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Passing of EYC Member Carole Crane

The EYC is saddened to learn of the passing of long time member, Carole Crane.  She passed away on December 17th, 2021. A memorial service will be held in Wisconsin during the summer of 2022, at a date to be announced.  We extend our heartfelt condolences to Carole’s family and friends.

You can find Carol’s obituary HERE.

Happy Holidays from the EYC!

Year End Reflection

As the year comes to an end, we contemplate on how the EYC enriches our lives. For some of us, it is the robust sailing lesson program, for others the races and regattas and for many, it is the social aspect of lifelong friendships made at the club. One thing is for certain, we all hold EYC near and dear to our hearts.  Now is a great time to give back to the club that means so much to us!

 “Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.”

Dr. Suess

Donation Appeal: 420 Fleet Donation Match in Memory of Brian Chase

In honor of Brian Chase (Director 1984-1986), three generous anonymous donors have offered to match every gift, dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000 in total.  The money raised will be used to purchase new sails, lines and hiking straps in order to elevate our fleet of 18 – 420’s. If the EYC can enhance the 420 fleet, the EYC will be eligible and hopes to host an annual regatta for high school sailing teams. The success of the Gibraltar Sailing Team has produced competitive sailors and as the program grows, more racing quality boats are needed.  The EYC appreciates any gift bestowed upon us no matter the size.
EYC is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your donations are tax deductible.  Click on the link below and send your gift now.
                 To donate by mail, make your check payable to the Ephraim Yacht Cub and
mail it to the EYC  @   P.O. Box 331, Ephraim, WI 5421

EYC Staff Opportunities

The Ephraim Yacht Club is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2022 summer season.  If interested, please send your resume, including sailing and powerboat experience, references, date of birth, current year in school, available dates for work, and contact information to Hugh Haggerty at [email protected].

The Principal Race Officer

The Principal Race Officer (PRO) is a responsible individual with strong leadership and communication skills who is responsible for club race management. PRO is one of three EYC Staff leadership positions. The PRO’s primary responsibility is to train the EYC staff in race management and to ensure that club races are planned and executed properly. The PRO also serves as the key staff resource for the Race and Regatta Chair, is responsible for maintaining the inventory and care of the club’s race equipment, monitors race management by collecting feedback from other staff members and race participants, and ensures that racing results have been recorded properly in scoring software. The PRO should demonstrate powerboat handling proficiency and should possess small sailboat racing knowledge and experience. The ideal candidate should possess a good working knowledge of the 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing, including protest procedures. An undeniable enthusiasm for sailboat racing is desired.

SAILING INSTRUCTOR

Sailing Instructor duties include teaching EYC’s sailing lessons, running races, mentoring dock assistants and students, and working dock. Other duties include general clubhouse duties, member assistance, and equipment care and maintenance.
Applicants should be experienced small boat sailors with a solid sailing resume, including instruction and racing. Instructors are required to have US Sailing Level I or higher certification, and current CPR /First Aid AED and SafeSport certificates. Applicants who are EYC members should have received their Skipper’s License. Applicants who have not been through the EYC junior program should have completed an equivalent level of instruction in another sailing program. Applicants should be on course to complete their sophomore year of high school before starting work at the EYC and must have a birth date prior to January 1st, 2007.
Note: We no longer have the designation of Senior or Junior Sailing Instructors. This position can be full time or part time.

DOCK ASSISTANT

Dock Assistant duties include keeping the dock and clubhouse facilities clean and properly equipped, assisting members, able to properly use equipment to assist in launching and storing boats and associated equipment. Qualified individuals may support races. Dock assistants are required to have current CPR /First Aid certificates prior to employment.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player who can contribute to a fun, safe, and productive environment. Candidates must be available to work from Monday, June 13 through Saturday August 8 (unless applying for half summer). Availability to work after August 6 is helpful but not required.
The position is part time, 15 – 20 hours per week on average. To apply for the dock assistant position, you must have been born prior to January 1, 2006 and have good knowledge about sailing and sailing equipment. Persons under the age of 16 are required to have a WI child labor form, which may be completed at the Wisconsin office located at the Gibraltar High School.

New Year’s Eve

Joani Lewis and Chuck Meade would like to wish everyone a Happy  and Healthy New Year!  As much as they would love to celebrate with all of you in person, they will not be hosting their New Year’s Eve Party this year. Hoping to “Cheers” in person in 2022!

Wishing you and yours a very happy and healthy holiday season.

Passing of Long time Member Anne Glabe

The EYC mourns the passing of long time member, Anne Glabe.  Anne and her family spent many years at the EYC  as  members and avid racers. The EYC offers their sincere condolences to her family.

Anne’s obituary can be found HERE

Passing of Long time member Dolores Bush

The EYC is a saddened by the death of Dorie Bush, 90, on September 13th.  Dorie and her husband, Guy, both lifetime members of the EYC, made valuable impacts to the club. While Guy  was commodore at the EYC, Dorie  established the First Mates club.  Her generous spirit, kindness and joi de vivre will be missed.   The EYC extends their condolences to Dorie’s family, especially her husband guy, her children Lisa, Guy Louis and Eliana and her four grandchildren.

 

Dorie’s obituary can be found here:Dolores Bush

Club Closing for the season

Fall Clean-up Workday

The Fall Clean-up workday on Saturday, September 4th was a great success! We finished the many dock, clubhouse, and equipment related tasks in record time thanks to a head start provided by our staff and the efforts of the following volunteers who came out to contribute:
Suzanne Lisle,  Jim Peterman, Gordon Rowley, Gary Moore, Vivian Finck, Olivia Finck, Steve Crane, Deb Crane, Gain Goettelman
Olive Goettelman, Fred Lewis, Liz Gheorghita, Jessica Sauter, Steve Sauter,  Charlie Sauter, Vivi Sauter, Joanie Lewis, Nan Zimdars, Michael Faugust  and Hugh Haggerty.
Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers throughout the summer, this club would not be what it is without you!
We had a wonderful 2021 Season and look forward to the Summer of 2022!!
See you on the Dock!
photo credit: Lisa Gifford

Passing of longtime member, Francine Roza

The EYC grieves the passing of Fran Roza on August 31, 2021.  Fran was among other things a  beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.  We offer our sincere condolences to Fran’s  family, especially Scott and Marguerite Roza, her son and daughter-in-law, and  Annabel and Addie Roza, her granddaughters.
Fran’s obituary can be found here:  Francine-laurie-garaffo-roza/

So long, farewell…until next Summer

The  Summer 2021 season is coming to a close!

We had a great summer full of racing, lessons, events and social activities!! However as the days get shorter and the temps cool off here in Eagle Harbor, it’s time to close down the club.

Clean-Up Day- Saturday September 4th

Come on down to the EYC one last time to help close down the club for the season.  Starting at  9:00 am folks will be down at the dock to prep the club for the long off season. After we are done, we will fire up the grill one last time and Brats and Hot dogs will be served.  Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!

Junior Activities 2021 wrap-up

This summer the Junior Activities were some of the highest attended ever!  The events ranged from:  Red Putter,  Olympic Games, Capture the Flag, Wilson’s Ice Cream, Water Games, Scavenger Hunt and ended with another round at the Red Putter.
We had 100 kids at Capture the Flag at the Sister Bay Sports Complex. The Pyle’s were ready for us but the attendance grew to 100 people! Thank you Pyle’s for always being game to host us! Next year???   Wilson’s owner, Sarah Martin, thank you for always coming through with ice cream for us throughout the summer. Jeanne Papenthein and Marta Fonseca your help was so appreciated and needed.
A special thanks go to the EYC staff, Spencer Olson, Laura Thérian , Henry Morof, Max Gifford, Addie Roza, Olivia Annoye, Jackson Graham, Nic Mueller, Penelope Whiteside, Kate Dischner,  Max Mielke, James Marbet, John Stollenwerk, Nathan and Ben Taylor,  and Hayden Johansen, you all made these events what they were!  I couldn’t have done it without you.
THANK YOU!!!
Susanna Mortara

EYC/EHF Scavenger Hunt

Our last event of the season was a wonderful night for all those that attended.  Over 35 people were up for the challenge! 7 cars/teams departed from the EHF to quickly solve questions, take photos and return to EYC with the clock ticking! Thanks to Kathy Pentler and the staff at the EHF for working with Karen Bierman and Debbie Brightbill on the clues and questions for the event.Thank you to  Lisa and Kevin Forsman along with Laura O’Rourke for the after party at EYC and a thank to Kim and Jenny Miller for providing delicious popcorn for the evening!

See you on the dock!

Passing of long time member, Bill Glenn

The EYC mourns the passing of William (Bill) Charles Glenn on Friday, August 20th at the age of 82.  The EYC extends their condolences to the family of  Bill, especially his wonderful wife, Mardi.

Bill’s obituary can be found here BILL GLENN

Oh what fun we had!!

Commodore’s 2021

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make this year’s  Commodore’s Party at Hidden Acres Farm a night to remember!  

We are extremely grateful to Tom Rehberger and the Hidden Acres Farm crew for their  generous and gracious hospitality. We are especially appreciative of how well they  accommodated the Commodore’s Party planning committee to help make it a very  special evening for our EYC members.  

Thank you to our amazing crew who came early, stayed late and over performed. Our  ship would have stayed in the harbor without the special efforts of: Jenny Miller, Kim  Miller, Kathy Pentler, Glenn Pentler, Paul Pillat, Di Taillon, Kathi Whiteside, Sean Amick,  Janet Hart, Marsella Fults, Tim Fults, Mary Papenthien, Carol Fiedler, Marta Fonseca,  Vivi Sauter, Debbie Brightbill, Doug Hambleton, Bob Richter, Rob Treleven, and Maggie  Peterman. Our apologies if we have omitted someone’s name to this incredible list of  volunteers!  

Parking Lot/Golf Cart Driver: Thank you EYC staff for directing traffic and offering rides  to all who needed a lift. Laura Thérien, Jackson Graham, Henry Morof and Max Gifford!  

EYC Gear Saleswoman: Thank you Stephanie Richter for making the EYC gear  available one last time. Can’t wait to see what’s in in the store in 2022! Great job Geoff Werner!  

Thank you, Laura O’Rourke, Joanie Lewis and Woody Heidler  for the EYC trophy  presentations and series recognition!  

Congratulations to Anna Taylor for winning this year’s Sportswoman of the Year!  

Very special thank you’s:  

Ephraim Historical Foundation for lending us three fabulous pop up tents!  Ephraim Fire Department for lending us their Ice Cooler!  Main Street Market for being the absolute best company to work with for all our  beverages!   FLS Banners in Sturgeon Bay for creating the most awesome street signs. Thank you  Cain for your company’s excellent customer service and Terry Goettelman for bringing  the signs to Fred and Co for easy pickup.  

An extra, extra special thank you to Laura O’Rourke for her steadfast leadership as  EYC’s Commodore during some unprecedented and challenging times.  

Hats off to Nancy Pillat and Jeanne Papenthien for the most wonderful Commodores Party!! They made Hidden Acres the perfect venue for us to enjoy.  Our thanks for a perfectly executed evening that brought together a large group to celebrate our Commodores old and new.

Men’s Night- Thursday, August 19th

Men’s Night Continues and will be hosted by Bob Richter.  2906 East Orchard Lane, Ephraim.

EYC/EYH Scavenger Hunt- Saturday, August 21st @6:00 p.m

  • Sign up, and pay ($10), at EYHEYCScavengerhunt ASAP. Before Saturday please!
  • Designated drivers, with vehicles that seat 5 or more, are needed. Please contact Kathy Pentler to volunteer (262) 893-5699
  • Start at EHF and finish at EYC. BYOB for after-party and awards.
  •  Meet at the Anderson Barn – 3060 Anderson Lane NO LATER THAN 6:00.  Rain or Shine!

Summer Racing Results

Use this link to see the final results from the EYC  summer racing series.  https://docs.google.com/document/

Thank you to Laura O for ordering all of the trophies and Henry Morof for being our PRO.

Bunco and Bridge

The last Bunco of the season will be on Monday, August 23rd @ 7:00 p.m.  The Bridge season will continue through until the end of September.

Safe travels for all our EYC members! Let loose the bowlines and point your bows  towards fall. See you all on the dock next summer!  

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