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PCYC Jib Sheet

From the Commodore
By now, you all should have received in the mail the details of the proposed change in PCYC Rules regarding pets, specifically dogs and cats. At the April membership meeting, the proposal was made in the form of a motion by R.J. Basil. After a short period of discussion, the motion was tabled. It will be taken off the table and voted on at our May 2 membership meeting. However, it may be amended. The fundamental vote will be simply about allowing pets on the grounds. Your board of trustees has worked long and hard looking at guidelines. We have asked RJ to work with the board to tidy up the language in the guidelines based on feedback from the members. Our plan is to provide a revised set of guidelines to go along with the rule change for the membership to review prior to voting. A paper ballot is planned for a vote of the membership following discussion. When it is all over, we will all head to the bar!!!
Three volunteers who participated in the April 21 PCYC Work Party, Ramon Eickert, Duane Snyder and Mark Sprenger.

Rusty Jack, Bill Garber and Jim Zipfel working on the infrastructure along the PCYC Riverfront during the April 21 Work Party.

Thanks to all who attended the April 21 Spring Work Party! We had outstanding attendance and got a whole lot done on the Club grounds. As I am sure you have been following the progress of work on the Riverfront of the Clubhouse, much thanks to members Sean Kelly, PC Rusty Jack and Jim Zipfel along with caretaker Eric Reynolds and others who have been working diligently to prepare the entire riverfront for the summer season. The boardwalk along the river has been removed.

Be sure to mark the date of Saturday, May 25 on your calendar for the very special Strategic Planning meeting in the Ballroom starting at 10 a.m. Members and family members are invited to come and participate as we poll the membership about what projects YOU feel are important to undertake in the next few years at PCYC. Where April was a quiet month around PCYC, May is going to be extremely busy. It all starts with the aforementioned Membership Meeting on May 2, The Cinco De Mayo party on May 3, The Captains Fish Fry on Friday, May 10, the Mothers Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12; the Learn to Sail Cookout and Laser Class US Sailing Quarter Finals on May 17. The Golf outing on May 17 at CIC, organized by Mike and Shari Beier, will be followed by a dinner at the Club. Friday, May 18 is your chance to welcome our new members. We have Friday night Snacks on May 24 as we kick off the Memorial Day weekend. The Pool officially

opens on Saturday, May 25 followed by a BYOS on Saturday evening of Memorial Day weekend. Then there is the traditional Memorial Day Fish Fry. Finally, we will again have Friday night snacks on May 31. So, in May there will be plenty of reasons to come and visit your club! Finally, I have instructed caretaker Eric to hoist a special flag that will fly on the PCYC yardarm through the summer. It is the official Dont Give Up The Ship Bi-Centennial Flag for the Battle of Lake Erie which will be reenacted at the original battle site by a number of Tall Ships the Monday of Labor Day weekend. Port Clinton will be a central focus for this event with up to three of the Tall Ships in port from August 29 through September 2. We will be giving the visiting ships a cannon salute when they arrive on Thursday, August 29.

The Rear Perspective

Its project season! Here is a rundown of the current projects and their status followed by upcoming projects. Water meter replacement scheduled to start in May Parking lot the paving is scheduled to start soon. We will do our best to not inconvenience you as this project is completed. Parking Lot sealing and re-striping this was approved by the Board last meeting and typically happens two weeks after the repairs are made. Boardwalk excavation phase is complete and the pedestals are being prepared for installation. The consensus on whether to put the old Boardwalk back temporarily with repairs or leave it gravel has been decided. The area along the seawall will be gravel for this season or until we build the new Boardwalk. Pedestals the Pedestal project is moving along nicely with steady progress being made daily. Tree trimming and pest control several trees have been thinned to allow more sunlight through. Many of these same trees were treated to minimize the sap problems we experience from the Cottony Maple Scale. A more effective method is being used by injecting the trees with a chemical to control the pest.

New Projects
Pool Bar plans are complete and volunteers are being assembled. This project will begin soon and I still plan on it being complete prior to the pool opening. Brick Entry Columns the Board has approved the removal of the columns. The columns were built by Rollie and Bill Lano before the new Clubhouse was constructed is what I am being told. Whereas we appreciate the effort it took to erect them, they have consistently been identified as a hazard especially since the pool was constructed. I am sure most of us have experienced a busy summer day and worried about a child darting out from behind a column. This is the primary reason for removing the columns. In addition, most of us have experienced near misses or had to wait on a car because it is too narrow. The Board has also approved widening the road in this area to allow safer traffic flow. This will be done at the same time the parking lot is repaired. The plaques and Navigation lights have been saved and will be used at a later date when a new entrance is developed. Irrigation Fred Pachasa and Eric are continuing their quest to irrigate the entire club grounds. Their team made significant progress last year and hope to complete the network this year. Anyone interested in helping throughout the summer on this project can contact Eric or Fred for assignments. Spring Work Party it was quite a chilly start so it took a while to get rolling, but the sun warmed us up and over 60 members went to work. You all should be very proud of yourselves for what was accomplished on that cold Sunday. The club is ready for spring picnics, marina activity and the clubhouse is sparkling because of your efforts. Chuck, Eric and I are amazed and thankful for all that was accomplished. Those of us that frequent the club know how many hours Eric puts in especially from now until the dock

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risers are removed in the fall. Whereas we appreciate his dedication, Chuck, myself and the Board also feel he deserves time for himself. Starting in May, Eric will be taking Mondays off except for Holidays. All other days he will be on the grounds at 8am to address any member needs and to accomplish his normal duties. Please remember though, request for Erics help should be limited to incidental items, reporting something which needs repaired or an emergency. All other request, policy or rule complaints, etc should be reported to the Facilities Manager, Chuck Reichman, a Board Member or a Flag Officer so they may be handled or scheduled in the appropriate manner. There was some discussion at the last Membership Meeting relating to the Blue trash cans. This program started last year where we monitored the usage vs cost of keeping the cans. The Board also surveyed several facilities similar to ours and determined to cut way back on the cans to reduce cost and promote a cleaner look to the grounds. We understood by making this decision that there would be an adjustment period and a slight inconvenience for some members. The savings to the club per year is conservatively more than $6000.00 by eliminating the cans. Please respect the Boards decision and carry your trash to one of two large dumpsters or the cluster of cans located at the NE corner of the Marina. I thank you in advance for your cooperation and in helping the club save the money so we can invest it back into the club for everyones benefit. I would like to commend and thank the parents or Grandparents for their efforts to keep the Activity room tidied up after a night of fun by the kids. Just want you to know it is being noticed and appreciated. The Flower committee is looking for volunteers for the summer to help keep the club looking great. If gardening is something you like to do; we can use your help. Contact Fred or Diane Pachasa at 419-732-6387 to get involved. The North Shore Shower house is open for business. The three units that face south towards the club are available at this time and the remainder will be available just before the Memorial Day weekend. One last thing. Please change my phone number in the back of your yearbook to my cell # 419-541-0724 or contact me at [email protected] for anything I may be able to do for you.

Fleet Captain of Sail

Happy Spring, no report submitted

Gloria Denos, I need some photos from you for occasions like this!

Fleet Captain of Special Announcement Power

The first Cruise-Out of the year will be this coming weekend. There are a total of twelve boats that have signed up to brave the weather at PIB. The next CruiseOut will not be till the end of June, which is to Sandusky Yacht Club. If you have not had a chance to sign up for future events, please do. The cruises are a lot of fun and a great way to get to know each other. Happy boating! RJ Basil FCOP
PCYC Jib Sheet

PCYC Planning Committee is going to conduct a "Future Planning Session" in May similar to the one conducted 5 years ago to gain ideas for future club development projects. Save the date and bring your ideas to this sesion. Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon In the PCYC Ballroom ALL PCYC MEMBERS & SPOUSES are invited
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Membership Meeting

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Colonial Club

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BBQ Chicken Dinner only 6PM $10 for spouses and nonplaying Members, please sign up at the Bar
19 20 21 22 23 24. Friday Night Snacks BBQ Pork Sliders Fries Cole Slaw Ice Cream Treats $5.00 5:30-7:00 or until gone! 25.

cruise to Lagoon Saloon

26. Dinghy

27. Memorial Day 28 Annual Fish Fry 5-7:00 Market Cost, Perch, Fries, Coleslaw Cake & Beverages
Board Meeting

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31. Friday night snacks. Always good, always convenient, see ya around 5:00 at the club!

Pool opens Sat 5/25

Blessing of the Fleet Sat 5/25