Green Island Community Association News for the Neighborhood
JULY 2020
2020 G.I.C.A. OFFICERS Rudy Pernini, President 732-859-4425 rudypernini@gmail.com Matt LeGrice, Vice President 732-330-9610 mattlegrice88@gmail.com Linda Wurtenberg, Treasurer 732-255-4206 lindawurtenberg@aol.com Linda Lozito, Financial Secretary 908-337-9575 lindalozitoGICA@gmail.com Nancy Borsuk, Srgt. Of Arms 732-255-5488 ngborsuk@yahoo.com Beth Guarino, Recording Secretary 732-864-1414 guarinobeth@comcast.net
DIRECTORS Mary Jo Abbondanza, Director 609-744-6292 mjabbondanza@gmail.com Rose Fehn, Director 732-539-9035 rjfehn@comcast.net Alan Hardman, Chairman of the Board 732-255-3525 ahardman01@comcast.net Barry Hunt, Director 732-255-3480 seahunt6@aol.com Al Ivan, Director 732-259-5802 ai.ivan65@yahoo.com Gary Stabile, Director 732-255-4879 thestabiles@comcast.net Gary Wurtenberg, Director 732-255-4206 gdw1951@aol.com
We are adding some state resources from both the https://covid19.nj.gov & https://www.nj.gov websites
2020 Calendar of Events
All events unless specified are for Members Only!
**BEACH PARTY Saturday August 22nd
PIZZA WITH SANTA December 6th
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TRICK OR TREAT Friday October 30th As of today we are a group of 206 members or families and at this time your situation might have changed for the worst and you are struggling, if we know maybe we can help if you call me or one of us it can be anonymous . WE ARE ALL LIKE FAMILY! Rudy Pernini 732-859-4425 • Linda Wurtenberg 732-255-4206
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If you hear of Any Good News from our members. please let us know! Please consider joining the Green Island Community Association Facebook Page. The benefits are; it is a closed group, where pertinent information about your Association can be shared to members only. If you have any trouble locating it, drop me a text... Gary 201-991-3243
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Attention Members
Saturday August 22 6pm - 10pm An evening on the club house beach with music by Ed Austin. This event is members only (adults only) and it is free. Please bring your own lawn chairs,byob,food. If it rains the event is cancelled. Please be considerate of your fellow members who will be socially distancing!
When you see something on Facebook or if you receive an email, it usually has contact information in the body of the message, please use this contact information and don’t respond to the person who posted or sent the email. We are all volunteers and it creates a lot of unnecessary work! Thank you !
End of Season Party Saturday Sept.5th
Rain date Sept. 6th 12pm-4:30pm Members and Family are invited. This is a RSVP only Cut off for RSVP is August 21 The food is served 12-2pm This event is free! If there are few responses we will have to cancel. Children Games Volley Ball,Horse Shoes Corn Hole, Ping Pong Pool Table (with an adult) As you know we do not have life guards, you must attend to your own children in the water and the swings. Please RSVP by 8/21 To Linda Wurtenberg Only! If leaving a message please include how many adults and children also if the raindate is good. 732-255-4206 Text 201-456-8732 lindawurtenberg@aol.com
A Big Shout Out To The Hardman Family Wonderful donation of many toys for our future crab race The 2021 Crab Race will be the 5th Anniversary of this great event Can’t wait! Looking for a volunteer to be the administrator of the GICA Facebook page. This will start in the new year. Please contact Linda Wurtenberg 732-255-4206 lindawurtenberg@aol.com Looking for 4 volunteers to share clubhouse rentals Each person will do it for 3 months. If you are interested and would like to know what the job would entail please contact Gary Wurtenberg 201-991-3243 gdw1951@aol.com
As of today we are a group of 206 members or families and at this time your situation might have changed for the worst and you are struggling, if we know maybe we can help if you call me or one of us it can be anonymous . We are all like family!
Big Thank You To Beth Guarino and Gary Wurtenberg All the gifts for our gift baskets for our events Gary took from my house to the club house Beth and I packed,labeled and catalogued and put it in the attic of the club house, and the donated toys and we’re ready for 2021 To the members listed below. They come every day to rake the beach at the clubhouse, prepare the lock,ect. so we all can enjoy the beach this summer, so please continue to have your badges,lock the gates and enjoy! Linda&Gary Wurtenberg Rose Fehn Linda Lozito Joann Herbst Matt LeGrice Nancy&Gregg Borsuk Barry Hunt Nicole&Doug Ziemer Helen Brown Rose&Charlie Carroccia Deborah Silva Sheila&Fred Whiting John DiStasi Beth Guarino Diane Wisniewski Rudy Pernini Continued Thanks to Evan Bott, Elio Scarpa & Gary Wurtenberg For maintaining the Point Beach.
Thank you to the Committee members for there participation in Checking Beach Badges on both of our Beaches. We have been successful in getting unauthorized people on our Beaches to New Members of the Club. We will continue our activity through the summer. Thanks again. MEMBERS to have one of their neighbors or friends Gary-Paul-Mia-Matt -Evan-Alan. A.Hardman. Director
The Directors and Officers are CHALLENGING who live on Green Island who are not members join the association. Thanks, Jeff
Green Island Information
Our meeting began at 9:30AM. Rudy Pernini opened the meeting with a salute to the flag. Rudy Pernini introduced our mayor, Maurice Hill. The mayor spoke to the members and answered their questions. A roll call of officers and directors showed that Alan Hardman was absent. Rudy explained the minutes from the last meeting in February 2020 are on the picnic tables and he will request approval at the end of the meeting. Officers & Directors Reports: Treasurer’s Report: Linda Wurtenberg reported a check book balance of $23,733.08 a Money Market Balance of $52,609.39 for a total of $76,432.47. The financial reports as of July 14th were available for members. There were no questions. See attached financial reports at the bottom. Financial Secretary’s Report: Linda Lozito reported: As of 7/7/20: 210 members paid their dues for 2020 which includes 45 members. Dues as of 7/7/20 totaling $42,125.00 Donations: $790.00 Mail Fees $255.00 Late Fees: $250.00 Grand Total: $43,420.00
do not have a lifeguard for our beaches this summer. Gary Wurtenberg had new gutters put on the front and back of clubhouse. This was done primarily for the back so that now the water only goes down to one side of the building where we have a drain. We are hoping this will help to prevent water from going into the clubhouse. This has been a terrible year with Covid, so please be careful, look at for your neighbors and be safe. Standing Committees Building/Rentals: Gary Wurtenberg reported that we have volunteers that come and open the beach at the clubhouse each day. Gary Wurtenberg and Evan Bott take care of the Point Beach. Most members are locking the gate and there has been less vandalism. Finance Committee: Linda Wurtenberg no report. Sunshine : Loraine Russo reported a get well cards were sent to Gary Stabile in February and Barbara Hardman in March. Sympathy cards were sent to the family of Evelyn Finnigan Taraszkiewicz and to Ruth Selle on the death of her mother. A birthday card was sent to Mary Dragotta who has been a member for the past 45 years and turned 106 on July 6th. Rudy Pernini noted that many of us sent individual birthday cards to her. Barry & Sue Hunt organized a boat parade on her birthday. Sue Konopka had fireworks
Closing Beach/End of the Season BBQ: Linda Wurtenberg reported in place of Opening Day we will have a Closing/ End of Season BBQ on September 5th with a rain date of September 6th. When you RSVP; please provide your responses for both dates. Volunteers are needed for different events etc.. Please read the newsletter for details. Finance Committee: Linda Wurtenberg no report. Investigating Committee: Barry Hunt no report. A motion to accept the Committee reports was made by Steve Little, and seconded by Barry Hunt, and passed by the membership. Special Committees: G.I.C.A . Brick Fundraiser: Joann Herbst reported 127 bricks were sold. We are looking for a slogan for Phase 2 of the GICA Engraved Bricks fund raiser. There were 16 entries into the contest. The winning slogan was: Island Memories Etched in Stone. That slogan received 17 out of 36 votes and it was submitted by JoAnn Herbst. Unfinished / Old Business: If you did not pick up your badges or directory; please see Linda Lozito to get them. If you came in through the side entrance please sign in with Nancy Borsuk. New Business: Rose Fehn reported the Nominating Committee met on June 9th. Rose Fehn was the Chairman of the Committee. The members were Sue Hunt, Toni Catani, Rose Fehn, Matt Le Grice, Joanne Herbst, Carol McDonough and Nancy Romero. Their slate consists of the following: Director: Rudy Pernini, President: Linda Wurtenberg, Vice President: Matt LeGrice, Treasurer: Carla Rosner, Financial Secretary: Linda Lozito, Recording Secretary: Beth Guarino, Sergeant of Arms: Nancy Borsuk. Rudy Pernini asked for any nominations from the floor. There were none. A motion to accept the Nominating Committee’s slate was made by Jeff Coley seconded by Steve Little; and approved by all. A motion to accept the minutes from the February 2020 meeting was made by Al Ivan; seconded by Sue Konopka, and passed by the membership. A motion to close the meeting was made by Rose Fehn; seconded by Sue Hunt, and passed by the membership. Nancy Borsuk reported 46 people in attendance and 35 eligible to vote.
Brick Fundraiser Amount Collected for bricks sold = $8,150.00 Expenses= $5,200.59 Net Profit= $2,949.41 Vice President: Matt LeGrice: No report President’s Report: Rudy Pernini: Wished everyone a Happy & Healthy New Year and thanked all for coming today. We moved the March meeting to February. Memorial, GICA Brick Fundraiser Rudy thanked Steve and Daria Little for donated the pool table that is the next closest thing to being brand new. We had an audit completed Alan Hardman and Carla Rosner. Director’s Report: Alan Hardman: absent; no report. Mary Jo Abbondanzo reported Doreen Cooper has been having beach yoga at the Point Beach on Thursday evenings and Family Yoga on Saturday mornings. It is going well and Doreen is doing a wonderful job. outside Mary’s house. Sue Konopka President’s Report: Rudy Pernini added that Mary Dragotta wanted her to reported we completed the first phase of say thank you! our Brick Fundraiser. They are displayed Events: Beth Guarino reported we have in front of the clubhouse. We will begin not been able to have any events due to our next phase and our goal is to sell Covid 19. another 100 bricks. Some of the orders Musician on the Beach: Linda Respectfully submitted, have come from as far away as Florida Wurtenberg reported that we will have Ed Beth Guarino GICA Recording Secretary and Georgia. You do not have to be a Austin on the beach August 22nd from PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, SINCE OUR BUDGET BASED ON OUR current resident to purchase brick andare CHALLENGING MEMBERS to have one of IS The Directors andaOfficers their neighbors orDUES. friends 6-10PM. This is a free event for members the brick does not have to be just for who liveaway. on Green who notand members the association. Thanks, Jeff only. It isare BYOB snacks ifjoin you like. someone who has passed We Island
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Candied Bacon
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 8 1 pound (1 package) Omaha Steaks Applewood Smoked Steak-Cut Bacon 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper 1 cup packed light brown sugar Heat oven to 375 F. Place wire rack on foil-lined baking sheet. Place strips of bacon on wire rack and sprinkle with black pepper. Lightly pat brown sugar on top of bacon in thin layer. Place baking sheet on center rack in oven and bake 25 minutes, or until brown sugar melts and bacon is crisp. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer bacon to parchment-lined baking sheet and cool to room temperature. Store in airtight container up to 3 days at room temperature.
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Connecticut-Style Shrimp
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chives 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
12 large, cleaned, uncooked Omaha Steaks Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp Heat medium skillet to medium-high heat. Add butter; cook until melted. Add chives, salt, pepper and shrimp to pan. Cook 2 minutes, turn shrimp and cook 2 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat and serve.
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Quick Pickles
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1/2 cup white vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon mustard seed 1 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1 teaspoon dried dill, chopped, or 2 tablespoons fresh dill leaves
1 bay leaf 4 cucumbers, cut into angled 1-inch slices Heat small saucepan over medium high heat. Add vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, salt, garlic and red pepper flakes, if desired; cook until mixture begins to simmer and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. In heat-proof bowl, toss dill, bay leaf and sliced cucumbers. Pour simmering liquid over cucumbers and stir to evenly coat. Cool to room temperature or chill before serving. Note: Pickles may be made up to 3 days in advance. Refrigerate in covered non-reactive container.
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Dry-Brined New York Strips with Grilled Brown Butter Balsamic Onions Prep time: 1-12 hours Cook time: 30-40 minutes Servings: 4 Dry Brine: 4 tablespoons Kosher salt 1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper 4 (11-ounce) Omaha Steaks Private Reserve Boneless New York Strips, thawed Butter 4 2 2
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Dry-Brined New York Strips with Grilled Brown Butter Balsamic Onions
Onions: large sweet onions wooden skewers, soaked tablespoon olive oil salt, to taste pepper, to taste To make dry brine: Combine salt and pepper; season steaks generously on all sides. Place steaks on elevated rack on baking sheet and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
To make butter and balsamic: Heat small skillet to medium high heat. Add butter and cook until butter begins to brown and smell nutty. Remove from heat and add balsamic vinegar and thyme. Set aside. To make grilled onions: Peel off outer layers of onions. Slice into 1/2-inch slices. Lay onions on flat surface. Push skewers through centers of onions; two onion slices per skewer. Brush onions with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. To cook steaks and onions: Make two-zone fire on charcoal grill with coals on one side and no coals on the other. Place onions on cool side of grill; flip and rotate every 10 minutes until golden brown, approximately 25-30 minutes. Total time will depend on how hot coals are and how close onions are to fire. When onions are golden and tender, brush with brown butter balsamic mixture. On hot side of grill, during last 15 minutes of cook time for onions, cook steaks to desired temperature. When steaks are 5 F from desired temperature, remove from grill and let rest 5-10 minutes. Remove onions from grill. Carefully remove onions from skewers and place in serving dish. Top with remaining brown butter balsamic mixture and serve with steaks.
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ith the majority of schools across the country closed, many parents are feeling the stress of taking more active roles in their children's education. As time away from the classroom extends into summer, parents also face the challenge of helping their children maintain what they've learned through a summer of uncertainty. This year's shift to at-home learning has provided plenty of resources parents can use to keep their children's minds engaged and actively learning. The shift has also prompted families to create new routines and healthy learning habits. Continuing these best practices over the summer may prove beneficial in setting students up for success when they return to the classroom. n
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While routines are important, they may not be the only key to summer learning success. Research from
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While on summer break, kids commonly lose some of the learning momentum from the previous school year. It's a phenomenon casually referred to as the "summer slide." A report from the Northwest Evaluation Association found students in third-fifth grades lost about 20% of their school-year gains in reading and 27% in math, on average, during summer break. After such an abrupt end to formal curriculum, the slide could be a little steeper for kids in the fall. However, summer plans for families likely look different this year. More free time may make it easier to build in time for educational activities, which can also offer an escape during this uncertain time. Allow for reading aloud. According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children, reading aloud is the single most important activity for reading success as it helps build word-sound awareness. Encourage your child to play teacher and read aloud books, magazines, or comics to family members, pets or even stuffed animals. Begin a book club. Read the same books as your children then discuss what you all read over a shared snack or gathered around the dinner table. Joining in shows the importance of prioritizing reading during the summer. Check into services offered by libraries. If possible, make use of local libraries, many of which offer free online resources and have extended due dates. Inquire about online services offered in your area and how your family can participate in programs taking place over the summer.
From educators helping their students to organizations lending support in trying times, dozens if not hundreds of online resources have emerged to help parents navigate teaching at home. Internet Access: While many at-home learning resources can be found online, some families lack access to reliable and affordable internet connections. For information on free or low-cost home internet access, as well as other resources for teachers and families, visit firstbook.org/coronavirus-educator-resources. Online field trips: While school and family outings are limited, it's still possible to explore the world from the comfort of home. Zoos, museums and other places of interest are sharing everything from educational videos and live webcams to guided tours on their websites and social media. Reading programs: Literacy is the foundation for all learning, so focusing on activities that promote reading gives children a chance to practice that essential skill, often in ways that don't feel like learning. One resource is The Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program, the nation's largest and longest-running corporate-supported reading program. Parents can visit bookitprogram.com to find a number of activities designed to help children find joy in reading. Resources include book recommendations, activity and book pairings, video messages from best-selling authors Tom Angleberger and Kate DiCamillo and printable worksheets, story maps and more. Educational websites: Many academic websites have opened their subscription-based content for free or reduced access. You can find videos, interactive programs, lesson plans and more. Before creating an account, check if your school has secured free or discounted access codes. New skills: From learning the basics of keyboard typing to trying a new instrument or mastering a new language, there are sites dedicated to helping students develop new skills while they're at home.
Visit us on facebook Green Island Community Association G.I.C.A. Closed Group PRESIDENTS MESSAGE JULY 2020
President’s Report: Rudy Pernini reported we completed the first phase of our Brick Fundraiser. They are displayed in front of the clubhouse. We will begin our next phase and our goal is to sell another 100 bricks. Some of the orders have come from as far away as Florida and Georgia. You do not have to be a current resident to purchase a brick and the brick does not have to be just for someone who has passed away. We do not have a lifeguard for our beaches this summer. Gary Wurtenberg had new gutters put on the front and back of clubhouse. This was done primarily for the back so that now the water only goes down to one side of the building where we have a drain. We are hoping this will help to prevent water from going into the clubhouse. This has been a terrible year with Covid, so please be careful, look at for your neighbors and be safe. Best regards, Rudy Pernini President, GICA
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