CHRISTMAS - ELECTION DINNER 2020 & FUTURE MEETING PLACE

TO:    THE WRBC FAMILY

FROM:  COMMODORE MIKE & YO

WE WANT TO WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!


As a reminder, our first meeting for the Election Dinner 2020 will be at the Whiting American Legion, Post 80 across from Whiting Walgreens on Indianapolis Boulevard on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020.  The Doors will be open at 6:00PM.  Hope to see you all there.

Food and drinks will be provided and you may also pay your membership dues and receive your parking sticker.

If you have any desserts that you would like to donate or bring to the Election Dinner, that would be appreciated.

Please do not overload the Walgreen's Parking lot, for the manager will have vehicles towed.

In addition, the February and possibly the March meetings will most likely also be held at the Whiting American Legion Post 80. 

Again,   HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL !!!!

Thank You,
Mike Hill
WRBC Commodore

Perch Americas Annual Stocking of Walleye into Wolf Lake

WRBC Members:

Anyone wanting to attend Perch Americas annual stocking of walleye into Wolf Lake you are invited.  It will take place this Friday at 11am behind the pavilion off the T-pier at Wolf Lake.

Thanks,

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

Please use the 119th st Park entrance

WRBC Members:

As a reminder to all, please use the 119th st park entrance for the meeting tonight because the 117th st entrance is still closed due to rail repair.

Thank you

RE: JULY MEETING CANCELED-DOCK PARTY-TRANSIENT SLIPS & BUOYS-GUEST SPEAKER

MEMBERS,

RE:    JULY MEETING WAS CANCELED

As many of you know, those who were at the boat club building on meeting day July 30th and those of you who were stopped behind the train attempting to get to the boat club building were stuck by a stalled train that blocked both entrance ways into Whiting Park. I personally sat at 117th Street entrance from 6:20PM to 8:15PM.

I was in contact with Bob Mehok who made it across the tracks to the boat club building with about 12 members at that time and I decided to cancel the July meeting.  Those that were at the boat club building actually did not get out of Whiting Park until after 9PM that night.  The reason I was given for this stoppage was apparently there were NIPSCO lines blocking the tracks for this train to proceed. This is the first time for our club to have ever canceled a meeting. George Timko spoke with the Mayor about the issue.  I am waiting on his update.

We will catch up on all past agendas at our next meeting at the boat club building on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 7PM.

I apologize to anyone who was effected by this inconvenience or as it was completely out of our control.

RE:    WRBC DOCK PARTY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Please get your dock party forms in as soon as possible, as we need a head count. This is extremely important as we need to know how many attendants will be at the party so we can order the food appropriately.

Also, don't forget to please bring a dessert if you can.

RE:    CONCERNING THE TRANSIENT SLIPS & CHANNEL BUOYS

The three (3) pipes that were extending out of the slip have been removed.

I spoke with the City at the launch and they were there attempting to right and fix the ramp leading to the transient slips.  I was told this should be done by next week Wednesday or shortly there after.

The channel buoys are still not in place due to the high level of the lake.

RE:    GUEST SPEAKER FROM PERCH UNLIMITED AT AUGUST 27, 2019 MEETING

We will have a guest speaker Bruce, from Perch Unlimited about the ongoing walleye stocking of Wolf Lake.

Hope to see you at our August meeting.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

RE: PIEROGI FEST VOLUNTEERS - CHANNEL BUOYS IN HARBOR & THE ALUMINUM WALKWAY RAMP

TO:    WRBC MEMBERS

RE:    ONE MORE PIEROGI FEST VOLUNTEER IS NEEDED TO SELL WATER & GIVE OUT INFO

Our boat club has been asked by the Chamber of Commerce-City of Whiting to Sponsor a tent to sell water and give out information to the public about activities at this years Pierogi Fest 2019.

Again, the boat club will receive half of the funds of what we sell.

We have been able to fill all Volunteer positions for the tents accept for one spot.

It is for Sunday, July 28, 2019 - 3PM to 7PM Time Slot.

If there is anyone who is available for this time slot, please contact Jim Madison at 219-776-0335.

Your help will greatly be appreciated.

Thank you in advance to all WRBC Member Volunteers at this years Pierogi Fest 2019 Water Tent.

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RE:    CHANNEL BUOYS IN HARBOR & THE ALUMINUM WALKWAY RAMP

In addition, I have contacted the City again about the channel buoys being placed in the harbor.

Also, about the aluminum walkway ramp leading to the transient dock.

I am waiting to hear back on an update.

That's it for now.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

RE: CITY OF WHITING/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUESTING VOLUNTEERS FROM BOAT CLUB AT PIEROGI FEST 2019

MEMBERS,

The City of Whiting-Chamber of Commerce has reached out to the Whiting-Robertsdale Boat Club asking for Volunteers to help work the water bottle booth at this years Pierogi Fest for the 3 days July 26, 27 & 28.  Also, the WRBC has an opportunity to make some money for the Club by helping work at the water bottle booth. The water bottles will cost $2.00 each.   

The Pierogi Fest hours vary each night. 11AM to 10PM on Friday-July 26, 11AM to 11PM on Saturday-July 27 and 11AM to 5PM on Sunday-July 28.  Approximately a total of 18 Volunteers are needed for the 3 days. Two (2) Boat Club Volunteers will work together at the water bottle booth in 2-4 hour shifts at a specific time slot (shift) each day of the Pierogi Fest. If interested, please contact Jim Madison at 219-776-0335. You will be able to sign up and pick which day and time slot (shift) you prefer to work.  Jim will provide all further details.

Please pick which day & time slot (shift) you would like to Volunteer & sign up for. They are as follows:

FRIDAY-JULY 26:                11AM  TO   3PM

                                             3PM    TO   7PM

                                             7PM    TO   10PM

SATURDAY-JULY 27:          11AM   TO    3PM

                                              3PM     TO   7PM

                                              7PM     TO   11PM

SUNDAY-JULY 28:              11AM   TO    3PM

                                              3PM    TO    5PM

Again, if you are interested, please contact Jim Madison at 219-776-0335.                                       

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

SUBJECTS: PASSING OF JOSEPH A. CIARROCCHI - PARKING STICKERS - KIDS FISHING DAY - BUOYS - SHED CONSTRUCTION

WRBC Members:

RE:    PASSING OF BOAT CLUB MEMBER, JOSEPH A. CIARROCCHI

Joseph A. Ciarrocchi: Visitation information at Elmwood Funeral Chapel in St. John

Here is a direct link to the GoFundMe page for Joe Ciarrocchi and his family. Please take a moment to check it out and see if you may be able to assist.

Joseph A. Ciarrocchi Family Medical Fund GoFundMe page

RE:    PARKING STICKER

Please make sure that you obtain your 2019 Boat Club Parking Sticker if you have not already. As of 5-22-2019 the City has started their parking patrols and enforcement.

If you attempt to park in the Whiting Park area without a sticker, you will be subject to a fine of not less than $50.00 for your first offense.  The Boat Club will not reimburse you for this fine. It is your responsibility to get your Parking Sticker and affix it to your windshield on the left lower corner.  That doesn't mean laying it on your dashboard. It has to be attached to the windshield.

RE:    5TH ANNUAL KIDS FISHING DAY - JUNE 1, 2019 9AM-NOON at the HAMMOND MARINA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

WRBC is going to sponsor 30 kids this year at our 5th Annual Kids Fishing Day Event. So if anyone who is able to volunteer to help us, please show up no later than 9AM by the boat launch at the Hammond Marina. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Let's teach these kids the enjoyment of fishing.

RE:    BUOYS

I was informed by the Park Department that the navigational buoys should be installed in the harbor sometime this week weather permitting.  This will help aid navigation in and out of the harbor to Lake Michigan.

Remember to raise your lower unit and go slow keeping your vessel dead center of the channel that leads Out and In - as it shallows up if you drift North or South.

We have already had one prop destroyed. 

RE:    SHED CONSTRUCTION

The foundation of the shed is complete and we should shortly complete construction of the new shed in the patio area.

Thank you for your cooperation in these matters.

Hope to see you at next months meeting.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

P.S.    Salmon fishing has been tremendous again this season and the perch are starting to hit. 

Enjoy your boating and fishing and as always, be safe. If it isn't safe, don't go.

RE: NEW COMBINATION NUMBER FOR ALL LOCKS AT BOAT CLUB-INCLUDING DOOR ENTRANCE, REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER, OUTSIDE GATES, GRILL , ETC. AS OF MAY 19, 2019

WRBC MEMBERS:

Please be aware that ALL COMBINATION LOCKS including the front door entry lock at the boat club building has now been changed to the new numbered code that is on the back of your 2019 WRBC Membership Card.

This is effective as of Friday, May 3, 2019. 

The New Code Number will also open all combination locks inside & outside the buildings property. (Examples:  Refrigerator, Freezer, Grill, 2 Outside Gates, etc.)

NOTE:    THE ALARM SYSTEM CODE NUMBER IN BUILDING WILL NOT CHANGE, IT WILL STAY THE SAME.

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RE:    WRBC BEACH CLEAN UP-SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2019

Saturday, May 11, 2019 is the date for the beach cleanup. If you are available, please come and help clean our beaches up. We will start at 10AM.  Food and drink will be provided.

Please just show up at the boat club building and grab a plastic garbage bag.

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RE:    WRBC KIDS FISHING DAY EVENT-SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Finally don't forget the Kids Fishing Day Event, which will be at the: 

Hammond Marina Saturday, June 1, 2019 9AM-Noon. (Rain Date:  Sunday, June 2, 2019).

Anyone who is able to help volunteer for this event, will be greatly appreciated.

We need our Boat Club Members to make sure that this is a success and for knowledge and safety for these kids. Come out, help them learn how to fish as they are the future of clubs like ours.

Hope to see you there.

Thank you for your cooperation in these matters,

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

Joe Ciarrocchi GoFundMe Family Medical Page

WRBC Members,

Here is a direct link to the GoFundMe page for Joe Ciarrocchi and his family. Please take a moment to check it out and see if you may be able to assist.


GoFundMe Joe Ciarrocchi Family Medical Fund


Thank you

Website Update - Live Cameras

WRBC Members:

I am pleased to announce that the Whihala Beach live camera feed is now available once again on the website! Also as an added bonus we now have 2 camera views, one facing the boat launch and one down the beach towards the casino!

Please check it out on the 'Live Camera' tab when you have a chance. Please note that each camera opens in a new tab for each feed. If the new tabs do not open, click the link on the camera page.

Thanks!

Norm the website guy

SUBJECTS: APRIL MEETING PLACE - GUEST SPEAKER CHARLES R. BRONTE AT APRIL MEETING - U. S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY BOAT/JET SKI INSPECTION - WRBC WHIHALA BEACH CLEAN UP - WRBC KIDS FISHING DAY - LOST & FOUND

WRBC MEMBERS:

RE:    TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019 MEETING PLACE

Just a reminder that since the weather has been cooperating with no snow, this months meeting will be held at the WRBC Building on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM. 

All future meetings this year will now be held at the WRBC Building.
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RE:    GUEST SPEAKER CHARLES R. BRONTE, SENIOR FISHERY BIOLOGIST WITH THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE IN FRANKEN, WISCONSIN ON TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019 MEETING

WRBC will be having a Guest Speaker, Charles R. Bronte, Senior Fishery Biologist with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Franken, Wisconsin at this months meeting Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 7PM. This should be a very educational presentation, please try to attend.

Here is a short Bio regarding Charles R. Bronte:

Charles (Chuck) R. Bronte is a Senior Biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in New Franken WI. He does research and restoration planning for native fish populations in Lake Michigan.  He is also the Director of the Great Lakes Fish Tagging and Recovery Lab that provides tagging and recovery services to the states that helps them manage fisheries for Chinook Salmon, Steelhead and Lake Trout.  Bronte will be provided an overview of discussions underway by the States and Tribes to reintroduce Cisco and Deepwater Ciscos (Chubs) into Lake Michigan.
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RE:    FREE U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY BOAT/JET SKI INSPECTION SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019

Again a reminder, the the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting vessel inspections on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 10AM to 2PM at the Whihala Park Launch Parking Lot.  This is open to all public, so please, if you have any friends, relatives, or neighbors who have boats/jet skis that want safety inspection for FREE,  please pass this information on or bring them.  The Auxiliary gets credit for every boat/jet ski checked.
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RE:    WRBC WHIHALA BEACH CLEAN UP  SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2019

On May 11, 2019 the WRBC will again be conducting a Beach Clean Up.
Jim Hoop will be in charge of this event. Please meet at the Boat Club Building tentatively at 10AM.
We need as many volunteers as possible. Clean up bags, food & drink will be provided.
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RE:    WRBC KIDS FISHING DAY, SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019  (RAIN DAY: SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2019)

We still need volunteers.  Please come out and give these kids a great time.  If you are able to help,
please contact Jim Madison at either of the Boat Club Meetings on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 or Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
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RE:    LOST & FOUND

Found in the women's bathroom on the day of the Salmon Contest Saturday, May 6, 2019, a dark purple & blue knit stocking cap. It is in the Lost & Found Box above the coat rack at the Boat Club. If it is yours, please claim it.

SUBJECTS: MARCH MEETING LOCATION, APRIL MEETING LOCATION, SALMON DERBY, BOAT INSPECTION AND MEMBERSHIP DUES 2019

WRBC MEMBERS:

RE:    MARCH 26, 2019 MEETING AT 7PM LOCATION

This months Boat Club Meeting will again be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 7PM at the Whiting American Legion, Post 80, on the corner across from Whiting Walgreens on Indianapolis Boulevard.  Please do not park in the Walgreens parking lot for your vehicle will be towed at your own expense.

RE:    APRIL 30, 2019 MEETING AT 7PM LOCATION

The monthly Boat Club Meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 will resume back at the WRBC building at 7PM.

RE:    SALMON DERBY 2019

This is just to remind everybody that our Annual Salmon Derby will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019.  Weather permitting Rain Date will be Sunday, March 31, 2019.

Please get your entry forms in A.S.A.P.

I am sure Mike will allow you to participate if you show up the day of and pay your entry fees.

Entry Fee is $15.00 per Person.

Captain's Meeting is at:      6:00AM at the WRBC Building

Weigh In Time is at:            2:30PM SHARP!!!  At the WRBC Building

Fishing Time is From:         6:30AM to 1:30PM

FYI - Shore fisherman and trollers both are having success with a variety bag. Mostly Coho.

RE:    ANNUAL BOAT INSPECTION 2019 FROM COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

The Annual Boat Inspection from the Coast Guard Auxiliary is scheduled this year for Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 10AM to 2PM.  It will insure your boat is safe and good to go before you venture out onto the big lake.

This inspection is also opened to the public. So if you have any friends or neighbors who want their boat inspected, please invite them.

Stickers and informative hand outs will be available.

Let's have a great turn out as the Coast Guard do this for free and get necessary credits to keep their credentials active.

  

RE:    MEMBERSHIP DUES

For anyone who has not paid their dues, you can still make payment at this months meeting or you still have time to mail them to WRBC, P. O. Box 749, Whiting, IN 46394.

Thanks as always,

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

RE: WHITING FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

MEMBERS,

We are asking everyone to please donate non-perishable items for the Whiting Food Pantry and bring to this months meeting at 7:00PM on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Whiting American Legion, Post 80 across from Walgreens.

We will also accept monetary contributions.

Morty Demkovich will take charge of insuring all donations and monies are delivered to the Whiting Food Pantry.

Thank you in advance and please be generous. These folks need our help.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

Note:   Please do not park in the Walgreens parking lot.

            Your vehicle may be towed away at your expense.

SUBJECTS: FEBRUARY & MARCH MEETING LOCATION, WHITING FOOD PANTRY & MEMBERSHIP DUES

WRBC MEMBERS,

RE:    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019 MEETING LOCATION

Again, a reminder that Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Meeting will be held at 7PM again at the Whiting American Legion, Post 80 across from Walgreens on Indianapolis Boulevard. Please DO NOT PARK in the Walgreen's Parking Lot, for your car may be towed at your expense.

We will be discussing many issues concerning this upcoming year. Please try to attend.

RE:    TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019 MEETING LOCATION

Depending on the weather, March's Meeting may also be at the Whiting American Legion, Post 80 at 7PM.

If the weather is good, we will begin to have our meetings back at our Boat Club Building at Whihala.

RE:   WHITING FOOD PANTRY

We are asking everyone to please donate non-perishable items for the Whiting Food Pantry and bring to the February Meeting. We will also accept monetary contributions.

Morty Demkovich will take charge of insuring all donations and monies are delivered to the Whiting Food Pantry.

Thank you in advance and please be generous. These folks need our help.

RE:    MEMBERSHIP DUES

You can pay your 2019 dues at the February Meeting. You can also, as always, send in your dues through the mail to:    WRBC,  P. O. Box 749, Whiting, IN  46394

But you will have to go to City Hall to obtain your Parking Sticker.

Please make sure you have your 2019 WRBC Membership Card with you in order to obtain your sticker.

I hope the weather is better and hope to see you all at the February Meeting.

Thank You All,

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

Urgent! - Superbowl Party Location Change

WRBC Members:

Due to sewer issues at the club house, the Super bowl party for tomorrow Feb 3rd will need to be moved. The party will most likely be at the American Legion Post 80 building, although we have not yet gotten confirmation. At this time we are planning to be at Post 80, but if anything changes there will be a note posted on the door of the club house with the updated location.

Mike and Bob can also be called to verify.

Thank you.

ELECTION DINNER 2019 - LOST & FOUND - SUPERBOWL 53 PARTY

TO:    WRBC MEMBERS

RE:    ELECTION DINNER 2019 - LOST & FOUND - SUPERBOWL 53 PARTY

I hope everyone had a great holiday season.

We are now entering a New Year 2019 and looking forward to a great year.

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RE:   WRBC ELECTION DINNER 2019 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2019

First of all, a reminder to everyone, that our Annual 2019 Election Dinner will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 @ 6:00PM at the American Legion, Post 80 on Indianapolis Blvd. in Whiting across from Walgreens.  Please note that you cannot park inside the Walgreens parking lot. Your car may be towed away.

Food and drinks will be provided and if you could, please bring desserts. It would be much appreciated.

Also, if you plan on attending and paying your dues at the Election Dinner, Ann Canning and her new replacement Adi Cruz from the City of Whiting will be in attendance to hand out Whiting Park-WRBC Parking Window Stickers.

There will be a mailing going out soon providing all the information regarding the Election Dinner.

RE: LOST & FOUND

Several weeks ago I found a remote & key for a Volvo at the Boat Clubs outside front porch.

It is currently in the kitchen at the Boat Cub. If it is your key, please pick it up and let me know you have it by leaving me a note with your Name and your Boat Club Membership Number.  I will bring this key and remote to the Election Dinner if no one has claimed it.

RE:    WRBC SUPERBOWL 53 PARTY - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2019

We are also planning to again have a Superbowl Party on Sunday, February 3, 2019 starting at 2PM at the Boat Club building. The game will start at 5:30PM Central Time.

This will be a pot luck dinner, refreshments will be provided.

Again, if you can contribute it will be greatly appreciated.

Since the Bears will not be competing due to a lack of a talented field goal kicker, we are encouraging anyone who feels they could apply for that position to attend. HA! HA!

Hope to see you all there.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore