Youngstown Yacht Club

491 Water Street

PO Box 379

Youngstown, NY 14174

(716) 745-7230

Fax (716) 745-7365
yyc@roadrunner.com

Events

Game Night

May 10th, 2008
Last week's game night was a lot of fun. After some Euchre, a group of about 10 of us sat down for a fun game of Trivial Pursuit that lasted until midnight. Good Times were had by all. Game nights are open to members and non-members alike, so bring some friends down to the Club and play darts, euchre, bridge or other games (both card and board). The Game Night for May is Saturday, May 10th from 6:30 until 10:30. There will be bar service and pub food available. Some members have offered to lead special games, including Mexican Train (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_train) and Canoe (http://www.canoegame.com/playcanoe.asp). If you are interested, please let Ken English (kwenglish@gmail.com) know and he will work with the volunteers to have a special table set up. There have also been some inquiries about setting up games of bridge at the club. We have set up a list of interested players to make getting a foursome together for game night a bit easier. Email Ken English to be added to the list. He is not a bridge player, but will try to help get the communication going.

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

May 11th, 2008
Fresh Fruit Display
Assorted Pastries
Artichoke and Tomato Pasta Salad
Broccoli Salad
Hot Vegetable and Cheese Frittata
Eggs Benedict
Pork Sausage
Apple wood Smoked Bacon
French Toast with Maple Syrup, Berries and Whipped Cream
Home Fries
Smoked Salmon Display
Baked Ziti
Tortellini Alfredo
Chicken Diane
Carving Station with Oven Roasted Turkey and Honey Glazed Ham
Selection of Assorted Desserts
Coffee, Tea, and Desserts
$2 Mimosas and Bloody Marys
Club Opens at 10am with Hourly Seating until 3pm
Adults $22 - Children 12 and under $11 - Children under 5 Free
Call (716) 745-7230 x14 for Reservations. Seating Times: 11am, Noon,
1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Seminar Night

Saturday May 17th, 7pm
Bird Migration and Structure Interactions along the Niagara River, presented by Terry Yonker. Come down to the Club to learn more about a topic that has a lot of relevance to our area and has a tie to our Club. Many of you already know Terry from his occasional service as a launch driver for the Club. Terry also holds his captain's license and is currently President of Marine Services Diversified, LLC, an environmental consulting firm that provides innovative solutions to marine related environmental and energy challenges. The presentation is about the research he has conducted on bird migration at night, using radar and other techniques to document large scale movements of birds and waterfowl along the Niagara River. The information comes from several studies his consulting firm has completed in the past five years for the Ambassador Bridge and Peace Bridge Authorities, and the BQ Energy Steel Winds wind development in Hamburg. The program is for birders and non-birders alike.

Past Commodores' Tea Dance

Sunday, May 18 - 4pm to 6 pm
Many new members ask, “What is the Past Commodores’ Tea Dance? Do you serve tea? Is there dancing?” Once a year, we have a special cocktail party to honor our Past Commodores. The ladies of YYCA make fabulous tea sandwiches and desserts, and the Past Commodores’ pour wines for us to enjoy (all complimentary!), while we listen to the music of the Ron Corsaro Trio. Weather permitting, it may be held outside under the awning. And although we don't drink tea, we do sometimes take a spin around the floor if the mood strikes us! If you are a new member, it is a particularly good way to meet the Past Commodores and other members. After the Tea Dance, stay for dinner and enjoy the sunset on the river (don't forget to make a reservation!). (Blue Blazer/ Members Only)

Memorial Day Picnic

Monday, May 26

More details to follow soon.

*****COMMISSIONING DAY DATE CHANGE******

Saturday, May 31, 2008
Due to scheduling conflicts, the date for Commissioning Day, Sail Past and Directors' Steak Roast has been changed from Sunday, June 8 to Saturday, May 31, 2008. More details to follow. Please make the change on your calendar now and plan on being at this historic and fun event.

First Mate Safe Return Course

June 1st, 2008

This session is designed to teach your First Mate what to do in the case of an emergency, and if the Captain becomes incapacitated for any reason. It is a two part program. The first is a half-day classroom session taught by Licensed Captains who will go over what to do in the case of an emergency aboard the boat. This will be held on Sunday June 1 at YYC. The second part of the program will be held on board your own boat at a mutually agreed upon date. More details will follow, but mark you calendars now. MaryAlice Eckert is heading up this program for YYC.