COMMODORES NOTES: SUBJECT: GATE KEY LOCK BOX, LAUNCHING AT WHIHALA PIER, AND MEMBERSHIP DUES DEADLINE JULY 31, 2026

TO:  WRBC MEMBERS

RE:  GATE KEY LOCK BOX

For those of you who do not attend our WRBC meetings, the Mayor of Whiting has given us permission to stay parked either with a trailer or not in our Whiting Park Whihala parking area 7AM until 10PM.  Normally, the gates will be opened early by the Whiting Police Department.

We have purchased a key lock box that will be attached in the near future to the 117th Street, Whiting Park Gate.  We have to be vigilant about keeping this lock box secure.  

When you use this access, YOU MUST BE SURE TO LOCK THE GATE AND BOX BEHIND YOU. 

This has been a long time coming, so please do not mess this up. It will only take a couple of mistakes to get this privilege taken away.

Anyone requiring the lock box code should contact myself at (219) 381-6419, or Bob Mehok at (219) 644-9454 or Mike Zralka at (773) 852-4136. You will be required to give your membership number, as we will monitor our current membership list.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

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RE:     LAUNCHING AT WHIHALA PIER

Just a brief update, the Whihala Launch & Harbor are open now for launching any boat 18 foot or under and jet skis to the main lake. You will need to keep to the far left along the rock wall.  Please go slow and stay alert, as the depth is around 3 feet.  

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RE:     MEMBERSHIP DUES DEADLINE JULY 31, 2026

This is a reminder to any member who currently wants to stay active in our club. YOU HAVE TILL THE END OF JULY TO PAY YOUR DUES. We need every member to keep this club strong.  If you haven't paid your dues yet, please be sure to submit your payment ASAP to Bob Mehok or mail to the WRBC, P.O. Box 749, Whiting, IN 46394.  

Thank you in advance.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORE'S UPDATE: SUBJECT: FREE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY WATER VESSEL INSPECTION 5-16-2026

WRBC MEMBERS,

RE: FREE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY VESSEL INSPECTION

This years FREE Coast Guard vessel inspection will be held on Saturday May 16, 2026 starting at 10AM at the Whihala Beach boat club building parking area. It is open to any and all members and public for any vessel, boat, jet ski, sail boat, etc. for safety inspection. This is for everyone's safety. Stickers for your vessel will be administered by the Coast Guard after inspection.

Please let's get a good turn out, as these Coast Guard Volunteers all receive credit for every vessel inspected.

As in the past, food and drinks will be provided by the boat club.

Thank you for your participation in this event.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORES UPDATE: MONTHLY CLUB MEETING - ANNUAL WHITING FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION - BOAT CLUB DUES & CITY PARKING STICKER - MARCH MEETING LOCATION

RE:    FEBRUARY 24, 2026 MONTHLY CLUB MEETING PLACE

Just a reminder that our Tuesday, February 24, 2026 monthly meeting

will be held again at the Whiting American Legion Hall, Post 80 across

from Walgreens on the corner of 2003 Indianapolis Boulevard.  The 

meeting will begin at 6:30 PM.

The Walgreens management has again asked that you please not

park in the Walgreens parking lot, for you will be towed at your own

expense.

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RE:   ANNUAL WHITING FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION DRIVE

                    AT FEBRUARY 24, 2026 MEETING

At this meeting, as we have done in years past, we are asking all

members to please be generous and contribute as much as you

can to the Whiting Food Pantry.  They not only need nonperishable

food items but have also requested items such as:  Paper Towels,

Toiletries, Diapers, Wipes, Canned Goods, Cleaning Products, Dish-

Hand & Body Soap, Deodorant, Coffee, Tea, Syrup, Flour, Sugar,

Pasta, Dry Beans, Spaghetti Sauce, Oatmeal, Toothpaste, etc.  We

will also be collecting monetary donations.  There are many families

who depend on organizations like this.  Please be as generous as

you possibly can.

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RE:    WRBC DUES & WHITING PARK PARKING STICKER 2026

For those who did not make the Election Dinner, we will again be

collecting your dues at the February meeting.  Once you have paid

your dues, you will be eligible to receive your Whiting Park Parking

Sticker from Adi Cruz, the Whiting Park Superintendent. You will

need to show Adi your 2026 WRBC Membership Card. Please let

Adi know if you would like to purchase a second sticker.

Adi is located at the new office for the Whiting Park Department

behind Whihala Beach at 1561 Park Road, Whiting, IN.

Public hours are generally 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

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RE:    TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 MEETING LOCATION

Our Tuesday, March 31st monthly meeting, weather permitting, will

be held back at the Boat Club building in Whiting Park.

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I hope to see you all at the Tuesday, February 24th meeting at 6:30 PM

at the Whiting American Legion, Post 80.

Again, thank you for your cooperation in these matters.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORES UPDATE: SUBJECT: ANNUAL ELECTION DINNER - SUPERBOWL PARTY - COLLECTION FOR FOOD PANTRY AT MEETING

RE:    1-27-2026 ANNUAL ELECTION DINNER

I would like to welcome everyone to another New Year at the WRBC.

This is a reminder for everyone that our Annual Election Dinner will

be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. It will be held at the Whiting

American Legion, Post 80, 121st Street & Indianapolis Blvd., across

from the Walgreens parking lot on the corner.  Cocktails will be at

6:00 PM, and as a reminder, it will be a cash bar.  Dinner will be

served at 6:30 PM, and the meeting will follow.

Please do not park in the Walgreens parking lot, for they will tow

your car at your expense.

American Legion, Post 80 has generously offered to not charge us

anymore for our hall rental. Thank you to the Legion for this offer.

Everyone should have received a letter in the mail about the

Election Dinner and the times.  If you can, it would be greatly

appreciated to respond with the enclosed form in the letter as

to if you are going to attend.  You can mail these responses to

the Whiting-Robertsdale Boat Club, P. O. Box 749,

Whiting, IN 46394 or call Bob Mehok directly at 219-644-9454.

This is important so that we know an approximate number on

how much food to order.

Also, if you can, please bring a dessert.

In addition, Adi Cruz from the City of Whiting again this year

will attend the Election Dinner to pass out parking stickers to

members after you pay your club dues.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

Hope to see you all there.

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RE:   2-8-2026 SUPERBOWL PARTY

This year the Superbowl Party will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026

at the WRBC building in Whiting Park.  It will start at 3PM.

A few volunteers would be needed to help set up.

As in the past, there will be food & snacks provided.

Drinks are on you.

Desserts and snacks that you could provide would be appreciated.

There will be squares available at $5 per square.

Anyone who hasn't paid for this event, the price will be $10 at

the door. That will include food, snacks & one free square.

As in the past, this party has proved to be a big success and a

lot of fun for everyone.

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RE:  2-24-2026 COLLECTION FOR FOOD PANTRY AT MEETING

This is just a reminder that as in the past, we will be collecting food

at the Feb. 24, 2026 meeting for the Whiting-Robertsdale food pantry.

I will have a list of items that have been requested from the pantry.

They need more than non-perishable food items and as always

monetary donations are appreciated. Please be as generous as

you can.

Thank you,

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore 

COMMODORES UPDATE: SUBJECT: ANNUAL PERCH DERBY-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025

TO: WRBC MEMBERS

RE: ANNUAL PERCH DERBY-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025

Just to remind all the members that our Annual Perch Derby is still on. The date for the Derby is Saturday, November 29, 2025 starting at 6:30AM to 1:30PM.

Anybody without a boat or who would just like to fish on
someone else's boat, there are openings. There is a sign-up sheet posted at the boat club building that you can sign-up on to fish.  

You can also call Mike Zavesky at (708)259-9009 to confirm a spot on a boat. 

As in the past, food and drinks will be supplied.

Come out and enjoy!
Mike Hill
WRBC Commodore

Wolf Lake Walleye Stocking Scheduled for this Saturday

 

COMMODORES UPDATE TO: DOCK PARTY - BEACH CLEAN-UP AND THE KID'S FISHING DAY

TO:   WRBC MEMBERS

SUBJECTS:     DOCK PARTY - BEACH CLEAN-UP AND THE KIDS FISHING DAY

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RE:    WRBC DOCK PARTY ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 AT 2PM

Just a quick reminder that this year's dock party will be held on

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 2PM, and will be held at the

boat club building by the Whiting Park Whihala Beach parking lot.

This year's City of Whiting's Empanada Fest will be held on the

same day as our dock party. The city has guaranteed reserved

parking for our dock party membership and guests in the lot in

front of our club house.

There will be free parking passes at the boat club for anyone who

does not have a Whiting Park parking sticker. You have to enter

into the park at the 117th Street Park entrance to avoid the

Empanada Fest, which will be held at the other end of the park.

I am requesting a few volunteers to help show up at around noon

for set up and corn patrol.

If you haven't yet, please get your raffle tickets and attendance

sheets in as soon as possible, so we can have a better head

count to order the right amount of food.

We are asking for salads and desserts, which are always

appreciated.

Hope to see everyone there again for a great time.

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RE:    BEACH & PARK CLEAN-UP ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 AT 10AM

Our 2nd Annual Beach and Park Clean-Up of this year 2025 will

again, be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10AM.

As always, buckets and bags will again be provided.  There will

also be refreshments provided after the beach clean-up.

Steve Arnham will again be coordinating once again with the

Surfriders Foundation. Please donate a couple hours of your time. 

Let's have another good turn out and keep our park and beach

clean and safe.

Thank you.

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RE:    KIDS FISHING DAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 AT 9AM

This will be our 11th Annual Kids Fishing Day which will be held on

Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Hammond Marina starting

at 9AM.

As I have said in the past, this is one of the greatest events that

this club has ever put together and we do need a lot of volunteers

to make this event run smoothly and successfully.

So please, if you can donate some of your valuable time, meet

in the Hammond Marina at 8AM, just past the boat launch, to

help set up and educate the children of our future fishing sport.

As in the past, food, drinks and snacks will be provided, as

prizes also for every child participating.

There is a volunteer sign up sheet at the boat club building,

or you can contact Jim Madison at 219-845-8137 if you are

willing to help.

Thank you in advance,

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORE'S UPDATE: SUBJECTS: FREE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY VESSEL INSPECTION - CLOSED FOR SEASON WHIHALA BEACH BOAT LAUNCH - PERCH DERBY RESCHEDULED

TO: WRBC MEMBERS
    
RE: FREE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY VESSEL INSPECTION

This years FREE Coast Guard vessel inspection will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 starting at 10AM at the Whihala Beach boat club parking area. It is open to any and all members and public for any vessel, boat, jet ski, sail boat, etc. for safety inspection. This is for everyone's safety. Stickers for your vessel will be administered by the Coast Guard after inspection.

Please let's get a good turn out, as these Coast Guard Volunteers all receive credit for every vessel inspected.

As in the past, food and drinks will be provided by the boat club.
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RE: WHIHALA BEACH BOAT LAUNCH CLOSED FOR THE SEASON 2025 FOR DREDGING

The City of Whiting has announced that due to low water levels and excessive sand buildup, the Whihala Beach boat launch is closed for the remainder of the 2025 season. These conditions have created hazardous launching areas, particularly in the coves, where boats are at high risk of becoming stuck or damaged. Public safety is top priority.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE BOAT LAUNCH.

Plans are in place for dredging work to be conducted this Fall to help restore safe access and improve conditions for the 2026 season.

I have acquired free boat launching for all current boat club members at the Hammond Marina. You will be required to show your membership card at the gate, as they have a current membership list.

As in the past, if there is a problem, do not get into an argument with the marina personnel at the entrance gate. You can either pay or leave. Just contact myself, WRBC Commodore, Mike Hill at 219-937-2211 or WRBC Treasurer, Bob Mehok, at 219-644-9454 and we will resolve the issue.
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RE: PERCH DERBY ON JUNE 28, 2025 - RESCHEDULED

Unfortunately our Spring Perch Derby on June 28, 2025 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THE RAIN DATE ON NOVEMBER 29, 2025.

Mike Zavesky was unavailable for the Spring Tournament, but moreover there are no perch around.

Hope to see you on November 29, 2025.

Thank you for your cooperation in these matters.

Mike Hill
WRBC Commodore

COMMODORES UPDATE : MAY MEETING REMINDER, SUMMER CLOSING HOURS FOR WHITING PARK & WHIHALA BEACH, CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR RICK STACK, DREDGING OF WHITING PARK HARBOR, COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FREE VESSEL INSPECTION, AND WRBC PERCH DERBY

 TO:    WRBC MEMBERS 2025

RE:    MAY WRBC MEETING REMINDER

A reminder that our next WRBC meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025

at 6:30PM.  It will be held at the boat club building in Whiting Park.

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RE:    SUMMER CLOSING HOURS FOR WHITING PARK & WHIHALA BEACH

Adi Cruz has informed me that effective May 23, 2025, the City of Whiting

will be extending the Whiting Park and Whihala Beach hours.

Whiting Park will close at 9PM and Whihala Beach will close at 7PM.

Please be sure that you are out of the park by 9PM.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

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RE:    CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR RICK STACK

As was voted on and approved at our last meeting, we will be holding a

celebration of life for our Vice-Commodore Rick Stack, that was requested

by his children, Josh and Lindsey to be held on June 7, 2025 at 11AM to

2PM at the boat club building in Whiting Park.

Anyone who would like to attend is welcome.

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RE:    EMERGENCY DREDGING OF HARBOR IN WHITING PARK

To my knowledge, there will be an emergency dredging of our harbor.  

There was an independent company that evaluated and did a sounding of

the harbor. I don't have any dates or details as to when this dredging may

occur, but hopefully it will open the harbor up to allow launching.

In the interim, I met with the Harbor Master at the Hammond Marina, and

he is giving the WRBC permission to launch from the Hammond Marina.

He has a current WRBC membership list and has required that any member

from the boat club show their membership card for 2025 to gain free access

to launch.

Thank you for your cooperation, and again, a reminder do not get into an

argument if you are turned away at the entrance gates. Simply pay or leave,

and contact me at 219-937-2211, and we will resolve the issue.

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RE:     COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FREE VESSEL INSPECTION

This year's vessel inspection will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025

starting at 10AM at the Boat club parking area. It is open to any and all

members and public for any vessel, boat, jet ski, sailboat, etc. for

safety inspection. This is for everyone safety.  Stickers for your

vessel will be administered by the coast guard.

Please let's get a good turn out as these Coast Guard Volunteers

all receive credit for every vessel inspected.

As in the past, food and drinks will be provided by the boat club.

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RE:     PERCH DERBY

Just a brief reminder, we will be holding a Perch Derby, weather permitting,

on Saturday, June 28, 2025.  Please get your attendance forms in as

soon as possible.

Check in time will be at 6AM.

Fishing Time will be from 6:30AM to 1:30PM.

Weigh In Time will be at 2PM SHARP.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

You must be in line by 2PM or fish will NOT be weighed for contest!

Thank you.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORES NOTES: SUBJECT: - FEBRUARY 25, 2025 MONTHLY CLUB MEETING - ANNUAL WHITING FOOD PANTRY DRIVE - SUPER BOWL PARTY TURNOUT - BOAT CLUB DUES & CITY PARKING STICKER - MARCH 25, 2025 MONTHLY CLUB MEETING - BOAT CLUB GAS FURNACE

TO ALL WRBC MEMBERS:

SUBJECT:   - FEBRUARY 25, 2025 MONTHLY CLUB MEETING

                    - ANNUAL WHITING FOOD PANTRY DRIVE

                    - SUPER BOWL PARTY TURNOUT

                    - BOAT CLUB DUES & CITY PARKING STICKER

                    - MARCH 25, 2025 MONTHLY CLUB MEETING

                    - BOAT CLUB GAS FURNACE

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RE:    FEBRUARY 25, 2025 MONTHLY CLUB MEETING & PARKING

Just a reminder that our Tuesday, February 25, 2025 monthly meeting

will be held again at the Whiting American Legion Hall, Post 80 across

from Walgreens on the corner of 2003 Indianapolis Boulevard.  The

meeting will begin at 6:30 PM.

The Walgreens management has again asked that you please not park

in the Walgreens parking lot, for you will be towed at you own expense.

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RE:    ANNUAL WHITINIG FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION DRIVE

At this meeting, as we have done in years past, we are asking all

members to please be generous and contribute as much as you can

to the Whiting Food Pantry.  They not only need nonperishable food

items but have also requested items such as:  Paper Towels, Toiletries,

Diapers, Wipes, Canned Goods, Cleaning Products, Dish, Hand &

Body Soap, Deodorant, Coffee, Tea, Syrup, Flour, Sugar, Pasta, Dry

Beans, Spaghetti Sauce, Oatmeal, Toothpaste, etc.  We will also be

collecting monetary donations.  There are many families who depend

on organizations like this.  Please be as generous as you possibly can.

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RE:    SUPER BOWL PARTY TURNOUT

Again, this year we had our annual Super Bowl Party.  As in the past,

this was a very successful turn out for our club.  Everyone had a

great time.  Thanks for all who brought food and desserts.

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RE:    WRBC DUES & WHITING PARK PARKING STRICKERS 2025

For those who did not make the Election Dinner, we will again be

collecting your dues at the February meeting.  Once you have paid

your dues, you will be eligible to receive your Whiting Park Parking

Sticker.  Adi Cruz and Joe Franko will again be at this month's meeting,

so you can pick up your parking stickers.  If you want a second sticker,

you can purchase one for $45.00.  That is the current cost of our

person rent fee.

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RE:    TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025 MONTHLY MEETING PLACE

Our Tuesday, March 25th monthly meeting, weather permitting, will

be held back at the boat club building in Whiting Park.

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RE:    BOAT CLUB GAS FURNACE

The City of Whiting has now converted the electric furnace at the boat

club to gas.  The heat is now able to be kept at a comfortable level of

64 degrees.  Our ice machine is again "ON" for the season.  Please

come and enjoy the facility.

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Hope to see you all at the Tuesday, February 25th meeting at the

Whiting American Legion, Post 80.

Again, thank you for your cooperation in these matters.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORES UPDATE SUBJECT: SUPERBOWL PARTY 2025-SUNDAY, FEB. 9, 2025 AT 3PM

 TO:   WRBC MEMBERS 2025

SUBJECT:    SUPERBOWL PARTY 2025-SUNDAY, FEB. 9, 2025 AT 3PM

This year the Superbowl Party will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at the WRBC Boat Club building in Whiting Park.  It will start at 3PM.

A few volunteers would be needed to help set up.

As in the past, there will be food & snacks provided.  Drinks are on you. Desserts and snacks that you could provide would be appreciated.

There will be squares available at $5 per square.

Anyone who hasn't paid for this event, the price will be $10 at the door. That will include food, snacks & one free square.

As in the past, this party has proved to be a big success and a lot of fun for everyone.

Hope to see you all there.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORES UPDATE: DOCK PARTY, BEACH CLEAN-UP & KIDS FISHING DAY

TO: WRBC MEMBERS

RE: DOCK PARTY 9-7-2024

Just a reminder that next Saturday, September 7, 2024 we will be holding our annual Dock Party. If you haven't yet sent in your Dock Party attendance slips, please do that as soon as possible, so that we can adjust our food order accordingly.

You can mail the attendance slip to WRBC P. O. Box 749, Whiting, IN 46394 OR you can call Bob Mehok at (219-644-9454), or Myself at (219-937-2211) to reserve yourself and any guests attending. 

In addition, make sure you get your raffle tickets in. You can also bring them the day of the Dock Party so your chances don't get wasted.

Also, I am asking for 4-5 volunteers to show up at the boat club building at 11AM to help set up tables, chairs, move picnic tables & clean corn on cob, etc. Thank you in advance for any help.

Just a reminder, as in the past, we are asking you to contribute salads or desserts.
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RE: PARK & BEACH CLEAN-UP 

As we do every year, this is our 2nd Park and Beach Clean-Up that will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 starting at 10AM. Surfer, Steve Arnam, will again be running and coordinating this event.

Please meet at the boat club building where Steve will have a tent set up. You can sign in and get a bucket or garbage bag to collect debris.

Let's have a good turn out, as we have every year in the past.
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RE: KIDS FISHING DAY

Our Annual Kids Fishing Day this year will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 again at the Hammond Marina. The event starts at 9AM til 12 Noon. To make this event a success, we need a lot of volunteers.

Jim Madison will be running this event for this year. He is asking for 4 to 5 volunteers to be at the Hammond Marina at 8AM to help him set up his tent, prizes, signs, etc.

Also, we will need a lot more than 4 to 5 volunteers. So please, if you have an opportunity to help, even if it is only for a couple of hours, we need you.

As in the past, food and drinks will be provided and prizes for every child.

Come out and help the future fishermen of America learn how to fish.

Thank you for your cooperation and help in these events.

Mike Hill
WRBC Commodore

COMMODORES UPDATE: WHITING 4TH OF JULY PARADE 2024 AND BOAT CLUB BUILDING & GROUNDS CLEAN-UP

 RE:    WHITING 4TH OF JULY PARADE

As we have done in the past, any member interested in putting their boat or jet ski in the Whiting 4th of July Parade this year is encouraged to do so. 

We have banners that you can use to help decorate.

You will need a permit. You will also need to buy some throw-able candies for the kids in the crowds. The boat club will reimburse you for any out-of-pocket costs including the permit.

If you are interested, please contact:  Sarah Creel at the

City of Whiting.  Her Email is:  SCreel@whitingindiana.com

or contact me, Mike Hill at (219) 381-6419.

It would be nice to see us represented in this year's parade.

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RE:    BOAT CLUB BUILDING CLEAN-UP

We will be conducting our annual building and grounds clean-up on Saturday, June 22, 2024, starting at 11AM.  As you know, we do this every year to keep our club pristine.

We will definitely need quite a few volunteers to help get this done.

Even if you can only come for a short time, please pitch in and help us keep our building and grounds clean.

Food will be provided.

Hope to see a bunch of you on Saturday for the clean-up.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in these matters.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

Commodore's Update: CHANGE TO CLUBS MEETING TIME - MARCH MEETING HELD AT BOAT CLUB BUILDING - MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP DUES 2024

TO ALL WRBC MEMBERS:

 

SUBJECTS:

CHANGE TO CLUBS MEETING TIME

MARCH MEETING HELD AT BOAT CLUB BUILDING

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP DUES 2024

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RE:    CHANGE TO CLUBS MEETING TIME

On our last meeting on February 27, 2024, it was purposed to change our meeting start time from 7PM to now 6:30PM.  This proposal was put to a vote as by our By-Laws and the results were a majority vote to accept the proposal of a 6:30PM meeting start time.

Effective immediately our new start time for our monthly meetings will be held at 6:30PM.

Please make note of this.

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RE:    MARCH MEETING HELD AT CLUB BUILDING

March meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 will be held at our boat club building weather permitting at 6:30PM.

If there is extreme weather, we will again meet at American Legion, Post 80 in Whiting.

Hope to see you all there.

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RE:    MEMBERSHIP DUES 2024

If you still have not paid your annual Membership Dues 2024,

please do so as soon as possible.  You have till April to make

payment. You can pay your dues at the March meeting or you

can send your payment to:  WRBC, P. O. Box 749, Whiting,

IN 46394 or mail your payment directly to:  Bob Mehok,

9838 Redbud Road, Munster, IN 46321. This is greatly

appreciated, as every penny counts.

Thank you for your cooperation in these matters.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORE'S UPDATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2024 CLUB MEETING - WHITING FOOD PANTRY DRIVE - SUPER BOWL PARTY TURN OUT - CLUB MEMBERSHIP DUES & CITY PARKING STICKER - MARCH 26, 2024 MONTHLY MEETING

TO ALL WRBC MEMBERS:

SUBJECTS:    FEBRUARY 27, 2024 CLUB MEETING

                            -WHITING FOOD PANTRY DRIVE

                            -SUPER BOWL PARTY TURN OUT

                            -CLUB MEMBERSHIP DUES & CITY PARKING STICKER

                            -MARCH 26, 2024 MONTHLY MEETING 

______________________________________________________

RE:   2-27-2024 MONTHLY CLUB MEETING & PARKING

Just a reminder that our Tuesday, February 27, 2004 monthly

meeting will be held again at the Whiting American Legion Hall,

Post 80 across from Walgreens on the corner at 2003 Indianapolis

Boulevard.  The meeting will begin at 7PM.

The Walgreens management has again asked that you please

not park in the Walgreens parking lot, for you will be towed at

your own expense.

______________________________________________________

RE:    ANNUAL WHITING FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION DRIVE

At this meeting, as we have done in years past, we are asking

all members to please be generous and contribute as much

as you can to the Whiting Food Pantry.  They not only need

nonperishable food items but have also requested items such

as: Paper Towels, Toiletries, Diapers, Wipes, etc.  We will also

be collecting monetary donations. There are many families who

depend on organizations like this.  Please be as generous as

you possibly can.

______________________________________________________

RE:    SUPER BOWL PARTY TURNOUT

Again, this year we had our annual Super Bowl Party.  As in the

past, this was a very successful turn out for our club. 

Everyone had a great time.  

______________________________________________________

RE:  WRBC CLUB DUES &

         WHITING PARK PARKING STICKERS 2024

For those of you who did not make the Election Dinner, we will

again be collecting your dues at the February meeting.  Once

you have paid your dues, you will be eligible to receive your

Whiting Park Parking Sticker.  You will have to go see

Adi Cruz at the Whihala Beach City Park Office to obtain your

2024 Whiting Park Parking Sticker by showing your 2024 WRBC

Membership Card.

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RE:    TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024 MONTHLY MEETING PLACE

Our Tuesday, March 26th monthly meeting, weather permitting, will

be held back at the boat club building in Whiting Park.

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Hope to see you all at the Tuesday, February 27th meeting.

Again, thank you for your cooperation in these matters.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

Commodore's Note : Annual Walleye Stocking

 TO:   WRBC MEMBERS

Perch America is holding their annual walleye stocking this Wednesday November 8th around noon.

Mike Hill
WRBC Commodore

COMMODORES UPDATE: FALL HARBOR DREDGING AND LAUNCHING AVAILABILITY

TO:   WRBC MEMBERS

FALL HARBOR DREDGING AND LAUNCHING AVAILABILITY

I have been informed by the City of Whiting's Joe Franko, that he is going to begin dredging in the next week for a week or two.  He just wants to keep what was accomplished in the Spring open.

While dredging the harbor and launch, as in the past, it will be closed. You can still launch from the Hammond Marina.

 

The other issue is they have removed the concrete center pier due to a failure of some of the flotation, which resulted in allowing styrofoam to creep out into the harbor. This was reported by an environmental activist to the DNR and EPA. It was claimed that this would endanger migratory birds that tend to occupy the harbor.

The pier has been removed, BUT will be replaced early next Spring with a new pier, similar to the transient pier, that still remains in the harbor.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORES UPDATE: SUBJECTS: FRONT DOOR LOCK WORKING - LOOKING FOR A WRBC SECRETARY - RESCHEDULED PERCH DERBY - UPDATE ON WEATHERBUG CAMERA - DOCK PARTY - KIDS FISHING DAY

TO: WRBC MEMBERS

RE: FRONT DOOR LOCK WORKING

As many of you are aware, we had fixed the striker on the door a few weeks ago, and it failed. We have now installed a second new striker

that seems to be working so far.

Please use the new code that is on the back of your membership card to gain entrance into the club. Thank you for your patience.

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RE: LOOKING FOR A WRBC SECRETARY

Unfortunately, our current WRBC Secretary, Mike Zralka, announced at our last meeting that he is resigning his position as WRBC Secretary. He has offered to stay in his position until the end of this year, if needed. It is time now for some of you newer members to step up and help this

club continue forward.

Anyone interested in this position, please contact Board Member in Charge of Elections, Bob Egan at (773) 447-6451 OR Myself, Mike Hill at (219) 937-2211.

Please help this historic club to continue to exist. We need you.

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RE: RESCHEDULED PERCH DERBY TO JULY 8, 2023

Our Perch Derby that was originally scheduled for June 24, 2023 was postponed. We will have our annual Perch Derby on:

Saturday, July 8, 2023

STARTING TIME: 6:30AM to 1:30PM

WEIGH IN: 2PM SHARP - NO EXCEPTIONS

You must bein line by 2PM or fish will NOT be weighed in for the contest.

If you intend to fish the derby, please either get your application in ASAP OR contact WRBC Board Member, Wally Kimmich at (219) 743-6992.

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RE: UPDATE ON WEATHER BUG CAMERA

I have been in contact with our WRBC I.T. Web Manager, Norm to get our WeatherBug camera access back onto our website. He informed me that the City of Whiting changed these cameras to high-definition cameras. This has caused a problem for our website, as it will not accommodate high-definition cameras unless we are willing to pay $41.00 per month for the use of these cameras. That equates to $492.00 a year for us just to be able to see the lake condition. Norm is currently working on finding a way to get this convenience reactivated at little to no cost as we previously had. 

Please be patient and occasionally check the website to see when and if it has been activated.

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RE: WRBC DOCK PARTY - SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

As we have stressed in every meeting and in my Commodores Updates the importance of getting your Dock Party applications in the mail to us.

This is extremely important, as we want to have a good turnout but not to over or under spend for food and beverages. The sooner you can get this information to us, the better. You can mail your forms to our Boat Club address at: WRBC, P. O. Box 749, Whiting, IN 46394 OR contact Boat Club Treasurer, Bob Mehok at (219)644-9454. Hope to see you all there.

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RE: WRBC KIDS FISHING DAY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Just a reminder, our annual WRBC Kids Fishing Day will be held on September 23, 2023 at the Hammond Marina as in the past. If you are interested, you can sign up at the Whiting Chamber of Commerce Office on 1417 119th Street, Whiting, IN OR contact Barb Maul at (219) 743-3231. In my opinion this is one of the best

activities that the club does for the future of our young fisher people.

We do need many volunteers for this activity to make it a success. So please give a few hours of your time and help us make this a huge success as it has been in the past.

Hope you all have a great & safe 4th of July.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORES UPDATE: SUBJECT: PERCH DERBY - SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023

TO:    ALL MEMBERS

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RE:  PERCH DERBY - SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023 (6:30AM to 1:30PM)

This year's Annual Perch Derby is still on.  Wally Kimmich has volunteered to run this year's derby.  Mike Zavesky who normally runs all our derby's is going to be out of town.  That being said, we are still going to proceed with the derby. 

Perch Derby Date and Time is as follows: 

Saturday, June 24, 2023 - 6:30AM to 1:30PM.

Weigh In: 2:00PM SHARP.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

Rain Date will be:   Saturday, July 8, 2023

Even if you have not sent in your application, we will be accepting any and all members who want to participate the morning of.  If you can, please mail in your application as this will help us to determine the purchase of food and beverage. 

Let us have a good turn out as we have in the past.

Hope to see you at the derby.

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORES UPDATE: FRONT DOOR KEYPAD LOCK, HARBOR LAUNCH AND DREDGING, WHITING PARK CLOSING HOURS, WEATHERBUG CAMERAS, MEMBERSHIP DUES & PERCH DERBY

 TO:    WRBC MEMBERS

SUBJECTS:  FRONT DOOR KEYPAD LOCK, HARBOR LAUNCH AND DREDGING,                WHITING PARK CLOSING HOURS, WEATHERBUG CAMERAS, MEMBERSHIP DUES & PERCH DERBY

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RE:    FRONT DOOR KEYPAD LOCK

Our front door keypad has been fixed. You may use it as normal with the access code provided on the back of your membership card.
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RE:    HARBOR LAUNCH AND DREDGING

Joe Franko from the City of Whiting has completed his springtime dredging for this year.  Fortunately, Joe was able to get us open at a decent depth to the main lake.  Please feel free to launch your boats now. You should have no problem getting in or out. But I would still recommend at least for the
first few times to go slow, and maybe raise your motors, as I am not sure how deep it is. Joe will dredge more again in the fall.
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RE:    WHITING PARK CLOSING HOURS

Please be aware that again this year, for whatever unknown reason, the City of Whiting has decided to not allow vehicles into the Whiting Park after 6PM. I do not understand this and we are currently pursuing a meeting with the mayor and his council to give us an answer. For now, please abide by the City of Whiting's rules.
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RE:    WEATHERBUG CAMERAS

The City of Whiting has installed new high-definition WeatherBug cameras. They replaced our old WeatherBug cameras that allowed us our live viewing of the harbor, lake and beach. Unfortunately, for now, we have no access to this system.  I have contacted the City of Whiting's I.T. Manager, and he will be sending me the current link to get us all our views back.  When this happens, I will transfer the information to Norm, our I.T. Specialist and we will be back in business.
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RE:    MEMBERSHIP DUES

Anyone who has not currently updated their dues as a member and are currently wanting to continue to be a member of the Whiting-Robertsdale Boat Club (WRBC), I strongly encourage you to get your payments in either to the WRBC, P. O. Box 749, Whiting, Indiana 46394 address or to Bob Mehoks home address at: 9838 Redbud Road, Munster, Indiana 46321.  We need you all to keep this club going.
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RE:    PERCH DERBY - SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023 AT 6:30AM

Just a reminder to all that our Annual Perch Derby will be on Saturday, June 24, 2023starting at 6:30AM and ending at 1:30PM.

YOU MUST BE IN LINE FOR WEIGH IN at 2:00PM SHARP, NO EXCEPTIONS OR FISH WILL NOT BE WEIGHED FOR THE CONTEST.

Rain date will be on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Please contact Mike Zavesky at (708) 259-9009 or get your application in ASAP.

Let's have a good turnout for this event.
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Thank You All,
Mike Hill
WRBC Commodore