History
A History of the Huron Pointe Yacht Club
February, 08 2009
(First Published 1972)
Writing the history of the Huron Pointe Yacht Club can lead to considerable controversy. After almost fourteen years of operation memories can become a little clouded and there are some who will say, "That ain't the way it was!" However, a written record does exist and this history is based on that written record. You may disagree if you like but this is officially the way it was.
Four neighbors got together on December 24th of all days in 1958 and undoubtedly over a few beers decided to form a yacht club to be known as the Huron Pointe Yacht Club. These four were Sam Prvulov, Arlo Conklin, Ken Conroy, and George LaPlante. Of these four only Ken Conroy is still a member, Arlo Conklin and George LaPlante having passed away and Sam Prvulov having moved to greener pastures. Dues were set at $1.00 and, for the sake of simplicity Sam Prvulov was elected President, Treasurer and Secretary. Meetings were to be held following Huron Pointe Improvement Association meetings, which