MEMBERSHIP

NEW!! SPYC KIDS CLUB

Did you know that April is the start of the SPYC Kids Club? Members and their kids/grandkids are invited to join us Wednesday nights, from 5:00-8:00 pm, for the new “Kids & Parents Night”. Kids who dine with their parents/grandparents on Wednesdays , and who are registered with the SPYC Kids Club, will earn rewards and cool kids stuff! Kids who visit 8 times will receive a FREE adult entrée for their parent (or grandparent) on the 9th visit. For more information or to enroll be sure to log onto your SPYC account at www.spyc.org; visit the Member Central page for details and the registration link. (Or you can email member.services@spyc.org for help registering.)

Don’t forget...children ages 10 and under eat FREE with each paying adult! (members only) - Be sure to take advantage of our special kids’ menu. Items include Fettucine Alfredo, hot dogs, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken fingers, and kids size pizza.

Looking for more SPYC kid activities? Throughout the year the Entertainment Committee plans kid friendly events and holiday events including; Kids Laser Tag Party, Video Game Bus Night, Beach Festival at PAG Beach Club, and summer and winter carnivals.

Be sure to check out our year-round kids’ activities at the Sailing Center including sailing and fishing camps. Kids starting at 5 years of age are invited to join us on the water. Learn more by visiting www.sailstpete.org.

Welcome New Members

Active:

Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Andrea Shaffer Mr. & Mrs. David & Lauren Feaster Mr. William Paulsen Mr. & Mrs. John & Susan Kaloust Mr. & Mrs. Alwyn & Nadia Dawkins Mr. & Mrs. Ramon & Susan Bosquez

Active Boat:

Mr. & Mrs. James & Theresa Holly Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Lynn Murtha Mr. Garret Hanson Mr. & Mrs. Kalji & Cynthia Nekvasil Mr. & Mrs. David & Sharon Gessner Mr. Stephen Lloyd & Mrs. Breeham Dean Mr. & Mrs. David & Claudia Paulsen Mr. Craig Scherer Mr. & Mrs. Simon & Kelley Gregorich

Non Resident:

Mr. Anthony Tavolaro & Ms. Terri Stone Mr. Sean Walsh & Ms. Louise Hornor Intermediate: Mrs. Lane Feaster

Pass-a-Grille Only:

Mr. Thomas Logan & Ms. Donna Scott Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Barbara Lipsky

Proposers:

Amy Mendelblatt David Feaster Ed Kaloust Richard Nugent John Tomlin Lee Butts Gary Staub Augie Riberio Tobyn Deyoung Frank McCarthy Courtney Thompson Wayne Nelson John Scherer Jefff Howells William Roth Stephanie Morris William Riley Michael Muro

The Club relies on our members’ proposals and we thank you for your support!

CLUB MEMBERSHIP:

Wayne Andrews

Membership Chairman

Corey Hall

Director of Member Relations

Become a Proposer ~ Refer a friend, family member, or business colleague and earn a Member Referral BONUS! Request a membership packet at: membership@spyc.org

How many of you have noticed the beautiful double helm wheels in the Compass Room while loading up on the buffet or choosing dessert and were curious to know what it represented? The mystery is being revealed. Please read on! * * *

This version of the USS Constitution’s original double helm wheel was conceived, designed and built by a team of SPYC members during the summer of 1998 in the shop of Captain Dave Shreve with the assistance of Fred Corbishley, PC Bruce Watters (donated the brass plaques and plates); and John Hanner (donated the helm wheels). The wheel made its grand entrance August 12, 1998. The double wheel is host to an old ship’s compass [another donation from John Hanner] and two plaques—one explaining the history of the USS Constitution and the other describes the group created around the wheel known as the Wheel Club.

“The Wheel Club was a program established to enable the funding of capital improvement projects through Gifts, Endowments, and Memorials.” The contributions were held in a special account to manage these donations known as the GEM Fund. Membership entry into the Wheel Club was acquired with a $1,000 contribution with each member receiving a special lapel pin and engraved brass plate added to the wheel. Because the program was ongoing, a Red Stone representing a Ruby was attached to the name plates when $2,500 was attained; at the $5,000 or more level, a Stone representing a Diamond was attached. Projects funded by the Wheel Club include the refurbishment of the lovely Quarterdeck Room, replacement chairs for the lounge, and new entrance to the Commodores Room. The founding members of the GEM Fund committee were PC Pat Seidenspinner, Treasurer; John Hanner, Chairman; PC Tom Allison; Ken Cowan; Carole Bardes; Ibbie Jones; Lon Seay; PC Don Krippendorf; Larry Growney and Delton Cunningham. The GEM Wheel is used on many occasions to dress up festivities and allows for great “Kodak Moments!” * * *

MANY THANKS to all SPYC Members who so generously donated to this Fund!

And Special thanks to John & Ginger Hanner for another significant donation to the Club!

Submitted by: Trisha Birkenstock Information obtained from SPYC Archives & Hearsay