CHEROKEE YACHT CLUB

VIP PIZZA 11 AM - 8 PM

PASTA NIGHT AT CYC 5 PM - 8 PM

HOOKER'S OPENS AT 5 PM

SWEET 16 GAMES START AT 6:09 PM

IN-WATER BOAT SHOW AT CYC & AYC 10 AM - 5 PM

VIP PIZZA 11 AM - 9 PM

HOOKER'S OPENS AT 5 PM

5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE PARTY 5-7 PM

SWEET 16 GAMES START AT 6:09 PM

CYC DINING ROOM 5 PM - 9 PM

IN-WATER BOAT SHOW AT CYC & AYC 10 AM - 5 PM

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT CYC 10 AM - 2 PM

LUNCH BUFFET IN BALLROOM 11 AM - 2 PM

VIP PIZZA 11 AM - 9 PM

CYC DINING ROOM 5 PM - 9 PM

HOOKER'S OPENS AT 11 AM

ELITE 8

VIP PIZZA 11 AM - 8 PM

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT CYC 10 AM - 2 PM

HOOKER'S OPENS AT 11 AM

ELITE 8

TAILGATE MENU AVAILABLE 11 AM - 5 PM

SUNDAY NIGHT STEAK AND LOBSTER COOKOUT 5 PM - 8 PM

APRIL 12TH - DUELING PIANOS IN COBALT BALLROOM

APRIL 27TH - MURDER MYSTERY DINNER "A DANCE WITH DEATH"(A 1950'S SOCK HOP GONE SOUR)

We are going to have a great Easter weekend with activities for the whole family. As always, we start off tonight with pasta action station. Be sure to try the homemade meatballs and grandma's soon-to-be-famous red spaghetti sauce. We are actually thinking about bottling the sauce. It's that good.



Then Friday, it's 5 O'clock Somewhere in Hookers. Get there straight up at 5 pm or you may not get a seat inside. Saturday is the big Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, balloon art, face painting, and bounce houses. There will be a buffet for lunch for everyone, along with the Elite 8 going on in Hookers. It should be a great day at CYC.

Then it's Easter Sunday. I can't wait for that buffet. The kitchen crew has been doing an outstanding job! Be on the lookout for some new menus to hit in April.

Boat sales will be doing their annual Easter In-water Boat Show on both sides of the creek. Be sure to check out all the inventory. The Easter Bunny may have some special deals for all the boat shoppers.

Thank you for your support, and I hope to see you soon.

Happy Easter!

Tom

Hello Grand Lakers,

Easter weekend is here, and we have a lot going on for your holiday needs; starting with Saturday, we will be open to the public for our Easter Eggstravaganza starting at 10 am at Cherokee Yacht Club, with Egg Hunts, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, and More! We will have an Easter Lunch Buffet in the Cobalt Ballroom from 11 am to 2 pm.

On Sunday, we will have an extravagant Easter Day Brunch for Member’s Only (you are welcome to bring guests), starting at 10 am until 2 pm. The buffet is loaded, we will have a carving station that has Lamb Racks and Bone In Ham, Omelet and Waffle stations, along with biscuits, gravy, AYC bacon and sausage. Entrees to include Hollandaise Salmon, Lemon Rosemary Chicken, Seafood Primavera, Chimichurri Steak, Roasted Pork Loin w/ Apple Chutney. Cold station with salad, deviled eggs, roasted chicken salad, salmon lox, and more. After 2 pm, we will close until 5 pm then Hooker’s will open up for Sunday Night Cookout. There is still time to get your reservations in, feel free to contact either Sheena or myself to get locked in.

This week in Dining and Drinks: We kick the week off tonight with Pasta Night in main dining along with Hooker’s Bar & Grill Menu. Then come back Friday and Saturday Night as we have some great specials, including Chile Lime Sole – Pan seared Lemon Sole with Chile Lime Glaze served with Thai Lime sauce. Shoyu Beef Lettuce Wraps – Shoyu marinated beef with shredded cabbage and eel sauce served in endive lettuce cups. Thai Chicken and Vegetable Soup – Delicate broth comprised of coconut milk, vegetable stock, and ginger cream filled with chicken and summer vegetables. In Hooker’s Bar and Grill, we will have Steak Gyros – Marinated skirt steak with lettuce, tzatziki sauce, and red onion served on grilled pita bread.

We have added a Chef to the culinary team at VIP Pizza, so check out the new offerings there Thursday through Sunday. This week’s Featured Specialty Pizza is a Jalapeno Popper-inspired pizza, our crispy pizza crust topped with a cream cheese sauce, bacon, jalapenos, and bacon.

Craft Cocktails of the Week in Main Dining: Watermelon Jalapeno Mojito—Freshly muddled watermelon, a few slices of jalapeno, fresh mint, rum, fresh lime, simple syrup, and soda water are mixed together.

I would like to employ an open “email/call” policy to hear what you would like to see at the clubs. So feel free to call, email, or text me about any events, menu changes, or general needs you would want from the clubs. You can reach me at 512-284-5825 and [email protected].

Looking forward to seeing you at the Clubs,

Brandon Rascoe

For reservations, call 918-782-4421 OR Click here to make an online reservation

The weather is gonna be great this weekend. We’ve got the 5 o’clock somewhere party Friday till 7, the Sweet Sixteen going on tonight and tomorrow, and then the Elite 8 Saturday and Sunday. Easter Sunday Hookers will be opening at 5 pm for the steak and lobster cookout; stop by and try our weekend specials, so we will see you at the place “where all our friends are hookers. “ Mikey. 

DUCK CREEK

Happy Friday Eve LakeRockers!

I know we have already had Welcome Back Weekend, a record setting Welcome Back BTW, but here at Arrowhead Yacht Club, the slip renters are back...Welcome Back...Again! Our dock communities at Arrowhead are amazing, tight and borderline harmonious. Some families have been here for decades, and others for just a few weekends. The docks are always rockin or rollin and everyone is glad to be here. This time of the year only the REAL boaters come out to play. We have to bring gear that suits the 80 degree afternoon or the 35 degree polar express mornings. Nothing warms a Marina Managers heart like the bark of the Diesels echoing through the marina on a Sunday morning, thank you PK & Christa (2023 Commodore Couple). Boat rides, loud stereos (Russell Fowler), runny eggs, bacon, sausage and toast...My kind of Weekend Fun, no matter what time of the year it is.

TJ & Ann Foley were busy this past weekend personalizing their new to them 2009 Four Winns. Welcome to Pebble Beach Dock! 

The Chemically Dependent posse of Todd McNair obviously went swimming this weekend. There were three of them on board and three coolers on board. So there you go!

A big part of the reason that Ward Brasses was named the official MAYOR of Pebble Beach for the 2024 Season was the fact that Karen makes sure he is at The Grand Lake almost every weekend, with the like minded people in his posse. Out for a Saturday Evening Boat ride...Ward & Karen Brasses, Brian & Becky Wilson, Dave & Angie Culbertson aboard Memory Maker.

The Arrowhead Easter Weekend Celebration is here. Easter, as only the visionary mind of Joe harwood can put together, will be at Cherokee Yacht Club this year. Of course, my afflicted mind will be focused on the boats...still. But after all the Easter Eggs have been collected and all the farm animals have been tucked back into their stalls, we need to embrace the Real Celebration. On Sunday morning at The Coves, the Cleora Community Church led by Pastor Ben Lindsly will guide us through an Easter Sunrise Service. First Prayer at 6:45. Just tell the guards at the gate you are there for the Sunrise and they will direct you to the flock. He Is Risen.

Sister Lori Mosler has jumped in the ring and the opening bell has rung. The Stadium is full of supporters and her Arrowhead Family is standing in the front row. Keep her in your prayers. Lori is a BadAss and she will give it her all...every time. I don't know much, but I know that when we cross the street we hold hands and phone calls can be magical. I don't believe in Miracles, I depend on them. #cancersucks

Thats all for this week LakeRockers. Celebrate the life that we are all privledged to live. Keep the Shiny Side Up...

and I'll See Ya Next time!

Brian Ruth

BEAVER LAKE

Hello Beaver Lakers! Things are getting busy around here. We have sold and delivered so many new pontoon boats lately, they are going fast! I just had a deal this past week, the gentleman went to every dealership in town and drove their boats. Guess what the final decision was? You guessed it, a new BARLETTA! The leading point for the decision came down to the smooth, rattle-free ride and the power of the Merc 250! He said it outperformed a competitor's 300hp Yamaha! If you have not experienced the ride of a new Barletta, come out this weekend to our Summer kick-off event. We will have food, boats in the water, and great deals on all merch AND boats. You won't want to miss it. This SATURDAY!!!

I also wanted to say congratulations to the Salley family on their wedding this past weekend. We saw many lake "family" members there and a great time was had by all. Colt proposed to her last year on their family's A29 Cobalt! How cool is that!

That's all for now folks, see you Saturday at the LAKE!

• Boat Guy Braden

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GROVE

I hear there is a new sheriff in town, and it’s the all-new, twin-engine, joystick, push-button winterization Cobalt R33 Surf! It’s HERE! Be the first on Grand Lake to own one! Give me a call, and I will pick you up on your dock! 918-798-9418! 

Aside from that we are still making great deals on new and used boats here in Grove! Plenty to choose from, and ready for immediate delivery! When I say immediate, I had a family come In Saturday, we spent some time finding them a boat and we had it in their dock immediately after the test drive! Within the HOUR, it was theirs! I try to make things as easy and painless as possible. 

OKC

Spring Break is over, so it's time to plan the next trip to the lake. Easter is this Weekend, and we will be starting up our Service Breakfast Series to make sure your boat is ready for the season. Stop in with your boat this Saturday, March 30th, for Breakfast cooked on the grill. We will also have soft drinks, coffee, and maybe even an adult beverage. March Madness is still underway, so that is another great reason to stop in. Oh yeah, Maybe pick up a new 2024 boat for the season.

Make sure you follow us on Facebook for new products, specials, and events all year long.

It's just different in OKC! Let's have some fun!

Need some additional help or a question answered, call me personally at 405-925-2628

[email protected]

CEDAR PORT

Disney Island News, 

Warm weather is coming and going here at the big pond. Down here on the south end, we are getting ready for the Easter weekend boat show. Stop by Cherokee to look at some boats and take a demo ride, and then let’s have Easter brunch. The weather is warming up, and it’s going to be amazing this weekend. 

Caught a shot of some Regal’s in the courtesy docks. 

Don’t forget I still have rebates on the floor models from the boat show

It won’t be long till we start night cruising on Grand Lake. 

My favorite time of the year at the lake is watermelon time. Can’t wait!

BOAT SERVICE

GRAND LAKE

SERVICE TIP

Most people don't understand that every marine system has operating procedures, and all have manuals telling you the correct way to use the systems. If you have lost yours. You can find operations manuals for almost every marine system online these days if you are missing one.

It is very important that all boat operators understand safe equipment operations.

One of the biggest issues we face during a boating season is with generators. Here are the biggest operator errors being made and what you should know about your generator operations.

After the generator has been started, and is up to full RPM. Now you're ready to turn on the needed switches on the power distribution panel. Always do one switch at a time, giving a few seconds between each selection during shutdown or start-up. This gives the generator RPMS to adjust properly while loading or unloading power demand.

1. Generators should never be started until all switches on the power distribution panel are turned off.

2. It should also never be turned off until all the switches on the power distribution panel are turned off.

Doing either of these incorrectly can and will damage the windings in the power plant, shortening the life and cause ultimate generator failure.

LV ( Low Voltage) usually displays when the generator is started with some or all of the power already turned on. This means the generator's RPM level is not high enough to produce adequate voltage for the demanding appliance, which will damage the appliance as well as the generator.

UL(under voltage) usually displays when the generator is shut down with the power distribution panel switch on. This means the generator cannot continue to supply the power demand from the appliances still requiring power, which can damage the generator.

LOC (loss of power ) this displays for a few reasons.

1. The water pump impeller has failed, and the generator is not getting enough cooling water from the lake.

2. If it is a closed-cooled unit, the coolant level is low.

3. The sea strainer in the bilge has debris from the lake and needs to be cleaned out. Failure of any of these can cause major generator problems.

If you have any questions or need technical assistance with your boat, give us a call, and we’ll be happy to help with whatever we can. As always, it is best to send us an email so we both have a less chance of miscommunication, unless it's urgent; then please call us. As always, have a wonderful time on the beautiful Grand, and have a safe boating season.

SERVICE IS OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK

8 am to 5 pm

Direct service line 918-782-4477

BEAVER LAKE

SUMMERIZATION SEASON HAS BEGUN

If you did not pre-schedule your Summerization with us last fall, please contact us to get scheduled. You can call or text in your request to 479-925-1199.

With the beginning of Summerizations upon us, we would like to make sure you are aware of the lake level going into the beginning of the season. The lake level is currently the lowest it has been, going into Spring, since 2017. Please be cautious and aware of all the shallow areas around the lake. Damage to the bottom of your boat can result in needing major repairs which can take multiple weeks to order parts and complete.

HAMMERHEAD

JUST A GLIMPSE OF THE SOME OF THE PAINT SHOP PROJECTS LAST WEEK

VANTAGE WRAP INSTALL

MERCURY ENGINE COWL REPAIR

GETTING A USED COBALT 252 READY TO SELL

DOING A QUICK POLISH ON THE BOSS’S NEW BOAT PROPELLERS

SHIP STORES & SHOPPING

ARROWHEAD SHIP STORE

Ship Store Cheers!

Oh wow! Do we ever have a special weekend planned for you? This is one incredible time of year when our events are planned all around the celebration of our risen savior and the blessings of family. There is no better way to spend time with the family than on the water at the lake...in a beautiful new boat!

The AYC ship store will be open all weekend and is running special Easter sales on every item in the store. The boat sales team is planning an In-water Boat Show and will have many models for you to test drive at AYC and CYC. With beautiful weather on the horizon, make sure your family is ready for the most fun and enjoyment of the boating season. See you on the docks!

Life is Simple, Just Add the Lake!

~Lori

BEAVER LAKE PRO SHOP

My favorite upgrade this year in any wakeboard or surf equipment is the BOA system added to the Ronix line of wakeboard boots. This is the same sort of tech that they use in hospital equipment- it is heavy-duty. The last time I broke my arm, my brace had this same tightening feature and it’s super tough, works flawlessly, and I could easily use it with one hand. These new bindings have the same tech and make cinching down wakeboard bindings so easy and quick. I have kid-large adult sizes in stock now!

CHEROKEE BOUTIQUE

Happy Easter Weekend!!!

Some bunny is so egg-cite about all the super cute clothes at CYC Boutique.

Come see us this Easter weekend. We have eggs hidden around the boutique with prizes in them.

See you soon

Lori

CHEROKEE SHIP STORE

Have a great Easter weekend! Hop into the shipstore and check out some new items from The Boat Monkey that just arrived! 

FROM THE BRIDGE

BIG BASKETBALL WEEKEND

It will be a monster weekend for basketball, Men’s & Woman’s. Both tournaments are down to the final “Sweet 16” teams. Quite an accomplishment to say the least and have there ever been plenty of exciting finishes! How about that Texas, Texas AM game! North Carolina State has now won 7 consecutive including an OT win to make the sweet 16! That D.J. Burns with NC State is like watching a Bear in Ballerina shoes! Can he ever score & pass. If they win their next game against Marquette, Katy bar the door! Every game in this streak has been against a one bracket higher team. With each game they win the competition gets tougher, for all teams. On the men’s side I am putting my hopes with Iowa State, my heart will be with North Carolina State! Women’s, my favorite would be to see Iowa and Caitlyn Clarke wins out! One thing for sure, with each game ahead they will be exciting and first class entertainment. Every game from this point on is a big game! You win your next game and you are part of the Elite 8, one more and you are in the FINAL FOUR! You lose, and you go home!

BIGGER EASTER WEEKEND!

IN-WATER BOAT SHOW FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY

10 am to 5 pm all three days

This is your chance to not only see the new boats of all types. (Tow Boats, Ski Boats, Runabouts, Cruisers, & Tritoons) You can not only look at these boats, you

can ride & DRIVE them! We will be showing boats on both sides of the creek, CYC & AYC, and shuttling back and forth.

If you would like to set an appointment for you and your family to get a private showing of any boat in our inventory. Give Arrowhead Boat Sales a call.

SATURDAY EASTER FAMILY DAY & PICNIC AT CYC

Plan a full day with the family at CYC, including boat riding, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, balloon art, Easter egg hunts, and a picnic lunch, served in the Cobalt Ballroom. All these activities are open to everyone. Any and all!

EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH

10 AM TO 2 PM

CYC COBALT BALLROOM

Easter Sunday Brunch, Members can make a reservation and bring as many guests as they like on their ticket. The room is pre-set by guaranteed reservations, 24 hour cancelation notice. You can see the menu and it will be a feast. Mom does not need to plan a meal, cook it, or clean up! Just enjoy your family and the greatness & joy of the occasion.

Jesus said, "Whoever believes in me shall not perish but have eternal life." "I am the way, the truth, and the light", "The Alpha and the Omega." May God Bless each and every one of us!

HOOKERS WILL OPEN AFTER EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH AT 3 PM

There will be no food service until the normal Sunday Steak and Lobster cookout at 5 pm.

WHAT IS AHEAD

DUELING PIANOS APRIL 12

It's always a crowd favorite, with spirited editions of old favorite tunes and good times. CYC Cobalt Ballroom, Friday, April 12, Cocktail service only. You do need to make a reservation. All for the low price of $15 a person plus the cost of cocktails.

MURDER MYSTERY PLAY & DINNER APRIL 27

This is a crowd-participation event and dinner. The menu will be coming soon. It is a reservation event. Come match wits with the pros and fellow Members. Can you figure out "Who did it?" Only the innocent will be killed!

************IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS***********

MEXICAN MONDAY WILL START MONDAY, MAY 6TH, WITH AN ALL-NEW ALA CARTE MENU

SHARKY'S BAR WILL OPEN FRIDAY MAY 6TH WITH LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT

THE NEW CHEROKEE BUFFET WILL START ON FRIDAY, MAY 10TH

This new venue will be offered on Friday and Saturday nights on the second floor in the Cobalt Ballroom. This concept provides a different dimension in food service, offering access to instant dining at a moderate price. We will be filling you in with the details. The Sunday Bruch Buffet will also be held in the second-floor Cobalt Ballroom. It’s a beautiful room with a great view that, in the past, has only been utilized for special occasions. In view of circumstances that we can address immediately this season, it makes sense.

THE NEW COMMODORES LOUNGE IS COMING HOPEFULLY BY MEMORIAL DAY

poolside dining is being converted into what will be called the Commodores Lounge. This will be furnished with lounge-type furnishings and a climate and humidity-controlled wine cellar. It will be upscale and offer high-end craft cocktails, wine, and a tapas menu. It will not be a dining room. Construction has begun along with replacing the entire Club roof. Other improvements are planned and we will be announcing as we finalize plans. The success or failure of these new ventures will depend on your input. There is a need for instant food availability, especially for large groups and families. A high-end cocktail lounge also appears to be needed. What we can do is provide this by Memorial Day and have it available this season. We are not set in concrete and can tweak these venues if necessary. Top to bottom, we will be offering new menus in ALL dining areas.

Other improvements will not be able to be completed this season and will take at least more than a year to complete. By the weekend before Memorial Day, these new venues will operate six days a week, with expanded hours, and closed only on Tuesday, just like last year.

The Arrowhead Ship Store will expand its food options after Easter. Plus, the Cherokee/Arrow will be available anytime Cherokee is open. The Arrowhead Ship Store should be back in the fuel business by next weekend.

We are excited about these announcements and new ventures. Fortunately, we have the staff to fill these new ventures. We have not laid off a single Arrowhead employee. These new areas also more than replace the total seating we lost at Arrowhead.

We appreciate your patience and support and look forward to your input. THANKS; it is taking a lot of patience this year! The staff and I especially appreciate your comments and support. We have much to be thankful for, especially the fact that we have Cherokee and these unutilized spaces available just waiting to be developed, and it can happen this season before Memorial Weekend.

Had it not been for Cherokee, I fear I would have already slit my wrist! I wish each and every one of you a blessed and happy Easter!

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THIS WEEKEND,

TEMPS IN THE HIGH 70’S AND LOW 80’S

You know what that means? This will not only be a good weekend to see, ride, and drive a new boat……………, but it will also be an excellent time to buy one! Buy a new boat and keep on boating all season long!

The SUN is rising over Duck Creek. No cars, no traffic, and the ONLY thing we overlook is the LAKE! And it is Grand, Beaver, Grove, and Oklahoma City!

JOE

OUR TOWN

ASSOCIATE SPOTLIGHT

CARLA PENCE

Carla Pence grew up and graduated high school in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She began working in the office for the Oklahoma City sales location on May 9th, 2023. Carla states that she loves working with the OKC team and meeting new people. She previously owned a small boat, RV, and car lot for 25 years and was able to develop skills in many areas from pulling parts to driving a semi-truck or a wrecker, and human resources. During that time, she discovered that she enjoyed seeing the customers' excitement as they purchased a boat to share with their families.  She explains that it is a different atmosphere to watch customers looking for a boat to buy versus looking for a car. Carla shares that one of the most important lessons she has learned in her career so far is that things can change overnight. Carla calmly states that change can be good if you continue to do your best or change can be bad if you allow it to be negative in your daily life.

Carla has two sons, Matthew, age 26; and Caleb, age 21. She has two fur babies (poodles) named Leo and Coco. Her mother, Molly Strebeck, lives with her and Carla enjoys the opportunity to continue to spend time with her. Carla has an Uncle named Cy that she moved to OKC and he lives in the Veteran's Center. Carla's hobbies include going to the car races to watch her son, Caleb; riding UTVs and ATVs; riding motorcycles; and boating. However, her passion is spending time with her sons, her mother, and other family members. Something you may be surprised to learn about Carla is that since she is no stranger to an auto garage she built a 1969 Z28 from the ground up and enjoyed taking it to car shows and racing it on the drag strip.

Thank you, Carla Pence, for your contribution to the OKC sales team and for always having a beautiful smile on your lovely face!

MARCH MADNESS YACHT CLUB CHALLENGE STANDINGS

GRAND LAKE, OK

WATER TEMP: 52.1°

ELEVATION: 742.1'

BEAVER LAKE, AR

WATER TEMP: 52°

ELEVATION: 1118.24'

HAPPY WAKES TO YOU....UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!

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