Ludington Yacht Club

Following postponement of the Bloomer Cup Sailboat Race yesterday, the dinner went on as planned and we had a great turnout.  Thanks to Dawn Leedham and crew for staging a great event.  Dawn adds the following:  “I want to give a shout out to many people who helped support the successful Bloomer Cup dinner. Our supportive grill masters Marty Schmidt, Alex Zaydel, and Cody Leedham were either helping make the delicious steaks or tending the grills and cooking. To Jill Kaines for making her delicious veggie trays and delectable fruit bowl. To Cody Leedham for making his now famous mac & cheese. To Barb Schmidt and Denny Lavis for their delicious salads. To Gail Kretchman and Becky for their continued support and guidance in the process and impeccable timing of dinners. To Steve Miller for taking money, and to Dana Nye and Alex Haase graciously assisted with cleanup. Thanks so much to all of you. I feel we all contributed to make this night a big success.”

On tap this week:

Tuesday September 10 – Grilled chicken and shredded pork sandwiches along with french fries and coleslaw are on the menu for the every other week sailing school fundraiser.  Grill is open from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.  Your $12 donation to the sailing school will be much appreciated. This is the final “alternate Tuesday” event for the season.

Friday September 13 –“Cocktails at the Club” beginning around 5:30 p.m.  Bring an appetizer if you so desire, not required by any means, and enjoy the company of fellow members.

Saturday September 14 – Walleye dinner #2.  The menu will include walleye fillet, hush puppies, wild rice, coleslaw, clam chowder, and dessert.  Reservations can still be made by contacting Sandy.  Call or text her at 231-690- 6224.  Reservations will close Wednesday September 11

Member hospitalized:  Deborah Chrystal informed me that John Drees suffered a stroke and will be at Blodgett Rehabilitation in Grand Rapids for a period of time.

Have a great week everyone.
Secretary Denny

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Now here’s a good combination; National Fajita and National Pinot Noir Day!  Unless of course you make your fajitas with pork (or catfish) in which case you may wish to couple them with a fine Pinot Grigio, or a Shiner Bock beer.

There have been a couple of successful events over the past couple of weeks at LYC which, unfortunately, Luci and I were unable to attend.  A shout out to Cody Leedham for hosting the “Wing on Wing” dinner on August 10. By all accounts a great time was had by all in attendance.  Cody wishes to thank his crew including Mackenzie Leedham, Barbara Schmidt, Linda & Alex Zaydel, Greg & Michelle Moyers, Keith Marcus, Tom & Marge Carlson, Tom Bell, Steve & Dawn Leedham, Brian & Beth Moore, and of course, Becky Erickson. Thanks to Marty Schmidt for his role in grilling wings for everyone’s enjoyment. 

And then, this past Friday the team of Gail Kretchman, Guen & Scott Hultman, Sherrie Gartside, Heidi Brockelbank, Shelley Tibbits, Dawn Leedham & Becky Erickson hosted a very successful cocktail party for the Ludington High School Resource Center.  Nearly $6,000 was raised.  There is still time to contribute.  Please consider donating to this most worthy, and very local, cause that LYC has supported annually for many years now.  You can leave a check (payable to the “Ludington Youth Resource Center”) or cash in the jar for that purpose at the club or send your check to LYC, P.O. Box 132, Ludington MI 49431.  Many thanks to those who have donated already and those who will.

This week at LYC: Tuesday August 20 – FERGBURGS from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Same routine…best burger in town for a $12 per person donation to the Sailing School plus a choice of sides (I’m short on time this week so no Charro Beans, sorry…but plenty of regular beans, cream corn, potato salad, & coleslaw as always!).

Thursday Sailboat races continue…boats leave the dock about 4:30 p.m. for a 5:30 p.m. start.“Cocktails at the Club” happens as usual on Friday August 23 starting around 5:30 p.m.  Bring an appetizer to share if you wish (not required by any means) and join in this weekly informal social gathering.

Saturday August 24 – PEEL & EAT SHRIMP DINNER.  Menu to include boiled shrimp, red skin potato, vinegar coleslaw, ciabatta rolls, and dessert.  $15 per person.  Social at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Please make reservations with Sandy (231-690-6224) by the end of the day on Thursday August 22.

“Down the road”: 

• General Membership meeting September 3 (September, already?) 
• Fergburgs on September 3 & 17
• Bloomer Cup dinner – Saturday September 7 .
• Corn Beef dinner September 14
• Meatloaf dinner September 21
• Swiss Steak dinner October 5
• Annual Membership Meeting October 15

A reminder to check the membership directory for any errors that might have crept in (I have been notified of a few already) and let me know.  I will make corrections and send another out in the future.

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