SON of a Son of a Sailor

2018 Commodore’s Ball Honoring

William K. Whitley Jr.

and

2017 Commodore

Gene Schaden

To be held at

Grosse Pointe War Memorial32 Lake Shore DriveGrosse Pointe Farms MI 48236

Clinton River Boat Club

William K. Whitley Jr.

Son ofPC William K. Whitley Sr.

Grandson ofJoe L. Whitley (USNA ‘44, Lt. USN)

Latitude 42 33.69’ N April 2018

Longitude 82 40.75’ W www.clubisland.org

Bill Whitley, Jr. Commodore Well, the season is upon us! Thanks to all who assisted across both of our Island Opening weekends. The Island made it through the winter in pretty good shape, and we are well on our way to being ready for a great season. A welcome to new CRBC caretaker John Collier, who moved on to the Island April 14 for the season. Please introduce yourselves and welcome John to the Island! A reminder that any tasks for John should be relayed to Cliff Cohen for scheduling. Minnich’s Marine has been purchased and renamed to Middle Channel Marina. I’ve visited with the new owners and am excited for what they have planned. They are doing seawall improvements, gas pump repairs and have completely gutted the house and will have a fully remodeled store for the season. We anticipate a fuel discount being available for CRBC members, so please stop in and see the place once your season begins. Information on seasonal wells has been sent to all who have requested, please contact me if you have not received it. The Flag & Board have a great season planned for the membership, and would appreciate any help you can provide, whether in maintenance, beautification or entertainment events. Please contact Cliff or Rich if you are able to assist in any way! ~ Bill

Captain’s

Corner

GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE REPORT From the desk of Cliff Cohen Cliff Cohen Vice Commodore

The weather did not cooperate this year........Island Opening was officially postponed but a small band of fearless members braved the awful weather conditions to make the trek to the island anyway! On Saturday morning the following folks made their way thru wind, rain, hail, snow and more rain to get started on island opening tasks. PC Bob Gutowski, Jason Gutowski, PC Bill Whitley, Donna Whitley, Commodore Bill Whitley Jr., Don Kersey, David Darbyshire, John and Debbie Kehrig, Rich Rozewicz, PC Gene Schaden, Chuck Custard and our new Care Taker John Collier. We got the gator unloaded along with several items for John's apartment and then got the electrical service operational. The water system was more of a challenge as several pipes and valves ruptured during the winter. Many thanks to PC Bob and his crew that identified the problem components and scrounged around the barn and tool crib for suitable replacement parts. We have a few more hours of work to get the system 100% functioning but we will get that done next weekend. We discovered that the red Farmall Tractor is in need of a new clutch and will be removed from the island for needed repairs. Other pieces of rolling stock were re-commissioned and are operational. Rich Rozewicz, with help from his small crew, worked on getting the kitchen in order and also prepared a great lunch for some very tired, cold and wet workers!! This weekend we will be transporting 240 bags of mulch to the island along with several pieces of equipment and shelving that has been graciously donated by PC Chris Nevison. The weather is forecasted to begin improving and we have many more tasks to complete before the season really gets under way, so please come out to the island and lend a hand. I would be most appreciative. Again, many thanks to those who braved the elements!!! Regards, Cliff Cohen Vice Commodore Grounds & Maintenance Chairman

Cliff Cohen Grounds & Maintenance

Island Opening helpers

braving the elements!

Editor’s Note: CRBC Members – this is YOUR publication… please feel free to reach out to the editor if you have photos or a story to share, if you’d like to submit a relevant article or have feedback about the newsletter. I’d love to hear from you @ triciaschaden@mac.com ~ Soundings Editor, Tricia

Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, May 9, 2017

Dinner 6:30 / Meeting 7pm

All Members are invited to attend Juliano’s Restaurant

27380 Van Dyke (I-696 & 11 Mile Rd), Warren

Support the Publication of the CRBC Membership Roster by placing a personal or business ad. Business Card: $50 ¼ page: $75 ½ page: $150 full page: $225 contact Bill Whitley commodore@clubisland.org

Going on Vacation?

PACK YOUR BURGEES!

Take your CRBC Burgee, CRBC Island Wear or a copy of the Soundings with you when you travel! Take a photo displaying your Burgee and send it to the Soundings Editor with names, date, and place to be posted in the next issue! Email: triciaschaden@mac.com

John and Debbie Kehrig have moved the “Surf Board” down to its new home in Florida, where it still displays the CRBC

burgee (and they display their CRBC shirts!)

*John notes – the only thing that would make the picture better is if Larry Rieck

(the original owner) could have been there too!

Gene & Annmarie Schaden and Jake Krystoforski in Little Cayman with their Burgee

Island

Good of the Order -John Kehrig, Secretary

We received a thank you from the James family for the donation made in Kathy’s mother’s name. Get Well wishes were sent to Deb Kersey

ENTERTAINMENT REPORT

From the Desk of Rich Rozewicz Rich Rozewicz Rear Commodore

The 2018 season is underway! The island was officially opened on Saturday, April 14 and we served our crew of workers lunch along with the necessary refreshments! Included in this month’s Soundings is an updated entertainment schedule. If you’re interested in helping with an event this year, please contact the event sponsor or me directly. See you on the island! Rich Rozewicz 2018 Rear Commodore Entertainment Chairperson

Our own Club Island Eagle, now referred to as “Harsen”, had her 5 minutes of fame this week, as she was featured on The Detroit News. The article informs readers that she “sustained an injury to her right wing when a June 2017 windstorm knocked down the tree holding her nest”, and that “despite her injury, Harsen is healthy and energetic”! Harsen is now living in a habitat at the Detroit Zoo, where you can recognize her by her completely brown head. She won’t grow her top white feathers until she is 5 or 6 years old. For the full story and a short video clip of Harsen in her new home, visit: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2018/04/18/detroit-zoo-harsen-bald-eagle/33953203/

14 Board of Directors Meeting 8 CRBC Town Hall Meeting (Kehrig)

24 Fowling Warehouse (Rozewicz) 21 Small Boat Rally (TBD)

Ice Cream Social (TBD)

3 Commodores Ball Euchre

14 Board of Directors Meeting 22 Island Breakfast (Rozewicz/Sogge)

Kids Craft (Rozewicz)

11 Board of Directors Meeting 28 Bonfire / Smores (TBD)

14 Island Opener (Cohen) Gazebo Karaoke (Rozewicz)

Lunch (Rozewicz)

4 Euchre

9 Board of Directors Meeting Ice Cream Social (TBD)

26 Tennis Mixer (Sogge) 8 Board of Directors Meeting

New Member Orientation (Whitley) 10 to 12 NCYC Rendezvous

New Member Cocktail Party (Kehrig) 18 Cardboard Boat Race (TBD)

27 Breakfast (Jarrett/Kenny/Kehrig) Swimdock - BBQ (Rozewicz/Cohen)

Mimosa Bar (Weston) Bingo (TBD)

Scotch & Cigars (TBD) 25 Island Cookout - (Whitley's)

28 Memorial Day Murder Mystery Party (P/C Schaden)

Memorial Day Service

1 Tennis Mixer (Sogge)

2 Island Beautification (Cohen) Fleet Review

Lunch (TBD) Gazebo Cocktails

Potluck Dinner (TBD) 2 Bloody Mary Bar (Maclachlan)

8 to 10 Mac Ray Yacht Club Rendezvous Rubber Ducky Race (Maclachlan)

9 Island Cookout Labor Day Dinner (TBD)

13 Board of Directors Meeting 3 Labor Day

16 Euchre 12 Board of Directors Meeting

17 Father's Day Breakfast (TBD) 22 Halloween Party (TBD)

23 Schaden BBQ

Game Night (Eschebach's) 10 Board of Directors Meeting

13 Island Close (Cohen)

4 Independence Day

6 Kids Fishing Contest (TBD) 9 Annual Meeting (Kehrig)

Field Day (Whitley)

7 4th of July Remembrance 12 Board of Directors Meeting

Tennis Mixer (Sogge)

July 4th CRBC BBQ (BOD's)

November

December

July

July (con't)

August

September

October

February

March

April

May

June

Despite super cold temps (see the ice on that bow rail??) and wet conditions, several volunteers

pitched in to get the Island Opened up on April 14 – thanks everyone!

CRBC SNAPS! Send all your fun CRBC photos to

triciaschaden@mac.com - we’d love to feature them in the next Soundings!

Classified ads are limited to nautical items. There is a one-time charge of $25 for an ad with a photo, and the photo ad will also be posted on the CRBC website. All ads must be placed by a CRBC member and have a CRBC member contact. Please submit your classified ad to the Soundings Editor prior to the second Wednesday of each month: triciaschaden@mac.com

CRBC CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE 1982 Sea Ray 225 Cuddy Cabin

Single 228 Mercruiser. Several recent updates, newer upholstery, plotter, Tonneau

cover, convertible top and more. Includes tandem axle EZ loader trailer. $5000.00

If interested call Ron James: 586 - 419 - 3957