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COMMODORE’S LOG I hope this Commodore’s Log finds you safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. The COVID- 19 global pandemic is still dictating our activities every day. We are continuing to implement strict safety and sanitation protocols to reduce the chances of transmission. Due to the increased growth in confirmed positive cases in our area, we have established an Infection Control Committee staffed with medical experts to guide us through this pandemic. In a recent notice from our General Manager he updated us on the current status of COVID-19 at the Club. I would like to reiterate those facts here: "Last month, we were made aware of three individuals who have been to various Clubowned outlets in the past two weeks and have received positive COVID-19 test results. At the direction of the Infection Control Committee, we have implemented the CDC’s protocol for Contact Tracing (www.cdc.gov) and have already reached out directly to the individuals who met those criteria." "Although these particular incidents were relatively isolated, we believe that the sheer magnitude of new positive cases in our community will inevitably lead to additional positive cases that will impact our Club."
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"As one of the most effective ways of decreasing the chances of transmitting and/ or contracting COVID-19, our Club will be enforcing Pinellas County’s executive order requiring face coverings while on-premises. For the health and safety of all our members, guests, and staff, please ensure that you and your guests come prepared with a face covering when planning to visit any of the Club-owned properties. In addition, we have temporarily ceased valet service at the downtown clubhouse for the foreseeable future." We will continue to monitor this pandemic closely and respond quickly with updates to safety and sanitation protocols to reduce the chances of transmission. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay positive.
Commodore Michael Blacker
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 Membership Department...............................................................................892-6888 Membership@spyc.org Joseph Van Bemmel..........................................................................................892-6889 Executive Chef | executivechef@spyc.org
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Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2...............................................................892-6882 Director of Catering | catering@spyc.org Jamie Lord.............................................................................................................892-6887 Catering Assistant | cateringinfo@spyc.org Leah Wieter ...........................................................................................................892-6893 Member Services/Marketing Coordinator | member.services@spyc.org
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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 Shawn Macking...................................................................................................822-3113 Waterfront Director | Waterfront-director@spyc.org
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Chase Hudspeth & John Toberman..............................................................822-3227 dockmaster@spyc.org Todd Fedyszyn.....................................................................................................896-8101 Youth Sailing Director | youthsailingdirector@spyc.org Steve Partridge....................................................................................................892-6892 Facilities Manager | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org
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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) Heritage Lounge, Regatta Room, Compass Room and Outdoor Patio: Table side food and beverage service available. Commodore Dining: (Reservations required) Friday & Saturday Dinner Service ~ 5:30 - 8:30 pm
(Club hours are subject to change.)
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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 TO-GO FOOD: 4:00 - 7:30 pm (Order while you are here and take with you before you leave) Sunday Brunch: A la Carte Brunch Items available on Sunday only from 11:00 am-2:00 pm (Heritage Lounge) 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.
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A Word From Our
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ear Members, Each day, we find more of our members venturing back to what has become their safe harbor. We are proud to continue to provide that safe and comfortable environment for our valued members and their guests. To that end, we maintain the policies and procedures instituted by the federal, state, and local guidelines. A special “thank you” to all of our members and guests who have joined us since our reopening, and as always, we are looking forward to seeing all of our members back at the Club in the near future. General Information: • The Downtown Clubhouse, Pass-a-Grille Beach Club and SPYC Marinas are now accepting FCYC and approved reciprocity Clubs; dining only at Pass-a-Grille. • Banquet facilities are reopening for meetings, not to exceed 50% of the Banquet room capacity and/or 50 individuals. Plated banquet meal service is available; buffet service is unavailable until further notice. • Celebrate the Fourth of July with festive beverages, meals, and outdoors activities. Downtown Clubhouse: • The Tiki Bar is open six days a week and features live music Friday evenings. • The Commodore Room is now open on Fridays and Saturdays with a la carte dinner service. Dining is by reservation only and may be made by contacting the Front Desk at (727) 822-3873. • Be sure to check out all the delicious take-out options available at our downtown Clubhouse including French bread baguettes, individual desserts, and heat and serve dinner options with your favorite SPYC meals. • The Heritage Lounge is featuring live music Friday and Saturday nights. • Sunday brunch a la carte menu is now offered in the Heritage Lounge with a Bloody Mary Bar. JULY/AUGUST 2020 | SMOOTH SAILING
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ooking Demonstrations will resume Wednesday, July C 15th at 3:00 pm led by our pastry Chef Suzanne. Make your reservation on the website or call the front desk at (727) 822-3873. Stay tuned for more information on additional cooking demonstrations. Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: • Restroom renovations are slated to begin at Pass-a-Grille the week of July 13th. The project is to last approximately six weeks. A temporary restroom trailer will be made available during this time. • The Pass-a-Grille T-Dock replacement project is set to begin at the end of July/early August. Lease holders will receive additional information about the project in the next few weeks. Please note, dock and dine slips will be unavailable during this project. Respectfully, Marc Reydams
Welcome New Members Active: Mr. & Mrs. Lee & Courtney Goodman Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Dana Cremo Non-Resident: Mr. Greg Goebel Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Marie Pressel Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Christine O’Neill
Active Boat Owner: Ms. Patricia Kincer Proposers: Robert Hill Delmon Johnson Wayne Andrews Chuck Goes Angela Kowalik Patsy Warmack
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
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INFORMATION
COMMITTEE by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Chair
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eptember 11th -13th of this year the St. Petersburg Classic Regatta will celebrate an 11th Anniversary. The event has raised over $100,000 for Neighborly Care Network providing Meals on Wheels for those in need throughout Pinellas County. Meals on Wheels originated in Pinellas County and now provides over 1200 hot meals five days a week to house-bound seniors. The focus is on fun and the racing competition casual with a pursuit start and lots of prizes for team spirit, costumes, and most importantly the “Good Neighbor Trophy” for the boat and crew raising the most for Meals on Wheels; according to SPSA Vice Commodore Rich Treinen. The 2019 event successfully incorporated a classic motor yacht display at the Club docks. Hatteras was the featured builder.
SPYC’s Carol Hansen Chosen President of
FLORIDA WOMEN’S SAILING ASSOCIATION
Owners of Classic motor yachts are encouraged to enter and display their boats and compete for “Best in Show”. The St. Petersburg Yacht Club has assumed the leadership role in running the regatta under the direction of Regatta Cochairs, Gloria Davis and Jody Abrams. Regatta Sponsorship Chair, Gerry Douglas, is pleased that the marine industry has been generous with support from Yanmar/Mastry Engine Center, Raymarine, Sea Hawk Paints, Elite Marine, Embree, and Catalina Yachts. The NOR can be found online at www.spyc.org/Regattas. As a precaution, on Monday, August 24th a “Go/No Go” decision will be made if restrictions as a result of COVID-19 will not allow a successful event. Entry fees will be refunded as necessary.
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ongratulations to Carol Hansen, elected president of the Florida Women’s Sailing Association (FWSA) for 20202021! She previously served FWSA as its treasurer. Carol is a mainstay of women’s sailing activities at SPYC, a founding club in FWSA. Carol’s currently on the board of the Salty Sisters and is a past captain of the Salties. She also has been captain of the Broad Reachers at Pass-a-Grille. For the last few years, she has chaired the popular Christmas Boutique, which raises scholarships for junior sailors from the YMCA and funds other needs for SPYC’s Junior Sailing program. FWSA promotes women’s sailing in Florida. It’s member clubs, spanning from Dunedin to Tampa to Venice, have more than 400 women members, sailing Sunfish, prams, 420s and other boats. Many race weekly and all host regattas and special events. FWSA sponsors the Championship Regatta each fall, featuring crewed boat competition in Flying Scots, 420s, Ideal 18s and Sonars, and sponsors the Rainbow Regatta each spring, featuring as many as 90 competitors in Sunfish and prams. SMOOTH SAILING | JULY/AUGUST 2020
For More Information Contact: ON Wiemken: THE WATEREls@gmail.com ~ Trisha Birkenstock: Trishab@tampabay.rr.com Els Or Jennifer Parramore: ParramoreJ88@gmail.com 6 4
SAILING CENTER
ADULT LEARN TO SAIL CLASSES Class Dates: July 11 - 12 | July 18 - 19 July 25 - 26 | August 1 - 2
For more information about classes and the Youth Summer Camp, please visit www.sailstpete.org -OR- call 727-822-3113.
*All dates are subject to change.*
UPCOMING 2020 REGATTA SCHEDULE ST. PETERSBURG CLASSIC REGATTA OA-SPSA/HOSTED BY SPYC ~ SEPT. 11-13 BRUCE WATTERS GREEN FLEET ~ SEPT. 19-20 SPYC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS ~ OCT. 3 TED IRWIN MEMORIAL FALL BAY RACE ~ OCT. 10 A-CATS NORTH AMERICANS ~ OCT. 17-23 FALL KITE FOIL REGATTA ~ NOV. 7-8 LASER DISTRICT 13 CHAMPIONSHIP ~ NOV. 14-15 J/70 YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ~ NOV. 20-22 AMERICAS’S DISABLED REGATTA ~ DEC. 4-6 HIGH SCHOOL KEELBOAT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ~ DEC. 12-13
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
What's Cooking?
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SPYC's Culinary Cuisine Heat & Serve options have become a hit at the Yacht Club! If you have not had a chance to order one, now is the time to treat yourself! This is a great way to grab dinner for tonight....AND for tomorrow night too! Each week Chef Joseph and his culinary crew come up with a new and delicious dish to offer on the Heat & Serve Take-Out Menu. New menus are posted on the SPYC website every Saturday. Visit www.spyc.org/coronavirus for details. In addition to our weekly Take-Out menu and Heat & Serve options, our Executive Pastry Chef Suzanne, is making freshly baked French bread available each day to the members, including some pretty tasty mini desserts! Mini Desserts - $3 each Freshly Baked Bread - $1 each These menus change weekly, so please visit the website at www.spyc.org/coronavirus for periodic updates on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Take-Out (curbside pick-up) Tuesday - Sunday: Call 727-892-6887 •
Orders may be placed between 4:00 - 7:30 pm
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Pick-up takes place at our southern entrance only: 11 Central Avenue
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Please have Club #,Phone #, and member name. Please stay in your vehicle - a staff member will bring out your order
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What’s Happening At Your Club
All events listed are taking place at the Downtown Clubhouse only: Trivia Night: July 15th & August 19th | 7:00 pm $10++/pp | Plated Dinner Served No more than 8 persons per table, per team Reservations Required Online at www.spyc.org 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org
Wine Society: July 16th & 17th | August 20th & 21st 6:00 pm for all dates Reservations Required Online at www.spyc.org 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org
For information on monthly Clubs Within the Club monthly meetings, please contact the clubs directly for details. *BINGO, Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch, and Wine Society at the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse have been temporarily suspended until further notice.*
*All dates are subject to change.* JULY/AUGUST 2020 | SMOOTH SAILING
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SUNDAY BRUNCH “A LA CARTE” MENU!
Available in the Lounge from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm *Reservations not required*
LIVE COOKING DEMO & FORUM Get to know our Chef’s and their cooking secrets as they discuss their favorite techniques - Every Wednesday at 3:00 pm. July 15th, 22nd, & 29th | Aug. 12th, 19th, & 26th Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar: Sundays ~ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Heritage Lounge ~ $15++/pp Unlimited Your choice Bloody Mary or Mimosa
Reservations Required: www.spyc.org
*Limited to 10 persons - Members Only Masks are required to be worn during this demo.*
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
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Dinner & Dancing With The
Saturday, September 26th Back by Popular Demand!
One of Tampa Bay’s great Rock n’ Roll Dance Bands playing dance music from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. www.thesouthshorecruisers.com Early Bird Rate! $22++/pp if RSVP before 9/18 ($27++/pp for reservations after this date) Doors Open & Dinner Served: 6:30 pm Band Plays from 7:00 - 10:00 pm Large dance floor & PFO Bar, so bring your friends! RSVP Online: spyc.org -OR- on the SPYC mobile app.
GOURMET WINE DINNER
SATURDAY ~ OCTOBER 3RD FULL DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT ISSUE.
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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)
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Beverage Mixology Classes - Downtown Clubhouse -
Every other Wednesday at the Tiki Hut - 4:00 pm Members Only - Complimentary to attend July 22nd ~ August 5th ~ August 19th September 2nd ~ September 16th & September 30th Reservations Required: www.spyc.org Limited to 15 participants
Poolside Movies - Every Saturday at Sunset - Begins July 18th Food & Drink Specials at the Tiki Hut each week. No reservations needed; just a pool float. (will not take place with inclement weather)
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West Coast Reciprocal Clubs *Bird Key YC, Sarasota - (941) 953-4455 Dining/Dockage (YES), Reciprocity OPEN *Bradenton YC, Palmetto - (941) 722-5936 Dining/Dockage (YES), Reciprocity OPEN *Captiva YC, Captiva Island - (239) 472-4133 Re-Opens October 1st *Carlouel Beach YC, Clearwater - (727) 446-9162 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Charlotte Harbor YC, Port Charlotte - (941) 629-5131 Open in late May - Call for information *Clearwater YC, Clearwater Bch - (727) 447-6000 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Davis Island YC, Tampa - (813) 251-1158 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Fort Walton YC, Ft. Walton Bch - (850) 243-7102 Dockage (YES), Dining 50%, Reciprocity Limited *Isles YC, Punta Gorda - (941) 639-1369 Dining/Dockage (YES), Open - Masks Required *Marco Island YC, Marco Island - (239) 394-0199 Dining/Dockage (YES), Open Wed. - Sun. *Naples Sailing & YC, Naples - (239) 774-0424 Dockage (YES), No Reciprocity - Members Only *Naples YC, Naples - (239) 262-6648 Dockage (YES - Limited), No Reciprocity - Members Only *Pelican Isle YC, Naples - (239) 566-1606 Open with limited reciprocity for Dining/Dockage *Pensacola YC, Pensacola - (850) 432-7006 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Sarasota YC, Sarasota - (941) 365-4191 No Reciprocity - Members Only *St. Andrews Bay YC, Panama City - (850) 769-2453 Dining/Dockage (YES -dockage limited), Reciprocity OPEN *St. Charles YC, Ft. Myers - (239) 466-2007 Dining/Dockage (YES), Reciprocity OPEN *Tampa Y&CC, Tampa - (813) 831-1611 Dining/Dockage (YES), Limited Reciprocity Privileges *Tarpon Springs YC, Tarpon Springs - (727) 934-2136 No Reciprocity - Members Only *The Field Club, Sarasota - (941) 924-1201 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Venice YC, Venice - (941) 488-7708 Dining/Dockage (YES-limited), Reciprocity OPEN with Social Distancing
Florida Council of Yacht Clubs Reciprocity Status Lists
Most clubs listed are updated and effective July 1, 2020. As you plan your travels, it is best to communicate directly with the clubs you wish to visit for their most updated hours of operation and reciprocal guidelines.
EAST Coast Reciprocal Clubs *Coral Reef YC, Coconut Grove - (305) 858-1733 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Coral Ridge YC, Ft. Lauderdale - (954) 566-7886 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Eau Gallie YC, Indian Harbor Bch - (321) 773-2600 Dining/Dockage (YES- call), Reciprocity OPEN *Halifax River, YC Daytona - (386) 255-7459 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Harbour Ridge YC, Palm City - (772) 336-3000 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Key Biscayne YC, Key Biscayne - (305) 361-9171 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Lake Beresford YC, DeLand - (386) 734-3854 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Lauderdale YC, Ft. Lauderdale - (954) 524-5500 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Marathon YC, Marathon - (305) 743-6739 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Royal Palm Y&CC, Boca Raton - (561) 395-2100 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Smyrna YC, New Smyrna Bch - (386) 427-4040 No Reciprocity - Members Only *The Florida YC, Jacksonville - (904) 387-1653 No Reciprocity - Members Only *The Moorings Y&CC, Vero Bch - (772) 231-1004 No Reciprocity - Members Only *Vero Beach YC, Vero Bch - (772) 231-2211 No Reciprocity - Members Only Status of clubs may change daily, please call before visiting.
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EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES
Mr. Hubert Caulfield ~ June 14, 2020
MS. ERNESTINE MCCLENDON
Please join us in congratulating, Ms. Ernestine McClendon, as SPYC’s June 2020 Employee of the Month! Ms. Ernistine joined the housekeeping team on November 19, 2019. Although she’s only been here 7 months the decision to nominate her for employee of the month came quite easy to decide. Ms. Ernestine arrives at work with a smile on her face and shining like a star that she is, lighting up any room! She arrives on time ready to jump into any task that is given to her. We are honored to have her onboard and look forward to her being part of the SPYC family for many more years to come. Congratulations, Ms. Ernestine, on a job well done!!
“Anchors Aweigh!”
AUGUST
JUNE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Todd Fedyszyn ~ Junior Activities Director, 15yrs Mercedes Cardenas Mura ~ Line Cook, 6yrs Leah Wieter ~ Member Services & Marketing Coordinator ~ 5yrs John Taylor ~ R&M, 5yrs Ella Jenkins ~ Laundry, 3yrs John Robinson ~ Security, 3yrs Joshua Pockrus ~ Sailing Center, 2yrs Demetris Johnson ~ PAG Cook, 2yrs Harding Forsyth ~ PAG Docks, 1 yr
Shannon Nylander ~ Director of Catering, 20yrs Kerrie Paquette ~ PAG Manager, 16yrs David Irby ~ Purchaser, 15yrs Marcida Freeman ~ Banquet Captain, 7yrs Frank Gabor ~ R&M, 4yrs Bonnie Brown ~ Steward, 3yrs Michael Porter ~ Valet, 3yrs Andrew Gaona ~ Banquet Server, 3yrs Gregory Dunay ~ Barback, 2yrs Lisa Ervin ~ Line Cook, 2yrs Chase Hudspeth ~ Harbormaster, 2yrs Alton McKinnon ~ Line Cook, 2yrs Beverly Olsen ~ Laundry/Housekeeping, 2yrs Glen Dorsey ~ Banquet Server, 1yr Angel Amaya-Laureano ~ Cocktail Server, 1yr
Anchor’s Aweigh with Anne & Andy! ~ June Winner: Charles Wood Charles is the lucky winner of the June Anchor’s Aweigh game/raffle, spotting all nine (9) of the Anne & Andy images. To recap, they were spotted on pages: Cover, 5,7,8 (twice),10,11,12,13. Charles snagged $100 in food & beverage gift certificates he can use while dining at the Club!
Submit your answer for this month’s game by July 25th 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!
*Note: Image of Anne & Andy on this page (to the left) DOES NOT count in the game.* JULY/AUGUST 2020 | SMOOTH SAILING
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RV LAND CRUISERS by Angela Kowalik, President
Let’s Rally and Roll!!!
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his hot weather sure put a new meaning to “Trail Blazing”. In May, as things started to open back up, a few of us took our “home” on the road to blaze some trails. What better way to continue to self-quarantine by taking it with you? An impromptu trip included several stops around Florida: Riverside RV Resort in Arcadia, Three Flags in Wildwood, and Grand Oaks Resort in Weirsdale (an equestrian venue) RVing in Florida followed by a stop at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont. Those making all or part of this trip included Corrine & Ken St. Jean, Angela & Brian Kowalik, & Rick and Sarah Moseley. Prior to arriving at Grand Oaks, we did a drive through to peruse and scope out the location and who should we run into but Nick and Angela Metro who already discovered what a great destination this was!!! Did you know that a picnic table makes a great 6 ft divider for social distancing? While in Lake Louisa, our group took the winery tour at Lakeridge Winery & Vineyard. The masks had to come off for the “tasting”.
6 Feet Angela & Brian Kowalik.
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Social Distancing at Lakeridge Winery Rick & Sarah Moseley
Corrine & Ken St. Jean
In August, we plan to venture to a few other places in and around Florida and anyone ready to venture out are welcome to join us! Shall you? RV Essentials (things you didn’t realize you needed, but just have to have) - a batteryoperated fan! Don’t leave home without it. On our next trip, everyone will have one of some type or another. 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 … SMOOTH SAILING | JULY/AUGUST 2020
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group meetings in person, you will be able to attend using Zoom. I like to call it Zooming-in! The added bonus is that snowbirds can Zoom-in even if they haven’t yet returned to the area – how cool is that!?
by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President
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he LBC activities will not be deterred by a pandemic. We are moving forward with plans for exciting programs September through May for 2020 and 2021. Things will be different but more robust than ever. We are challenged by the situation but inspired by the opportunity for innovation!
This summer we will help you get set-up to use Zoom if you are not already using it. For assistance with Zoom, contact Ilene Robeck (irrobeck@gmail.com) and she will provide a tutorial and teach you everything you need to know to get started. Planned programs include a celebration of the anniversary of the 100th year of women’s suffrage, a fashion show featuring accessorizing and how to jazz up your wardrobe, a local author, and much more. We even have a method to continue that ever popular name tag drawing for a bottle of wine!
The 2020-2021 LBC board has been elected – board members are: Patsy Warmack, President; Angela Kowalik, Vice President; Sharon Ogan, Secretary; Maryette Miller, Treasurer; Ilene Robeck, Programs; and Cheryl Lanfear, Membership.
And just to spice things up, we are starting some new specialty areas for participation – Mah Jongg will continue on Monday but we also plan water aerobics, the Ladies Lair – a day time book group and more.
We recognize that many of our members are vulnerable to COVID-19 and we are planning accordingly. Our program meetings will be held face-to-face AND virtually simultaneously. Therefore, if you are not comfortable attending
If you haven’t paid your dues yet, now is the time. Contact Maryette Miller (maryette06@tampabay.rr.com) Treasurer or Cheryl Lanfear (mclanfear@yahoo.com). Dues are just $30.00 and worth every penny!!
PAG Club ONLY members are eligible to join the Ladies Beach
The Passport Club is pleased to sponsor an exciting meeting for all SPYC members! Cruise Ship Destinations with Dondra Ritzenthaler, Senior Vice President of Sales - Celebrity Cruises, The Americas.
Thursday, August 6th $15++/per guest
Social Time: 5:00 pm Presentation: 5:30 pm RSVP Online: www.spyc.org OR - 727-892-6882
*Plated Hors d’Oeuvres will be available*
This will be a unique opportunity to attend an SPYC meeting in person or virtually. Dondra will bring us visuals and conversations about cruise opportunities close to home and far away featuring the Apex - Celebrity Cruises newest ship. Dondra will also bring us the latest in the cruise industry operations during the pandemic including return to service plans, boarding protocols, and projections for future cruises. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. Guests and reciprocol members are now allowed at the Club. (We understand that many SPYC members may be unable to attend in person if they are out of town, or self-quarantining. To attend the event virtually, contact Patsy Warmack to receive login details at: patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com)
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.) JULY/AUGUST 2020 | SMOOTH SAILING
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Womans
CLUB by JoAnn Wood, President
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adies, as our state and Club re-open, the Woman’s Club board is diligently working on a full slate of programs for our coming year. Face Masks have become the new fashion statement. There are no meetings scheduled for July or August. The Book Club has begun reading and discussions for the selections of 2020-2021. The June meeting was again attended via Zoom. Please contact Sue Bettencourt if you would like to participate or lead a discussion this coming year.”
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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 Meets every Tues @ 1 pm [lunch @ Noon optional]
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.
The Mission of the Woman’s Club is to embrace new friendships, promote social activities and increase women’s involvement in the SPYC.
RIDERS CLUB
Capital Tacos - Lakeland
‘47 Indian shined for show
by Bill Tinsley
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large group of SPYC Riders and guests visited the “one of a kind” Iron Horse Werks in Dade City, established in 1956, and then stopped for a delicious lunch at Capital Tacos in Lakeland. Check out the Iron Iron Horse Werks Horse here: Iron Horse Werks, Dade City, FL; www.ironhorse.net
1947 Indian at the shop
Capital Tacos - Lakeland
Robert’s $75 Iron Horse Good Samaritan; trailer pick up, return to shop, fix tire puncture, insert new tube all for $75!
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 SMOOTH SAILING | JULY/AUGUST 2020
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by Rich Treinen
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ur wild game dinners are held every Spring, usually in March, but there is no set rule for when this event takes place. We don’t have rules for anything. Last year’s event had way too much food, lots of leftovers. My feelings were hurt because nobody wanted any of my cucumber salad. Recalibrating from last year, our Grand Marshall orchestrated a more reasonable menu. Cucumber salad was not on his list. What was included was a boatload of Wing Shooter Society harvested quail with additional headliners; venison and bison; ribs and chicken too as well as a plethora of deliciously unhealthy fixins. Somebody brought a 1905 salad as the healthy choice. In our normal fashion, exquisite digestifs and fine cigars capped the evening. As always, the Society members had a grand time.
SALTY SISTERS
The culinary artists preparing our feast were Jack Cartier, Wayne Andrews, and Gene Collins. We were hosted earlier this year on the evening of March 12th at the home of Fred Bickley. At the conclusion of the evening Grand Marshall Collins presented our host with a fabulous beverage in a bottle. Those wishing to join the Wing Shooters Society are encouraged to contact Gene Collins at (727) 385-4878, or genebcollins@hotmail.com.
Picnic at the Park
by Carol Hansen
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he months of April and May were filled with virtual education for the Salty Sisters shared by Race-Chair Jennifer Parramore and Co-Captain Els Wiemken. The Salty Sisters also participated in a well-attended virtual classroom session conducted by Martin Kullman. Due to the continuing closure of the Sailing Center, two Optis and two recently purchased dollies were moved outside for Salty Sisters to sail, in addition to being able to sail Ideals. Sailing slowly resumed on May 20th with 9 participants and on May 27th with 15 participants going out on Ideals, Optis, and Sunfish. Gloria Davis headed up Race Committee for both days. Sailing was followed by lunch in the park with take-out orders from the Club. JULY/AUGUST 2020 | SMOOTH SAILING
Gene & Fred
Mary Moosbrugger & Els Wiemken
Gloria Davis & Barbara Mehaffey
Salty Sisters
Other activities during the months of May & June included two rounds of Salty Sister Bingo. The participants exercised, cooked, cleaned, organized, took their dogs for walks, and even some gave doggy haircuts. Each day was something different. It was great staying in touch and sharing with the other Salty Bingo Players. Included among the players were: Angela Treinen, Marti Cochran, Ellen Pavone, Joanne Simmons, Katie Rodgers, Anna Olecka, Barbara Goodman, Els Wiemken, Carol Hansen, JoAnn Chamberlain, & Debbie Walcutt. Regular Club lunches are tentatively planned to resume with Ideal sailing.
CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB
GOLF
GROUP by Connie Smith
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First Place Champions with Match of Cards
Closest to the Par 3 Pins Winners and Closest to the Line
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he Golf Group was back in the “swing’” for June with our usual monthly golf meeting at the Club. We respected social distancing guidelines while rejoicing to be able to say hello to fellow golfing buddies face to face, or rather face mask to face mask.
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Since golf is an outdoor activity, we were able to safely have an event on June 16th at the beautiful venue, The Bayou Club. The staff welcomed us with sanitized carts, designated one per player. A large group of 23 lunched after play in the Grill Room with a special menu printed just for us! We surely hope to be invited there again this summer. I suppose our pairings were perfect since First, Second, and Third place teams all had a score of 1 under Par. In order to secure their place, the teams “matched cards” and the results are as follows.
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Second Place Team at The Bayou Club Grill
First Place: John Rogers, Phil Protz, Brad Bell, Isabel Schoenberg (with a show of cards) Second Place: Steve Hamblin, Susan Arsenault, Mel Weinstock Third Place: Neil Crosson, Steve Deininger, Rand Valentin, Mike McDonough Closest to the Pin Winners: Isabel Schoenberg, Charles Bruner, Guy Anderson, Jim Krause Closest to the Line: Scott Boyle
We will not have a golf meeting for the months of July and August but will resume in September. We invite SPYC members to join our fun group in our future golf scrambles. Contact Susan Arsenault at sueatcp@aol.com for further details.
BROAD
REACHERS
Els Wiemken
by Marti Cochran
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he Broad Reachers wrapped up their sailing season at Pass-a-Grille with a return to the water May 16th and again May 23rd. On May 16th, nine sailors shook off the rust from a two-month layoff and sailed three races, with Race Committee members Gloria Davis, Mary McCarthy, and Kathy Ahern officiating from the T-dock. A week later, seven sailors hit the water, with Race Committee members Gloria Davis, Mary McCarthy, and Janet Walker. A big thanks to Knotty Bouy Paul Goodman for driving the safety boat! Sailors and others participating in one or more days of sailing, swimming, and lunch included Barbara Arnold, Carol Hansen, Joanne Simmons, Katie Gloria & Mary Rodgers, Els Wiemken, Angela Treinen,
Board Reachers
Barbara & Katie
Mary Moosbrugger, Suzanne Boohar, Carin Corros, Barbara Goodman, Jennifer Parramore, and Ginny Daniels. It was a great way to end the season before sending the prams to the St. Pete Sailing Center for summer youth sailing activities. The Broad Reachers have a terrific slate of officers for the 2020-2021: Captain Gwen Mann; Co-Captain Charl Hadfield; Treasurer Carol Hansen; Secretary Carin Korros; and Interclub Chair Angela Treinen. For more information about becoming a Broad Reachers, contact Carol Hansen at carol@dband1.com. SMOOTH SAILING | JULY/AUGUST 2020
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