Commodore's Log	LPBYC Next Event Wine & Cheese Saturday June 9/07
	June 9th. Wine & cheese social  CHAIR:Rob and Donna Zaffino         COMMITTEE: Dave. Gillie,Geoff Sanders, M & K Henderson,Y & J Newberry, Rob Hartleib, Rankins June 10 Commodores Sail Past CHAIR: Donna Z. and Dave G.          COMMITTEE: George and Ann Lavalee,Chris Styan June 16 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner CHAIR; NEEDED          COMMITTEE; Judy R.,Norman M., Alice S.,Julie B., Robin Jay JULY 7 Commordores BBQ: CHAIR: Jodi Shrrock          COMMITTEE: Robertsons, Robin Jay,Rick and Colleen Simmons,Evonne and John Newberry August 4 Erie Rendezvous: CHAIR: Graham Broadhurst           COMMITTEE: Steve Redmond,Doug Cunningham,Norman Mills,Bob Rankin August 25 Silent Auction and Boat Races: CHAIR: Carolyn bodnar and Tom Grantons           COMMITTEE: B/C Rankins,Mary Vanderweriff,Cathy Gibson,Robertsons, M/S Gow, T/M Grantans Sept.22 Closing Dinner and Dance ( Greens of Renton) CHAIR: Judy Redmond and Sue Cunningham            COMMITTEE: Donna and Rob Z., Jodi S.,Kay Lee, Kristine M. Two more persons needed. Sept Fall General Meeting: CHAIR: Needed            COMMITTEE: 2person needed Nov. 10 Fall Activity TBA: CHAIR: TBA Website: www.LPBYC.com Links to all newsletters

Commodore’s Message

Hello Fellow Boater,

I am very pleased to be sending out this message as it is the welcoming to summer 2007. Our first event, the Breakfast & Membership Drive was a great success. Hats off to Geoff as the Event Coordinator and his committee. It was a great idea to make Breakfast Burritos. We were glad to have the weather cooperate and a great turn out.
Everyone has been very busy working on their boats. So far we have had some nice hot weather. Gradually we will all be out on the water enjoying what is in our hearts.
Our next event is a simple gathering to enjoy a relaxed conversation with fellow boaters that you just haven’t had time to visit. This is the Wine & Cheese evening. The following event definitely gets you to know those members you might never have met, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Hope you can attend.
Some of you have been moved to other docks. It is a great opportunity to meet new neighbours and perhaps new members. As I said in my Spring Address, it’s a nice gesture to watch for new boaters to our marina.to provide assistance and advise about boating in Long Point Bay.
Port Dover has been my summer home since I was born. I have seen many changes over the years but most of them have been in the last 10 years. It has become a booming community, and our boating community is a big part of this. Many of you have now decided to also make this your home. We are a major contributor to the economy of this town.
I wish you all a very enjoyable and safe boating season. It is an honour to be the Commodore of the Long Point Bay Yacht Club.

Your Commodore
Judy Redmond

BreakFast Burritos a Big Bang with Boaters

Well the LPBYC had their membership breakfast drive cooking up storm for 77 mouths. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves, even Doug Cunningham who wasted no time in despensing his advice on how this could be better run. I get a real sense of a commodore in training from Doug. Everybody raved over Sue's Baked Beans, and the coffee was hot for a change.

Next Event Wine & Cheese Saturday June 9/07

            "Current Letter About Nexus Changes "

-----Original Message----- >
From: NAT-CBSA Distribution ASFC Sent: April 30, 2007 2:41 PM
To: NAT-Dist_all_CBSA-tous_ASFC
Subject: NEXUS expands to all Canadian waterways/NEXUS est élargi à toutes les voies navigables canadiennes >

English Version *** La version française suit *** > > I am pleased to inform you that today, April 30, 2007, Patricia Davidson, Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton, on behalf of the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Stockwell Day, announced the expansion of NEXUS in the marine mode. NEXUS will now be available at approximately 450 existing designated marine reporting sites in Canada.
I encourage Canadian boaters to apply for a NEXUS membership because using a NEXUS card is a more convenient, time-saving and secure way to cross the border,> "> said Ms. Davidson. > "> Instead of waiting on arrival to get border clearance, NEXUS members can now call 30 minutes to four hours ahead of time to a telephone reporting centre in the marine mode.> ">
The success of NEXUS has been instrumental in creating a secure and streamlined crossing process for good neighbours on both sides of the border,> "> said W. Ralph Basham, Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. > "> I look forward to the continued success and expansion of NEXUS, and a continued strong working relationship with the Canadian government and Canadian citizens.> ">
NEXUS in the marine mode is a fast and simple way for pre-approved,low-risk travellers to cross into Canada or the United States. Recreational boaters who are NEXUS members can meet their border clearance obligations by calling a Canadian or U.S. telephone reporting centre (TRC) 30 minutes (minimum) and up to four hours (maximum) before their expected arrival in either country. Boaters then arrive at the specified time and site given during the advance telephone call. Any changes to time, goods, passengers or arrival site must be reported before arrival. When entering Canada, boaters are required to call the toll-free number 1-866-99-NEXUS and are automatically connected to one of four TRCs: Lansdowne, Windsor, Hamilton (all in Ontario) or Victoria, B.C. When entering the United States, boaters are required to call the appropriate port of entry for small vessel reporting.
By facilitating the movement of low-risk, pre-approved travellers, NEXUS allows border services officers to focus their efforts on travellers and goods of high or unknown risk. In this way, NEXUS helps improve services to the travelling public while maintaining border security and safety.
The NEXUS Marine pilot program began along the Detroit River in 2005 and, in 2006, it was expanded to include the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River, Lake Erie and the upper Niagara River.
NEXUS is an ongoing agenda item of the Canada-U.S. Shared Border Accord Coordinating Committee. It is also part of the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America that provides a framework to advance collaboration between Canada, the United States and Mexico in areas as diverse as security, trade facilitation, transportation, the environment and public health.
I would like to thank the many employees across the CBSA who have contributed to the success of NEXUS and specifically the national expansion of the marine component. Information/training sessions are currently being made available to support regional operations. You can learn more about this program by visiting the NEXUS Web site at www.nexus.gc.ca.

Other Links to Port Dover Interest Articles

Ferry Study Funding

Captain Billies is Sold

Great Lake Guns

Lake Erie Water level studies

Call For Volunteers

Hey Folks we need some people to step forward and to help out with a few club events next year. Its fun, guidance povided, and it really isn't a lot of work.

Long Point Bay Yacht Club

NEXUS will allow you to make an oral declaration regarding items imported for your personal use.

It does not change the restrictions or obligation to declare, currency over $10,000, commercial goods, controlled substances or weapons.
It takes as least six weeks for the application to be processed and the authorities are expecting a higher number of applicants than normal, so the sooner you apply the better.
Who Qualifies for NEXUS?
Citizens or permanent residents of the US or Canada may qualify. A non-permanent resident may apply if they can demonstrate a need to use the NEXUS lanes.

You may not be accepted for the program if you:
• Are inadmissible to the United States or Canada under applicable immigration laws;
• Provide false or incomplete information on their application;
• Have been convicted of a criminal offence in any country for which they have not received a pardon;
• Have been found in violation of customs or immigration law; or
• Fail to meet other requirements of the NEXUS program.
How Does One Apply?
The forms and an information guide can be downloaded from www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.
Complete the application form and for our area forward it to NEXUS Program , PO Box 126, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2e 6T1.
If you qualify, you will be invited to visit the enrolment office where your application, proof of citizenship and residency, will be reviewed.
Your biometric fingerprints and a photograph will be taken.
The fee of $80CAN or $50 US will be collected via Money order, Certified Cheque or credit card. Half will go to the US authority and half to the Canadian.
Payment of the fee does not guarantee acceptance in the program.
Final Words
NEXUS is not a travel document. Your admission to the US still depends on your underlying immigration status. Cruising decals still apply.
You may be subject to fines of up to $5000, seizure and criminal penalties if you don’t follow the proper reporting procedures ( I-68, OARS, NEXUS) when entering the US.

Long Point Bay Shirt and Regalia Orders

Option One:
Bring the articles in a bag to be embroidered to Sea Shells in the town of Port Dover. Thay have our logo digitized and will embroider your articles.

Option Two
Include your name, your boat name to appear on the embroidered item
Choose the sizes and quantities required
Golf shirts $25.00 each (embroidering included)

White and Yellow shirts will have navy boat name lettering
Navy will have white boat name lettering

Long Point Bay Yacht Club

Membership Application Form

A copy of this sheet is filed with the marina office to provided accurate identification of your boat and contacts in case of emergency. Please advise the Membership Committee of any changes as they occur.

Please print clearly.

Last Name________________ First _____________/_____________ (his) (hers)

Children’s Names __________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________ (Street and Number City Town)

Postal Code:______________ Phone: _____________ / __________ (Home Business)

Email Address: ___________________________________________

Emergency Contact: ___________________ ___________________(Name Phone)

Boat Name: ____________________ Make ____________________

Hull Color: ___________ Deck Colour: ___________ Trim: _______

Registration or Licence Number: ___________Power or Sail: _____

Berth Location: ___________________________________________
Marina Dock and Slip Number
Dinghy: __________________________________________________

This is an application for: Full Membership / Associate Membership
( Stroke out one that isn’t applicable )
New Member’s Sponsor: ______________ Date: ________________

Signature: __________________________ Date: ________________

Comments and Late Breaking News

Links to Boating Sites

LPBYC Home Page

Bridge Yachts www.bridgeyachts.com

Erie Yacht Club http://www.erieyachtclub.org

HaldimondNorfolk County http://haldimand.cioc.ca/results.asp

Mariners Guide http://www.marinersguide.com

Erie Inter Club http://www.erieinterclub.com

Sail Magazine http://www.sailmag.com

Sailing World http://www.sailingworld.com

Cruising World http://www.cruisingworld.com

Great Lakes Boating http://www.greatlakesboating.com

Maps to Port Dover

Detail Map

Area Map

Long Point Bay Executive and Committee Chairpersons

Past Commodore : David Gillie	Vice-Commodore: Jodi Shorrock	CoSocial chairwoman: Sue Cunnigham
Secretary: Kay Lee Boat: Fearless Dock 3 Slip 96	Treasurer: Diane Sheppard Boat: Passage Dock 3 Slip 64	CoSocial chairwoman:: J

Cruisng: Bob Rankin Boat: Seawolf Dock 3 Slip 80	Director: Robert Hartlieb Boat: Mighty Duck Dock 3 Slip 25	Director: Bill Eagles Boat: Eagles Spirit Dock 4 Slip 24	Membership: Murray Gow Boat: Maple Sugar Dock 3 Slip 56