MEMBERSHIP

THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS & STAFF!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each of our Club members and staff members. Over the last year we have witnessed an unprecedented sense of camaraderie throughout the Club. It is wonderful to see members and their families returning to enjoy the Clubhouse dining rooms and attending events. Six months into the fiscal year and more members than ever are referring their co-workers, friends, and family to become members of SPYC.

Thank you to our amazing staff members who have been and will continue to work hard elevating the overall level of service. We appreciate all that you do.

We look forward to a lively Spring and Summer season here at SPYC....see you around the Club!

Don’t forget - SPYC Membership Challenge Contest continues....

All Proposers are automatically entered into the annual - Membership Challenge Contest - when a new member who they propose joins. In October we will announce which Proposers brought in the, 1) Highest number of new members, and 2) Highest amount of Initiation Fees.

°Award for highest number of new members - Complimentary Full Year of Dues!

°Award for highest number of initiation fees - Complimentary Half Year of Dues!

PLUS, referral bonuses to Proposers for referring New Members!

Get Rewarded for bringing in New Members! .Propose a Full Active member (age 46+): $500 BONUS .Propose a Non-Resident member: $200 BONUS .Propose a Full Active Member: °Ages 35-37- $125 BONUS °Ages 38-45- $150 BONUS .Propose an Intermediate Member: °Ages 21-27- $25 BONUS °Ages 28-31- $50 BONUS °Ages 32-34- $75 BONUS .Propose a Pass-a-Grille Only member: $50 BONUS .Propose a Group: $750 BONUS

(Groups consist of 3 or more Full Active Memberships applying at the same time) *Bonuses are rewarded as Food & Beverage Gift Certificates which may be used while dining at the Club.*

Welcome New Members

Active:

Mr. & Mrs. Sean & Sara Seifried Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence & Elizabeth Feldman Mr. George Merchant & Ms. Judy Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Angela Wilson Mr. Jeffrey Jones & Ms. Jennifer Madary Mr. & Mrs. Pedro & Christine Torres Mr. & Mrs. Erik & Carolyn Viens Prof. Patrick Kauffman & Mrs. Joan Kauffman Mr. & Mrs. John & Cathleen Anthony Mr. Brian Malison Dr. David Gross & Mrs. Myra Gross Mr. & Mrs. Jason & Elizabeth Donald Mr. Dale Ingle Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Christian Hourigan Mr. Robert Lee & Mrs. Kimberly Barger Ms. Audrey Dohrman & Mr. Robert Cramer Ms. Nancy Waters Mr. David Loebenberg Mr. Kristen Owen & Mrs. Jessica Muroff

Active Boat:

Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick & Genevieve Fleming Ms. Charlotte Mullen & Ms. Deborah Loviza Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Courtney Fernald Mr. & Mrs. Matthew & Tiffany Weidner Dr. Tibor Gyires & Mrs. Rita Gyires Mr. & Mrs. William & Kelly Anderson Mr. Ronald Carpenter & Mrs. Luz Armendariz Mr. Michael Kayusa Mr. & Mrs. Tim & Julie Van Alstine Mr. David Bowers & Mrs. Kimberlie Rogers-Bowers Mr. Robert Polay & Mrs. Tahnee Bassett

Non Resident:

Mr. & Mrs. Bryan & Shawna Nelson Mr. Karl Brewer & Ms. Iliana Tostado Mr. Adam Miller Mr. & Mrs. Thom & Anne Marie Dillion Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Martina Vonderlieth Mr. & Mrs. James & Carrie Paris Dr. Kimberly Privitera

Intermediate: Ms. Rachael Lurker Ms. Alexandra Meyer Mrs. Sara Inkapool Mr. Brad Demint Mr. Alexander Hansen Ms. Blaire McCarthy

Reinstated:

Mrs. Eleanor Fuller Mr. & Mrs. William & Cindy Tremper

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

Proposers:

Rear Comm. Brian Smith Scott Boyle Mac Feldman John Martin & Melanie Jackson Scott Gramling Chuck Goes Paul Martin, Jr. Judith Malone Joseph Petrella Pamela McNickle Stephen Miller Richard Gelman Erica & Jeff Smith Jeff Howells James Henderson John Cappa, II Lori Hodges Fred Savage Mark Luther Jody Abrams Albert Rachael Mike Barnett Bill Waters Richard Polay Wayne Nelson Dean Lurker Sofia Inkapool Tyler Payne Michael Bell Art Hansen Mary Hacker Jonathan Payne Alex Beacham William McCarthy Melissa Rutland Peter Privitera

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

March 19, 2021, by way of a virtual ceremony held at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Auckland, Ed Baird was inducted into the 2021 America’ s Cup Hall of Fame. After a brilliant video relating to Ed’s distinguished career, his old teammate, Brad Butterworth, introduced his video acceptance speech and drank Ed’s share of the champagne!

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[“The Herreshoff Marine Museum/ACHoF has inducted over ninety individuals since its founding in 1992. Candidates eligible for consideration include members of the crew, designers, builders, syndicate leaders, supporters, chroniclers, and other individuals of merit; each nominee is judged on the basis of outstanding ability, international recognition, character, performance, and contributions to the sport.”]

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Ed’s Comments: “I was completely taken by surprise to Ed’s America’s Cup timeline: two-time winlearn of my inclusion to this amazing group. I had no idea ner of the America’s Cup—as coach of Team I was being considered and couldn’t believe my ears when New Zealand in 1995 and as helmsman of Gary Jobson told me on a video call. He said he wanted to Team Alinghi in 2007; 2000 Young America see my face when he gave me the news! as Skipper; 2002-03 TV Commentator; 2010 As I've absorbed this distinction and learned more about Alinghi as coach & alternate helmsman. those who have been inducted, to date, I still can’t believe that I'm part of this historic club. It’ s such an honor being included with legendary names like Vanderbilt, Lipton, Herreshoff and Sopwith. I’m listed with Dennis Conner, Sir Peter Blake, Sir Russell Coutts and Ted Turner. I've been lucky enough to be on teams with over 20 of the recipients of this award, but I never dreamed that I would be included with them in the Hall. I’m an incredibly fortunate native of St. Petersburg, Florida, who happened to get involved in our sport at the right time, with terrific mentors and the tremendous support of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and its members. I have great appreciation for all of my competitors and teammates over the years. I thank my parents and friends for encouraging me to keep racing. And I feel so fortunate to have had the incredible love and unwavering support of my wife, Lisa, from the day we met. Without her in my life, none of these wonderful accolades would have happened!

I have one message for the young sailors in our club who are just starting out. The sport of sailing can do amazing things for you—the people you meet, the places you see and the experiences you have are life-changing. Enjoy it as much as you can. You never know where it will take you!”

Submitted by Yachting Information Committee: Donna Sue Marks, Chair & T. Birkenstock