at GPYC by reimagining the Strategic Plan which you can find on the website. Service quality continues to be very strong as our member expectations continue to rise. The Club has committed to a very aggressive operations schedule while achieving a breakeven budget through member usage and fiscal responsibility by our department managers. All of these qualities contribute to the total package, but none are more important than intangible quality. Intangible quality is created through a strong membership with a sense of community. The GPYC, without a doubt, is as great as it is in large part due to the members and the positive and friendly culture. As we move into the Fall Season, we want to continue to build upon this amazing culture by adding new members. In the Club industry they always say, “your best source for new members is through your existing members!” In order to provide you with the tools to help us recruit new members, we have created a Fall Program. The Share the Experience Program runs through the end of December and offers new members the chance to join the Club and not pay dues the first three months plus a $1,000 credit for food and beverage and activity. This is an AMAZING opportunity for new members to come in and experience the GPYC. For more information on this program, please contact Membership Director Alexa Coole at acoole@gpyc.org. Happy Fall,
Aaron Wagner General Manager
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Athletic
Highlight
By Christina Noland & Peter Wendzinski
Beyond his loyalty, the talent he brings from his global At only 13, sailor Kai Watters and national participation has elevated the competition in has accomplished more in our local racing, and we are proud to have him call GPYC sailing than most do in their Sailing his ‘home base.’ Between the summers of 2021, entire career. Starting at 6 2022 and 2023, he is undoubtedly the most winningest Opti years old in the Learn to Sail sailor competing on Lake St. Clair. Kai started his sailing program, GPYC is proud to call this young man one of their own. education with us in Learn to Sail in 2018 and competed in the green fleet at his first USODA Optimist Nationals Kai’s talents in the sport have with us, here at GPYC in 2019. Having the opportunity to taken him all over the globe to personally coach him from then to now has been such a compete in regattas in Palamos, Spain; English Harbour, Antigua; pleasure. His passion for the sport is clearly evident. I and Lake Orta, Italy. While the main boat he uses are Optis, look forward to seeing what more is to come for Kai in the future,” Noland concluded. he also sails on J105s, Lightnings, and 125s. To date, Kai says his greatest achievement was making Sailing Director Christina Noland has had the great the U.S. National Team and competing in the 2023 North opportunity of coaching Kai and seeing him progress American Opti Championships this past July in Antigua. throughout his young career. “It has been so wonderful Young sailors who participate in this event to watch Kai grow as a sailor and are represented by 13 different countries competitor over these past few years. and include some of the best sailing He is such an exceptional young man prodigies in the world. and embodies much of what it means to Outside of his rigorous sailing schedule, us to be a sailor at GPYC. Not only is he Kai is an 8th grader who also enjoys incredibly talented, but he is also kind, running, tennis, fishing, and playing video humble and good hearted. Kai is the kid games with his friends. His next goals who is everyone’s buddy on the dock, Kai Watters competing in the North American Championships in Antigua are to be in the Top 5 in the country so and a force to be reckoned with out on he will qualify for Worlds, and then to sail the race-course.” Noland said. competitively in high school and ultimately “Lots of times, when young sailors at the collegiate level. Be sure to congratulate this young get to this type of caliber racing, we lose them to more man and wish him luck next time you see him around the competitive regions,” Noland also said. “But not Kai, he Club! is true to his roots and comes back to join us every year.
Kai Watters with GPYC Sailing Director and Teammates, pictured at his first USODA Optimist Nationals, held here at GPYC.
Kai Watters with Coach and GPYC Sailing Director, Christina Noland
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Wine of the By Heather Aldrich
Month
The Wine Committee has decided to start a new and exciting way to introduce wine to membership. Each month, the Committee will get together and do a blind tasting of wine offerings from each of our distributors. Members will get a chance for their own tasting on the first Thursday of each month from 5-7 p.m. when dining at the Club. The wine will be offered as a feature and paired with special entrees throughout the month. The November Wine Feature of the Month will be McPrice Myers High on the Hog. This is a red blend with varietals of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Graciano from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California. It has tasting notes of macerated cherries, strawberry reduction, sweet spice, spring flowers, plum tart, melted licorice, and fresh herbs. The medium-bodied palate is brighter and fresher than expected, with a long, spicy finish. High on the Hog beat out 9 other wines almost unanimously! Upon unmasking, some were hesitant due to the strange name it carried. Dr. Larry Stephenson told us all this story "The phrase ‘high parts of a hog’ comes from the idea that the best cuts of meat on a pig are from the back and upper leg, which are literally higher than the belly and feet. The phrase is related to the expression ‘high on the hog’, which means living in luxury or affluence, as only the wealthy could afford to eat the high parts of the hog." The expression and tasting notes of High on the Hog led us to believe that this wine might also be pricey, but the best part is that it is quite affordable, $10/glass and $40/bottle. Come visit the MDR this November and enjoy High on the Hog with Chef Eric’s Beef Short Ribs. It won’t let you down.
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Sailing
News
High School Sailing Championships
On Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, the GPYC hosted the East Great Lakes Qualifier and Michigan 420 State Championship. Teams from Metro Detroit, Traverse City, Grand Rapids, and others from around the State participated in the Regatta. The weather was great with blue skies, but the wind was extremely light making it a challenge to complete all the needed qualifying races. This Regatta featured the first use of the 20 new 420e sailboats donated by the Youth Nautical Education Foundation (YNEF) to the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. The winner becomes the Michigan State Sailing champion for 2023 and the top two finishers qualify to participate in the Great Lakes Championships in Chicago. The Regatta winner was UofD/Mercy as the State Champ, with Grosse Pointe South a close second and qualifying for the Nationals. Sailing for Grosse Pointe South, Division A – Gavin Webster and Eric Brieden and Division B - Jack Riley and Peter Horst. Finishing and participating Schools below:
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GPYC
Foundation
By Commodore William Dillon
Foundation Integral to the health of our Club GPYC
When was the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Foundation established?
Foundation Board then grants funds to the Club upon completion of the project. The Foundation Board also maintains a reserve for unexpected emergency repairs that are likely with an older building. Club members have generously supported the Foundation. To date, their contributions have exceeded $4 million. When contributing to the Foundation, members have had the option to direct a contribution to a specific preservation project, or to designate it for best use as determined by the Foundation. We wish to thank the members who have generously contributed to funding these Foundation projects which have been completed to date: Ladies’ Locker Room Remodel Men’s Locker Room Remodel Bowling Recreation Center Update Spinnaker Redesign Rotunda Revamp Moat Bridge Main Dining Room Reconfiguration
The GPYC Clubhouse was honored with a place on the National Register of Historic Places after celebrating the Club’s Centennial Year in 2014. The designation is commemorated by a plaque at the east entrance of the Clubhouse. Once the Club was listed on the National Register, the Club established the GPYC Foundation and was granted 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. Commodore James N. Martin served as the first Director of the Foundation, a separate entity from the GPYC. Directors or Officers of the Club cannot be on the Foundation Board. James T. Mestdagh, Dave Breen, Mike Murray and Commodore Gary Marowske serve as the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Also, essential repairs would have been delayed without the Foundation support.
Why you might wish to contribute to the Foundation.
What is the purpose of the Foundation?
Preserving the historic Clubhouse is an ongoing and expensive effort. The Club maintains other parts of the operation, such as the Harbor, pool area and Family Recreation Center. In contrast, the Foundation is devoted to only one purpose, preserving the structure and its supporting structure. Contributions to the Foundation support will help preserve the historic Clubhouse into its second century. If you contribute for a specific project, the funds will not be used for any other project. Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible from U.S. income, estate and gift taxes. If you are interested in learning more about the GPYC Foundation and options for making a contribution, please contact the Club’s CFO Jim Demasse.
Funds from the Foundation can be used for repairs, replacement and preservation of the physical structure of the Clubhouse and its island that supports it, as described in our application for historic designation. Furnishings are not a qualifying part of the historic structure. To date, the Foundation has helped maintain and restore large portions of the Clubhouse. Preservation projects are never-ending given the age of the building.
How does the Foundation operate? The GPYC Board of Directors and management team identify preservation projects that need to be completed and submit a funding request to the Foundation. The Foundation Board reviews the request and determines if it meets the Foundation’s stated purpose and if funds are available. If a project is approved for funding, the
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Up Your
Alley
Bowling Leagues are in Full Swing!
Our first half of the season is in full swing and we already have some great scores. The following are some of the highlights from the first month of bowling. Monday Night Men's League: John Seago had a 289 game. John had the first 10 strikes only to leave a 4 pin on his 11th shot. John has four 300 games to his credit and was going for his 5th. He ended up with a 761 3-game series. In the Monday Night Men’s League, Charles Molnar rolled a 260 game and 684 series. Michael Page chipped in with a 256 game. Matt Schaden also rolled a 3-game series of 682. In the Wednesday Night Mixed League, Kevin Granger had a 205 high game followed by Jack Rubino with 204. The Ladies high games include Julie Granger with 213 and 510 series. In Thursday Morning Ladies League, Barbara Alcorn had a 165 game and Dianna Smith had a 159 high game. In Thursday Night Mixed League, John Seago bowled 264 (Yes, John bowls in 2 leagues) and a 740 series. Also, Valentina Izzi had her career high game of 177. We are still looking for some bowlers in the Thursday Morning Ladies League. If you are interested, please email me at gwoods@gpyc.org. The Thursday Ladies League is a drop in singles league. You are your own team and everyone has a handicap. Right now, we have 14 ladies signed up. Bowling starts at 10:00 a.m. and concludes around 12:00 p.m. Just a friendly reminder, please contact our Catering Department if you are interested in hosting a party. Email Catering Coordinator Cassandra Kinna at ckinna@gpyc.org and let us take care of everything. If you are looking for ideas on how to host a holiday party, a bowling party is always a great way to entertain guests. Book now before dates and times fill up!
Open Bowling
Thanks, and hope to see you in the BRC soon. Gordy Woods Director of Bowling Operations
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GPYC Upcoming
Events
Mahjong
Annual Meeting
Wednesday's | 1:00 p.m. The game of Mahjong is a new experience at the Club this year. Interest in this game has been phenomenal. To date, 34 members have signed up for free lessons. Lessons involve 3 sessions each for two hours.
Thursday, November 9 All Members Invited to Attend Voting: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres: 5:45 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
The game provides you to meet new people as well as play with existing friends. Currently, Mahjong is played every Wednesday at 1 pm. Planning for evening games is in the works.
The Annual Meeting starts promptly at 8:00 p.m. A la carte dining will be closed for the evening. The meeting will be held in the Ballroom, with overflow in the Binnacle. While only Active, Senior or Life members can vote, all members are invited to attend.
If you are interested in more information or lessons, please call or text Nancy Hohlfeldt at (313) 418-0800.
$40++ per person, includes dinner and wine with meal.
Please contact the Front Desk to reserve a spot at (313) 884-2500 or email frontdesk@gpyc.org.
Women’s Book Club
Wednesday, November 1 | 6:00 p.m. The group meets at the Club on the first Wednesday of each month (unless that falls on a holiday). The book of the month is discussed over dinner and cocktails.
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Please contact Mariann Channell at medievalmd@aol.com if you are not already on the Book Club email list.
Day of the Dead Celebration Fall Foodie Pop-Up
Thursday, November 2 | 6:00 p.m. Join us in the Spinnaker for Tacos, Braised Meats, Pan de Muerto, Tamale, Mole and much more! $35++ per person Drinks by subscription. Please contact the Front Desk at (313) 884-2500 or email frontdesk@gpyc.org to make reservations.
Drinks by subscription. If you are planning to attend, please contact the Front Desk at (313) 884-2500 or email frontdesk@gpyc.org to register.
Ladies Bridge Club
Thursday, November 9 | 12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 30 | 12:30 p.m. Please contact the Front Desk to RSVP at (313) 884-2500 or email frontdesk@gpyc.org.
Open Bowling
5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, November 10 Saturday, November 11 Saturday, November 18 Friday, November 24 Saturday, November 25
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Veteran's Recognition Brunch Sunday, November 12 | 10:00 a.m. Join us for a heartfelt and thought provoking presentation and brunch in the Ballroom that will honor our GPYC veterans. $28++ Adults $16++ Kids 12 and under Major General (MG) Darren Werner, former Commander of the Detroit Arsenal and Brigadier General (BG) Matthew Brancato who is the Commander of the 127th Wing Michigan Air National Guard at Selfridge Air National Guard Base will be attending and saying a few words as part of the program.
Holiday Boutique
Wednesday, November 15 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Members Only Champagne Reception The ultimate shopping soiree. Shop among local vendors and get a start on your Christmas shopping. Thursday, November 16 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Open to the Grosse Pointe Community. A la carte dining will only be available for members and their guests.
Pasta Night Fall Foodie Pop-Up
Thursday, November 16 | 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a Fall Foodie Pop-up with different kinds of Pasta Noodles, Homemade Pasta Sauce, Garlic Bread and Cheese! $35++ per person Drinks by subscription. Please contact the Front Desk at (313) 884-2500 or email frontdesk@gpyc.org to make reservations.
Save
the Date
Kid's Club December 1
95th Annual Commodore's Ball, Kid's Club December 2 Brunch & Bowl December 3 Monday Night Men's Bowling League December 4 Mahjong, Ladies Book Club, Wednesday Night Mixed Bowling December 6
Euchre Night
Saturday, November 18 | 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a light dinner, dessert and a fun night with friends. Please bring $10 that will be collected when you arrive toward game play. $20++ per person Drinks by subscription. You must register 48 hours in advance. Please contact the Front Desk to register at (313) 884-2500 or email frontdesk@gpyc.org.
Nautical Painting Presentation by Joel Stone
Sunday, November 19 | 4:00 p.m. The GPYC Heritage Committee is pleased to announce an upcoming program on the art of our Club. Joel Stone, recently retired Curator for the Detroit Historical Museum, will be here to discuss and answer questions regarding the 18 maritime paintings on loan from the museum that have been hung throughout the Club. Joel was also a curator at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum and is well known for his extensive knowledge of Great Lakes ships and the artists who painted them. There is no charge for this event, which will be held on Sunday, November 19, at 4:00 pm. Drinks will be available by subscription. Please contact the front desk to reserve a spot by emailing frontdesk@gpyc.org.
These dates are accurate as of the printing of this Grosse Pointer. Times and dates are subject to change. Please stay tuned to the Weekly Buzz and eblasts for updates.
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet
Thursday, November 23 Seating Times 3 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Thanksgiving meal without any of the work. Gather your family and join us for dinner. Make the GPYC your home away from home this Thanksgiving. $60++ per person $24++ Kids 12 and under Children 3 and under eat free Tableside carving available for $50 Drinks by subscription. Please contact the Front Desk at (313) 884-2500 or email frontdesk@gpyc.org to make reservations.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sunday, November 26 | 4:00 p.m. Gather for crafts, a balloon-twisting elf, buffet options, and a hot cocoa bar. Santa arrives at 4:30 p.m. and will be available for photos $50++ per person $20++ Kids 12 and under Children 3 and under eat free Drinks by subscription. Please contact the Front Desk at (313) 884-2500 or email frontdesk@gpyc.org to make reservations.
Stock up for the Holidays Wine Event
Thursday, November 30 | 5:00 p.m. Local distributors including Veritas, Great Lakes, AHD Vintners, Woodberry, and RNDC Wine come right to our door to host a member - only wine sale! Stock your cellar or stock up on gifts at this annual event.
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Thursday Ladies Bowling League, Thursday Night Mixed Bowling League December 7 Euchre Night, GPYC Christmas Bar Crawl, Kid's Club December 8 Kid's Club December 9 Brunch with Santa, Brunch & Bowl December 10 Monday Night Men's Bowling League December 11 Mahjong, Wednesday Night Mixed Bowling League December 13 Thursday Ladies Bowling League, Ladies Bridge Group, Thursday Night Mixed Bowling League December 14 Kid's Club December 15 Open Bowling, Kid's Club December 16 Brunch & Bowl, Elf Magic December 17 Monday Night Men's Bowling League December 18 Mahjong, Wednesday Night Mixed Bowling League December 20 Sip N' Shop, Thursday Night Mixed Bowling League December 21 Sip N' Shop, Kid's Club December 22 Open Bowling, Kid's Club December 23 Mahjong December 27 Ladies Bridge Group December 28 Kid's Club December 29 Kid's Club, Open Bowling December 30 Brunch & Bowl December 31
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Culinary
Excellence
By Jennifer Benoit
Thanksgiving is an annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and blessings of the past year. It is a day to spend with family, or maybe even watching football. Traditionally, it is also a day to carve turkey or ham along with many delicious side dishes. Here are some fun recipes that our GPYC staff enjoys having on their table for Thanksgiving dinner.
Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe
PREPARATION Step 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together eggs, sugar, corn syrups, butter, bourbon, vanilla and salt until well blended.
This is a classic and simple recipe given a Southern kick with a little bourbon. The alcohol will evaporate when you bake the pie, and you’re left with a richly flavored, gooey dessert, intensely sweet with a baseline of vanilla. You do need both light and dark corn syrup for this — using only one or the other will change the pie’s flavor. TIME 1 hour INGREDIENTS Yield: 8 servings 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup light corn syrup ½ cup dark corn syrup 1⁄3 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons bourbon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell 1¼ cups coarsely chopped pecans
Step 2 Prick the sides and bottom of the pie shell with a fork at ½-inch intervals. Spread the pecans on the bottom and pour the mixture over them. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until just set around the edges but still slightly loose in the center. (It will continue to set as it cools.) Step 3 Place on a rack to cool slightly.
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 x 13 pan. Place sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water. Simmer for 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain. In a large bowl (or in the pot the potatoes were cooked in), mash the sweet potatoes with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla and salt & pepper. Fold in half of the pecans and spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle with the marshmallows and the remaining pecans. Bake for 25 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown and potatoes are heated through.
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Servings: 16 servings INGREDIENTS The ingredients in this recipe are simple but delicious. There really is no need for lots of extra additions like eggs or flour, we let the flavor of the potatoes shine through. 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes ½ cup brown sugar packed 1⁄3 cup butter softened ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup pecans chopped, divided ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or to taste salt and pepper to taste 2 cups miniature marshmallows Brown Sugar – Light or dark brown sugar works in this recipe. Dark brown sugar has more flavor. You can also add a dash of maple syrup if you’d like. Butter – You can use salted butter in this recipe. Or, use unsalted butter and add extra salt if you’d like. Pecans – We love pecans paired with sweet potatoes. Feel free to swap them for walnuts. Flavoring – A little hint of vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon is added for flavor. You can add extra cinnamon or more warm spices (like pumpkin pie spice) if you’d like. You can also add a splash of bourbon or other flavors.
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Notes Make Ahead: This sweet potato casserole recipe can be made up to 48 hours ahead of time. Prepare and refrigerate it before baking without the toppings. Remove it from the fridge at least 30 minutes before baking and bake for about 20 minutes and then stir. Add the topping and cook an additional 15-20 minutes or until heated through and the marshmallows are toasty.
Did You Know?
Fall Foodie Pop-Ups
Members are allowed to bring their friends to many Club Events! All you have to do is RSVP to the Front Desk and include them in your reservation count. The Club also offers Golden Opportunity events. If you are not familiar with Golden Opportunity events, these events are where members can bring prospective members to attend for free of charge. This allows the prospective members to enjoy the Club in a different setting rather than a tour or a dining experience. All you have to do is look for the golden symbol indicating it is a Golden Opportunity event. One of the upcoming events the Club offers this for is Winter Blast in January 2024. So don't be shy, this is the time to call one of your friends whose been on the ledge of joining!
As the leaves turn colors, a sense of excitement among food enthusiasts occurs. GPYC is excited to offer delicious choices of culinary experiences to our members. Welcome to the Club's Fall Foodie Pop-Ups. Join us as we go on a culinary adventure that celebrates the harvest season, one pop-up at a time. $35++ per person. Drinks by subscription. Please RSVP to Front Desk at (313) 884-2500 or email frontdesk@gpyc.org.
DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION
New Advertising Opportunities with GPYC in Winter 2023!
Thursday, November 2
Tacos, Braised Meats, Pan de Muerto, Tamale, Mole and much more!
Promote your Business and Support your Club! Reserve your space now
The GPYC is offering direct ad sales to our members in The Grosse Pointer monthly magazine. This is a fantastic way to promote your business to members and all sales revenue will now go directly back into YOUR Club!
PASTA NIGHT
Space is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your placement now!
Thursday, November 16
Different kinds of Pasta Noodles, Homemade Pasta Sauce, Garlic Bread and Cheese.
Contact Marketing Director, Jennifer Benoit at (313) 774-0187 or jbenoit@gpyc.org.
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Membership
Matters
A Perfect Time To Join! Do you have family or friends that have recently been thinking of joining? Now is the perfect time! We have an amazing offer for you. Active and Social members joining from October 1 through December 31, 2023, will receive complimentary dues for their first three months of membership. New members will also receive a $1000 credit on their account to help them get acquainted with all the Club has to offer! Candidates that apply for this membership incentive will be responsible for the initiation fee in their respective classification. With the holidays around the corner, we invite you to share our distinguished, all-seasons Yacht Club experience with this unique offer! Alexa Coole The Membership Department is excited to share that we will be introducing “Where’s the Membership Director Burgee?” We know many of our members venture to places with warmer weather during our chillier months. Whether you’re vacationing with the family or traveling for work, we thought it would be fun if you brought us along! The GPYC Burgee loves the sunshine just as much as you do, so take us along your travels this winter and share the experience. Where’s the Burgee is a fun program many clubs have recently launched. How it works you ask? All you need to do is submit a picture of you holding the GPYC Burgee and we will post it on our social media and highlight you in the next Grosse Pointer Magazine! We are excited to share this experience with you! Best regards, Alexa Coole
SAVE THE DATE
Annual
Commodore’s Ball
Saturday, December 2, 2023
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Event
Spotlight
2023
WATERFORD HILLS
Track Day
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
This year marked the third anniversary of these fun and adrenaline-filled events for GPYC members. Waterford Hills Raceway is the oldest road track in Michigan, and some may say, one of the most exciting, due to its curvy lines and elevation changes. The track doesn’t allow the driver any downtime. It is a very technical track in that you are constantly adjusting and preparing for the turns. Both beginners and experienced drivers can learn a lot every time they take a lap! The event featured a full day schedule starting with breakfast and initial pre-checks of vehicles followed by an instructional classroom session led by Event Chair Saylor Frase who is an experienced race driver, certified instructor, and winner of multiple track records. Saylor brought with him an instructional crew that included locally famous race drivers Tony Mack and Cade Wilson. Members were well prepared to take the track between the classroom session and a very interesting track walk outlining the things to watch for and the racing line to follow. As with most events like these, you can’t do them without great volunteers and sponsors. Our sponsors for this year’s event were The Motor Guild and Cauley Ferrari. The Motor Guild is an exclusive club within the M1 Concourse that brings together a unique group of auto enthusiasts, high performance drivers, designers, and adventurers.
Member Saylor Frase in full race gear.
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General Manager Aaron Wagner catching up quickly.
Event
Spotlight
To learn more about this club, please visit www.MotorGuild.org. Our other sponsor is Cauley Ferrari of Detroit. Owners Jeff and his son Joe Cauley brought some unique Ferrari’s for the group to experience on track and shared their story becoming one of the premier dealers of the Italian Icon in the US. Check out their website and store at www.CauleyFerrari.com. After a fantastic lunch, the drivers were ready for the track. “We have a nice mix of skill levels and automobiles here today, said General Manager Aaron Wagner. There are Corvettes, BMW’s, Audi’s, Porsches, and even Mazda Miata’s!” Many may not know that Wagner is a certified race driver as well and he enjoys combining his passion for racing with his work at the GPYC to offer these unique experiences to the membership. All the cars were fast, but the car that turned the most heads was the Praga R1, owned by Saylor Frase. “It looks like something out of the future, said one of the spectators, as it zoomed by.” Frase set the Waterford Hills Track Record for ASR Class with a 1:06.897 lap in 2019. Everyone enjoyed the experience, and the weather was perfect. At the end of the day Motor Guild Manager Francesca VanGrinsven presented each driver with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne and a toast was made. Members were already talking about wanting multiple events next season, so keep an eye out for the 2024 dates. Special thanks to Gracie Button for her volunteer photography work at this event.
Joe and Jeff Cauley discussing strategies for maximum performance on track.
Saylor Frase cornering in his Praga R1 Race Car.
Members Tom Ritter and Dennis Corrigan enjoying a break between laps on track.
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Club
Highlights
FALL FOODIE POP-UPS
Fall Foodie Pop-Ups were reintroduced to the members in the fall months as a series of dining opportunities you don't normally get to experience. Chef Eric and the culinary staff have executed everything perfectly! From Pasta Night to Wild Game Night, to Tapas Night and Day of the Dead Celebration, you won't want to miss out on this fun. Pictures above are from Chef John's Wild Game Night. One of Chef John's favorite things to do in his free time is to hunt. He was just as excited about this event as were our members. This Foodie Pop-Up had great attendance!
Family Fall Festival Sunday, September 24, 2023
On Sunday, September 24, families joined us on the East Lawn for a petting farm, apple cider and donuts from Yates Cider Mill and other fun fall activities and treats. There was chili being served and S’more Station that everyone enjoyed. The aroma of freshly fired pizza filled the air while families gathered, enjoying each other's company. Commodore Dennis Andrus said, “We brought our two granddaughters to the Family Fall Festival, and they had a blast. The food was great, and the animals were lively and fun. The kids couldn’t get enough of the apple cider and donuts!”
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Club
Highlights
Doggie Splash Day Sunday, September 24, 2023
On Sunday, September 24, we invited any member with a dog to join us in closing out the pool with a splash! This event is one of GPYC's favorites - who doesn't love a bunch of dogs all in one place! These furry friends take over the pool deck and aren't afraid to jump right into the pool! This is also a sign that summer has come to an end and colder days are ahead. But not for long! Summer 2024 will be here before we know it!
LINKS & DRINKS Wednesday, September 27, 2023
On Wednesday, September 27, members had the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive shopping event pop-up in the Spinnaker. They enjoyed complimentary champagne and charcuterie as well. MK from Link x Lou brought her permanent 14k Solid Gold and Silver jewelry selection to browse and purchase. This new jewelry trend is very popular! The jewelry chosen by the member was then welded on permanently. There was also an option to add a jewel to the piece selected, making the custom piece even more elegant. Stay tuned for more exclusive shopping events like this one, as well as new merchandise from the Grog Shop.
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Harvest Moon
WINE TASTING Friday, September 29, 2023
The Harvest Moon Wine Tasting Event was held at the Marine Activity Center to get the best view of the Harvest Moon. We had 35 members attend the tasting. The wine selection was presented by Marilyn Stephenson of Woodberry Wines. Richard Shetler said, "Chef and his team, as always, did a wonderful job with hors d'oeuvres. The evening was outstanding, weather was terrific and the views from the MAC were great."
THE FINEST FAMILIES
DESERVE
THE FINEST TEAM
Pictured left-to-right: Sue Minster, Jason Geisz (GPYC member), Adam Biswanger, Bob Alati, Beth Silver, Robyn Crewdson, Angela DiFranco (not pictured)
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Club
Highlights
FALL COLORS & WINE TOUR Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 1, 2023
Every year, GPYC members on the Activities Committee plan fun trips and vacations for any members that want to participate. This year, the destination was Charlevoix, MI. Members who went got to see the beautiful leaves change while visiting some wineries. Members were invited to stay at The Earl Hotel which is right in downtown Charlevoix. The hotel has great views with a beautiful atmosphere and a rooftop bar! On Friday night, members gathered on the rooftop bar for drinks and camaraderie. Saturday consisted of a bus tour to hit the wineries, followed by dinner at the Argonne House restaurant. Some of the winery stops included the Gypsy Vodka Tasting Room, Boyne Valley Vineyard and Blue Dot Farm and Vineyard. Nancy Fish was one of the members that went on the Fall Colors & Wine Tour. Nancy said, “my favorite stop on the wine tour was Blu Dot Winery. The entertainment, activities like cornhole, and the tour of the facility with the chicken farm were great!”
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Three-Year Club Thursday, October 5, 2023
Mix & Mingle
On Thursday, October 5, Membership Director Alexa Coole hosted the last Three-Year Member Event of the season. Every few months, the Membership Department hosts an event that invites all new members to join and meet other new member. In the past, there have been events like Trivia, a River Cruise, and a cooking class! This event is one of the favorites that is always requested, our GPYC Cocktail Class! Bartender Steve led the class in making three drinks. The first drink was the Hemingway Daiquiri, aka The Papa Doble, which is a rum cocktail. The second drink of the night was The Bronx, the most influential cocktail in world history, which is made with gin. The third and final cocktail of the evening was a Champagne Cocktail, with is made with – you guessed it – Champagne! The Venetian Room was filled with camaraderie and laughter the whole night!
Event
GREAT LAKES ART Sunday, October 8, 2023
On Sunday, October 8, members had the opportunity to see famed artist Robert McGreevy give a presentation on his marine artwork. McGreevy is also an accomplished historian and paints his ships with a close eye to detail as well as to beauty. This event was well attended, and very well liked! When asked if she enjoyed the event, Julie Granger said, “We thoroughly enjoyed the presentation. Mr. McGreevy was a wealth of information! We loved his stories about each ship and how they met their demise. His pictures were amazing too! We’ve already shared a few of his stories with friends!” Douglas Dossin was also asked what his feedback on the event was and he said, “I thought the event was great. It didn't last too long, we learned about Bob's artwork and learned about the development of Great Lakes Shipping. Bring him back!” There will be another event similar to this coming up – details are in the upcoming events pages!
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Meet the
Staff
Kid’s Club Themes GPYC Team for November:
Spotlight
Kaylee Gerniski is a new, friendly face you see behind the Front Desk. She is the Director of First Impressions. Kaylee oversees the Front Desk staff and operations as well as Kid's Club staff and activities. We are happy to have Kaylee join the GPYC Team full-time! Where did you grow up? Siblings? My family and I moved around a bit growing up. I mainly grew up in Clinton Township, and that is where I still live currently! I have 3 younger sisters.
November 3 & 4 Fall Tree Paper Craft November 10 & 11 Handprint Turkey November 17 & 18 Tree of Thanks Picture Frame Magnet November 24 & 25 Scarecrow Paper Bag Craft
How long have you been at the GPYC? I have been at the GPYC since April of this year. I began working part time as a Front Desk Receptionist. In July, I was promoted to Director of First Impressions. Who is the most influential person in your life? The most influential person in my life is my father. He is the most dedicated and hardworking person I know. Growing up, he always pushed me to be the best that I could be and plays a huge role in why I am the person I am today. What is your past experience in hospitality? I do not have any past experience in hospitality. However, I have worked in Customer Service for the past 10 years for several different industries. What is your favorite thing about working at the GPYC? My favorite thing about working at the GPYC would have to be the sense of community. Everyone, from the staff to the members, has been so kind and welcoming.
Kid's Club
What do you like to do in your free time? In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend and my family. I’ve also recently started cooking and baking more regularly. It’s been fun giving new recipes a try! Do you have a favorite Book or type of music and why? My favorite book at the moment is “The House Across the Lake” by Riley Sager. I love a book with a good plot twist! Favorite Holiday and why? My favorite Holiday is Thanksgiving, I’ve always loved the idea of family that comes with it. My birthday is also around the same time, so it’s always been kind of an added bonus!
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Parents – you have the opportunity to enjoy a quiet, relaxing evening at the Club, while your kids enjoy Kid’s Club on Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 – 10 p.m. Children must be three years old and potty trained. $30 for the first child, $25 for each additional child in the family, this includes a buffet made up of some your children's favorites! To maintain the appropriate staff-to-child ratio, the maximum number of children who may attend Kid’s Club is 6 children per sitter. Reservations are required. The cut-off for reservations is by 4:30 p.m. the day of. We understand things can happen last minute. There will be an additional $20 charge per walk-in visit. To sign up your children, contact the Front Desk at(313) 884-2500 or email frontdesk@gpyc.org.
GPYC
News
Harbor Hours
Please contact Harbor Master Alex Turner if you have any questions by emailing aturner@gpyc.org.
Fitness Hours
Daily 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
GPYC Reciprocity
Don’t forget that the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club has reciprocity with numerous Clubs all over the world. Please contact Membership Director Alexa Coole within 48 hours’ notice of which Club you would like to travel to and the duration of your stay. Once Membership has obtained all information necessary, we will reach out to the Club of your choice and provide them with a Letter of Introduction, as well as a point of contact to the Club you are visiting. Contact Alexa Coole for any additional information at (313) 640-3188 or email acoole@gpyc.org.
Cakes by Christina
The GPYC is proud to offer custom cakes for all occasions, including weddings, made by our Pastry Chef, Christina Wood! She offers a variety of flavors (including gluten-free options), fillings, and icings. Cakes range in size from 6" to a full sheet. Standard wedding cakes are available in 3 or 5 tiers. To place an order, please contact Catering Coordinator Cassandra Kinna at ckinna@gpyc.org.
Cancellation Policy
Members canceling a reservation for Club sponsored functions with less than 24 hours’ notice or not attending the function without giving notice will be charged the established price for each person involved. Thank you.
GPYC Concierge Service
All members can enjoy services such as menu requests, carry-out dining, event reservations and more! Save it as “GPYC Concierge” on your phone and start texting (313) 306-2437.
Winter Clubhouse Attire
Gentlemen (ages 12-up): Collared shirts with tailored pants or denim may be worn. Hoodies, t-shirts and hats are not permitted. Athletic attire, pants or denim with holes or rips are prohibited. Sandals, rubber shoes, Crocs or slides may not be worn. Ladies (ages 12-up): Blouse, sweater or collared shirt with tailored pants or denim. Dresses and skirts worn in good taste are also permitted. Hoodies and t-shirts are not permitted. Ladies may wear appropriate hats. Leggings are permitted when worn as undergarments with a mid-thigh length top, sweater, skirt or dress. Athletic attire, pants or denim with holes or rips are prohibited. Sandals, rubber shoes, Crocs or slides may not be worn.
Grog Shop
The Grog Shop is now closed for the season. Please reach out to Marketing Director Jennifer Benoit if you would like to make an appointment to shop, or visit our online store! Pop-Up Dates: Wednesday, November 15 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 26 4:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30 5:00 p.m.
Online Dining Reservations Make your reservations for our dining rooms through OpenTable! Simply visit our website or phone app, log in, and go to the “Reservations” tab. There, you will see an OpenTable widget where you can select the day and time to dine with us. Parties of 9 or more will need to call the Front Desk to make a reservations for all rooms.
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Ala Carte Dining
A La Carte Dining is available Wednesday through Sunday at the Club for lunch and dinner. Please be sure to check The Buzz and other publications for dining hours and dining rooms available. If you have any questions, please call (313) 884-2500 or email frontdesk@gpyc.org.
Dining Hours BRUNCH: Main Dining Room Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Afternoon Menu 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. LUNCH: Main Dining Room Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. DINNER: Binnacle Friday & Saturday 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Main Dining Room Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Spinnaker 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Dates for dining November 3 November 11 December 1 December 2 December 8 December 9 December 16 Happy Hour: Main Dining Room Wednesday - Friday 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Looking
Aft
The day GPYC launched a missile By Past Com. James L. Ramsey
But the Dual-Ghia’s real charm was its lineage. It was the direct descendent of the Dodge Firebomb, also the Dodge Firearrow, that was commissioned by Chrysler styling head Virgil Exner as part of a collaborative effort between the third largest U.S. automotive company and the Italian design firm. Exner’s plan was to remedy Chrysler’s stodgy styling image by showing that Chrysler products could have sex appeal in addition to being everyday family transporters. And for a time, he succeeded. The dramatic-looking Dodge Firearrow and the ill-named Firebomb concepts were a hit at auto shows around the country, even though Chrysler Corp. had no intention of turning them into production automobiles. They were also the forerunners of Mr. Exner’s daring tailfin styling strategy – the “Forward Look”– that briefly catapulted Chrysler products into the forefront of automotive design. The story would have ended there, were it not for Eugene Casaroll. Mr. Casaroll struck a deal with Chrysler and Ghia, enabling him to purchase new chasses and drivetrains from Dodge Division and ship them to Turin, Italy, where Ghia coachwork was installed. From there the cars were shipped back to the U.S. for final finishing and delivery to well-heeled customers. It was a roundabout process, which certainly contributed to the Dual-Ghia’s hefty price tag; but it also made the car exclusive and quite desirable. In the end, just 117 Dual-Ghias were produced before Casaroll pulled the plug on a losing venture. But during their run from 1956 to 1958, they became the vehicle of choice for notables such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Desi Arnaz, Debbie Reynolds and Sammy Davis Jr. In Hollywood in those days, if you drove a Dual-Ghia you were someone. Imagine a car that looked like nothing else on the planet sitting at a stoplight on Sunset Boulevard; the light turns green and a big Dodge V-8 explodes into action. Voom! Whoosh! Gone. The Dual-Ghia only enjoyed a two-year production run, but it was stellar one. And it all began with a party at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club.
By Mr.choppers - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=115106074
On June 28, 1955, an event took place at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club that briefly rocked the automotive world. Following its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show, the stunning new Dual-Ghia made its first appearance in the U.S. as a luxurious Italo-American sports car that combined domestic V-8 muscle with dramatic European bodywork and sold for the rarefied price of $7,500. (Keep in mind $7,500 was a lot of money in those days – enough to put two brand new Corvettes or Thunderbirds in your driveway.) Surviving Dual-Ghias today are priced at well over half a million dollars on the collector market. The car’s unusual name, like the car itself, was an amalgam of the two worlds from which it came. “Dual” referred to Dual Motors, the automotive specialty company owned by GPYC member Eugene “Gene” Casaroll, a successful Detroit businessman who steered the one-time Dodge concept vehicle into actual production. “Ghia” stood for Carrozzeria Ghia, the noted Italian coachbuilder that had established successful styling partnerships with automakers Volkswagen, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Jaguar, Ford and Chrysler. The Dual-Ghia’s claim to fame, aside from being fast, sporty and sexy-looking, was that it was a production automobile with predominantly domestic componentry, which took much of the anxiety out of owning an exotic European car back then. Since most of the chassis – engine, transmission, rear axle, suspension, steering and brakes – was off-the-shelf Chrysler manufacture, parts and service were not a serious obstacle.
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2023 GPYC
Calendar
december 2023
novemBER 2023
Wed., November 1............. Women's Book Club, Wednesday Night League
Fri., December 1................ Kid's Club Sat., December 2 .............. 95th Annual Commodore's Ball, Kid's Club
Thurs., November 2........... Thursday Ladies League, Thursday Night League, Last Supper, Day of the Dead Celebration Pop-Up
Sun., December 3............... Brunch & Bowl
Fri., November 3................ Kid's Club, Fridays Couples #1 League
Mon., December 4............. Monday Night Men's League
Sat., November 4 .............. Kid's Club, Open Bowling
Wed., December 6............. Mahjong, Ladies Book Club, Wednesday Night Mixed Bowling League
Sun., November 5............... Sunday Brunch, Brunch & Bowl Mon., November 6............. Monday Night Men's League
Thurs., December 7........... Thursday Ladies Bowling League, Thursday Night Mixed Bowling League
Wed., November 8............. Mahjong, Wednesday Night League
Fri., December 8................ Euchre Night, GPYC Christmas Bar Crawl, Kid's Club
Thurs., November 9........... Ladies Bridge Club, Thursday Ladies League, Annual Meeting, Spouses Reception, Thursday Night League
Sat., December 9 .............. Kid's Club
Fri., November 10.............. Kid's Club, Open Bowling
Sun., December 10............. Brunch with Santa, Brunch & Bowl
Sat., November 11 ............ Red Run Interclub, Kid's Club, Open Bowling
Mon., December 11........... Monday Night Men's League
Sun., November 12............. Sunday Brunch, Brunch & Bowl, Veteran's Recognition Brunch
Wed., December 13........... Mahjong, Wednesday Night Mixed Bowling League
Mon., November 13........... Monday Night Men's League
Thurs., December 14......... Thursday Ladies Bowling League, Ladies Bridge Group, Thursday Night Mixed Bowling League
Wed., November 15........... Holiday Boutique (Members only), Wednesday Night League Thurs., November 16......... Holiday Boutique (Open to the public) Thursday Ladies League, Thursday Night League, Pasta Night Pop-Up, Candidate Reception Fri., November 17.............. Kid's Club, Fridays Couples #2 League
Fri., December 15.............. Kid's Club Sat., December 16 ............ Kid's Club, Open Bowling Sun., December 17 ............ Brunch & Bowl, Elf Magic Mon., December 18........... Monday Night Men's League
Sat., November 18 ............ Kid's Club, Euchre Night, Open Bowling Sun., November 19 ............ Sunday Brunch, Brunch & Bowl, Nautical Painting Presentation Mon., November 20........... Monday Night Men's League
Wed., December 20........... Mahjong, Wednesday Night League Thurs., December 21......... Sip N' Shop, Thursday Night Mixed Bowling League Fri., December 22.............. Sip N' Shop, Kid's Club
Wed., November 22........... Wednesday Night League
Sat., December 23 ............ Kid's Club, Open Bowling
Thurs., November 23......... Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet
Wed., December 27........... Mahjong
Fri., November 24.............. Kid's Club, Open Bowling Sat., November 25 ............ Kid's Club, Open Bowling
Thurs., December 28......... Ladies Bridge Club
Sun., November 26............. Sunday Brunch, Brunch & Bowl, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Fri., December 29.............. Kid's Club Sat., December 30 ............ Kid's Club, Open Bowling
Mon., November 27........... Monday Night Men's League Wed., November 29........... Wednesday Night League Thurs., November 30......... Thursday Ladies League, Ladies Bridge Club, Thursday Night League, Stock up for the Holidays Wine Event
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Sun., December 31 ............ Brunch & Bowl
These dates are accurate as of the printing of this Grosse Pointer. Please stay tuned to The Weekly Buzz and eblasts for updates.
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club 788 Lake Shore Road Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236