Mariner’s Boat Club

SIREN

*VICE COMMODORE, Jack Lobaido* May was a extremely busy month at the Bar. Sales continue to increase steadily. We have bought on a couple of new products, the new Land Shark from Budweiser has been extremely popular. Flag Raising went very good. Thanks to Ken Zajac at the Master of Cermonies. The Stars and Stripes Tiki Party on the 25th went very well. I would like to thank, Mike and Nancy Napior, Kelly and Joe Kowynia, Art and Dawn Summers, Dan and Jan Young, T J Grunwald, Mark and Marlene Rainko and Willie Brandon. They all put allot of hard work to make sure that the Tiki Bar was decorated, The food was excellent and the drinks were flowing. It is great to have a family of members like that, I was very proud to work with them. The bartenders worked very hard and they made the night a success to. Thanks to Anna, Stephanie, Misty and Mary. Roger and Wayne were great helping keep the beer cold. Dr. BB was great as usual. Vice Commodore Jack Lobaido Page 3
Wednesday Dinners 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. May 28 - Sheppard's Pie June 4 - Polish June 11– Soul Food prepared with “LOVE” June 18 - Mexican June 25 - Italian July 2 — BBQ Country ribs July 9— Fried Chicken
*REAR COMMODORE , Harvey Karpinski*
The Flag Raising weekend was busy with Friday Entertainment an AYC Motorcycle Run on Saturday with a Presidents Ball that evening and Sunday our Champagne Brunch & Flag Raising. The following weekend the Stars And Strips Tiki Bar a great start for the summer . The Buoys Belles Breakfast on the river was a great success. The rental of the club to members for Birthdays, Retirements and Showers is being restructured the new standing rules will be out soon. In the Interim Period Please Contact Vice Commodore Jack Lobaido for the scheduling of member club rentals. UPCOMING EVENTS : June 7th “ CARP CLASSIC ” Fishing Tournament June 20,21,22 Rendezvous Algonac Harbor “ MARDI GRAS” June 28th Mariners Blue Gavel Tiki Bar July 12th Buoys Belles New Member Party. July 12th Mariners Blue Gavel Drawing for the 3M Performance 400 Race. Rear Commodore Harvey Karpinski

BOATING SEASON KICKS OFF UNDER THREAT OF NEW EPA PERMIT PROGRAM

Solution Moves a Step Forward But Boaters Need to Speak Out Now

ALEXANDRIA VA, May 27, 2008 -With the Memorial Day traditional start of the recreational boating season now passed, you'd think the owners of this country's 18 million boats would be in good spirits.

However, under threat of a new, onerous and potentially costly EPA permit program to be in place by September 30 of this year, recreational boaters and anglers have only a short time to encourage their Senators and Representatives in Congress to support the "Clean Boating Act of 2008." The bill would retain a 35-year-old exemption under the Clean Water Act of 1972 for "normal operational" discharges from recreational boats, such as deck run-off from rain or engine cooling water.

The EPA has been required to develop the permit program as a result of a lawsuit originally intended to prevent the spread of invasive species from abroad by targeting ocean-going commercial vessels carrying ballast water. The proposed Clean Boating Act of 2008 does not weaken any existing environmental laws that restrict the overboard discharge of oil, fuel, garbage, or sewage.

The Senate version of the bill, S. 2766, moved out of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on May 21 following an identical House version, H.R. 5949, which moved out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 15. Both bills are now headed for full Senate and House votes, respectively, in the next few weeks.

"We have jumped over two huge hurdles in both the Senate and House Committees," said BoatU.S. Vice President of Government Affairs Margaret Podlich. "However, with only nine weeks left in the Congressional session before September, we are facing a tight timeline. Everyone who enjoys boating needs to ask their legislators for their support when it comes to a floor vote. We need constituents to speak up now - even if they have done so in the past year," she added.

BoatU.S. also said help is needed to convert the 93 House sponsors who had previously cosponsored a similar House bill, H.R. 2550 - now dormant - to be co-sponsors of the newest version,

H.R. 5949.

To easily contact your federal legislators or learn more about the issue, go to http://www.BoatBlue.org or http://www.BoatUS.com/gov

BoatU.S. is the nation's leading advocate for recreational boaters with over 650,000 members.

FUTURE MARINERS

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From the Buoys Belles Secretary—Marcia Miller

The Flag Raising was a touching memorial to our past members and represented By a very large number of our Buoys Belles looking spectacular in their patriotic. Colors. We have a huge new selection of Mariner’s shirts, sweatshirts, tanks, and jackets For some very reasonable prices. Come on down and check it out. We are sure you will like our choices for summer as these hard working volunteers dedicatind our fund raisers to help with any expenses that may incur. Check out the new cement by The doorwall. This was our responsibility as much as the safety of our members. It will be interesting to see the turnout of our “Breakfast on the River” this June 1^st. The large number of members attending will help with the future of more mornings On the water. BIG EVENT ON JULY 12^th!!!! Again, hosted by the Buoys Belles, will be a gathering of our New Members invited to “PARTY WITH THE PIRATES”!!! We will, of course, have all your favorites. Grilled Specialties prepared by those Handsome Chefs of past years, jello shots, games, music, and our famous Tiki Party Cocktails. ATTEND, RELAX, AND PARTY WITH THE BEST PEOPLE ON THE RIVER, 3:00 p.m. till ????? I can’t believe the warm weather is upon us. Our last meeting for the summer Months is this JUNE 5^that 7:00 p.m. I know how much you will miss my Articles and sunny disposition so hang in there, our first meeting in the Fall Will be on September 4^th at our normal time, 7:00 p.m.

HAVE A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND WARM SUMMER AND FALL.

Mariners Boat Club Blue Gavel, President Ken Zajac

Mariners Blue Gavel fund raiser this year 3M PERFORMANCE 400 at Michigan International Speedway , Sunday - August 17, 2008. 4 Race pack/ ticket packages that include: Invitation to the CAT Racing hospitality tent; Hospitality pack (Cat Racing hat, camera, etc.) Breakfast with the driver and team owner , Drawings for door prizes , Driver/ Team owner autograph session , Lunch, Adult beverages (beer) after 12:00 P.M. , 4 Grandstand Tickets for the race. Package Value $1800, Tickets will be $10, see any Past Commodore for tickets.

This fundraiser is for the Physically Challenged and Senior River Cruise on August 10, 2008.

Deep water, gated, on the Detroit River. Heated for winter storage. Clean during the summer. Private. 19’ x 60’, with 30 and 50 amp service. Available immediately. $95,000. Call Jim @ 313-410-4666 for showings.

3M PERFORMANCE 400

Michigan International Speedway Sunday - August 17, 2008. 4 Race pack/ ticket packages that include: Invitation to the CAT Racing hospitality tent Hospitality pack (Cat Racing hat, camera, etc.) Breakfast with the driver and team owner Drawings for door prizes Driver/Team owner autograph session , Lunch, Adult beverages (beer) after 12:00 P.M. 4 Grandstand Tickets for the race. Package Value $1800 Tickets will be $10 each Drawing at Mariners July 12^{t^h}

Proceeds, to fund the Mariners Blue Gavel Physically Challenged and Senior River Cruise August 10, 2008.

Contact: Harvey Karpinski 468-7221 or Sam Bileti 979-0725
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On the River Monthly
Due to the great response to our June 1 breakfast, we are working on a date for July.
We will post flyers around the Club as soon as the date has been approved..