UPCOMING EVENTS
February 5th – SuperBowl Party, Doors open @ 4pm, reservations required.
February 17th, 18th19th – AYC Ball
February 18th to the 26th, Detroit Boat Show
March 11th to the 18th – Fun in the Sun, Florida
May 6th7th – Launch Weekend
BERRY BEARY GOOD
Jack Berry
It’s kicks and trips in 2006
The annual meeting was well attended with attendance of about 80 people. The motion to amend the bylaws was passed. Ray Stewart and Dave Gutowski were reelected for another 3 year term. The new board members elected were Rob Ponder for a 3 year term and Rich Fater for 2 years to fill a vacancy. The decorations for the holiday season were once again beautiful.
This year committee persons will be as follows. Dock chairman – John Armatis. Entertainment chairman – Mike Garf. Fleet Captain – Rob Ponder. Grounds chairman – Ralph Pennybacker. Membership – Ray Stewart.
We have enjoyed making new friends through the 2005 commodores and ladies we met and are looking forward to making more during the 2006 year.
I attended Sun Parlor’s commodore’s ball without Lady Tami due to the illness of her brother.
Lady Tami and I would like to thank all of you for your cards and calls relaying your sympathy for our recent losses of Lady Tami’s brother, Norm Ashton, and the passing of my mother, Elva Berry
If you hear of an illness, concern or loss of a member or someone in a member’s family, please call and let me know. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at 734-675-4261 or 734-231-9032.
From the dinghy of the Commodore
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
SUPERBOWL Party – Details attached.
DOCKSIDE NEWS
By Rick & Michelle Kasza
Other then the General Membership Meeting, December was a slow month at GLSBC so there wasn’t enough information to publish a Channel Marker.
Congratulations to the Board members that were re-elected, Dave Gutowski and Ray Stewart. Congratulations to the two new board members, Rob Ponder and Rich Fater. Congratulations to Mary who is now the Rear Commodore. And lastly, congratulations and thanks to the committee chair’s and club delegates. GLSBC has quite a team at the helm!
One final congratulations, this one to Leonard Smolen on finding a new job as a driver for the Indian Trails Bus CO, happy trails!
Remember that the second Saturday of the month is the deadline for boating information to be included in the Channel Marker. Submit them to me by dropping a line in the club mailbox or preferably in an e-mail addressed to .
Your Publisher & Editor
SICK BAY
Thoughts and prayers go out to the following:
- Jack and Tami Berry for the loss of Tami’s brother and also for the loss of Jack’s mother.
- Mike and Karen Ward for the loss of Karen’s father, Jack Mandernach.
- Lets hope that Lois Freburn has a speedy recovery after his recent gallbladder surgery.
- Good luck to Bill Ponder who at press time is at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn with a perforated colon, lets hope that surgery will not be necessary and that a speedy recovery is on the agenda.
BELATED CONGRATULATIONS GO OUT TO THE FOLLOWING:
January Birthdays:2 / Maggie Spanitz
8 / Steve Armos
12 / Valerie Michel
14 / Ron Lovasz
15 / Duane Montgomery
16 / Ed Tarabula
18 / Julie Tackett
18 / Martha Tarabula
22 / John Barsodi
28 / Greg Armatis
29 / Sam Berry
January Anniversaries:
3 / Tony & Laura Spath
13 / Greg & Linda Armatis
23 / James & Mildred Brown
24 / Donna & Richard Fickeisen
CONGRATULATIONS GO OUT TO THE FOLLOWING:
February Birthdays:4 / Gert Green
9 / John Flaggs
10 / Betty Armos
13 / Mike Garf
14 / Stephanie Fater
16 / Rob Ponder
18 / Joe Byrd
25 / Janice Lovasz
26 / Shirley Flaggs
February Anniversaries:
14 / Ed & Martha Tarabula
SAFETY AND EDUCATION
Hello, my name is Richard Fater and I am glad to be writing this article as one of your newly elected board members.
I would like to thank all of you that chose to vote for me, and introduce myself as the new Safety and Education chairman for the club this year.
I do not have a specialty in the background of safety or education but intend to take some time and effort to do some research. My first article is rather lengthy so I have printed some copies and made them available at the clubhouse. It is an article that I have copied from the News-Herald that talks about Governor Granholm, 7 other states and 2 provinces of Canada that are pushing to stop the withdrawal and shipping of our water in the Great Lakes.
My second article is from the Detroit News on Dec 25th, it talks about (ocean going freighters in the lakes) a study that was conducted comparing the amount of money that is gained. $55 million in trade compared to how much is spent trying to control the invasive species taking over our Great Lakes. $200-500million spent by governments. Scientists have confirmed 182 new species since 1959 when the St. Lawrence Seaway was opened, a 2,342 mile network of 15 ports that stretch all the way to Montreal and connects to the Atlantic Ocean.
Please keep an eye on the channel marker to sign up for some great classes that I’m hoping to put together. One of the most important being the Defibrillator. It would be nice if everyone in the club could use this great life - saving piece of equipment.
Thank you
Richard Fater
SPECIAL THANKS
The bowling night was a huge success with everyone having a terrific time. A special thanks to Linda Armatis for selling the 50/50 tickets, Ron Lovas for handling the “Lucky Strike” events and to everyone who participated including those that brought friends and family!
Rick Kasza
SUPER BOWL PARTY
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GREAT LAKES STEEL BOAT CLUB
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2006
RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST, LIMITED SEATING
DOORS OPEN AT 4PM
CHILI DOGS, NACHOS, POPCORN
$7– PAY AT THE DOOR
PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS BY CALLING:
MARY OR BILL PONDER
734-283-0661
BY
JANUARY 31, 2006
FLEET CAPTAIN NEWS
The stork has delivered
Princess Ponder
Alexandria Breann was born on
December 11, 2005 to Rob & Sabrina
She weight-in at
7 pounds 9 ounces and was
19 ¾ inches long!
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