FINAL CHAPTER 2
COMMODORE’S LOG
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hope this final chapter of my Commodore’s Log finds you safe and healthy. I want to start by letting you know what an honor it has been to serve as your Commodore. I could have done without the Coronavirus pandemic, but we still achieved quite a bit.
I would like to congratulate the Sailing Center team for another very successful Summer Camp. We had 576 kids this year. In a year that I thought we were going to have to cancel Summer Camp, the Sailing Center team defined the policies and procedures that resulted in a safe and successful Camp.
As I reflect back on what was a very challenging year, we also had some significant accomplishments. Winning the referendum that allows the City of St. Petersburg to give us a 20 year lease for the Sailing Center is a big deal for the Club. And we did it with 84% of the vote. I would like to again thank everyone who played a part in this initiative. I am also pleased to report that the first draft of the 20 year lease is complete.
This year’s Election and Annual meeting are on Tuesday, October 13th. Please remember this year there are two additional ways you can vote. Up to two weeks prior to the election you will be able to stop by the Club and cast your ballet. You can also vote without even going to the Club. You can request a mail in ballet and simply vote by mail. Please vote.
As the Coronavirus hit we increased the frequency of Flag officers meetings and instead of the Board of Directors meeting once a month we met twice each month. We did this so that we could convert the daily changing federal, state and local regulations into policies and practices that would provide a safe and enjoyable environment for our members. We also went into project mode. We figured this would be a good time to knock out some larger projects. At Pass-a-Grille the docks have been rebuilt and the bathrooms have received a significant upgrade. Downtown, there is a project underway to develop a conceptual design for replacing the main docks. A time frame for replacement has not yet been determined. We also found time to deploy a Prospective Member Tracking CRM system.
Lastly, I would like to thank my fellow Flag officers and every Director on the Board for your support this year. In an unprecedented year, with many challenges, I am proud of the job we did. See you around the Club.
Commodore Michael Blacker
The Mission of St. Petersburg Yacht Club is to encourage and support yachting, and provide a comfortable social environment for our members and guests, while preserving and enhancing the Club’s traditions and prestige.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Marc Reydams......................................................................................................823-1219 General Manager | gm@spyc.org
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Colleen Finney, CHAE........................................................................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer | controller@spyc.org
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Membership Department...............................................................................892-6888 Membership@spyc.org Joseph Van Bemmel..........................................................................................892-6889 Executive Chef | executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2...............................................................892-6882 Director of Catering | catering@spyc.org Jamie Lord.............................................................................................................892-6897 Catering Assistant | cateringinfo@spyc.org
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Leah Wieter ...........................................................................................................892-6893 Member Services/Marketing Coordinator | member.services@spyc.org Pierre Dumaine...................................................................................................892-6880 Director of Food & Beverage | pierre@spyc.org Mary Lou Privitera.............................................................................................822-3873 Director of Restaurants ext. 227 | Director.restaurants@spyc.org Kerrie Paquette ..................................................................................................360-1646 Manager at The Beach Club at PAG | Kerrie@spyc.org
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Shawn Macking...................................................................................................822-3113 Waterfront Director | Waterfront-director@spyc.org Chase Hudspeth & John Toberman..............................................................822-3227 dockmaster@spyc.org Todd Fedyszyn.....................................................................................................896-8101 Youth Sailing Director | youthsailingdirector@spyc.org
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Steve Partridge....................................................................................................892-6892 Facilities Manager | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org Maritza Villanueva.............................................................................................892-6894 Housekeeping/Valet/Security Manager | housekeeping@spyc.org Suzanne Gendrot................................................................................................822-3873 Executive Pastry Chef ext. 223 suzanne-g@spyc.org
Downtown Clubhouse: 822-3873 Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: 360-1646 Snell Isle Marina: 895-8142 Downtown Marina: 822-3227 Sailing Center: 822-3113 Business Office: 892-6883 or 892-6884 www.SPYC.org
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HOURS of OPERATION COVID-19 TEMPORARY CLUB HOURS
Downtown Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Thursday & Sunday: Doors Open ~ 11:00 am Service Begins: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 8:30 pm) Friday & Saturday: Doors Open ~ 11:00 am Service Begins: 11:30 am -11:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 10:30 pm)
www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub www.twitter.com/SPYC_FL #stpetersburgyachtclub on Instagram (Club hours are subject to change.)
Tiki Hut: Tuesday through Friday: 5:00 - 8:30 pm Saturday: 1:00 - 9:30 pm Sunday: 1:00 - 7:00 pm Table service available, please observe 6 foot physical distancing. TO-GO FOOD: 4:00 - 7:30 pm (Order ahead to pick up, or order while you are here to take home.)
Heritage Lounge, Regatta Room, Compass Room and Outdoor Patio: Table side food and beverage service available. Please observe 6 foot physical distancing.
Sunday Brunch: A la Carte Brunch Items available on Sunday only from 11:00 am-2:00 pm (Lounge & Tiki)
Commodore Dining: (Reservations required) Friday & Saturday Dinner Service ~ 5:30 - 8:30 pm
1909 Grille: Closed Bridge Breakfast: Closed Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: Pool opens at 11:00 am and Clubhouse opens at 11:30 am. Table side food and beverage service indoors or outdoors from 11:30 am to 8:30 pm. Please observe 6 foot physical distancing. SMOOTH SAILING | OCTOBER 2020
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SPYC PARKING DECAL NOTICE
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he parking decals for 2020-2021 will be available at the end of this month.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Club often and enjoy the convenience of our parking facilities. To ensure that the limited spaces available are dedicated to the members and authorized guests, all cars parked in the Club lots MUST have the new annual Parking Decal affixed to the back of your rearview mirror. Monitoring the use of the parking lot begins with easily identifying the vehicles that are utilizing the lots. Please help us by placing the new sticker on your rear-view mirror promptly. •
Parking decals will be available at the Front Desk of the downtown clubhouse beginning Sunday, October 25th from 11:00 am – 8:30 pm (excluding Mondays).
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Pass-a-Grille Only Members (40000 member numbers) may pick up their stickers at the Pass-a-Grille clubhouse beginning Sunday, October 25th from 11:00 am – 8:30 pm (excluding Tuesdays & Wednesdays).
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Two (2) decals are automatically provided to a dual membership and one (1) is provided to a single membership.
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Decals are displayed on the back side of the rear-view mirror.
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A maximum of one (1) additional decal is allowed with valid proof of vehicle ownership for dual or single members.
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A maximum of two (2) decals are allowed for NonResident members.
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Parking in the garage, or at the PAG parking lot, is available ONLY when using Club facilities.
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Parking is not available on Mondays when the downtown Club is closed, or on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when the Pass-a-Grille Club is closed.
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The garage is not to be used for vehicle storage and is not a 24-hour parking facility. Vehicles without decals may be towed away.
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The Club is not responsible for any damages to vehicles utilizing any of the SPYC parking facilities.
Welcome New Members Reinstate: Mrs. Diana Sayegh
Active: Ms. Catherine Deacon Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Lisa McKenzie Ms. Suzanne Berns Active Boat Owner: Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Emily Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Kevin & Constance Collison Mr. Robert“Bobby”Hambrick Mr. & Mrs. Curt & Tracy Terrance Non Resident: Mrs. Susan Walling Mr. John Moore Mr. David Strong Ms. Jeanne Griswold Intermediate: Ms. Marissa Marckese Mr. Cody Skaggs Mr. Brian Teeter Ms. Jessica Baugher Mr. Bradley Mitchell
Proposers: Worth T. Blackwell, Jr. Richard Nugent Mitchell Kanaan Constance Beckman Carolee Kingan Blackmon Donna Sue Marks Brady Diggs Antti Heikkinen Lauren Krawczyk Frank Mann John Deermount Kyle Allison
The Club relies on our members’ proposals and we thank you for your support!
CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Wayne Andrews Membership Chairman
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YACHTING INFORMATION
#9 Zack Marks - Jr Sailor SPYC 2003-2007
Photo credit to Nick Mandalou
COMMITTEE by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Chair
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ctober can be the most pleasant month of the year here. With a focus on the great outdoors, Sandra MacNeill and her entertainment committee are hosting a SPYC Beach Festival at PAG on October 18th. RSVP as space is limited. The beach area from 22nd St. & 21st St. Street will be reserved. Look for sandcastle building, games, lunch and waterplay. Volunteers are needed, please email sandymacneill@msn.com. SPYC is hosting the Fall Kite Foil Regatta slated for November 7th and 8th; another first for SPYC.
You’ve seen the Kiters in Tampa Bay, off the Skyway, and now join the action as a Racer – NOR is posted on Yacht Scoring, as a SPYC Onshore Volunteer or On Water Volunteer. Kite Foil Volunteer Training is scheduled at the Sailing Center October 31st. Show your SPYC support as we host what we believe will be one of many Kiteboarding Regattas.
UPCOMING 2020 REGATTA SCHEDULE SPYC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS ~ OCT. 3 TED IRWIN MEMORIAL FALL BAY RACE ~ OCT. 10 A-CATS TRAINING REGATTA ~ OCT. 17-23 FALL KITE FOIL REGATTA ~ NOV. 7-8 LASER DISTRICT 13 CHAMPIONSHIP ~ NOV. 14-15
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Happy October
Birthdays!! Mrs. Barbara Adams Mr. Jay Allison Mrs. Virginia Mardell Amm Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson Mrs. Gail Andrade Mr. Richard Andretta, Jr. Ms. Hope Andrews Mr. Michael Arbisi Mrs. Sara Armstrong Mrs. Barbara A. Arnold Mr. Charles Bacon Mrs. Sylvia Baker Mr. John W. Barger Dr. Robert Bedford Mr. Charles M. Boh Mr. Alessandro Bosco Mrs. Robyn Bowman Mr. Rupert F. Bowron Mrs. Rachel Bowron Mrs. Terri Boyle Mrs. Sue Braden Mrs. Heather Bridge Mrs. Julia Brooks Mr. Christopher Brown Mrs. Shannon Burnett Mrs. Tamara Burns Mr. Hubert Bussey Mr. Robert Buti Mrs. Dana M. Byers Mrs. Vivian Carter Mrs. Montserrat Cerf Mr. Rollo Christensen Mrs. Cheryl Clifton Mr. Jonathan S. Coleman Mr. Eugene Collins Mr. Brian Connell Mr. Douglas Corey Mrs. Sylvia Julene Creame Mrs. Alice L. Crouch Mr. Adrian Cuarta Mr. Robert Dacey Ms. Gina Edris Daro Ms. Linda Darwish Mrs. Jan B. Davisson
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Mr. William A. Dawson Mr. Charles Dawson Mrs. Susan Dawson Ms. Isabella DeJesus Mr. Cameron Delgado Dr. Ralph A. Dematteis Ms. Kerri Dienhart Mrs. Valerie DiGennaro Mr. Joseph A. DiVito Mrs. Theresa DiVito Mrs. Bridget Donovan Mr. John Doyle Mr. Daniel Driscoll Mr. Kent Dudley Mrs. Sally Dumas Mrs. Nancy Dunn Mr. William Edwards Mrs. Evelyn D. Eibach Mr. Charles Eidschun Mr. Timothy Evans Mrs. Rose Fadul Rhoades Mrs. Dawn Fisher Ms. Dianne Fitser Mr. Robert Fleeting Mr. James E. Flynn Mr. Robert Frazee Mrs. Julianne Frazee Mr. Thomas Freeman Ms. Charlotte Fritchie Mr. Lawrence Fuentes Mr. Michael Funsch Ms. Sanda Gacio Mrs. Anne Gault Ms. Deborah Giaquinto Mrs. Maryann Glew Mr. Thomas Glew Mr. Charles P. Godels Mr. William J. Godsey Mr. Del Goforth Mr. Robert Goheen Mr. Spencer Goodwin Mr. J. Howard Gould Mr. George Gower Mr. Philip Graham
Mr. Raleigh Greene Mr. Arthur Hansen Mrs. Kimberly Hansen Mrs. Helene Hardick Mrs. Marie Hartney Mr. G. Richard Hartshorn Mr. William Harvard IV Mr. John Haskell Mrs. Peggy Head Mrs. Sandra Healy Mrs. Wendy Elizabeth Hedr Mr. Brian Hill Mrs. Pamela Hill-Leggett Mrs. Shelly Hines Mrs. Theresa Hoffman Mr. Ian Holtzworth Mr. Martin Hood Mrs. Annette Hostetter Mr. C. Desmond Howe Mrs. Marie Huber Mrs. Betty R. Hurley Ms. Camille Iurillo Mr. Graham Jackson Mr. Stephen B. Jeffries Mrs. Patricia Johnson Mrs. AmberJade Johnson Mr. Richard Johnston Mrs. Polly Jones Mr. Thomas Joseph Mr. Richard H. Joule Mr. Charles H. Kard Dr. Colleen Kennedy Mrs. Ruth Kent Mrs. Bobbi Kitfield Mrs. Susan Kleine Mrs. Kristen Klingel Mr. Justin Knippen Mr. J. Hayden Knowlton Mrs. Elizabeth Pritchard Mrs. Angela Kowalik Dr. George Kullman Mrs. Katie Kullman Mr. Damien Lamendola Mr. Walter Larson
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Birthday wishes from SPYC! Anytime during the month of your Birthday, stop by the Club and enjoy a complimentary entree & dessert (Not valid for special events, parties or promotions. No-splitting of free entrĂŠe, please.)
(Please contact the Member Services Coordinator if you do not see your birthday listed, or if your birthdate is not correctly displayed and and needs to be updated. Email: member.services@spyc.org) Mr. Jeffrey C. Larson Mrs. Sixta Lawrence Ms. Lindsey Leadbetter Mrs. Melissa LeClair Mr. Colton LeClair Mr. Bernard Lerner Mrs. Jessica LoGrande Mrs. Kathie Longo Mr. William A. Loughery Mrs. Gloria Lyons Mrs. Lindsay MacDonald Mrs. Nicolette MacGregor Mrs. Lisa Macheca Mr. Warren Mack Mr. Mac MacKellar Mr. Matthew Mackler Mr. Edward Maloof Mrs. Kim Manghisi Mr. John Marcus Mrs. Nancy Martin Mrs. Jill Martin Mr. Constantine E. Mastry Mr. Rob Matthes Mrs. Michele Matthes Mrs. Roma May Mrs. Claire Mazzella Mrs. Jeanne McConnell Ms. Thayer McDougal Mrs. Maureen McKee Mr. John McKnight Mrs. Barbara Mednick Mrs. Kathy Mendelblatt Mrs. Cynthia Mennona Dr. Morten Middelfart Mrs. Amber Page Middelfar Mrs. Maryette Miller Mr. Bradley Mitchell Mrs. Pamela Jo Mooney Ms. Kathy Moore Mr. Thomas Morlock Ms. Alida Clemens Mossber Mr. Frederick L. Mouser Mrs. Sheila Ann Mudd Mrs. Anne Murray
Mr. Michael Noble Mrs. Frances Weaver Nohre Mrs. Joanne Obenauf Mr. Mark Obenour Mr. Walter Ogle
Mrs. Denise Schwarz Mr. Mark Severini Mrs. Nancy Shivers Mr. Joseph D. Sica Mrs. Joanne Simmons
Mr. Jack Ohlhaber Mr. John Pardee Mr. David Payne Mr. Bernard Pella Mrs. Eve Pennington Mrs. Judi Phagan Dr. Lawren Anne Phillips Mr. Richard E. Pilant Mrs. Sunny Ponzio Mr. Charles Procuniar Mrs. Melody Proud Mrs. Bernadine Quartetti Mr. Nicholas Raffaele Mrs. Demi Rahall Mrs. Freya Rauscher Mr. Kevin Reali Mrs. Diane Regan Mrs. Erin Reynolds Ms. Sarah Richards Ms. Shirley Rigo Mrs. Alice Rimel Mr. Tobin Robeck Col. William V. Roberti Mr. William Rodrigues Mrs. Kristen Rogers Mr. Jack M. Rosenkranz Mr. Randolph W. Russell Mrs. Gerrianne Russell Mrs. Ronda Russick Mr. Albert Salem Mrs. Monika Sanders Mr. Louis M. Santoro Mr. Thomas Santoro Mrs. Judy Sauers Mr. Shawn Saulnier Mr. James A. Scarola Mrs. Toni Scarr Mr. Frederick H. Schrader Mrs. Mary Susan Schrader
Mrs. Elsa V. Sloss Mr. Kenneth Smaga Mr. Daryn Smith Mrs. Stefanie Stevenson Mrs. Sandy Stewart Mr. Michael Stewart Mr. James R. Stitt Mrs. Loretta Stitt Mr. Robert A. Stoetzel Mr. Carl A. Stover RADM Gerald L. Talbot, Jr Mr. William Tapp Mr. Brian Teeter Mrs. Dorothy Wilkerson Te Mrs. Maxine Terry Mr. Allen Thomas Mr. Lloyd Thornburg Mr. William Tinsley Mr. Daniel Town Mrs. Angela Treinen Mrs. Eddie Tuttle Mr. Jason Tyson Mrs. Susan Ugan Ms. Olivia von Pein Ms. Betty L. Ward Ms. Greer Wattson Mr. David Weber Mr. Peter Weil Mr. Roy Whitehead Mrs. Carolyn Wilburn Mr. Keith Willett Mrs. Meghan Wood Mr. Maurice Youmans Mrs. Debra Young Mrs. Karen Zauderer
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CLUB? All events listed are taking place at the Downtown Clubhouse only: Tiki Hut ~ Every Friday 5:00-8:30 pm (Last call 8:30 pm, Closes 9:00 pm) Oct. 2: Dave Williamson Oct. 9: Dave Vallerie Oct. 16: Farley Compton Oct. 23: Dave Williamson Oct. 30: G. Proud
Heritage Lounge ~ Friday & Saturday 7:00 - 10:00 pm (Last call 10:30 pm , Closes 11:00 pm) Oct. 2: Farley Compton Oct. 3: Chris Rooney Oct. 9: Andre Roy Oct. 10: Andre Roy Oct. 16: Steve Mullis Oct. 17: Chris Rooney Oct. 23: Farley Compton Oct. 24: Steve Mullis Oct. 30: DAZZLER Oct. 31: Steve Mullis
Trivia Night Wednesday, October 21st • 6:00 – 8:30 pm $10++/pp | Plated Dinner Served Limited to 10 persons per team, per table RSVP Online: www.spyc.org 727-892-6882
Wine Society Thursday, October 15th & Friday, October 16th RSVP Online: www.spyc.org OR 727-892-6882 Wine Society Prix-Fixe Dinner - Visit the event calendar in Member Central at www.spyc.org for details. RSVP online or call Catering at 727-892-6882 *All dates are subject to change.* OCTOBER 2020 | SMOOTH SAILING
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UPCOMING DATES For upcoming class dates please check your weekly Saturday E-News.
COOKING FORUM & DEMONSTRATIONS
Demonstrations at 3:00 pm Make your reservation online at www.spyc.org or call 727-892-6882 (Limited to 10 persons - Members Only - Complimentary Classes)
DINNER & A MOVIE Every Wednesday evening in October! Hosted in the Commodore Room ~ $20++/per guest 5:30 pm Arrival | 5:45 pm Dinner Service | 6:45 pm Movie Begins! Reservations Required: 727-892-6882, catering@spyc.org, or online at www.spyc.org (Limited to 24 people)
OCTOBER 7 TH ~ MAN IN THE IRON MASK OCTOBER 14 TH ~ SILENCE OF THE LAMBS OCTOBER 21 ST ~ WHEN HARRY MET SALLY OCTOBER 28 TH ~ THE SHINING
Includes: Sit down dinner with salad, main course, and “Concessions” (candy bars & popcorn) for dessert.
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Join us at the Beach for a Family Funday Sunday! * Arrive & park at the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse by 10:30 am * Register for the event and receive your Event Packet. * Location for the event will take place between 22nd Street & 21st Street - Free Beach Parking. Map provided. * There will be 12 foot distancing between families.
Activities Include:
Pony Hop Races!!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event Fee: $15++/pp (includes boxed lunch & bottled water)
Sand Castle Contest Face Mask Contest Paddle Board Races Games, Horseshoes, & Olympic Challenges!! (sand buckets and shovels for games will be provided) PRIZES awarded for the contests and races!
Reservations Required: Contact Kerrie at: 727-360-1646 or kerrie@spyc.org
Bob Lee Memorial Pass-a-Grille FRIDAY: OCTOBER 23RD ,6:30 PM CAPTAINS MEETING (IN PERSON OR BY ZOOM AT PAG) TOURNAMENT: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, START FISHING LINES IN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 AM Photos must be submitted by 3:00 pm on the 24th Awards at 4:30 pm at the Beach Club (by Zoom or in person) Entry fee $60/per angler | Up to 4 anglers per team.
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CLUB EVENTS
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Downtown
Friday, October 30th Taking place in the Heritage Lounge ~ 8:00 pm Complimentary for members & their guests to attend Drink Specials ~ Costume Contest ~ PRIZES!! Featuring the DAZZLER Band!
VINTAGE MOTOR CLASSIC
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"Annual Vintage Motor Classic" Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 virus, this event has been postponed until November 2021. Keep reading Smooth Sailing for future updates.
(seating is on a first come basis)
UPCOMING DATES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
(4:00 pm at the Beach Club)
BEVERAGE MIXOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD
(Tiki Hut 4:00 pm Downtown)
RSVP Online: www.spyc.org OR 727-822-6882 (Limited to 10 persons - Members Only - Complimentary Classes)
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Saturday, November 7th - Downtown Clubhouse
Cocktails: 5:30 pm | Event & Dinner Served: 6:30-8:30 pm MENU: Hors d’ Oeuvres | Caesar Salad | Duet of Chicken Parmesan & Meat Lasagna | Zucchini & Squash Medley | Dessert ~ Tiramisu (Vegetarian Option Available - Duet of Eggplant Parmesan & Vegetarian Lasagna)
$50++ per guest Glass of Wine Included with dinner
Online at www.spyc.org -OR- catering@spyc.org (48-hour cancellation policy in effect - Cancellations honored until: Thursday, 11/5/20 by 5:00 pm)
TO-GO MENU SMALL TURKEY ~ 12-15 POUND -- $90++
Small Turkey Dinner includes: 1 qt. each: Yukon Gold Smashed Potatoes, Veggie Medley, Sage Stuffing, Natural Pan Gravy, 1 pt. Cranberry Sauce, 6 dinner rolls and choice of one Apple or Pumpkin Pie
LARGE TURKEY ~ 24-26 POUND -- $130++
Large Turkey Dinner Includes: 2 qts. Each: Yukon Gold Smashed Potatoes, Veggie Medley, Sage Stuffing, Natural Pan Gravy, 2 pt. Cranberry Sauce, 12 dinner rolls and one of each Apple & Pumpkin Pie Additional Sides & Pies ~ $10/each
To Order: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org
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Pick-up Times: 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm (Please arrive at your scheduled pick-up time only. Pick up location – Circular drive off Central Avenue. Please remain in your vehicle so we may better assist you)
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EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES OCTOBER
Mrs. Barbara Knapper ~ July 5, 2020 David Washington, III ~ Banquet Server, 22 yrs.
Mr. Ralph Osborne ~ August 2020
Shawn Macking ~ Waterfront Director, 13 yrs.
Mrs. Beverly Weaver ~ August 7, 2020
Pierre Dumaine ~ F&B Director, 8 yrs.
Mr. William Snyder ~ August 12, 2020
Sabrina Friend ~ Banquet Server, 7 yrs.
Mr. Joseph A. Dato ~ August 20, 2020
Joseph Van Bemmel ~ Executive Chef, 6 yrs. Alex Dumaine ~ Barback, 5 yrs. William Fournier ~ Line Cook, 2 yrs.
TIM COBB SEPTEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH We are very pleased to announce, Chef Tim Cobb, as our September 2020 “Employee of the Month”! Chef Tim has been with the St. Petersburg Yacht Club since January of 2013. He is one of the few members of the culinary staff that is proficient in every facet of our operation, from Banquet Chef to Lead
“Anchors Aweigh!”
Expediter. His expertise and techniques have been featured during his cooking classes and food demonstrations. Chef Tim is fast, enthusiastic, and efficient - he is the first one to jump in and assist anyone who needs help. We are indeed fortunate to have him with us. Congratulations, Tim, on a job well done!
Anchor’s Aweigh with Anne & Andy! ~ September Winner: Gretchen Tenbrock-Wolfe Gretchen is the lucky winner of the September Anchor’s Aweigh game/raffle, spotting all eight (8) of the Anne & Andy images. To recap, they were spotted on pages: 2,5,11,12,15,19,22, & 23. Gretchen snagged $100 in food & beverage gift certificates she can use while dining at the Club!
Submit your answer for this month’s game by October 20th to the Member Services Coordinator at 727-892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org. Each month one name is drawn out of ALL of the correct answers submitted. The WINNER will be contacted via phone or email to claim their prize. Happy Hunting & Good Luck!
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RV LAND CRUISERS by Angela Kowalik, President
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Angela & Corrine in Sebastian Inlet n August, my husband Brian and I met up with Ken & Corrine St. Jean to visit a few places around Florida. One of our new favorite stops was Sebastian Inlet State Park where we got to try out “distance” floating in the inlet. Then a 60+ mile (round trip to go) drive that was well worth it for some awesome clam chowder and lobster mac-n-cheese!
to making hand sanitizer but now back to making what they are known for. You will need to remove your mask for tasting. Nothing like killing those germs from the inside out! RV Essentials (things you didn’t realize you needed, but just have to have) – a pet cot for your furry friend. Of course, you need to get a furry friend first! You know our pets would rather not have to lie on the rocks while chewing their A pet cot for glamping with sticks…they like your furry friend! glamping too!
The Moseley’s & Kowalik’s at R.M. Rose Company Distillery
Then in September, we met up with Sarah & Rick Moseley. The Moseley’s were on the tail end of a two-month trip to Texas and Michigan and back again. We met up in Dillard Georgia at River Vista (owned by fellow SPYC members the Scherer family). Nearby, we visited the R.M. Rose Company Distillery who temporarily reverted
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To join the group and keep up with our events where we will be making adventures happen, please contact Angela Kowalik at koalafam@tampabay.rr.com
Looking forward to seeing you around the next bend …
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RIDERS CLUB Let’s
by Bill Tinsley
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he SPYC Riders were laid back last month; too hot and humid for any serious riding. Two of us took a ride north into the gentle hills of Hernando and Pasco Counties, ending in a socially distant lunch at Hungry Harry’s BBQ in Land O Lakes. Another fearless soul tackled some tight curves on his BMW 1200RT at the Tail of The Dragon in the mountains near Andrews, NC. Come join us in October to plan our fall riding season when the weather is great.
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Rally and Bob Ebaugh, Tail of the Dragon, August 2020
Chairs that “rock”!
President: Bill Tinsley bill.tins@gmail.com Co-President: Bart Franey bartfraney@gmail.com Vice President: Ray Noyes rayn.ecchvac@gmail.com Secretary: Douglas Freedle janusfla@tampabay.rr.com
SALTY SISTERS
Tail Of The Dragon lot
Kathy Ahern, Linda Summers, Martha Monfried
Picnic in the park
by Carol Hansen
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he last week of August came to Co-Captain Els Wiemken an end with the Powerboat Safety Course, part I. The class learned a lot from un-docking, docking the boats, pivoting around in a triangle, and steering through a slalom course. September 2nd was Part II of the course, the weather was beautiful with calm seas. The class did some exercises on the bay: planing the boats, running them through a slalom course at speed, and running stationary at a mark followed by a pivot, bow to stern. Participating were: Kathy Ahern, Gina Bowden-Pierce, Barbara Goodman, Carol Hansen, Gwen Mann, Martha Monfried, Donna Papa, Jennifer Parramore, Katie Rodgers, Micki Siviter,
Linda Summers, and Els Weimken. Afterwards, we enjoyed a SPYC takeout lunch in the park. Sailing will resume in September with the Edie Pace Race competed in Optis. This traditional Salty regatta honors Edie’s birthday and we will celebrate with champagne following the race. We look forward to our Annual Meeting on October 7th. Some Salties will be meeting in “person” and others will be using the Zoom platform. SMOOTH SAILING | OCTOBER 2020
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by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President We are very fortunate to have Susan B. Anthony, portrayed by Margaret Kaler famed Florida storyteller from St. Augustine, scheduled for our October 19th program meeting. What better way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage then with Susan B. in the clubhouse?! This will be an exclusive for LBC members because, due to the coronavirus, no guests will be allowed – although it isn’t too late to join the LBC (see details below). We are really excited because members can attend virtually or face-to-face. Anyone who wants to attend (at the club or via Zoom) MUST MAKE A RESERVATION! If anyone needs more information regarding reservations, e-mail me at patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com or call, you’ve got my number.
This should be a fabulous event whether you attend in person at the PAG Clubhouse or on Zoom. Members who reserve a Zoom seat will be sent a link to click to enter the meeting. “Zoomee’s” will even have a chance to win that bottle of wine if they wear their LBC name tag! If attending this program at the clubhouse you may choose to stay for lunch or not. Remember though, you must make a reservation for Zooming in, attending at the clubhouse for program only, or for the program and lunch. If you haven’t paid your dues yet, now is the time. Contact Maryette Miller (maryette06@tampabay.rr.com) Treasurer to mail your check or Cheryl Lanfear (mclanfear@yahoo.com) Membership Chair, if you will be a new number - she will send you a copy of the member enrollment form. Dues are just $30.00 and worth every penny!!
PAG Club ONLY members are eligible to join the Ladies Beach Club!!
Loren Hoffman, an avid sailor and SPYC member, will narrate a slideshow of his travels to Nepal. At about 27 N Latitude (Kathmandu), in 80 miles the terrain goes from sea level on the border with India up to reach the world’s highest peaks bordering Tibet; including Mt. Everest.
The Passport Club is pleased to sponsor an exciting presentation for all SPYC members! A Himalayan Odyssey: Travel Adventures in Nepal Presented by SPYC member, Loren Hoffman, in person at the downtown clubhouse.
Thursday, November 5th Social Time: 5:00 pm Presentation: 5:30 pm $15++/per person
*Plated Hors d’oeuvres will be available*
The presentation will capture the country’s cultures and (like Edmund Hillary and members of the 1953 Everest expedition) traverse up the deepest valleys in the world. This event will be a combination of “in-person” attendance at the Club and virtually for those who are out of town or quarantining. Please RSVP in either case if you wish to attend. To attend in person: RSVP online at www.spyc.org or call 727-892-6882 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To attend virtually via Zoom: RSVP to patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com to receive Zoom meeting details (Zoom event is complimentary to attend) Guests and reciprocal members are now allowed at the Club.
The mission of the Passport Club is to have fun and share travel experiences, plans, and bucket lists for domestic & international travels; by air, land, sea, or just kicking back and letting others take the wheel! (Guests welcome ~ food & beverage will be billed to member account.)
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Womans
CLUB by JoAnn Wood, President
REMINDER: due to COVID-19, we will require firm RSVP’s for all meetings, to properly plan out the meeting space. While many members may not be able to join this event, we are planning for our speaker events to be ZOOMED.
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n Wednesday, October 21st Olivia Lopez, a certified transcendental meditation coach, will teach us about an effortless way to allow our active mind to settle inward, reduce stress and anxiety, improve brain function and cardiovascular health. We can all use a little stress relief and diversion from unfolding events. Be sure to mark your calendars for November 18th - Holiday Desserts. Our own talented pastry chef, Suzann Gendrot, will entice our taste buds with some of her delicious creations offering creative delectable treats for the holidays.
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WOMAN’S CLUB INTEREST GROUPS Book Group Facilitator: Sue Bettencourt Meets 4th Wed unless noted Social 5 pm | Discussion 5:30-6:30 pm snbettencourt88@gmail.com Bridge Group Facilitator: Joyce Sterrett 727-822-5878 Mah Jongg Facilitator: Marlene Collins marleencollins@yahoo.com 727-864-0781 • Thursday @ 1pm
Fun Seekers Facilitator: Deborah Giaquinto Event dates and times vary deborahgia@icloud.com Sunshine Contact Debra Hopper dhhopper@aol.com Membership: Julie Shields jshieldsbuckner@gmail.com or visit our club website page for the form to join or renew. [Please note-full calendar in Woman’s Club directory)
[Please note – these are subject to change each month] Membership in the Woman’s Club is required to participate in the Interest Group activities.
December 9th - Celebrate the Holiday Season with delicious food, friends and entertainment. Guests are welcome.
The Mission of the Woman’s Club is to embrace new friendships, promote social activities and increase women’s involvement in the SPYC.
AMATEUR RADIOCLUB by Jack Satterfield, ARC President, W4GRJ
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mateur Radio Club (ARC) meetings are held every third Tuesday at 6:00 pm in the Park View Room, with a premeeting “Eyeball for a Highball” in the lounge. You can also observe our “On the Air” Radio Net in operation by joining members with handheld radios at PAG on the outside deck every Monday at 5:30 pm. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 20th.
If you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio Operator, ARC members can help you prepare for the written exam (no morse code required). Be prepared for this year’s hurricane season by getting your Ham License now! Study help online at www.hamtestonline.com.
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by Rich Treinen
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ingle Barrel’s shotgun had only one barrel. Everybody else had two. Everybody else also had considerable shooting experience. Single barrel had none. He joined the Wing Shooters in 2015 because his friend, known as Money Man, convinced him it was a good group. Shooting experience really didn’t matter, the Wing Shooters needed members. In two years time thousands of trigger pulls and lots of advice from all his new friends yielded good shooting skills. He even bought a double barrel, now that is progress. He also became a vital cog in the Wing Shooters. In fact, in 2017 he became the 2nd Grand Marshall. He had an education background which meant classroom management skills. He quickly found those skills were useless. The traditions established under Pull, the
1st Grand Marshall, would not be displaced. There were no rules and certainly no tolerance for a syllabus. He learned quickly and the Wing Shooters prospered under his able leadership. After a year as the Grand Marshall he passed the symbol of authority, an old and heavy hand clay thrower, to Gene Collins. And that friendship with Money Man, also known as Jack Cartier, is better than ever. That’s the way it is in the Wing Shooters. Just ask Tom Hatton, also known as Single Barrel. Those wishing to join the Wing Shooters Society are encouraged to contact Grand Marshall, Gene Collins at (727) 385-4878, or genebcollins@hotmail.com.
At the Downtown Clubhouse or SPYC @ PAG.
For More Information Contact: Els Wiemken: Els@gmail.com ~ Trisha Birkenstock: Trishab@tampabay.rr.com Or Jennifer Parramore: ParramoreJ88@gmail.com OCTOBER 2020 | SMOOTH SAILING
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GOLF
GROUP
3rd at the Club to celebrate everyone who has participated this year with a Holiday Party to rival all parties!
by Connie Smith
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et’s give a big “Thank You” and “Shout Out” to our fearless leaders of our Golf Group, Susan and John Arsenault, for their efforts in keeping our spirits high during these past months!
The end of September outing was scheduled at the Vinoy Golf Club and our results will have to be announced next month. Our October outing will be at St. Peterburg Country Club, a venue that was set for our Member/Guest tournament in May but had to be cancelled because of COVID precautions. The November outing is still in the planning stage but will prove to be a “not to be missed” event. Traditionally we take a day trip to Innisbrook Golf Resort in December and enjoy a challenging and enjoyable day on one of the beautiful courses. We have booked the evening of December
Let us welcome a group of new members to our group and look forward to having them on our scramble teams: Charles Bruner, Mary Deininger, Mark Foster, Patty and Dave Gabri, Sandio Gracio, Melvyn Weinstock, Brad Bell, Scott Boyle. A reminder that dues for this year are $35 and will be automatically charged to a golf member’s club account. We use this fee to assist with expenses for our Holiday party and for lunches for the players at most outings. All SPYC members are invited to play with us one time to try us out and then join our group by contacting Susan at sueatcp@aol.com. Our next meeting to be on Tuesday, October 3rd at 6:00 pm.
BROAD
REACHERS
by Marti Cochran
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Nona Bolster Race Nona Bolster Trophies
Commodore Lucas Trophy
or almost 50 years, the Broad Reachers of Pass-a-Grille have been reaching, running, beating, tacking, gybing, and enjoying the best of sailing and camaraderie with a wonderful group of women. We are 46 members strong, with 32 active sailors, some who have been sailing for decades; others who are just beginning. We gather Saturday mornings at the Clubhouse at Pass-a-Grille to sail in Optimist Prams, and throughout the year we compete in interclub regattas hosted by other member clubs of the Florida Women’s Sailing Association. We host our signature Commodore Lucas Cup Regatta every fall, with competitors from women’s sailing clubs up and down Florida’s west coast.
Nancy Lucas Race
We are pleased to welcome our two newest members, who joined this summer: Juliette Clark and Lori Hodges. Some of our upcoming events are: Halloween Race, Commodore Lucas Regatta, Nona Bolster Race, Nancy Lucas Race, and Captain’s Race. Join us Saturday mornings to sail, help with safety and mark boats, or assist on the docks as a Race Committee member --- or just come for lunch or a dip in the pool after sailing. For more information, contact Carol Hansen at Carol@dband1.com. SMOOTH SAILING | OCTOBER 2020
THANKSGIVING LUNCH/DINNER • 11AM -6PM Join us at the Downtown Clubhouse on Thanksgiving for a festive holiday meal! We will be serving a special Holiday Prix Fixe Menu Soup
Choice of Pumpkin Pie spiced Butternut Bisque, or Chesapeake Bay Oyster Stew Salad Choice of Waldorf Ambrosia Parfait, or Pilgrims Market Salad Martini Entrees Choice of
Slow roasted English cut Prime rib of Beef, Rosemary Thyme jus lie, Rissole fingerling Potato and savory Horseradish Sauce $29++ Carved Tom Turkey, fine herb and Scallion Stuffing, Amaretto Acorn Squash, Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes $21++ Salmon Wellington -wrapped in French pastry with fresh Spinach & braised Fennel, Meyer lemon, and Dill Vin Blanc $24++ Butter poached Maine Lobster Tails, Wild cranberry Beurre Monte, Crispy Sage, and parsnip potato puree $31++ Dessert American Bounty Sampler
