COMMODORES NOTE: FOOD DRIVE AT THIS MONTHS WRBC MEETING AT WHITING AMERICAN LEGION POST 80 ON TUESDAY, 3-30-2021 AT 7PM

 TO:    WRBC MEMBERS

Just a reminder that this months meeting will be again held at the Whiting American Legion, Post 80 across from Walgreens on Indianapolis Boulevard.   The meeting will be on Tuesday, 3-30-2021 at 7PM.

We are doing our first annual food drive for the Whiting-Robertsdale Food Pantry.

Please be generous and bring lots of non-perishable food items.  We will also accept any monetary donations.

See you all there.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORES UPDATE: PASSING OF AL SMALUK & DONATION MADE IN MEMORY OF FLO BRINGAS

 TO:    BOAT CLUB MEMBERS

SUBJECTS:    PASSING OF AL SMALUK & DONATION MADE IN MEMORY OF FLO BRINGAS

For those of you who were at our Election Dinner last month Tuesday, February 23, 2021,we did a moment of silence for all who had passed away in the year 2020.  We will now start a new tradition of trying to post these passing's on our website as they occur.

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RE:    PASSING OF AL SMALUK

Let me share with you all the passing of one of our founding members of the Whiting-Robertsdale Boat Club (WRBC) Al Smaluk.  Al passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his residence.  Al was one of the original few who saw the value in having a club such as ours.  He and several others started the Whiting-Robertsdale Boat Club (WRBC) on July 1, 1941.  Al served for a number of years as the WRBC Commodore and thereafter as WRBC Treasurer for many years.  He will be truly missed by any and all who knew him.

Details on the wake and service:

http://baranfh.com/obituary/alex-smaluk

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RE:    DONATION MADE IN MEMORY OF FLO BRINGAS

Flo Bringas was a WRBC Member and had also passed away.  As we always do, a $50 donation was given in her name from the Boat Club. Her partner and WRBC Member, Melinda Rayter, matched that amount with another $50 given to Pets N Vets in Flo's name.

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Again, from this day forward we will honor names of those who have passed from our club as we are informed and announced onto the WRBC website.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who have lost loved ones in the past.

Thank You.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORES UPDATE : 2021 WRBC MEMBERSHIP DUES PAYMENT & MEETING 3-30-2021 / 2021 ELECTION / FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS / MEET WITH MAYOR / WRBC SHIRTS & HOODIES / 2020 DECEASED MEMBERS OR FAMILY MEMBER

 TO:    WRBC MEMBERS

SUBJECTS:

2021 WRBC MEMBERSHIP DUES PAYMENT & MEETING 3-30-2021 /
2021 ELECTION / FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS / MEET WITH MAYOR /
WRBC SHIRTS & HOODIES / 2020 DECEASED MEMBERS OR FAMILY MEMBER

RE:   2021 BOAT CLUB DUES PAYMENT & 3-30-3021 MEETING AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 80

I know that there has been a lot of stress in the last year with the Covid Virus.  We did give everyone a break last year for those who had not paid their dues. This is now a new year and we are on the downswing of this virus. For any and all who want to continue to be members of the Whiting-Robertsdale Boat Club, I am letting you know that your dues are to be submitted by April 1, 2021.  We, as in the past, will extend this to July 1, 2021. After that you will lose your membership.  As of this date we have only received 76 paid membership dues out of 165 members. I am asking you sincerely to please get your dues paid within the next 2 months.  You can pay your dues at our upcoming meeting on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 again to be held at the American Legion, Post 80, 2003 Indianapolis Blvd., Whiting, IN at 7PM.

Once your dues are paid, as in the past, you will need to obtain your Whiting Park parking sticker. You can obtain this sticker at Whiting City Hall from 8:30AM to 12:30PM. Please see Adi Cruz at the front office. The future of our clubs sustainability depends on you all.

Sometime in April, Adi Cruz' office will relocated to the Whiting Parks, Whihala Beach.

When her office moves, you will have to obtain the stickers at her new office location.  More information to come.   

I can't stress enough how important it is that you get your dues payments to us.  As in the past, you can also mail your dues to Bob Mehok, 9838 Redbud Road, Munster, IN 46321 OR to WRBC, P. O. Box 749, Whiting, IN 46394 OR you can also slide your payment under the Commodore door at the boat club building and we will mail you your 2021 Membership Envelope.

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RE:    2021 WRBC ELECTION

For anyone who was not at our election dinner in Feb. at Post 80, we held our first actual blind election
to replace Aurelio Melgoza for his position on the Board of Directors.  The two candidates who ran were Wally Kimmich and Jack Vetroszky.  The voting results were Wally Kimmich (41Votes), Jack Vetroszky (10 Votes).  The new position will be held by Wally Kimmich.

I want to thank everyone who helped set up, run & clean and/or those who have contributed desserts at
the Election Dinner.
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RE:    FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

Please be advised that this months meeting, we are asking all members to contribute to the Whiting-Robertsdale food pantry.  We are asking all members to bring non perishables OR a money donation that will be collected.  Thank you in advance.
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RE:    WRBC SHIRTS & HOODIES

We now have the ability to provide T-Shirts and Hoodies in any color that you would like. They will have the WRBC emblem on the back.  These are provided through Mike Zralka.  You can order those at any meeting for $25 per Shirt, $30 per Hoody.  $5 from each will be donated to the WRBC.
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RE:    MEET WITH MAYOR  

We will be meeting soon with the City of Whiting's new Mayor Steve Spebar to address our next 5 year lease payments and more importantly our 24/7 access to the dock, building and park.  Once we have met and finalized these issues, you will be informed.  This should happen in the next couple of weeks.
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RE:    DECEASED BOAT CLUB MEMBERS OR FAMILY MEMBER IN 2020
     
A Memorial and Moment of Silence was held for the deceased boat club members or family member and for the raising of the American Flag on Mount Seribachi on the Island of Iwo Jima by the United States Marines on February 23, 1945, which corresponded to our same day of the Election Dinner.    

I respectfully submit this list:
John Breclaw
Flo Bringas/Rayter
Geraldine E. Brown
Carl Kaminsky
Jeff Slivka
Warren Stawitcke Sr.
Mike Wisniewski

Thank you.
Mike Hill
WRBC Commodore