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Have you paid your membership dues for 2008? All members who have not paid their annual membership dues by 15 May will have their key cards removed from the system. You will be locked out!

The US Coast Guard issued a press release reminding mariners that older model Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) that broadcast on 121.5 MHz or 243 MHz will not be monitored by satellite as of February 1, 2009. Effective that date, the satellites will only monitor for radio beacons broadcasting on 406 MHz. Some of the newer EPIRBs are equipped with embedded GPS, which will automatically signal the location of the distress.

It is with regret that we inform you that Val Lev, after many years of service, will not be in our employ this year. We wish Val and his family our best in their future endeavors. We welcome Patrick O'Malley who will be joining our staff and who will assume Val's responsibilities at the club.

As you may already know, our harbor master Luke Pippen will no longer be at Diversey Harbor. Luke has been reassigned to Belmont Harbor, he will be missed and we wish him the best (hope Luke can deal with those sail boaters). Luke will be replaced by John Massey who was the assistant harbor master at Burnham Harbor last year.

On a more positive note, Gus Anton will be returning as our Galley Operator for the 2008 season. Gus is already making plans for the upcoming season and has prepared a totally new menu which includes an excellent "Catering Section." Welcome back Gus! click here to view menu.

Marleen's Quest - Lymphomathon 5K Walk - August 24, 2008

Click here to read the letter from Marlene DeKind. Marlene will be walking in the Lymphomathon to raise money to continue research for a cure to this terrible disease. www.lymphomathon.org

Lake Level Conditions: Lakes Michigan-Huron and St. Clair are 6 and 3 inches, respectively, lower than last year's level. All of the Great Lakes are projected to rise over the next month, with Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St. Clair, and Erie forecasted to climb 2 to 3 inches, and Lake Ontario predicted to rise 5 inches. Lake Superior is projected to stay above last year's water levels through August, while the remaining lakes are forecasted to remain at or below their levels of a year ago over the next several months.

It was announced that the 50th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show will expand to three days. On Friday, August 15, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team will headline the show along with a surprise lineup that will be announced at a later date. In previous years Friday has been designated as a rehearsal for the big show on that weekend. This year the Blue Angels will kick off the activities at 3:00 p.m. followed by the Golden Knights Parachute Team. Immediately following the headliners there will be a FREE concert at the North Avenue Beach Boat House (talent details to be announced at a later date). The night show will conclude at 9:00 p.m. with a spectacular fireworks display. On Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17, the air show runs from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. both days.

Topics covered: Coast Guard, Boating Safety Advisory Council adopted 2 resolutions, NMMA would like to update the Boat Blue Coalition, Harbor Safety Committee Conference, National Small Vessel Security Summit Report. Click here to view Newsletter.

Newly introduced legislation, the "Clean Boating Act of 2008" will (if passed) fully and permanently restores a longstanding, commonsense regulation that excludes recreational boaters and anglers from the federal and state permitting requirements under the Clean Water Act. click here for full story

Did you know that members of Diversey Yacht Club are entitled to a 50% discount on Boat U.S. membership fees? You must include our club certification number in your application or renewal notice. This offer is only valid for Diversey Yacht Club members in good standing. Contact the webmaster to obtain the certification number. Click here to contact the Webmaster.

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