CYC May 2024 Islander

ISLANDER

May 2024

Hoisting the Flags

We are full steam ahead on the boating, sailing, social season

The Cleveland Yachting Club

Founded in 1878

Be Learners for Life

New Adult Learn To classes cover the basics of boating, kayaking, SUP

Don’t Look Now! Members gathered to share the eclipse experience & season opener

Commodore

Andrew Drumm

Vice Commodore

Christian Tracey

Rear Commodore

Philip Slaght

Fleet Captain

Christiaan van Raalten

Management Committee

Tom McNeill III

Mark Callahan

Richard Slaght

Steve Kmetz

General Manager

Marc Dallas

Editor Mary Ann Smith

CYC Islander deadline:

We welcome members’ photos for the newsletter. Drop off copy and/or photos for the June issue to the CYC Islander mailbox in the Club office by May 10. You may also send copy to msmith@cycrr.org.

Cover photo:

Join us on Monday, May 27, for the Commissioning Ceremony to officially raise the flag on the season!

Photo by Mary Ann Smith

A Message from the Commodore

Coming off the heels of a fantastic Commodore’s trip to St. Pete Beach, we made it home just a few short hours before the Great Eclipse Party at CYC. Kudos to Joe Calabrese and the CYC staff for having the incredible vision and execution required to pull off such an incredible event. Hours and hours of planning for an event that was weather-dependent, somewhat risky for Cleveland, Ohio in early April, but they nailed it! Along the lines of acknowledging great volunteerism, special thanks to Tana King and Liz Kasnekaw for spearheading the annual Mother-Son night of fun. The club also did a great job on the seafoodthemed night.

I must admit, May is one of my favorite months at the club, primarily because this is the month everything comes back to life and all the hard work and planning comes to fruition. For example, the tireless work of the Dock Committee juggling over 80 new slip assignments, truly a thankless task, but an essential job that takes months to achieve. Thank you P/C Allyn Adams and his team. This then leads into our brilliant Yard Crew that magically resets all the docks, launches the boats, and essentially transitions a boat storage facility back into a world-class yacht club. This all has to happen prior to us amassing at the Commissioning Ceremony at the end of the month. Please think about all the hard work it takes to put the island back into ship-shape, and be sure to thank our hard-working employees for making this happen.

Another reason I like May at the club, is it really is the start of the season and the event calendar reflects that. We fire off May with the annual Father-Daughter Dance led by P/C Charley Bredt, and after 25+ years, looks like he has this event

figured out! Close on the heels of that is the Ladies Spring Social (all ladies are able to join), and our beloved choir will host two wonderful concerts for all to enjoy. P/C Chuck Inglefield has asked me for a special favor…to plug the choir, as they are always welcoming new members.

May is also the month in which our major fleets start kicking off their events. The Power Fleet hosts its kickoff party and the Sail Fleet hosts its annual Shrimp Boil. Two wonderful events that are open to all CYC members. It is important to note, all members (regardless if you have a boat or not) are eligible to join either or both fleets.

Speaking of fleets, over the last several months, we have introduced nearly 30 new members, and we would like to encourage those new to the club to get involved.

We round out the month with a special Memorial Day weekend, with the Boat Hop, Antique Car Show and Art Show. Check the Islander story on page 4 for details on all Memorial Day events.

Lastly, I hope you attend the Porch Opening Party and Commissioning Ceremony. A lot of what we do at CYC is in keeping with tradition; something we should not take lightly. The Commissioning Ceremony is one of the oldest traditions we have, and if you have not attended this event, you are truly missing out.

— Commodore Andrew Drumm

DON’T LOOK NOW!

Celebrating once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse, season opener in high style

Hoist the Flags Memorial Day Weekend Festivities

Porch Opening Bash — Friday, May 24

Break out your sandals and summer gear, and kick off the Memorial Day Weekend on Friday as we celebrate the Porch Opening with cocktails on the North Lawn from 5-7 p.m. featuring First Lady and Pacifico Beer and music by Scott Alan, followed by a special buffet dinner on the porch from 5-9:30 p.m. highlighting our new summer menu items. Music will be by the band NonStopGo from 7-10:30 p.m. on the upstairs balcony. Dessert and coffee served in the Lounge and Pilot House Bar.

Boat Hop — Saturday, May 25

Get ready to begin the season with the annual Boat Hop from 1-4 p.m. Cruise the docks and check out some of the new boats, winter projects and growing fleets around CYC. Plus, enjoy musical entertainment and special fare by the Porch. At the start of the event, please be sure to stop by the front desk in the Clubhouse to pick up a map and program highlighting the vessels that will be on display. If you would like to enter your boat, please contact John Salisbury at (440) 539-2378 or jsalisbury05@gmail.com.

Annual Car Show — Saturday, May 25

The annual Car Show will take place Saturday, May 25, from 1-4 p.m. Jim Winton, Chairperson, is looking for pre-1980s unless you have a “special” not so old car to display. Contact him at wintonjb@aol.com if you would like to participate with your car.

Art Walk — Saturday, May 25

The Fine Arts Fleet is again presenting the annual “Art by the River” show, which has been for several years so well enjoyed by members and their guests. The show is scheduled from noon-4 p.m. at Center Isle, with many of our artists exhibiting their works ranging from oils to acrylics, photography to textiles, and much more. —Marcello Mellino, Fine Art Fleet Chairperson

Commissioning Ceremonies — Monday, May 27

Join us on Memorial Day for the traditional flag raising signifying the start of our yachting season. Members and their families are invited to join Commodore Andrew and Peggy Drumm at the flagpole at 4 p.m. when the Commissioning Ceremonies officially begin. Prior to the 4 p.m. start, The Lochabers Bagpipers will be roaming our island playing their beautiful sounds and our CYC Chorus will perform during the ceremony. Complimentary refreshments will be served on the Porch. These festivities are under the direction of Fleet Captain Christiaan van Raalten.

Due to the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend, all guests will be directed to offisland parking. CYC shuttles will be available all weekend long running back and forth between the parking lot and our island. Thank you for your understanding.

Chorus Concerts

Wednesday,

May 8 &

Thursday, May 9

Be serenaded during dinner by our own CYC Chorus! Concerts in the upstairs Club Room with music from each decade. Both performances are at 7 p.m. Order dinner off the regular a la carte menu. Wednesday will also feature Family Night Dinner Specials.

More music...

Don’t miss these musical gems coming to CYC in May!

PORCH

Friday, May 17: Sean Walsh

Friday, May 24: Scott Alan (North Lawn) and NonStopGo (Upper Patio/Lounge) Porch Opening Party

Friday, May 31: Michelle Romary

TOPSIDE

Sunday, May 26: Katy and O.C.

Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day) TBD

Flower Clown

Don’t miss the wild balloon antics of Flower Clown on these dates:

June 5 & 19

July 17 & 31

August 14 & 28

September 10

ISLAND TIME

Frolicking in azure Caribbean waters at the Commodore’s Trip

General Manager Message

May is my favorite month at CYC! It’s wonderful to see so many members back to doing what they love here: getting back out on the water!

So you can all maximize your club experience, we ask that you kindly cooperate with your professional staff as we enforce important rules and policies of the club to ensure security and safety on the island.

• Gate Admittance: Members must come to a full stop at the Guardhouse. Car sticker must be displayed in the lower left corner of your car windshield or present your 2024 membership card for admittance to the island. Please adhere to the 10 MPH speed limit.

Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday, May 12 Seatings at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

The menu will include traditional brunch favorites, a kids’ buffet and desserts.

Entertainment by Harpist Susan Strasek.

Brunch is $43 for adults and $15 for kids.

This event is currently on a wait list.

• Pets: Pets are only permitted on club premises when staying on boats. Pets must be confined on the boat except when being taken on a leash to or from one’s boat or when being offered relief.

• Proper Attire: Shoes and shirts are always required. Men’s hats/caps are unacceptable indoors. Bathing suits, bare feet and men’s sleeveless shirts are not permitted.

• Cell Phones: Please refrain from using your cell phone for conversational purposes in all dining and bar areas of the club. Cell phones are permitted for nonverbal use only (texting and email).

Proper Conduct: Members, members’ families and guests shall always, when on club property, conduct themselves in a gentlemanly or lady-like manner. Children should refrain from boisterous, disorderly or discourteous behavior. Children should always be supervised by their parents or guardians and are the direct responsibility of such people. Children are not permitted to run or roughhouse inside the Clubhouse or in any dining areas of the club.

• Pool Admittance: All members and their families are required to show their Membership Card for admittance into the Pool at the Lifeguard Stand. On weekdays members may sign in guests at the Lifeguard Stand for a charge of $6 per guest. On weekends members may sign in up to a limit of six guests per month per membership number for a charge of $10 per guest. On holiday weekends there will be no guests permitted at the Pool. This includes Memorial Day, Father’s Day, 4th of July and Labor Day.

—Marc Dallas, General

Manager

AROUND THE CLUB

Readying for summertime fun on the Island

Annual Spring Membership Meeting

CYC’s annual Spring Membership Meeting will be Friday, May 10, beginning at 8 p.m. Please note: We will be serving the regular dinner menu, so stop down early for dinner and stay for the meeting.

Membership Cards & Car Stickers

The 2024 CYC Membership Cards and Car Stickers are available for pickup in the CYC front office. Vehicles displaying the Dockholder sticker will be the only ones allowed in the “Dockholders Only” spaces. Remember that if you trade in, sell, have a windshield replaced, etc., in order to receive a replacement sticker, you must present a good portion of your old sticker.

Rack or Dry Sail Stickers

Your sticker for Rack or Dry Sail assignment is to be displayed and adhered to your paddleboard, kayak and/or dry sail trailer at all times.

Any item that does not have a valid 2024 sticker displayed will be subject to removal and/or towed at the member’s expense. This rule will be enforced by the Harbor Manager.

Golf Fleet Set to Tee It Up

The season kicks off with the traditional Wahoo Challenge at Avon Oaks Country Club on Wednesday, May 22, tee times starting at 10 a.m. hosted by P/C Jim Busch. Then we play at Oberlin Golf Club in early June, Pine Hills in mid-June, Stonewater Golf Club in mid-June, Lakewood Country Club in late June or early July, Shaker Country Club in mid-July, Red Tail Golf Club in late July or early August, capped off with an overnight outing to Peek ‘n’ Peak. We are working on a few more, so if anyone has a suggestion, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

—P/C Gordon Geiger & Nick Anhold, Your Dedicated Golf Fleet Chairmen

Rack storage is intended for one boat and supporting equipment. If space allows, an additional vessel may be stored in your rack for an additional fee. Please print and submit the Additional Rack Sticker request form online.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as we look forward to a great summer season of boating!

—General Manager Marc Dallas and Harbor Manager Brian O’Malley

Tennis Fleet

From the Art Fleet

Springing in May with lots of tennis! We will continue to drill at Avon Oaks Country Club every week. In May we will meet on Thursdays, May 2, 16 and 30, from 1-2:30 p.m. and Saturdays, May 11 and May 25, from 10-11 a.m. To join the Tennis Fleet or if you have questions, please email Maria at cyctennisfleet@gmail.com.

– Maria Sakoutis

Melacrinos

Charity Cup 2024

The CYC Charity Cup benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be back this year and better than ever!

Save the Date for the regatta and corresponding events, including the auction + party.

The regatta + sailing will be held July 27 to 30.

New this year: The auction will be held on Friday, August 9 at Center Isle.

We are also seeking sponsors, auction donors, and volunteers to help with the event. Reach out to cyccharitycup@gmail.com, or Kelly Kraus if you are interested.

By the time the May Islander reaches your homes, spring will be in full swing and the Island will be filled with the usual frenzy of activities as members anticipate the arrival of summer and anxiously work to get their boats ready to launch. See article on page 4 about our Memorial Day “Art by the River.”

As you get back in the Clubhouse and walk by the Library, I encourage you to stop by and take a look at this month’s art exhibit, brought to you by the CYC Fine Art Fleet. Cathy Tasse’s serene painting “Catching the light” will bring back a memory for many of the happy pleasures of a late summer afternoon sail on our lake, filled with the wonderful light and the incredible colors we all know so well!

—Marcello

Mellino, CYC Fine Art Fleet Chairperson

Fill out Dining Survey for chance to win

Let us know how we are doing by completing a dining survey after you enjoy your meal, and you can win a $100 gift certificate in our drawing. Click on QR Code here. Congratulations to Dennis Troyan, the winner of our dining survey drawing in March.

News update from our “Front Door”

The CYC Gate/Security Committee is looking forward to a fun and safe 2024 summer season! The bridge traffic restriction remains in place, and based on everyone’s cooperation last year we anticipate “smooth sailing” this year. We are asking all members and guests for their patience as we work through this together, and abide by the traffic signals.

In concert with Management Committee, Waterfront Activities Director Nogay Dokmeci and General Manager Marc Dallas, our plan is to anticipate and communicate busy weekends and events to our membership. Running the shuttle for guests and employees will be utilized on an as-needed basis to control traffic flow and parking spaces.

We ask that all members review the House Rules regarding pets on the island. This policy will be uniformly enforced, and we appreciate in advance the cooperation of all pet owner members.

Also with the advent of Uber, Lyft, Door Dash and other vendors, our policy is to have delivery orders picked up at the Gate by those members ordering. These drivers will not be permitted access beyond the Gate.

This year’s stickers and membership cards are now available for pickup at the front desk. We thank our members for complying

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with CYC House Rules to have current windshield stickers (remove old) and/or membership cards available as they enter the Gate as is our policy. Our guards require proof of current membership to grant access.

Lastly, in respect of and concern for our neighbors along Yacht Club Drive, we ask that you be aware of your speed due to increased pedestrian traffic and small children living in homes in the neighborhood. Please treat it as a “School Zone.”

We appreciate the opportunity to serve CYC through the Gate/ Security Committee, and always welcome input and suggestions on how we can enhance the member experience at our “Front Door.”

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A partner at Friedman Menashe Nemecek and Long, he and wife Madeline have two children and look forward to being part of the CYC community.

Sponsors: Dr. Alejandra Estemalik & Michael Bertin

Patricia Riegelsberger

Patty is retired and looks forward to spending time with friends at the club’s many social events.

Sponsors: Christopher Zito & Maureen Storen

This stay-at-home mom and her husband Andrew have three children. They are thrilled to take part in social events, Swim Team and Sail Camp.

Sponsors: Colleen Zupan & Michael Weber

Christine Coughlin

An account manager at Planet Healthcare, she grew up at CYC and looks forward to spending time with friends.

Sponsors: Jennifer Kennedy & Sean Kennedy

This sales executive at Doug Brown Packaging grew up in Rocky River and currently lives in Michigan. He looks forward to socializing when in Cleveland.

Sponsors: Karen Stohr & Craig Cook

Donald Maltby

He and wife Nancy are excited to rejoin CYC. They were members for many years.

Sponsors: Christopher Zito and Paul Stowe

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James McFarland

—CYC Gate Security Committee P/C David M. Evans, Glenn Waggoner

POWER FLEET SCHEDULE

June 20 Crew’s Nest PIB (reserve online)

June 21-22 Catawba Island Club (reserve online)

June 28-29 Rondeau

July 6 Sea Glass Floatilla (weather dependent)

July 20 Flats East Bank

July 25-Aug 4 Long Cruise

Aug 16 Evening Cruise to Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar at North Coast Harbor

Aug 17 Wagar Beach Floatilla (weather dependent)

Aug 23-24 Vermilion Boat Club (Skipper Marti Saltis)

Aug 29 Edgewater Live

Time to enroll in Safety Town

Bring your young ones down to learn island safety and rules with a program of fun and engaging activities catered to their age. Geared toward three- to five-year-olds, the program takes place on Saturday, June 8, 9-11:30 a.m.

They will learn about staying safe in sunny weather, pool rules and behavior, the basics of being around boats, playground rules, moving about the island safely, wearing a life jacket properly and why they are important, as well as problem solving and places for help.

Please bring the following: swimsuit, life jacket, sunscreen and walking shoes.

The morning will be capped off with an ice cream party. Sign up online.

—P/C Mike FitzGibbon

POWER FLEET

Ushering in the season with parties, inspections

It’s finally time to welcome the boating season with our annual kickoff party on Saturday, May 11. The United States Coast Guard will visit the island for boat safety inspections starting at 9 a.m. for any interested boat owner and will complete these until all interested boaters have received an inspection. Simply invite one of the certified inspectors onboard. They will be walking the island and easy to spot, wearing red polos and inflatable PFDs. The Spar Loft is also a good place to sync up with one. Inspections generally take 20 minutes to complete and make good sense at the beginning of the season.

Inspections are free and there is no penalty or reporting if your boat ends up needing something. Boats that pass will be awarded a decal for display.

During the inspections, the MetroParks boat will also be at CYC allowing kids to board the boat and ask questions. This is a fun and educational part of the day for the little ones!

Power Fleet members are then invited to the Spar Loft at noon to meet and greet and enjoy an All American Cook Out, featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, and simple sides washed down with a cold selection from the Power Fleet cooler. Though the Fleet is sponsoring this no cost event, reservations would be appreciated for planning purposes. Please RSVP on the club’s website.

—Ryan and Kristin Kovesdy, Power Fleet Chairs

SAIL FLEET Raring and ready to race

We look forward to kicking off the 2024 sailing season with our annual Shrimp Boil on May 18 and the first racing on Memorial Day Weekend. The schedule is still being finalized and will include the following:

• Two combined races with Edgewater Yacht Club on July 14 and August 25 (with R Boats and Dragon racing on August 25)

• Roberts Race on July 6 with pre-race party at CYC on July 5

• Charity Regatta supporting St. Jude July 26- 28

• Fall Regatta September 21-22

We will also bring back the popular Thursday evening fun racing league, a low-key event to encourage more CYC sailors to experience sail racing.

The schedule of events will be posted on the CYC website soon so please stay tuned.

— Jeffrey Herzog

Sail F leet Shrimp

Boil

Saturday, May 18

Kickoff the 2024 Sailing Season with friends, family and Chef Tom Rocks starting at 6 p.m. at Center Isle!

Beer, wine & soda provided.

Please bring a dessert to share.

RSVP online. Cost is $25 per person.

Questions to Caryn Candisky at ccandisky@aol.com or 216-346-6183

From the Waterfront Director

Need help with the basics? Want to learn some specific techniques? Just want more confidence doing it through time on the water? Then these Adult Learn To programs for Sail, Powerboat, Kayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard are for you. Our instructors are experienced boaters who are or have been CYC Sail Camp instructors. They are not certified, nor do these programs lead to a certification. Instead, they are designed to introduce CYC members to the wonderful world of boating. They supplement your current knowledge and help you build confidence.

Come to one of the introductory working meetings scheduled below. The first meeting is complimentary. You can register for instructor-led sessions at the introductory meetings and will be billed to your account. Afterward, you will schedule individual sessions with instructors at a mutually agreeable time. Your cost for the program includes three 1.5-hour sessions with an instructor. Additional sessions can be added for $25 each. The program runs through mid-August. The program utilizes club boats or your own. Powerboat participants must have their Ohio Boaters License. Cost is $150 for Kayak and Paddleboard, $175 for Powerboating, and $225 for Sailing. Register for the introductory meetings online. Kayak/ Paddleboard will be June 4 at 6 p.m., Powerboat on June 6 at 6 p.m., and Sail

meeting is set for June 13 at 6 p.m. For more information, contact waterfrontdirector@ cycrr.org.

Suddenly in Command Seminar

Don’t miss the Suddenly In Command (SIC) seminar set for May 9 at 7 p.m. The captain of a vessel becomes incapacitated or falls overboard. You are the obvious person to take over, and you are Suddenly In Command. This 2-4 hour boating safety primer is designed for those not generally at

the helm, and will help you to be prepared with the basics in case of an emergency. It’s a “wake-up call” for your responsibilities. You will learn about your vessel and operating principles. Also included are

BOLE BOLE BOLE

Mark your calendar for the Battle of Lake Erie Walleye Tournament

Don’t miss this annual tradition at CYC. The event kicks off with a Calcutta on Friday, June 14, followed by the tournament on Saturday, June 15. Here’s the winning team from last year, hoping for a repeat performance.

—Fishing Fleet Chairs Fleet Captain Christiaan van Raalten and Dan O’Donnell

descriptions of boating mishaps and how to minimize them. Misfortune occurs in seconds, and you have the rest of your life to be grateful that you knew what to do because you were prepared. This seminar may be shortened to meet local needs.

CYC Swim Team Schedule

The schedule for our Swim Team has just been announced. Please plan to come out and support our swimmers.

Wednesday, June 12 — Elyria Country Club @ CYC

Wednesday, June 19 — CYC @ Westwood Country Club

Wednesday, June 26 — CYC @ Lakewood Country Club

Wednesday, July 3 — AOCC @ CYC

Wednesday, July 10 — BYE

Wednesday, July 17 — WCSL Championships @ Westlake Rec Center

— Nogay Dokmeci, Waterfront Director

A Reel Fish Tail

These gents had a ball down in Key West at the annual fishing trip.

Photos courtesy of P/C Kurt McGovern.

The Pan Am Masters Games Sailing Competition will be held in the waters of Lake Erie on July 12-14, with practice days on July 10-11.

The Foundry Community Rowing and Sailing Center in Cleveland is the planning host for all sailing games. There will be Single-, Double- and Triple-Handed Divisions. The SingleHanded Division will be sailed in Full and Radial rigged International Laser Class sailboats. The Double-Handed Division will be sailed in PHRF-rated sailboats. The Triple-Handed Division will be sailed in International Lightning Class Boats. There will be two or three racing areas depending on the number of competing sailboats located off Edgewater Yacht Club, Wendy Park and the Gordon Park Marina areas. The headquarters and race offices will be at the Foundry at 1831 Columbus Road, Cleveland.

The Pan Am Master Games Sailing Committee is asking members of the local yacht clubs to assist in the running of the competition by volunteering use of power boats and/ or to skipper power boats for purposes of the Race Committee and safety vessels. Boats will be needed for all or any portion of the competition during the period July 10-14. Fuel, lunches, and event swag will be provided. Ideal safety boats would be center console models in the 20- to 30-foot range. Larger boats are needed for Race Committee locations on the race courses.

The Foundry and the Sailing Committee are also asking for volunteers to assist in all other areas of running the competition.

If you are interested in helping, please contact Dan Gourash at dfgourash@ sseg-law.com, (440) 570-1612. For more info see the sailing page on the official Pan Am Master games website, clevelandmasters2024.com/sports/ sailing/.

This is a great opportunity for CYC to participate in supporting a great international sailing event right here in Cleveland!

—Dan Gourash

Wet Hens warming up for rec time

The ladies are mixing it up with both indoor and outdoor activities.

• May 8 is our monthly Wet Hens dinner, which is scheduled the second Wednesday every month in the CYC Clubhouse: 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner. After dinner, Penny Simmelink will introduce her new book, “Set Your Sails to Reach a Mindful Approach to Envisioning Your Potential and Navigating Your Career.” RSVP to CYC.

• Make reservations online for the annual Ladies Spring Tea on May 7. Peggy Drumm is planning a Flocktail party with a fun tropical theme. Wet Hens will be helping out with the decorations. This is always a can’t-miss event.

• Wet Hens Happy Hour is on the last Wednesday of the month, May 29 at Topside, from 5:30-7:30. Please RSVP to CYC.

• Every Friday at 10 a.m. is Pathfinders. Get out of the house and walk two to three miles with friends. Locations and leaders vary. Contact Peg Indermaur or Deb Wadden to get on the e-mail list.

• Stitch ‘n Bitch is on May 14, the last one until fall, from 3 to 5 p.m. Gather at CYC upstairs in front of the fireplace to work on your stitching projects, share some tea and baked goods, and chat about whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Cathy Wilton-Bransch.

• Kayaking—The 2024 season is just around the corner. The official summer launch date is Thursday, June 6. Look for an email update later this month. Questions? Contact Mary Beth Johnson or Pam Lucey.

STAY UPDATeD

Follow CYC Wet Hens on Facebook @Wet Hens CYC Instagram @cyc_wet_hens

Check out the Wet Hens Newsletter at cycwethens.blogspot.com. All committee chairs’ contact info are at the bottom of the newsletter, which can be accessed using the QR Code.

—Gail Cudak, Wet Hens Chair

Save the Dates

Regatta 2024 — July 9-14

Come along on our Great American Road Trip! As we travel across the USA to different destinations throughout the week, there will be stops along the way for friends and family of all ages. Save the dates and get ready for a big adventure.

Ladies Day Trip — September 26-29

Join First Lady Peggy Drumm on this year’s Ladies Trip to beautiful Traverse City, Michigan, from September 26 to 29. Register on the CYC website for the Friday Wine Tour and Saturday dinner. A $100 refundable deposit will be charged to your CYC account. Contact Jensen Travelon (Peg Indermaur) 440-247-4288 or peg@ jensentravel.com to make your room reservations. You can also pick up these booking forms at the CYC reception desk. Any questions contact Sarah Gourash.

GAS DOCK

Weekday service in May by appointment only. Beginning Saturday, May 4, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every Saturday through May 18. On Sunday, May 19, and Saturday, May 25, open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. On Sunday and Monday, May 26 & 27 open 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

POOL

The pool will open for the season Saturday, May 25, (weather permitting). Daily hours for pool and snack bar are 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

TOPSIDE BAR

Topside will open Friday, May 24, at 4-11 p.m. and be open Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from noon-11 p.m. And open noon-9 p.m. on May 28 to 31. View

F locktails, anyone?

l adies Spring Social set for Tuesday, May 7

Time to gather with the gals and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres stations at our “Flocktails with the First Lady” on Tuesday, May 7. Ken Greene (steel drummer) will perform from 6-9 p.m. Cost will be $25 per person.

She’s sugar and spice...

Father-Daughter Dance, Saturday, May 4

Cocktails and “Coke”tails at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m.

The menu includes a House Salad to start, followed by Beef Strip Loin with a Red Wine Reduction, Whipped Potatoes and Green Beans. The kids will get Salad, Chicken Fingers and Mac and Cheese. We will be serving Apple Crisp and Ice Cream for dessert. DJ and dancing after dinner. Semi-formal attire. Cost is $45 for adults and $15 for kids. This event is currently on a wait list.

—Chairperson P/C Charley Bredt