Smooth Sailing Newsletter ~ June 2020 Issue

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COMMODORE’S LOG I

hope this Commodore’s Log finds you safe and healthy. The COVID-19 global pandemic is still here affecting the way we live our lives every day. I am reminded of the way 911 surprised us, devastated us, and then changed the way we lived our lives. We came together as a country after 911 and we can do it again.

I still think every day about those who have been affected by this disease and the doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, and first responders on the front lines of the battle to keep us healthy. Our General Manager and his management team are continuing to comply with all federal, state, and local guidelines regarding the operations of our restaurants and lounges.

Here are a few changes coming June 2nd: . We will be resuming the use of china, silverware, and glassware in the Heritage Lounge. . Extended hours of operation Friday and Saturday in the Heritage Lounge. . Members may enjoy service untill 11:00 pm, with live entertainment from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. . Service at Tiki Bar will continue to be provided Tuesday though Sunday. . Live entertainment at the Tiki Bar will resume Friday nights from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. . Wine Society will resume June 11th and June 12th at the Downtown Clubhouse.

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practicing again. Summer camps have been modified to operate in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines. We have 362 kids registered as of the end of May. The Sailing Center underwent numerous upgrades during the shutdown, including new opti and laser racks, classroom upgrades, and a large-scale fleet maintenance program. Twilight Racing is back on Friday nights and the main docks are now open to FCYC members.

Our deck boat continues to be available. It has been a popular way for members to continue to remain socially distant, yet experience the water with their families. As the things we enjoy continue to re-open we must remember that COVID-19 is still with us.

While our General Manager and his management team have gone beyond all of the guidelines to make our Club safe and enjoyable remember that we as individuals are ultimately responsible for its transmission. Please continue to wash your hands frequently, when hand soap is not available use hand sanitizer and don’t forget about social distancing. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay positive.

Commodore Michael Blacker

Marc Reydams......................................................................................................823-1219 General Manager | gm@spyc.org

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Colleen Finney, CHAE........................................................................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer | controller@spyc.org Susan Robertson.................................................................................................892-6888 Director of Membership/Marketing | Membership@spyc.org

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Joseph Van Bemmel..........................................................................................892-6889 Executive Chef | executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2...............................................................892-6882 Director of Catering | catering@spyc.org Jamie Lord.............................................................................................................892-6887 Catering Assistant | cateringinfo@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 Leah Wieter ...........................................................................................................892-6893 Member Services/Marketing Coordinator | member.services@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

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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

HOURS of OPERATION

(COVID-19 TEMPORARY CLUB HOURS)

Downtown Clubhouse Heritage Lounge, Regatta Room, Compass Room & Outside Patio - Providing table side food and beverage service (bar seating not available).

CLOSED Mondays | Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday 11:30 am - 11:00 pm Sunday 11:30 am - 9:00 pm LIVE Entertainment: Friday & Saturday 7:00 - 10:00 pm Tiki Hut: Tuesday - Friday: 5:00 - 8:30 pm Saturday: 1:00 - 8:30 pm Sunday: 1:00 - 6:00 pm LIVE Entertainment: Friday & Saturday 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Grille 1909, Commodore Piano Bar, & Bridge Breakfast CLOSED until further notice

www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub www.twitter.com/SPYC_FL #stpetersburgyachtclub on Instagram Sailing Center (250 2nd Ave. SE, St. Petersburg 33701): Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (www.sailstpete.org)

Snell Isle Marina (1305 Snell Isle Blvd. St. Petersburg 33704): CLOSED Monday & Tuesday Wednesday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm • Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Beach Club (2301 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 33706): Pool Opens: 11:00 am Clubhouse Opens: 11:30 am Pool Reservations NO Longer Required

For Temporary COVID-19 Club Rules & Frequent Updates please visit www.spyc.org/coronavirus.

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COVID-19 CLUB UPDATE From our General Manager: Dear Members,

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t has been a few weeks since the reopening of the Club; we are happy to be returning to a sense of normalcy. As always, the health and safety of our members, guests and employees is the utmost importance. The adherence to the sanitation requirements is becoming well ingrained in the employee’s daily practices and procedures.

We are extremely fortunate to have received volunteered support from the Chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine at USF Morsani College of Medicine. Under his guidance, we have completed several walkthroughs of our facilities, including the Main Clubhouse and Sailing Center.

He confirms that the practices, procedures and antibacterial products we have in place are safe and effective in minimizing our members’ exposure to the virus. In addition to the steps our operation has taken, the Chairman recommends that individuals can further protect themselves and others by wearing a mask in all of the Club’s public areas, as well as practicing safe social distancing by remaining 6 feet apart.

Throughout each day, our housekeeping department continues to sanitize the Club’s hard and soft surfaces.

In addition, several of our air conditioning units have been fitted with Reme Halo air purification systems and we are replacing the filters more frequently.

Portable fans are being added to ensure a fast and efficient air exchange throughout the building.

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Welcome New Members Active Boat Owner: Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence & Kathleen Church Intermediate: Mr. John C. Scherer (J.C.) Proposers: Evan Rhoades Kent Dudley The Club relies on our members’ proposals and we thank you for your support!

CLUB MEMBERSHIP Wayne Andrews Membership Chairman

Susan Robertson Director of Membership/Marketing

To inquire about membership for a family member, friend, or business colleague please contact the Director of Membership at 727-892-6888 -OrMembership@spyc.org Membership inquiries can also be made online at www.SPYC.org under the “Membership” webpage.

The copper material decreases the life cycle of the Coronaviirus.

(Please do not remove these items). Furthermore, some areas of the Club now have directional traffic arrows. Please adhere to the directional arrows to decrease the potential cross-traffic contamination.

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COVID-19 CLUB UPDATE CONTINUED...

SPYC Managers wearing their masks and practicing the 6 feet social distancing rule per the CDC guidelines.

Additonal Changes - Effective at Both Clubhouses . We will be resuming the use of china, silverware, and glassware in the Heritage Lounge. . We are pleased to reopen our doors to our FCYC frineds as well as the pre-approved reciprocity Clubs. . Extended hours of operation Friday and Saturday in the Heritage Lounge. Members may enjoy this location till 11:00 pm, with live entertainment from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. . Live entertainment at the Tiki Bar will resume Friday nights from 5:30 - 8:30 pm.

Service at Tiki Bar will continue to be provided Tuesday though Sunday. . Takeout Service will continue to be offered with exciting menus including our Dining Menu, Family Feasts, Heat & Serve Specials, freshly baked French baguettes and Chef Suzanne’s famous to-go pastries.

.Over the last few weeks it has been wonderful to  see our youth and adult sailors returning to Tampa Bay. Last Friday night, Twilight racing resumed, and we are looking forward to organizing a safe and fun 2020 Summer Camp for our students. For more information on our sailing programs visit www.sailstpete.org. . Wine Society will resume June 11th and June 12th at the Downtown Clubhouse only. . Join us June 17th for Trivia Night at the Downtown Clubhouse. Please note, no teams larger than 8 members. . Effective Monday June 1st the Pass-a-Grille pool will no longer require prior reservations.

The Board of Pinellas County Commissioners has removed all prior restrictions. They strongly encourage everyone to continue following the CDC recommendations for safety and social distancing.

Thank you again for your continued support; our Downtown and Pass-a-Grille staff are looking forward to serving you.

For periodic updates on Club Hours, Rules & Menus visit www.spyc.org/coronavirus

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YACHTING INFORMATION

Elwyn & Carol Segrest m/v Fish “E” Business [48’ Endeavor]

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by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Chair

he Donald E. White Cruising Trophy is awarded to cruisers who have completed the longest voyage in 2019. Elwyn & Carol embarked on the America’s Great Loop adventure April 2018, and completed their journey October 2019, traveling over 6,500 nautical miles through 105 Locks, 16 states, and one Canadian territory.

Their journey began in Florida, up the U.S. East coast, past New York City, up the Hudson River, through the Erie & Oswego canals; wintering in Oswego, NY. Once winter passed, they traveled across lake Ontario, into Canada’s Trent-Severn waterway, into Georgian Bay, and Northwest to Lake Huron.

Passing through Lake Michigan, they traveled South through the river systems (Illinois, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Tom Bigbie) to Mobile, Alabama. From there they traveled along the Florida Panhandle, across Apalachicola Bay, and down the West Coast of Florida to return to St. Petersburg.

2020 Regatta Schedule For updates on rega as, please visit .spyc.org/rega as ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Registration Open St. Petersburg - Habana Race March 14 - 21, 2021 Rega a NOR & Online Entry h ps:// .spyc.org/Rega as

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Regata del Sol al Sol 2020 ~~~~~~~~~~~

is event has been rescheduled for

April 23-30, 2021

Visit the official website at

.regatadelsolalsol.org

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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

SAILING CENTER

ADULT LEARN TO SAIL CLASSES Class Dates: June 20 - 21 | June 27 - 28 July 11 - 12 | July 18 - 19 July 25 - 26 | August 1 - 2

Safe Powerboat Handling Class: June 27th & 28th For more information about classes and the Youth Summer Camp, please visit www.sailstpete.org -OR- 727-822-3113.

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SPYC Nauticats!

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o you have a song in your heart? How about a tune in your head? If so, have you thought about joining the NAUTICATS! We are the SPYC singing group, founded by three women in 2007, as part of the Salty Sisters. We have now evolved into over thirty (30) members from all over the Club, and in 2018 we welcomed our first and only male member.

We gather on Tuesday afternoons to put together programs and practice songs. We meet year ‘round, but summertime is less structured. We sing all over the Yacht Club and for special events like Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, 4th of July, and other holiday events. In late August we start putting together a fall program, followed by Christmas (which is our big event) and the springtime. We sing and have programs in nursing facilities; and at seasonal events in St. Petersburg. The Nauticats perform “free-of-charge” and do not accept remuneration.

The only condition is that the locale must have a piano.

Most of the NAUTICATS have tasks within the group to provide necessary functions like copying songs, scheduling, etc.

Judy Petit McFadden is the founder of the group and she remains the chair person and conductor. If you are interested, please contact judyp@tampabay.rr.com.

The FUN Returns!

Wednesday, June 17th 6:30 pm | $10++/pp (Plated Dinner)

Team Sizes no larger than eight (8) persons - or less, per table.

Reservations Required RSVP Online www.spyc.org OR - 727-892-6882 catering@spyc.org

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Father’s Day

Backyard BBQ Sunday • June 21st • 3:00 - 7:00 pm Around the Pool & Tiki $20++/per adult • $10++/per child Open Seating • Reservations Preferred www.spyc.org -OR- 727-892-6882 catering@spyc.org

Enjoy LIVE Music • Baby Back Ribs • Burgers Hot Dogs • Veggie Kabobs • Potato Salad • Baked Beans Mac-n-Cheese • Cookies & Brownies -PLUS- One Complimentary Domestic Beer or Glass of House Wine

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Chef Joseph’s

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To-Go Specials!

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PYC’s culinary crew is whipping up new offerings for our TO-GO Menu every week! This includes new items on the “SPYC Family Feasts” menu... and now introducing Chef Joseph’s - “Heat & Serve” options.

Ready to eat meals for now...or later. Just pop in the microwave and enjoy.

Take home some fresh baked bread made by our expert Executive Pastry Chef, Suzanne. Craving something sweet to eat after dinner? Order one of Suzanne’s famous mini desserts like Tiramisu or a decadent Eclair.

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) Available 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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$10 food minimum required with the purchase of alcohol

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AROUND THE

CLUB! ANDREW DUMAINE & DOUGLAS GOW APRIL EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

Mr. George Donavon ~ May 2020 Mr. Don “Dick” Graffam ~ May 21, 2020

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS goes to the Snell Isle Marina’s dynamic duo, Andrew Dumaine and Douglas Glow, for winning the title of “Employee of the Month” for April 2020! Andrew has been a staple to the team since 2017 and Douglas joined the team in 2019.

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES Eliott Leisure ~ Valet, 4 yrs.

Stephen Karaseinski ~ Cook, 3 yrs.

Patrick Woods ~ Steward, 2 yrs.

Scott Malcolm ~ Banquet Server, 2 yrs.

Paul Borden ~ Banquet Server, 1 yr.

Brent Dotson ~ Valet, 1 yr.

These gentlemen have shown dedication, attention to detail and an amazing work ethic, making them a true asset to the SPYC team. Please be sure to stop in to the marina and congratulate them!

GLEN DORSEY MAY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH We would like to extend a heartfelt

Now that the Club has opened once again, he has stepped

Congratulations to Glen Dorsey, who won the

into yet another role, becoming a main server up in the Tiki

title of “Employee of the Month” for May 2020. Glen

Hut area. He has truly become an integral part of the team.

has been a member of the Yacht Club Staff since

Glen is making Hospitality his career focus and we are so

August 2019, working as a Banquet Server for the

thrilled to be a part of that journey with him. Although his

Club. When life at the Club as we know it stopped

primary job is as a Banquet Server, he is always willing to

in March, Glen volunteered to help out in other

lend a hand anywhere. He is known by many as friendly

areas that were still operational, primarily with the

and outgoing and he exemplifies teamwork, helping out

maintenance department.

whoever may need a hand. Congratulations, Glen, keep up the spectacular job!!!

“Anchors Aweigh!”

Anchor’s Aweigh with Anne & Andy! ~ May Winner: Carol Hansen Carol is the lucky winner of the May Anchor’s Aweigh game/raffle, spotting all seven (7) of the Anne & Andy images. To recap, they were spotted on pages: 2, 8 (twice), 9, 10 (twice) & 11. Carol snagged $100 in food & beverage gift certificates she can use while dining at the Club!

Submit your answer for this month’s game by June 17th 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 announced on the 15th, and 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.* JUNE 2020 | SMOOTH SAILING

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by Connie Smith

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ur last outing on March 23rd, before the sheltering in place because of the COVID-19 virus, was held at Tarpon Woods Golf Club in Palm Harbor. Jan Stephenson, LPGA Professional, whose name might be familiar to many of us, has refurbished this golf club with a 503C designation to benefit Wounded Warriors and First Responders. We golfed for a worthy cause this month!

* 1st Place: Steve Hamblin, Susan Arsenault, John Arsenault -6 * 2nd Place: Jim Krause, Charles Bruner, Dennis Augur, Mike Foster -5 * 3rd Place: Tom Ritschel, Bob Bedford, Barbara and Steve Deininger -4

Even though we had no formal outings these past many weeks, some of us ventured out in the sun to play golf with strict parameters. Courses have placed sleeves in the hole cup to make it only one inch deep as to prevent one from touching the flagstick when retrieving the ball. Rakes have been removed from the bunkers. One player on a cart which has been sanitized is the rule, and players are required to maintain social distancing.

An added note is that Jan Stephenson also has a vineyard in California and has opened a wine shop at this golf venue. Four bottles of wine were donated to us for the day’s lucky drawing. Winners were John Rogers, Steve We hope to soon resume our outings but in a new way…..

Deininger, Charles Bruner, and Mark Foster. Perhaps the contact Susan at sueatcp@aol.com to join the Golf Group.

Wine Society of SPYC can invite Jan to visit us!

RV LAND CRUISERS

Let’s Rally and Roll!!!

The view out our window!

by Angela Kowalik, President

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n March, we took our own RV to the Isles Yacht Club in anticipation of attending our first FCYC meeting by RV. We were able to stay right on the yacht club property for the mere price of electricity…how great is that! And the view out our window was phenomenal. Little did we know, this would be it for us for the next two months. The first sign of things to come was when they cancelled the FCYC meeting (but we got to stay a couple days anyway as the club was still open).

When you have an RV (a new one at that), the last thing on your mind is to “stay at home”, but that’s what we did after that, just like everyone else. Our April and May RV Land Cruisers meetings were canceled, and so were many RV reservations. For the RV community, many RV resorts would let you stay in place if you were already there, but no new reservations or entries. By the end of May, things started opening back up gradually so I hope to bring you news of our group’s adventures now that we can “hit the road”.

Our meetings will resume in the fall where we hope to hear about everyone’s summer travels. To join the group please contact Angela Kowalik at koalafam@tampabay.rr.com .

Looking forward to seeing you around the next bend …

Kowalik’s RV at Isles Yacht Club

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by JoAnn Wood, President

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adies, it has been an interesting time, but through technology, innovation, imagination, humor and resiliency we continue to move forward. This year we had to cancel our March, April, and May events. However, we did complete our annual elections, electronically, as allowed in our By-Laws, which were also revised by electronic voting. I am pleased to announce our new Board members for 2020-2021: President: JoAnn Wood Vice President: Janna Ranney Secretary: Toni Gelman Membership Chair: Julie Shields Treasurer: Donna Sue Marks Program Chair: Lolli Rendina Join me in thanking our past Board members; Debbie Hopper, Deborah Walcutt, and Cyndi Deermount for an exceptionally well done job; and in welcoming the new board members who have taken on the responsibility to provide the Woman’s Club @ SPYC members with a new year of fun and exciting events.

Please check your emails, we may be able to have a special meeting during the summer, if conditions permit.

A huge thanks to Ilene Roebeck for initiating ZOOM meetings for the BOOK GROUP, in addition to providing RESILIENCY training for our membership through ZOOM. Sue Bettencourt has done an outstanding job working through the challenges of email communications to complete the book list for 2020-2021, and needs discussion leaders.

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

Mah Jongg

Meets every Thurs @ 1 pm [lunch @ Noon optional] Facilitators: Angela Kowalik and Patsy Warmack koalafam@tampabay.rr.com patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com

Sunshine

Contact Debra Hopper dhhopper@aol.com

Membership: Julie Shields

jshieldsbuckner@gmail.com or visit our club website page for the forto 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.

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by Bill Tinsley

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un day on the cycles with five SPYC Riders and two guests: Bill Tinsley, Bart Franey, Robert Hopkins, Bob Frazee, Ray Noyes, and Tim & Bob3. We knew the Sebring Race week was postponed but the entire venue was closed to visitors. We toured the track area from a perimeter road, took a few pictures, and stopped for lunch at the Wild Hawg; good fish, burgers, and BBQ. Tim charted the ride home through Crewsville & Sweetwater on some very curvy roads amidst the fragrant orange groves of Old Florida. Fresh air, good company, and social distance all in one package!

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

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SPYC LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Friday, June 5th:

Dave Williamson - Tiki & Farley Compton - Lounge

Saturday, June 6th: Chris Rooney - Lounge

Friday, June 12th:

Steve Mullis - Tiki & Farley Compton - Lounge

Saturday, June 13th: Farley Compton - Lounge

Friday, June 19th:

Dave Williamson - Tiki & Farley Compton - Lounge

Saturday, June 20th: Chris Rooney - Lounge

Friday, June 26th:

Steve Mullis - Tiki & Farley Compton - Lounge

Saturday, June 27th: Steve Mullis - Lounge

Tiki Hut ~ Every Friday

Live Entertainment from 5:30 - 8:30 pm Last Call 8:30 pm - Closing at 9:00 pm

Heritage Lounge ~ Every Friday & Saturday Live Entertainment from 7:00 - 10:00 pm Last call 10:30 pm - Closing at 11:00 pm