It’s National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day as well as National Donald Duck Day who made his first debut on June 9, 1934 in The Little Wise Hen.
EVENTS THIS WEEKTop Billing this week goes to Saturday’s June 15 – FLANK STEAK DINNER – sponsored by Michael & Marsha LaHaye. Menu to consist of Grilled Flank Steak, Party Potatoes, Harvard Carrots, Broccoli Salad, Rolls, and assorted desserts. Cost is $15 per person.
Social and appetizers at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Please call Sandy Gomez at 231-690-6224 to make a reservation by Thursday June 13. Don’t miss out…
Leading up to that however:
Tuesday June 11 – FERGBURGS! Grill is open at 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Same as before, 4 sides to choose 2 from: potato salad, cole slaw, beans, and creamed corn. Due to the cost of foodstuffs, this year’s best burger in town will cost $12 per person with food proceeds going to support the Youth Sailing School. Members and their guest’s welcome.
Thursday June 13: Sailboat Races – The House, Social, & Racing committees together are going to present a different food offering each week in conjunction with the racing schedule. The plan is to have self-service food available beginning at 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. or until it’s gone. All members are welcome, sailors and non-sailors alike. This week’s offering will include shredded chicken, BBQ, coleslaw and chips.
Cost will be $5 per person. Sailboat races start at 5:30 p.m. and finish around 7:00 p.m. or so.
Friday June 14 – “Cocktails at the Club” starting about 5:30 p.m.
Bring an appetizer if you wish or not. Stop by for this weekly informal gathering of members. It’s a great way to meet other LYC folks.
June Membership Meeting News
The votes are in. At last week’s membership meeting, those present voted to amend the LYC bylaws and raise the membership cap from 200 to 220 memberships. In the days following the vote, the LYC shareholders also voted in favor of the amendment thereby making the results official.
In other news from the meeting, the Grounds Committee reported that an automated, propane fueled, outdoor fire pit will be installed in the coming days. The committee also thanked Bob Kesling for grading the parking area and Bobbie Clingan for donating flowers that adorn the club.
We welcome the following folks who were accepted into membership at the meeting: Amy & Chris Loftis, Marty & Barbara Schmidt, Jimmy & Anessa Ricklefs, Jeff Betz, Russ & Beth Cross, David & Cindy Windsor, Lynnette & Kyle Nichols, Kelly & Chris Bousson, and Richard & Brooke Burr. At the May meeting we welcomed Gig Mitchell, Thomas & Lorraine Kitts, Jim & Barb Farnan, and Craig & Kelly Wandoff into membership.
Have a great week everyone.
Secretary Denny
Ludington Yacht Club 