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Monthly Newsletter
Flag Officers:
Commodore
Vice Commodore
Rear Commodore
Fleet Captain
Bob Allen
Mark Deprey
Chris Palmer
Mike Intravia
Line Officers:
Treasurer
Secretary
Social
Membership
Facilities
Past Commodore
David Zachar
Frances Higgins
Susan Knust
Margi Ehle
Rob Spensley
Gail Bernstein
Committees:
Communications
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Photography
Webmaster
Frances Higgins
Mary Moccia
Maureen Wott
Gail Bernstein
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Newsletter:
Editor: Mary Moccia
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Email by the 10th of the month
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GHYC
Issue 19
From the
Commodore:
by Bob Allen
This year continues to be an active one for
boating here in South Florida. With an increasing
number of new members, we are seeing lots of
enthusiasm and participation in our events. We had a
well attended lunch bunch cruise to St Charles Yacht
Club, followed by an extended cruise to Tarpon point. From all comments received, it’s evident that all had a
great time.
Our next Cruising event will be an extended cruise to
Naples from March 23 to March 25.
The Silver Stars again delivered a successful AMI Kid’s
Auction event exceeding their targets. Thanks to all
GHYC members who made contributions and offered
assistance to this event.
This month we also hold our annual Fleet-In
celebration, which will begin on Friday, March 17, with
a dockside St Patrick’s Day party followed by a series
of other activities on Saturday, including safety
inspections, a “Swap Meet” and boat christenings. Sunday’s activities include an afternoon memorial
event to honor our recently deceased members. The
Fleet-In celebration will conclude with a parade of
boats passing in review and a dinner at the Country
Club.
You will shortly see a survey, which we are sending to
all of our members. We would appreciate if you’d take
the time to participate since we will be guided by your
responses and comments in charting the direction of
GHYC going forward.
Bob Allen, Commodore
From the
Commodore:
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Vice Commodore's Report
by Mark Deprey
Boaters night is your night. I have asked in the past for ideas for
topics and have received only one or two. Our upcoming April meeting
will include a brief discussion about how to properly and safely depart
and re-enter Gulf Harbour Marina (which will apply to almost any
marina) so be sure to attend that. Please bring me your ideas and I will
try to make them happen. Safe boating!
Rear Commodore Report
by Chris Palmer
REPORT FROM OUR TARPON POINT CRUISE:
After a year’s absence, we returned to Tarpon Point. While it’s just a short run from Gulf
Harbour, this extended cruise had all the excitement of our cruises to distant points. Our
first night was a dinner party in the Admiral’s Suite overlooking our boats on the new floating
docks below. With exceptionally great weather, the next day found folks, relaxing, shopping,
and playing Bocce Ball. That evening we enjoyed a great meal with music and dancing before
making it back to our boats or rooms well after Gulf Harbour midnight. We'd like to give a
special thanks to Tom & Barb Hendricks and Don & Marge Lentnek for their valuable
assistance throughout the event!
ON THE NEXT PAGE:
Here are cleaning tips from Scotties Canvas. If you
contact them for any work to be done, remember to
mention that you are a GHYC member to receive
your 15% discount.
Chris Palmer, Rear Commodore
Bob Eick
Scotties Canvas and Marine Supply
99:: N. Tamiami Trail
N. Fort Myers, FL BBCDB
(9BC) CCG-IJIC office
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Care & Cleaning of Outdoor Fabrics and Clear Glass
Fabrics
Before beginning, identify the brand of fabric you’ll be
working with. Specifics for care and cleaning can differ
between materials. However, there are some practices
you can employ to maximize the life and looks of your
outdoor fabrics.
Hose down your fabric periodically. This will wash away
loose dirt, salt, etc. and prevent these contaminates
from becoming ingrained.
Never store wet materials. Allow them to air dry first.
Trapped moisture can lead to mold and mildew
growth.
When it comes time for an actual cleaning, review and
employ manufacturer recommendations. Failing to do
so may result in damaging the material and even
voiding the warranty. Below are cleaning instructions
for some of the more popular marine fabrics.
Stamoid®
Stamoid® recommends using a sponge rather than a
brush. Spray Stamoid® Marine Vinyl Cleaner on the
immediate area to be cleaned, and lightly scrub with the
sponge. Rinse thoroughly, and allow the fabric to air dry.
Follow with an application of Stamoid® Marine Vinyl
Protective Cream.
Clear Glass
Before beginning, identify the type of clear glass
you’ll be working with. Clean regularly. Leaving dirt
and salt on the surface can result in permanent
discoloration. Never rub these products when they
are dry unless noted. Doing so could result in
scratches.
Scotties Seaglass™
For most cleaning situations a simple polishing with
Pledge® is all that is required. If your glass is
heavily soiled with scratch causing debris flood the
glass first with water before gently cleaning with a
damp, soft cotton cloth, mild detergent and water.
Sunbrella® and Herculite Riviera®
Strataglass™
When the time comes to clean your fabric, begin by
brushing off loose dirt with a soft-bristle brush. Hose
down the fabric. Prepare a cleaning solution of water
and mild soap (dishwashing soap is ideal) and, using
the same brush, clean the fabric. Allow the solution to
sit and soak into the fabric for 15 minutes before
rinsing thoroughly. Allow the fabric to air dry. For
heavy or stubborn stains using bleach should be a last
resort because Sunbrella® can withstand the
corrosiveness of bleach but some stitching may not. A
tablespoon of bleach added to the solution above will
do the trick. If waterproofing and UV retreatment is
required, the factory recommends using 303® brand
products.
Strataglass™ stresses the use of IMAR products for
cleaning and protection. Using harsh cleaners or
wash-and-wax products will void your warranty.
Never handle Strataglass™ with sunscreen on your
hands. Begin by flushing thoroughly, not only to
rinse off contaminates but to cool the glass as well.
Using IMAR Yacht Soap Concentrate and a washing
mitt or soft cotton cloth, clean the glass. Rinse the
glass and dry completely with a high-quality
chamois. Follow with a light application of IMAR
Strataglass™ Protective Polish. With a soft cotton
cloth, use a small, light circular motion. Once dried,
the polish can be removed with a clean cotton cloth.
Follow with a light buffing. For routine maintenance
between polishing, use IMAR Strataglass™ Protective
Cleaner.
Weathermax™
Weathermax™ recommends using Ultramar
Professional Textile Care Products for cleaning and
treating their fabrics. The procedures are the same as
for Sunbrella®, substituting Ultramar Sprayhood &
Tent Shampoo for the cleaning solution. Follow up with
an application of Ultramar Sprayhood & Tent Protector
to restore water repellency and protection from
contaminates.
Regalite® and other Isinglass Clear Vinyl
Flood the glass first with water before gently wiping
it with a damp, soft cotton cloth. Never use
products with silicones or alcohol in them. Use a
mild detergent in water applied with a soft cloth is
also suitable for heavier stains. The use of cleaners
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specifically for clear vinyl also works well.
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Fleet Captain Report
MARCH 2017
by Mike Intravia
Greetings !!
First I would like to thank Rob & Mary Spensely for leading the Lunch Bunch Event to
St. Charles Yacht Club. Again it was a great success with a wonderful social event
poolside after the lunch. Rob & Mary used their membership at St. Charles Yacht Club to host
the event which was the reason we had an opportunity to visit this club.
April 19: Fords Garage Lunch Bunch Cruise Leaders Frank & Grace Carr
An email blast will come out in the following days from Frank & Grace so please make your reservations
ASAP as we have been getting large groups which need extra coordination
with both the restaurant and marina. EMAIL: [email protected]
The next Lunch Bunch after April 19 will be May 18 at Matanzas Inn.
All the Best ..
Michael Intravia
Fleet Captain 2017
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So
throw off the bowlines and don't miss any of the Lunch Bunch Cruises !!"
Mark Twain & Mike Intravia
Membership Report:
By Margi Ehle
We currently have 222 active members in GHYC and among those are five who
have just joined in the last month. Please welcome:
Bill and Donna Hjerpe have recently moved into Gulf Harbour. They spend part
of the year in Minnesota and dock their boat at Port Sanibel.
[email protected]
817-999-6600
Alex Jarlette has rejoined GHYC after a few years absence. Alex is from Ontario
and keeps his boat at Sanibel Marina. Welcome back, Alex.
David and Mary Olsen hail from Wisconsin and commute to Gulf Harbour
frequently. They keep their boat at Sanibel Yacht Club.
Steve and Lisa Reeves dock their boat here at Gulf Harbour on F dock. They
spend time in Ohio during the summers.
Jeff and Tracy White keep their boat here in the marina, also on F dock. The
Whites visit frequently from Texas.
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The 2017 Membership Rosters are here. The rosters will be available for you to
pick up at every club function in March. The membership committee
appreciates your effort to pick up yours in a timely manner because the rosters
are heavy to carry around to every event.
Happy Boating!
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Social Committee
by Susan Knust & Megan Martin
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March 19 is the Fleet Review closing dinner. As always, it will be
a special evening with most guests dressed in all white. We have
planned a buffet in order to handle the large number of guests.
Hopefully you have your reservations in, enclosed is all the
information for this fun event!
Contact Susan Knust
if any questions:
[email protected]
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Upcoming Cruises
(Waitlist only-this is informational)
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Women's Book Club
by Joan Kaplan
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith was the classic book for March. We had 25 members in attendance.
The discussion was led by Bunny Sher who was well prepared and did an excellent job of leading the discussion.
Although we discussed the author a bit, Bunny felt the book itself deserved our full attention. She called the
book sweet and loved the characters. She said, “it was what it means to be human." Bunny usually leads our
classic book discussions.
We all touted our favorite characters from Francie, to Katie, to Sissy, Johnny, Neely etc. and how their roles played
well integrating their personalities as they were all so different.
Poverty and class issues; education; gender and sex; perseverance through hardship; ethnic and religious
identity were prevalent through the book.
Fancie's relationship to reading changes throughout the novel. Reading and writing are the gifts that Katie can
give her children as the first step toward a better life. She is read to before she even knows what words are, from
the Bible and Shakespeare. Katie was willing to sacrifice herself by doing any menial task to improve her
children’s lives.
Education was extremely important to get ahead and Katie saw to it that Francie helped her younger brother
Neely before herself. But Francie still managed to go to college.
The first sentence of the book sets the tone, "The one tree in Francie's yard was neither a pine nor a hemlock. It
had pointed leaves which grew along green switches which radiated from the bough and made a tree which
looked like a lot of opened green umbrellas. Some people called it the Tree of Heaven. No matter where its seed
fell, it made a tree which struggled to reach the sky. It grew in boarded-up lots and out of neglected rubbish
heaps and it was the only tree that grew out of cement. It grew lushly, but only in the tenement districts.”
This book showed compassion and love in the midst of complete poverty. One Book Club Member noted that we
still have impoverished neighborhoods today and history continues to repeat itself.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was a delightful read and highly recommended.
The next Book Club is April 5 in the Boardroom of The Club at 1 PM. We are reading the Biography of Kathryn
Graham called The Leadership Journey of an American Icon by Robin Gerber. All Gulf Harbour members are
welcome. The Book Club is now coed.
No need to RSVP.
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Pictures from ST. Charles Yacht Club
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Pictures
Information
for Members
by Maureen Wott & others from around the club
Boater's Night Signup!
Tarpon Point Cruise
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AMI Kids
MARCH 2017
Submitted by: Craig Anderson & John Ingraham
GHYC/AMI AUCTION NETS $172,000
What a great evening was had by 140 GHYC members and their guests while
supporting AMI Kids SWFL School and programs.
The evening started with a Silent Auction of 110 items from local merchants and
members. The auction was put together by Lynda Zachar, Rita Keltner and
Melanie Jackman and their committee, A new feature of “Buy it Now”was very
popular as members elected to close the bidding on an item by bidding the
asked price. . The silent auction generated a record $11,428.
During the Silent Auction attendees were treated to a number of gourmet food
stations prepared and serviced by the club. As usual the staff at GHCC outdid
themselves to make a evening very enjoyable for everyone.
Following the silent auction a live auction was held by this years Silver Stars
chairman and event chairman Gary Morgan. Auctioneers were again Jen Stacy
and Rob Spicker of Wink News in the morning and GHYC own John Hess. The
bidding was fun, loud, entertaining and the 14 items put together by the Silver
Stars raised a total of $116,824.
A new feature this year was a wine pull put together by Lynda and Rita. AMI Kids
Legacy members along with a number of GHYC members donated 74 bottles of
wine valued at $50 to $200. Raffle tickets allowed the buyer to blind pull a
bottle of wine, and also enter in a drawing for 3 bottles of wine valued at $250$450 donated by Cheryl and David Copham. The wine pull and the ticket sales
generated $10,700. Included were three new Legacy memberships for $1000
each.
John Ingraham introduced the seamanship program that is to be started at the
school latter this year. The main need of the program was the purchase of a 22
foot center counsel boat. With an in-kind gift of $25,000 from San Carlos
Marine, the GHYC members donated another $41,780 toward its purchase,
outfitting and operation. The amount exceed the goal of $35,000.
Total receipts for the evening were $181,447 and after expenses for the dinner
and event expenses the net to the AMIKids Foundation is estimated to be
$172,000. Add to this the $44,000 raised at this year’s Legacy member dinner
held January 19 and GHYC members will continue to be the largest private
supporter of the school with amount of $216,000 this year. All funds have been
deposit with SWFL Community Foundation.
The AMI Kids Foundation board will be meeting later this month to review long
range plans put together by the school and to begin developing grants to
support approved programs and needs. One of the main emphases of the
Foundation board will be the development of vocational education programs at
the school, and scholarships to vocational and two year schools. Follow Marker
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AMI Kids
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Submitted by: Craig Anderson & John Ingraham
PICTURES FROM AMI KIDS SWFL
AUCTION & DINNER
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10a BoD Mtg.
OSS Meg.
Tarpon Point Cruise
Lunch Bunch
5:30P Boaters night
Boat House
Fleet-In & Review
Jt. Marina Dock party
Marine swap
Boat safety insp.
Boat Christening
Memorial service
Boat Parade
Fleet Rev. dinner mtg.
Naples Sailing & Yacht Club
10a BoD Mtg.
Useppa Cruise
6 P Dinner Mtg
OSS Meg.
5:30P Boaters night
Key
Dinner Mtg
Boaters night
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch
Cruises
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2017 Events List
KEY
BOD or Boater's
Lunch Bunch
Cruises
Special Event
Dinner mtg.Special event/
For the full Events calendar, click here:
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