Welcome To Monroe Boat Club

	Lake Erie's Friendliest Club
	WELCOME

Commodore:
Tom Konopka (TK)

Vice Commodore:
Ron Soto

Rear Commodore:
Wendy Campbell

Power Fleet Capt:
Trish Soto

Sail Fleet Capt:
David Ryan

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BOARD MEMBERS
P/C John Peterson
P/C Doug Bagley
P/C Richard
Schneeman
Charles Taylor

Financial Sec:
Gary Kranz

Treasurer
Brian Huss

Secretary
Charlotte Neuhauser

Dock Master
Rodger Dutton

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AYC Delegates:
P/C Ray Morrow
P/C Doug Bagley
P/C Ron Stokes
Rick Campbell

AYC Alternates:
P/C John Peterson
Wendy Campbell

AUXILIARY
OFFICERS

President
Nancy Chinnis

Vice-President
Linda Lamb

Secretary
Stacy Johnson

Treasurer
Sue VanThomme

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Club Affiliations

AYC
Associated Yacht
Clubs

ILYA
Inter Lake Yachting
Association

YCA
Yacht Clubs of
America

Marine Rescue Monroe provides Marine Assistance, Towing and Salvage Services for Western Lake Erie from Monroe Michigan.

Towing, Salvage, & Marine Assistance
for
Western Lake Erie

Flexible Packages Available!
MBC Member Discounts!

Visit Our WEB Site For Details
www.marinerescuemonroe.com

Have you seen a familiar face around MBC
the last few days?

If so, it could have been Father Darin!

Father Darin has returned home from his 2 year journey as Chaplin to our troops overseas.

WELCOME HOME FATHER DARIN!!

Special Events

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Everyone knows Monroe Boat Club is famous for the their Muskrat dinners. Do you know how the Muskrat became a "fish"?

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A.Y.C. Pool League Report

2008 Season

Once again this year, Monroe Boat Club entered a team in the AYC pool League. The league consisted of 13 teams, representing 9 clubs. The clubs that are represented are as follows: MBC, PPBC, HVYC, DBBC, MRYC, TSC (2), CCYC (2), SBC (2), and RVYC (2). The league is set up to be played in 2 halves with a position playoff at the end.

On April 2, 2008, Monroe Boat Club had a playoff with Toledo Sailing Club to determine 2nd place overall in the league. Monroe won that playoff finishing the highest we have since rejoining the league. The league is very competitive with an emphasis upon good fellowship and friendly interaction among the different clubs.

The members playing on the MBC team this year are: Capt. Kevin Angove, Co-capt Fritz Peterson, Dave Amer, Ed Frantzen, Russ Kenyon, Gary Kranz, Clyde Morgan, and John Peterson.

The members of the pool team want to thank Monroe Boat Club for the use of the facilities and especially R/C Wendy Campbell for opening the table for us to use on our scheduled home games.

We look forward to participating again next season and we hope to finish even higher in the standings.

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Monroe Boat Club
Annual Regatta 2008
July 25, 26, and 27

Come join the Fun!
Entertainment, Live Bands & Great Food!

Let's pack 'em in for 2008

More details available soon...

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Keep watching for details for the upcoming
MBC Annual Car Show

Coming August 23, 2008

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Did you know that Michael Makela is now a member of MBC?

Michael Makeal, the son of Keith Makela, was inducted as a member at the November 14 Board meeting. He was home on leave and has now returned to active duty in Iraq. We welcome him as a new member of MBC and pray for his safe return.

Thank You MBC!

Dear Monroe Boat Club, my name is PFC Michael Makela and my dad Keith Makela is a member there. I'm writing because I recently returned from Iraq for R&R and you did a lot of good things for me. The few times I came to the club while home, everyone was very friendly and supportive. I enjoyed my time very much there and I hope to become a member when I get back. With the money donated during the Fish Fry, I was able to buy food and hygiene products for my squad. My squad and I appreciate everything you have done for us.

My company, Alpha Company 1-14 IN, 25th ID is stationed in northern Iraq. The city is relatively quiet for now but you never know when things might heat up. My unit expects to be stationed there 8-14 more months, but once we return, I'll come to visit.

I thank you once again for your kindness and all your support and hope to hear from you again.

Sincerely, Mike Makela, Michael J. A CO 1-14 IN 2nd BCT 25th ID (L) APO AE 09347-9998”

Remember our Soldiers by wearing RED on FRIDAY's until they ALL come home. We received this letter in June. Anyone can send packages; the best items are: small items, AA & AAA batteries, snacks in hard containers, vacuum-packaged snacks & drinks, such as Kool-Aid, raisins, Life Savers or other hard candy, baby wipes, foot powder, disposable razors, CDs music, Most importantly, remember the post office may want to inspect the box before shipping so make sure to list all the items inside, and possibly estimate their value.

Michael Makela

(Michael is pictured in the front row, second from the left)

Monroe Boat Club
7932 Bolles Harbor Rd
Monroe Mi 48161
734.243.8935