Ludington Yacht Club

What a great “Kickoff to Summer” cocktail party and fundraiser for the Ludington School Youth Resource Center last evening.  The Social committee (Gail Kretchman, Shelley Tibbits, & Guen Hultman) and their helpers (Scott Hultman, Peggi Bourke, Megan Hradel, Mary Jo Pung & Lynnette Nichols ) knocked this one out of the park…the appetizers & desserts were nothing short of amazing!

Mark Boon was on hand to inform everyone present what the LYC has meant to the Resource Center over the years and what our generosity has allowed them to do in assisting local youth with basic needs.  All of us I’m sure never give much thought to our next meal, purchasing socks, a new shirt for a special occasion, warm boots, gas for the car, or something even more basic, a toilet seat. Mark once told us of a student who asked, “Mr. Boon, do you suppose the school would buy me a new toilet seat?  The one I have at home is broken and it pinches whenever I sit down.”  Mark took him straight out to Home Depot and let the student pick one out.  Students in our area have many needs.
As background for our newer members, LYC “adopted” the Ludington School Youth Resource Center as the beneficiary of our “Christmas in October” fundraiser in 2017.  Every year since we have supported this important program.  Beginning last year, we started the “Kickoff to Summer” cocktail party with expressed intent to “up our game” in our support to the Resource Center.  It worked beyond our wildest dreams.  Through the generosity of our members, we were able to give the Resource Center $26,000 in 2022. That is a lot of basic needs met.

Thanks to all who attended last night and generously donated in person or by mail.  But it was only the formal beginning of our 2023 drive.  If you were unable to attend, please consider donating to this important, local cause.   Donations can be mailed to LYC’s  PO Box 132 attention LYRC.  The social committee will also continue to have a donation box at the LYC bar during Friday night cocktails, Saturday dinner functions, Ferg Burgs, and alternate Tuesday events throughout the summer. Checks should be made payable to the 

Ludington Schools Youth Resource Center.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday June 13 is FERGBURGS once again to support the Youth Sailing School.  $10 per person will get you the best burger in town and a couple of sides.  Grilling from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. unless we run out of burgers first! Members and their guests are welcome.

Thursday June 15 – 

Thursday Night Sailboat Racing- As in years past, our Offshore racing will take place on Thursday evenings with a start time of 5:30p.m. If you have any questions please reach out to one of the Race Committee members: Tim Tibbits, Jeff Laman, Andy Klevorn, Ken Wierenga, or Bill Dehommel.

Friday June 16 – “Cocktails at the Club”…starts about 5:30 p.m., bring an appetizer if you wish and see who is there.

Saturday June 17 – SWISS STEAK DINNER  hosted by Luci & Denny Lavis and Mom Lavis.  Menu to include Swiss Steak (of course), mashed potato and gravy, vegetable, salad, rolls, and dessert, all for $15 per person.  Social starts at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m.  Please call or text Sandy Gomez to make a reservation.  If you are making a reservation for other members as well as yourself, please let her know.  Reservations close Wednesday June 14.

Mark your calendars:LYC/ACS Art ShowThe Art Show returns this year bigger and better on Sunday, August 20th.  Exhibits will include drawing, painting, fabric arts, ceramics, and more.  And we are adding a bake sale this year!  The bar will be open and available to sell to members and non-members.  Proceeds from booth fees, 15% of art sales, and 100% of bake sale proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.  Artist entries are not limited to members. Volunteers are needed for set up, take down, and to man the bake sale. For information on participating, or to volunteer contact Luci Lavis or Marina McGee .

What a great dinner last evening.  Marsha & Mike LaHaye along with their crew (Tom & Sally Hendricks, Carl & Marilyn Thoreson, Nancy Ceton, Jim & Donna Hieftje, Skip & Carol Barnes, Bill & Gayle Walker, Don & Jody McGahan, and Ted Towl at the dish sink) presented a great meal of grilled, marinated flank steak, party mashed potatoes, broccoli salad, harvard carrots, and a variety of sheet cakes for dessert.  The 55 members in attendance did not go away hungry. Thanks to everyone involved!

Tuesday June 6 – “Alternate Tuesday” in support of the Sailing School.  Menu offering includes:  Shredded pork or chicken piled high on a toasted bun with a variety of condiments available, tater tots, and special ingredient coleslaw, all for $10 per person.  Serving from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. All proceeds go to the Sailing School. Members and their guests are welcome.

Tuesday June 6 – June General Membership meeting convenes at 7:30 p.m. following the “Alternate Tuesday” sailing school benefit.Thursday June 8 – 

Thursday Night Sailboat Racing- As in years past, our Offshore racing will take place on Thursday evenings with a start time of 5:30p.m. If you have any questions please reach out to one of the Race Committee members: Tim Tibbits, Jeff Laman, Andy Klevorn, Ken Wierenga, or Bill Dehommel.  There is usually space available to “catch a ride”. If interested, just show up around 4:30 or so and make your presence known.

Friday June 9 – “Cocktails at the Club”, y’all know the drill by now…starts about 5:30 p.m., bring an appetizer if you wish and see who is there.Saturday June 10, 2023 starting at 5:30 p.m.  The social committee will once again host a “kick-off to summer” cocktail party fundraiser. The fundraiser will benefit Ludington Schools Youth Resource Center. Mark Boon will be attending the event and speaking about all the wonderful ways the resources are distributed to our area youth.
There will be heavy appetizers and desserts served to thank the donors who generously give to this event. The event will not charge an entry fee but reservations with Sandy Gomez phone or text are encouraged so the committee can estimate food needed. 
Please show your support for this worthy cause. Donations can be mailed to LYC’s  PO Box 132 attention LYRC or brought the night of the event. The social committee will also have a donation box at the LYC bar during Friday night cocktails, Saturday dinner functions and Ferg Burgs. Checks should be made payable to the 

Ludington Schools Youth Resource Center.
Thank you all in advance for donating to this amazing and worthwhile cause.

Tuesday June 13 is FERGBURGS once again to support the Youth Sailing School.  $10 per person will get you the best burger in town and a couple of sides.  Grilling from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. unless we run out of burgers first! Members and their guests are welcome.

Thursday June 15 – 

Thursday Night Sailboat Racing- As in years past, our Offshore racing will take place on Thursday evenings with a start time of 5:30p.m. If you have any questions please reach out to one of the Race Committee members: Tim Tibbits, Jeff Laman, Andy Klevorn, Ken Wierenga, or Bill Dehommel.

Friday June 16 – “Cocktails at the Club”, y’all know the drill by now…starts about 5:30 p.m., bring an appetizer if you wish and see who is there.
Saturday June 17 – SWISS STEAK DINNER  hosted by Luci & Denny Lavis and Mom Lavis. Menu to include Swiss Steak, mashed potato and gravy, vegetable, salad, rolls, and dessert, all for $15 per person.  Social starts at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m.  

Please call or text Sandy Gomez to make a reservation.  If you are making a reservation for other members as well as yourself, please let her know.  Reservations close Wednesday June 14 unless capacity is reached earlier.
Mark your calendars:LYC/ACS Art ShowThe Art Show returns this year on Sunday, August 20th.  Exhibits will include drawing, painting, fabric arts, ceramics, and more.  And we are adding a bake sale this year!  The bar will be open and available to sell to members and non-members.  Proceeds from booth fees, 15% of art sales, and 100% of bake sale proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.  Artist entries are not limited to members. Volunteers are needed for set up, take down, and to man the bake sale. For information on participating, or to volunteer contact Luci Lavis or Marina McGee.