Upcoming Events at LYC – October 15th, 2023 + Looking Ahead

16 Oct

There are a few things still on the calendar for the coming week.

Tuesday October 17 – Annual Membership Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

In addition to the regular order of business, this meeting’s agenda also includes the election of Flag Officers for 2024. Nominees for 2024 are: Commodore – Steve Leedham, Vice Commodore – Jill Kaines, Rear Commodore – Steve Clare, Treasurer – Brian Moore, and Secretary – Denny Lavis. Additional nominations for all these offices will also be accepted from the floor at the meeting.

Tuesday October 17, 2023 -Annual Shareholders Meeting

(following the Annual Membership Meeting ~ 8:00 p.m.). Primary order of business for Shareholders is to elect 3 members to the Board of Directors for terms ending in 2026. Any LYC member in good standing can be elected to the Board. Please contact Board President Les Kaines prior to the meeting if you are interested.

Saturday October 21 – U of M vs. MSU tailgate party

What makes for a good tailgate? Burgers and someone else cooking! And what burgers are best? FERGBURGS of course. The Fergburg team will fire up the grill at 5:30 p.m. and offer burgers until 7:00 p.m. The normal sides will be available. Cost is $10 per person. Plan to stay and watch the game. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunities

The 2024 Flag Officers will be looking for enthusiastic and energetic members to serve on various committees in the coming year. Our members make the LYC what it is and the Officers will be looking for your input and unique talents to help on various committees. Consider offering your talent and time. For more information on the committees (House, Grounds, Docks, Social, Racing, and Membership) and their roles, feel free to contact Secretary Denny.

And with this, the 2023 season comes to an end. Thanks to all members who participated in club events and enjoyed your club. Looking forward to 2024!

Upcoming Events at LYC – October 5th, 2023 + Looking Ahead

8 Oct

Les Kaines, President of the LYC Board of Directors

wants to announce there are 3 open positions on the Board that will be filled at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on October 17. These are 3 year term positions. Any current LYC member can be on the Board of Directors. Please contact Les Kaines if you are interested.

On a more somber note, we have been informed by Paulette DeHommel that Bill recently entered Hospice care in Grand Rapids at U of M West, formerly Metro hospital. If you wish to send Bill, or Paulette, a card or note, please send to their Kentwood address.

Looking ahead:

Tuesday October 17

Annual Membership Meeting & Election of Flag Officers for 2024

Saturday October 21

U of M vs MSU game…details & coaches TBA.

With the 2023 season coming to a close and the 2024 season right around the corner, the 2024 suite of Flag Officers will be looking for enthusiastic and energetic members to serve on various committees. Our members make the LYC what it is and the 2024 Officers will be looking for your input and unique talents to help on various committees. Consider offering your talent and time. For more information on the committees (House, Grounds, Docks, Social, Racing, and Membership) and their roles, feel free to contact Secretary Denny.