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March2012
The BayViews NewsLetter
Commodore
Donald Rogers
Up Coming Events
Pulled Pork
Jiggs Dinner
Auction
Margarita Party
The Official Publication of the Bay View Yacht Club 419-729-0731
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Report from the Commodore
Hello Fellow Members, MARCH is on the way and here we are enjoying the Fifth Warmest
Winter in a hundred years of recorded weather I would like to be able to take credit for this
event, but I can't. I can tell you one thing, we have smiled as much as anyone.
Speaking of Events there's been a few. Jan. 21 st – Judi & I attended Ottawa River Yacht Club
(O.R.Y.C.'s) Ball honoring Commodore Don Shuster and Lady Minnie. Following dinner we dashed
away to B.V.Y.C. to wish our Daughter-in-law, Shelley a Happy Birthday at her surprise party.
Good Job Family & Friends! The Party was very well attended, decorated and lots of good food. In
a hour we had a few bites, dances, hugs & kisses. Tom Blank shared the Party with Shelley – Happy
50 th to Tom!!! Back to O.R.Y.C. to dance til the music ended and then off the the After-Glow Party.
One Thirty in the morning, “Oh My, am I OLD”! Jan. 29 th – Ford Yacht Club (F.Y.C.) Commodore/Fleet
Captain Meeting. We enjoyed the ride to Ford with Fleet Captain P/C Scott Kneisel. Ideas
and some short stories were shared. (Don't Laugh!). The 2012 Poker Run information and attendance
books were passed out. Everyone had another opportunity to put names and faces together.
Fleet Captains compared calendars for Cruising Dates to other clubs. Thanks to the Associated
Yacht Clubs (A.Y.C.) Officers and F.Y.C. this was an afternoon well spent. Jan 30 th – The second
Four Club Meeting to prepare for the 2012 “Opening of the Port” weekend events. *SEE THE
EVENT INSERT.
Feb. 4 th – Headed North to Elba Mar Boat Club's (E.M.B.C.) Commodore's Ball honoring Commodore
Fred Keier and Lady Judy. Fred was roasted and toasted in a way that only people who know
and love him could do. Thanks for a wonderful time! OK Feb. 5 th Super Bowl Party at B.V.Y.C by
R/C Mark Gensler. Mark's lady Laurie and his Bay View crew did a great job! Lots of great food
and chances to win or not. But here's another story. Jim Bashore – Quiet, no brag guy! Almost a
year ago he convinces the NFL to have the Super Bowl on his wife's Birthday. Also asking them not
to put it in the ads because he wanted it to be a Big Surprise! So Jim's Birthday was Friday the 3 rd . -
like a pre-game warm-up. You know friends for dinner and drinks. Just getting ready for Sunday
and the Big Bang. Tina was surprised, we all showed up. Everyone on TV waved back. It was
Great! Thanks, Jim!!!
Feb. 11 th – The Bus Trip to the Casino/Boat Show – Thank you Brett and Shelley Rogers for starting
this off! Brian & Lisa Rogers, Lindsay Collins, Ron & Leslie Roop, Mindy Delvaux, and other
ball committee members as well as others that helped make this a GREAT SUCCESS! ! ! Two buses
full of Bay View Members and Friends - THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU – and line
up for hugs!!! I hope you know how important it was for us to be with past BayView member Julie
Bourdo, her sons, Scott and Skip and their family for the funeral of Julie's mother, Mildred Panning.
Mildred was 96 years of age and the day was truly a Celebration of her Life!
A.Y.C. Weekend! Let me just say this. “W 0 W” ! ! ! Our Room, Our People, Caddy Shack, Build
it, Set it Up, Run it, Dress Up, Stay Up, Tear Down, and Take it back to Bay View!!! These People
are something – FUN - DEDICATED - INGENUOUS - HARD WORKERS - ALMOST DRIVEN!
! ! I am so very proud of you all and grateful Judi & I could be of some help and share in the fun!
Committee members and workers – Steve & Deb Barry, Steve Cummerow, Deb & Ron Goedde,
Scott & Sharon Kneisel, Dave & Laurie Patlin, Rick Kronsperger, Ken Alexander, Don Hoste, Penny
Dalton, Woody Wlodarczyk, Greg Snyir, Rick Wagner, and Alan Elllison - You are the BEST! !
! Judi & I enjoyed spending some time with the 2012 A.Y.C. Commodore Jim Kessler, Lady Patti
and our 2012 group Friday evening, as well as time in the Bay View Hospitality Room with me
dressed as Rodney Dangerfield. (Judi says she is getting tired of me still doing quotes of Rodney's
routines.)

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B a y V i e w s N e w s l e t t e r
Continued - Report from the Commodore
Saturday's schedule began with the A.Y.C.'s Commodore's Reception at 11:11 am, free time until 5:30 pm for Cocktails,
and 7:00 pm the Ball. We found it challenging keeping up with all the attire changes through-out the day. We
shared a table with Vice Commodore Michael Walsh & Lady Rebecca, P/C Steve Barry & Lady Deb, P/C Bill Lenz
& Lady Pauline, and P/C Carl Butler & Lady Deana. After the Change of Watch ceremony we moved on to another
wardrobe change and dancing in the Atrium. The evening came to an end with the 2011's jumping into the pool at
11:11 pm! Sunday Morning we ended our terrific weekend by sharing breakfast with some 2012 Commodores and
their Ladies. What a perfect weekend!!!
Just a few Housekeeping issues. I am still in need of additional Chairmen for the House Committee. I would like to
make this a shared Chairmen of at least three with additional committee members to share in the upkeep of our building
and grounds. With everyone's busy, hectic schedules the House Chairman position may be too much for one person.
Please call me A.S.A.P. To discuss. I did say “PLEASE!!!”
Keep Robert Anderson and Bill Mayfield (health issues) and Mindy Delvaux(father in Hospice) in our thoughts and
prayers. Please let myself or someone on the Bridge, Board, or Bar Staff informed as to any personal or family illnesses,
special circumstances, etc. so we may be of help if needed. When the time comes if you can do something for
our friends, please do!
Your Commodore, Don Rogers
Report from the Vice Commodore
Well the Super Bowl is over and even though my “Brady Bunch” lost, R/C Mark
threw one good party. There was a good turn out and even better food. Good Party!
Mark. Rebecca and I attended the AYC Commodore’s Ball just last weekend;
even though we both were a little “under the weather” we still had a great time.
The BVYC hospitality room was terrific and should have won an award for originality
at the very least. I know Lady Sharon Kneisel and P/C Steve Barry put a lot of
thought and hard work into our room this year and the efforts showed. Well onto
the member changes.
Vice Commodore
Michael Walsh
From Active to Social: Ken Meyerholtz
Resigned: P/C Ron Crane, Colleen Sanders
This leaves the membership at 244 “active” and 114 “social.”
I have proposed a constitution change which should be printed in this month’s Bay Views. Hopefully
this will be a tool that can be used when necessary to increase our membership. I am still sending out
membership rosters by E-mail. If you would like an updated roster, please send your E-mail address to
either myself at pierpressure@accesstoledo.com or to Lindsey Collins at lindseyanne06@hotmail.com
so we can send you a copy. It is a rather large file, (23 MB) and will be in a “pdf” format. The Opening
of the Port committee is hosting a “South of the Border Party” Sunday, March 25 th at Toledo Yacht
Club. Check the fliers in the “Bay Views” or at the Club. Tickets are available at the Cub bar or contact
Commodore Don, Myself or R/C Mark This is always a fun event.
Vice Commodore, Michael Walsh
A FRIENDLY REMINDER
2012 ANNUALS DUES ARE DUE JANUARY 1, 2012 AND ARE PAYABLE NOW.
DUES WILL BE CONSIDERED DELINQUENT AFTER MARCH 1, 2012.

March 2012
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Rear Commodore
Mark Gensler
Report from the Rear Commodore
March already; spring is right around the corner. February was a busy month, Super Bowl
party had a great turn out, Greek Town bus trip was a big success. Sounds like we had a
lot of winners and all had a good time. We had a great showing at the AYC commodore’s
ball, the Bushwood country Club looked great.
March is also going to be a busy month:
10 th is a pulled pork sandwich w/sides (pulled pork by Steve Cummerow) 5:00-7:30. TYC
is having their Back to the Bay that night.
17 th Jiggs Dinner 4:30-7:30, Draft Beer and DJ for the Evening.
20 th First day of Spring J
24 th Commodore Auction, 4:00pm still time to drop off your donations.
31 st the Blue Gavel is having a Keno Night.
Next few months at a glance:
April 1 st Children’s Easter Party
April 21 st Commodore’s Ball
May 12 th Margaritaville Party
May 18 th 2 nd annual Beer Fest
For information on reserving the club for a function contact me at: rear.commodore@yahoo.com or 419-270-2658
Rear Commodore, Mark Gensler
Fleet Captain
Scott Kneisel
Report from the Fleet Captain
Greetings,
Upcoming in March, BVYC will be hosting two visiting bus trips. The first, from Ford Yacht Club,
will be on Saturday, March 10 th ; the expected arrival time is about 3:00 PM. The second, from
Elba Mar Boat Club, will be on Saturday, March 31 st ; the expected arrival time is about 2:00 PM.
I encourage you to bring an hors d’oeuvre and come on out to the club to greet our guests and
perhaps make some new friends.
Looking ahead to the boating season, the following cruises and dates are confirmed:
Kelley's Island, Seaway Marina May 25 – 28
Five Club Poker Run Jun 2
Ford Yacht Club Jun 22 - 24
Cedar Point, Pier 11
Jul 1 - 4 (Sunday – Wednesday)
Middle Bass Island Yacht Club Aug 24 - 26
Maumee Bay State Park Sep 14 -16
Color Cruise Oct 6
This list is also available on the Fleet Captain board in the club house. A sign-up sheet for each
cruise will be posted well in advance of the cruise date. Cedar Point and Maumee Bay State Park will require advance
individual reservations, to include a deposit. More details to follow.
The I-LYA Spring meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg on Friday, March 30 and Saturday,
March 31. On Friday evening there will be several hospitality rooms open to I-LYA club members. If you don’t have
other plans consider attending this event.
The I-LYA Power Boat Regatta will be held at Put-In-Bay on July 20 – 24.
Best Regards, Fleet Captain P/C Scott Kneisel

Special Announcements
AYC Commodores Ball 2012
The AYC Commodores Ball was held February 17-18 at the Ramada Inn on Secor. The event is centered around the
Ball on Saturday night, but starts Friday night. With over a dozen hospitality rooms, a band, and many hundreds of
people, it is quite an event. With participants from all the clubs at the West end of Lake Erie, it is a chance to see all
of our boating friends that we haven't seen since last summer.
I was proud that BVYC was able to host a hospitality room without a co-host. We did this through much help and
support from the club and members. The primary committee working on this were the Barry's, Goedde's, Kneisel's
and Patlin's. It was a great group of people to work with, and the results showed the effort and commitment put forth
by all. With a golf theme, and a CaddyShack slant to the room, Sharon coordinated the decorating in a unique way.
We heard many good things about the room from those in attendance, and kept seeing people come back and bringing
their friends. They liked all of our AYC club burgees on the "golf course", and all of the members faces in the
gallery.
This year saw the largest attendance of Bay View members in quite a few years, and it was good to see the support.
Rather than list all who helped, I will second the thanks from the Commodore for all who helped or supported us.
Thanks to Tony and Tom for the special effects, audio video, and the "tee shot". Special thanks to those who donated
a bottle for the bar, it really helped us keep the costs down this year. We also re-used a number of items from last
year to help keep costs down, and expect to do the same for next year. If you haven't been there yet, or in a few
years, consider joining us next year. It is a special time, and lots of fun.
P/C Stephen Barry
From the Board of Trustees:
New key cards and locks have been purchased and will be put into use on February 1st 2012. The current
cards will not work after that date. The new cards will be distributed at the January change of watch
meeting; they will also be available at the bar after that. A current membership rooster will be used to keep
track of who received their new cards.
As in the past an additional card can be purchased for $1.00.
From the Dock Committee:
Regular BVYC Billing Schedule
December – Upcoming Annual Dues/Coupons. Due the first of January.
February – 2nd Half Work Hours
April – Dock/Seawall
May – Launch
July – 1 st Half Work Hours
November – Haul Out/Winter Storage
F. Lee Omey
The Dock Committee wishes to thank everyone who has turned in their information. There are currently 8 boat
owners that do not have complete information on file and in violation of Rule 34. which requires proof of current
boat liability insurance. The list will be posted on the main bulletin board at the club or contact one of the
Dock Assignment Committee members.
Please check to see that the name of the insured and period of insurance is clearly stated on documents submitted.
In order for the Dock Assignment Committee to remind Dock Holders of impending insurance renewal dates ,
we require a current phone number and or email address for each dock holder. Your phone number will be
available to club officers and yard personnel for notifying you in an emergency concerning your boat.
Monthly statements are sent and should be kept for your records. Bills are considered delinquent after 60 days. If you
are not receiving a statement, please contact the Financial Secretary or the Vice Commodore for address corrections.
It is your responsibility to know Bay View’s billing schedule and policies.

Bay View Auxiliary News March 2012
Officers
President/ Vice President
Sarah Schuman
Secretary/ Treasurer
Jolene Wagner
Board Members:
Chris LaLonde/Chair, Kris Sager, Judy Omey, Sue Kroma, Rebecca Walsh
Meeting Dates:
April 11, 2012
July 11
October 10
at 7: 30 P M
Do you know someone in need of Sunshine…contact Cathy
Wojciechowski 419-726-2561 or contact her via email -
Cathyw5054@aol.com
The aim and objective of the auxiliary shall be to promote,
cultivate and maintain
sociability and good
fellowship among its
members.
This is to inform you that we have not disbanded. We have just cut back on
every-thing. The auxiliary has been responsible for supplying many
things around the
club; carpet, chairs,
bar stools, blinds,
remodeled restrooms
to name a few. We need new members to carry out and accomplish what
needs to be done in the future.
Sincerely,
Sarah Schuman

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B a y V i e w s N e w s l e t t e r
2 Jeffery Newton
2 Larry Warnke
3 Melinda Delvaux
3 Bruce Tuttle
4 Richard Gajewski
5 Heather Lear
6 Roger Hoffman
7 Carl Haas
7 Jeffery Simenski
8 Ronald Kilburn
8 Jerry Russell
10 Diana Burtscher
14 Monica Jankowski
15 Patty Heigel
16 Dennis Kinney
17 Charline Gray
17 Tim Krell
19 Jerry Harris
21 Sue Blank
22 Brian Rogers
22 Damian Pfleghaar
24 Robert Kneisel
24 Brad Sicha
26 Darrell Smith
30 Jack Militzer, jr
30 Stephan Splan
Article VI, Section 3
If you are 70 years of age and 15 years as
a member, you should not be billed for work
hours. It is the member’s responsibility to
notify the Vice Commodore of their status.
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