Category: Yacht Club Business

Sad News: Robert (Bob) McFaul Passed Away

Dear GYC members,

We sadly share the news of GYC Past Commodore Bob McFaul. Bob was one of the builders of this club, and we enjoy the fruits of his efforts every day at the Georgian Yacht Club.

On behalf of the GYC Board of Directors, I would like to extend our condolences to Bob’s family and friends.

With deepest sympathy,

Louise Johnsen

Bob McFaul

Obituary

Robert (Bob) McFaul:  1935-2020

Passed away peacefully with his loving wife Dianne and family by his side on Wednesday June 10, 2020 at the age of 85. Lovingly adored by his wife Dianne McFaul (nee Hills) for 36 years.

Proud father to Shawn (Kim) McFaul of Owen Sound, Kirsten (Roger) Hill of Owen Sound, Heidi (Rick) McFaul of Owen Sound, Kent (Sheri) Patterson of Alaska, Kevin Patterson of Kitchener, Kim (John) McKerrow of Kitchener, and Kraig (Angela) Patterson of California. Fondly remembered by grandchildren, Jodi (Chad), Cole (Maddy), Jake, Jamie, Grant, Bryan, Quinn (Eric), Livvie (Jorge), Tess, Morgan, Connor, Emma-Jane, Annaliese, Tiffany, and Andrew, and by great grandchildren, Hudsen, Nash, Cooper, Bentley, and Ali. Survived by his sister Mary Ann (Brian) Bell and brother-in-law Bud Schaab.

Predeceased by his parents, Cecil and Vi McFaul, sister Lynnie Schaab and baby twin sister Susan.

Bob was loved, respected, honored and cherished by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

The family want to sincerely thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Southampton Hospital for their wonderful care and compassion given.

A family gathering will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be forwarded to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or to the Parkinson Society.

“BORN FREE – as free as the wind blows”.

Bob McFaul

GYC Gas Dock

Dear GYC members,

The fuel dock will be opening on May 27th 2020 and carrying Premium (ethanol free) fuel.

Payments can be made by e-transfer or cheque.

As previously mentioned, the washroom at the gas dock is open, and will be cleaned once a day.

There is disinfectant in the washroom.

We encourage all members to wash your hands to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

GYC Covid-19 update

Dear GYC members,

Please follow the recommendations from Health Canada to help stop the spread of Covid-19.

Stay home, practice physical distancing, and don’t have gatherings of more than 5 people

Please remember the club is restricted to members only. The clubhouse kitchen is currently closed.

Launch will be delayed.  There will be more information after our board meeting on Monday, April 6th.

Stay safe, stay healthy.

Your GYC Board of Directors 

Launch Meeting

The 2020 launch meeting will take place on Saturday, April 4th, at 9am at the clubhouse.

It is especially important to attend if you will not be able to attend the launch of your own boat.

For all questions or comment please contact Mike Forcier mike@greybrucelaw.ca

519-372-0722 or cell 519-372-5960

“My GYC Profile”

I added a page to the members’ area of the website.
Log on and navigate to Members/My GYC Profile Details.
You (and only you) will see a page with all of your personal details.
If you see anything wrong with your name, address, phone number or email address you can follow the link “Edit My Profile” to correct them. There you can also add a short bio and an image.

Please pay particular attention to Committees I Serve On, and make sure it lists all the committees you chose to be on. This will assist the directors when they need to contact you.

The other sections, Mooring & Membership and Committees I Serve On, are maintained by the respective directors. Let them know if there are errors or omissions.