ON THE WATER

6 2022 Valentine's Day Opti Regatta Recap

by Todd Fedyszyn, Youth Sailing Director

Over the weekend of February 12th & 13th, SPYC hosted the annual Valentine’s Day Opti Regatta. This year’s event was limited to Opti’s only with 270 sailors in attendance from all over the USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada. SPYC was well represented with 35 sailors competing in both the Gold Fleet and the Silver Fleet.

Mother Nature decided she was not going to cooperate and gave our SPYC Race Committee Team some tough conditions to deal with. Saturday started off with glassy conditions and unfortunately the breeze did not fill until well after 4:30 pm, which was too late start a race. On Sunday, a weak cold front passed over the area and the sailors were greeted with a shifty, building west wind.

Two races were sailed in the 200 boat Gold Fleet with Beck Brill from the Coconut Grove Sailing Club taking home the Jane Funsch Perpetual Trophy. Our top SPYC sailors were John Hartney in 21st place, Adam Mendelblatt in 37th, Christopher Shaffer in 48th, Tom Seibold in 61st, and Reid Mendelblatt in 67th.

On the 70 boat Silver Fleet course, the RC was able to get in 3 races in shifty conditions tucked in behind the new St. Pete Pier. The overall winner of the Silver Fleet was Henry Latell from the Hampton Yacht Club in Virginia. Our top finishers from SPYC were Ethan Cox in 5th place overall and Reece Bizouarn in 8th overall.

One week earlier the SPYC Opti RWB Race Team made the trek to Key Largo to compete in the Buccaneer Blast Regatta hosted by the Upper Keys Sailing Club. Thirteen sailors made the trip south to compete in the crystal clear waters of the Keys.

Our top performers were Blake Vincent in 15th overall followed closely by Tom Seibold in 21st. Also competing for SPYC were Chris Shaffer, Leah Abrams, Gloria Privis,

Bennett Lamb, Pete Caputo, Finn and Ethan Cox, Reece and Scarlett Bizouarn, Anna and Maija Andert, Thomas

and William Weidner, and Wesley Wood.

Our SPYC Laser Team has been hard at work competing in the US Open Sailing Series event hosted by the Lauderdale Yacht Club. Our top performer was Sophia Fuller finishing a strong 8th place overall in the Laser 4.7 fleet. Also competing were Guthrie Braun, Ethan Danielson, Kate Danielson, Sidney Moyer, Jack Carter, Anthony Smart, and Callen Burnett.

SAVE THE DATE! FREE Boating Safety Seminar

by Alex Deininger, Powerboat Competition Chair

Saturday, March 26th

9:00 am - Noon • Downtown Clubhouse

Located in the Waterfront/Harborview Rooms

Come out and take advantage of this FREE Boating Safety Seminar at the SPYC. This event is geared towards small boat safety with a lecture/course, as well as interactive breakout sessions. Join us at this fun and informative event!

*Registration is required - visit www.spyc.org

S t.Petersbur g Yacht Club Y a c h t i n g Recognition Awards Ceremony

Tuesday ~ March 29th 5:30 pm Social - 6:00 pm Program

Meet, greet, and praise your fellow SPYC members whose on the water achievements carry the SPYC burgee and name to regional, national, and world wide D o w n t o w n recognition. C l u b h o u s e

(Located in the Ballroom)

PLEASE JOIN US IN THE CELEBRATION! ~ Hors d’oeuvres, Soft Drinks, Cash Bar ~ Please let us know you are coming! ~Hors d'oeuvres, Soft Drinks, PFO Bar~ (credit cards accepted)

Let us know you are attending. RSVP at: 727-892-6882 -OR- catering@spyc.org

by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Committee

Headed to the Netherlands – Dorothy Mendelblatt at the helm and Ian Iles-Lee as crew on the Nacra 15 are the USA sole qualifier for the 2022 Youth World in The Hauge, The Netherlands. Mendelblatt and her crew captured first place after three days of racing in a variety of conditions off of Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, from February 4th-6th at the Clearwater West Marine US Open Sailing Series. The first four races were all bullets for Mendelblatt/ Iles-Lee. This positioned the team for success the balance of the regatta. They took home First Place with a 4-point lead over the 2nd place finisher. Congratulations Team Mendelblatt/Iles-Lee!

The weekend of January 29th-30th at SPYC hosted the Winter Foil Race Regatta. Gale force winds and small craft advisories prompted the Race Committee to have no racing on Saturday as the cold front came through the area. Sunday morning with temperatures near the high 40’s the Race Committee and competitors completed 4 races off the Skyway Eastside in Tampa Bay. The competitors were rewarded with Hot Pizza from the SPYC Beach Club delivered by one of our beach marshal volunteers. The top three finishers included Kia Calder, CA. - Tiger Tyson, Antigua - and Evan Hefferman, CA. Competitors represented the USA, Canada, Antiqua/Barbados, and Austria. Congratulations to the competitors and the Race Committee that braved the very cold temperatures and provided a "best in class event" for our sailors. Many thanks to our sponsors Elite Watersports, Flysurfer, and Northbeach Windsurfing, the SPYC Staff, Sailing Center, RC Volunteers and our competitors for their support of the event. Mark your calendars for April 22nd-24th for the Spring Foil Racing Regatta.

Dorothy Mendelblatt and Ian Iles-Lee lead boat. Photo credit US Sailing

Kite Foil Winners 2nd Tyson, 1st Calder and 3rd Hefferman

2022 SPYC REGATTA SCHEDULE

Thistle Midwinters East Championship ~ March 2nd - 5th The Pennington Cup ~ March 12th SPYC Twilight Series Begins ~ March 18th - August 31st Winter Lightning Championships ~ March 19th - 22nd Pusser’s Rum Cup/Ted Irwin Memorial ~ March 26th Regata del Sol al Sol ~ April 21st Registration; April 22nd Start; April 29th Awards in Mexico Spring Foil Regatta ~ April 23rd & 24th Suncoast Raceweek ~ May 14th & 15th

For NOR's & Online Entry visit: www.spyc.org/regattas

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10 SPYC Entertainment Committee Update

by Jeannie O'Grady, Entertainment Committee Chair

Top o' the mornin to ya!

Did you attend the free wine tasting event offered through the TRG Race Team last month? This was a very well attended event with a lot of delicious wines.

Be on the lookout for new music talent throughtout the Club coming your way soon! The Piano Bar is back on Friday & Saturday nights located at the Grille 1909 Bar. Stop in and "sing along" to a few tunes or just sit in on the fun!

Join us this month for:

•Friday, March 18th: Jimmy Keys; a talented and entertaining singer and comedian. Be sure to RSVP early to get a seat! ** NEW to SPYC!

Coming Soon:

•Saturday, April 2nd: Buffet Dinner & Dancing with the South Shore Cruisers Band: Early Bird RSVP available. Dust off your dancing shoes! •Also coming your way...Unique Derby Party, Fun Friend & Famly Feud Game Show & Dinner, Murder Mystery Dinner, Dueling Piano's with a Twist, Blue Man Show and LOTS More!

"May you live all the days of your life!"

SPYC Annual Poker Run • Pass-a-Grille

What is a Poker Run? A Poker Run is not a race. It’s a Club tradition and an assembly of some of the most social and active boaters in the SPYC. On Poker Run Day, boaters meet at the Club docks and show off thier wellcurated boat themes. Upon arriving at the Club they will check-in and recieve a nautical map that will chart their path of adventure for the day. The map includes 5-8 different stops in which the boaters will travel to and collect a poker chip at each stop.

The stops are a combination of gracious member’s waterfront homes and local waterside restaurants. All boats are tasked with visiting all the stops in the time allotted. Upon returning to the Club, each participant will turn in their tokens for poker cards and play a 5-Card Poker hand! Prizes are awarded for the Best Hand, Best Boat Theme, and Best Dock Stop. It is always fun to see what everyone comes up with!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Pass-a-Grille Docks Saturday ~ April 2nd Online Registration Open - www.spyc.org

If you are interested in hosting a dock stop or volunteering to help with a stop, please email: Alex Deininger at aboudreau103@gmail.com

SATURDAY—MAY 7, 2022

NOTIFICATION of Not-A-Regatta FROM: SPYC Downtown — TO: SPYC @ Pass-a-Grille

QUALIFICATIONS: THIS IS A FUN RACE OPEN TO MEMBERS OF SPYC USING WATER CRAFT OF ANY SIZE, SHAPE OR RIG UNDER 24 FEET. RULES & REGULATIONS:  No entry may be propelled by machinery, directly or indirectly, but must be propelled by the wind in her sails, or muscles of her crew, either aboard or overboard! Skipper and crew may not be changed during the race. All participating craft MUST comply with the International Rules of the Road and carry required Coast Guard approved emergency gear.  Disclaimer: The Race Committee has the right to cancel this event especially non-sail boats under a certain size due to unsafe conditions.

FRIDAY, MAY 6TH 5:30 – 7:30 SCUTTLEBUTT PARTY/ REGISTRATION/ RESERVATIONS

 The festivities begin – historical pictures, race stories, hors d’ oeuvres, a special ‘Royal Grog’ Cocktail!

ALL ENTRANTS MUST BE REGISTERED with the Committee by 7:30 PM.  FEES: a fee of $45.00 applicable to Competitors and SPYC Club members wishing to attend the festivities, includes the Scuttlebutt Party on Friday and Gaboon Shoreside Party on Saturday.  FOR COMPETITOR ENTRIES & RESERVATIONS contact DONNA SUE MARKS at: dsmarks64@gmail.com ENTRIES AND RESERVATIONS DUE BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 4.

SATURDAY, MAY 7th

 THE START: 0900 the “Race” will start at SPYC Downtown in front of “The Lady” at the flagpole –all skippers must be present. This will be a Le Mans style start – after the signal, the Skippers walk or run to the SPYC dock or the Sailing Center, depending on where they're docked. They then may propel their craft by sail or manually [i.e. paddle] to SPYC PAG.

DIVISIONS: Will be determined at the Scuttlebutt Party on Friday, May 6.  THE FINISH: The winning yacht shall be deemed to have won the race when she has retrieved the appropriate ROYAL GABOON FLAG which will be between the first red marker #14 west of the

Tierra Verde Bridge and the finish boat EPL [a 25’ beach cat pontoon]. All others will be timed by the Committee as they cross the finish line. At 1300 Hours the Race Committee will signal the official end of the race.  GABOON SHORESIDE PARTY – 11:30 All Paid participants and Paid SPYC Club members may attend a festive shoreside party at the SPYC Beach Club – where food, music and storytelling will commence with the arrival of the first-to-finish vessel. DROP-NUTS: If an entry should drop out, SHE IS REQUIRED to report to: Tim Landt: 727-420-2022 TROPHIES: First, Second & Third Place in each category and a special one for last place! [Traditional Royal Gaboon Keeper trophies will be awarded.]

DOCK SPACE IS LIMITED AT PASS-A-GRILLE. WE ARE ASKING ALL NON-RACING MEMBERS TO BY COME LAND. THANK YOU!

The FCYC cordially invites you to attend the "FCYC Adventure Weekend" taking place at....Fernandina Beach - Amelia Island, Fl.

Thursday, April 21st - Sunday, April 24th Come by BOAT...by CAR...by RV!

AMELIA ISLAND

Amelia Island is the southern most of the Sea Islands and the northern most of the Barrier Islands on Florida’s Atlantic coast. It is the only U.S. location to have been under the dominion of eight different flags and is known as the Isle of Eight Flags. It is said that the French visited, the Spanish developed, the English named, and the Americans tamed it.

FERNANDINA BEACH

The town of Fernandina Beach was officially established in 1811 and named for King Ferdinand VII of Spain. In 1853 the town site moved just south, and Fernandina Beach became the terminus of Florida’s first cross state railroad, constructed 1856–61 from Fernandina Beach to Cedar Key. In 1973 a 30-block downtown area was named an Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places due to the town’s preservation of late Victorian architecture. In 1987 the Historic District was expanded to include 50 blocks.

The original old town called Old Town Fernandina remains and celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2011. Many of these homes are now Bed and Breakfasts permitting visitors to experience a part of Old Town Fernandina’s history.

Centre Street, Fernandina’s “Main Street,” remains impressive with its brick main and side streets especially South 7th and North 6th with their historic mansions and cottages. Centre Street offers shopping, restaurants and taverns, bakeries, coffee cafes and most importantly excellent ice cream and fudge. All this can be found in a very walkable, short eight blocks. For the sports minded, Fernandina offers the beach, golf, fishing, sailing, river cruises, kayak excursions, and afterword a drink at the 1879 Palace Saloon, the oldest bar in Florida. Fernandina Beach is a wonderful town to visit hosting many venues for the traveler. April is a very busy month at Fernandina Beach, thus, reservations should be

made ASAP. Hampton Inn rooms are blocked for FCYC members through March 20th on a first come, first served basis; additionally boat dockage & RV space may become limited, so book early!

REQUEST A RESERVATION PACKET FOR DETAILS:

2022 Annual Vintage Motor Classic

by Andy Evans

The 2022 Show is over and what a day! We registered over 150 cars, then the wet cold weather came in, with the City telling us they may have to call it off! We all met at 6:30 am to hear the word, and finally a YES!!...we were good to go!

It takes several hours to set up the Field, so it was a scramble with our army of 75 volunteers. We secured the field in quick time to allow for sponsors arrival, then cars began to arrive. All were parked, although with slightly reduced number by 10:00 am and opened to the public. Despite the misty rain things brightened and dried up just in time for the judging and award presentation. Crowds built up quickly and there were many happy faces on all sides.

We had all classes from early 1920’s right up to 2021 Exotic Classics. There was a great turnout of British cars and some exciting Hot Rods and Resto-mods, Cobras, Corvettes, and classic American all contributing to an excellent show. Anyone wanting to see the show photos, go to our dedicated web site www.stpetemotorclassic.com and click on the Photos link.

Cobra

We supported two excellent local charities this year - The Louise Graham Regeneration Center and The Kind Mouse. (details on the shows web site). Thanks to the entrants, sponsors and some generous donations from our members we raised a record amount.

No sooner was this show finished then we immediately begin the planning process for 2023, and would love to hear from anyone interested in joining our committee. It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun that truly gives back personally and also reaffirms the Show and the Club as a foundation of St. Petersburg life. See you all next year!

Happy Spectators!

Lincoln Happy Owner! Volunteers gathering for event instructions

Voulunteer Group

Custom

Happy Mike!

Scan the QR Code below with your phone to access the St. Pete Motor Classic's website for additonal photos.

*Photos courtesy of photographer: David Whitty

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Jag XK120

Lamborghini McLaren

Corvette Past, Current & Next Vintage Motor Classic Chairs

Birthdays!!Happy MARCH

Mrs. Christine Abro Mrs. Paula Andrion Mr. Dennis Augur Mr. Russell Barlow Mr. George L. Baulig Mrs. Amy Baxter Mrs. Judith Beck Mr. Hilmer Beckers Mrs. Amy Bell Mrs. Charlotte Bell Mrs. Lauren Bendix Mr. Derek Berset Mr. Noah Blacker Mr. R. Brian Bolton Mr. Alexander T Dalgleis Booth Mrs. Diane Bosschaert Mr. Jack Boyle Mr. Robert Bozeman Mr. John Braden Mr. Weston Brautigam Mr. Jonathan Brett Mrs. Patti Bridges Mr. Mark E. Bridges Mr. Peter Brine Mrs. Debi Broadway Dr. Frederick Brown Dr. Lora L. Brown Ms. Jennifer Browning Mrs. Amy Bryan Mrs. Laura Bryant Mr. Roy Burnett Mrs. Patricia Burnetti Miss Michelle R. Burns Dr. Patricia Burrows Ms. Kayla Burrows Mrs. Sally Buscaino Mr. Ralph Campbell Mr. Alfred Canino Mrs. Susan Cannella Mr. Mark Carlson Dr. Dimity Carlson Mr. Carl Carmean Mrs. Tobin Caroline Mr. Ron Carpenter Ms. Alexandra Carr Mr. Antony Castagno Mr. Sam Chandler Mrs. Tirena Chiavacci Mr. Ronald E. Clampitt Mrs. Lori Clark Mrs. Barbara Collins Mr. Jeff Copeland Mrs. Claire Copeland Mr. Robert Costa Mrs. Sally Coupal Mr. E. Ralph Crawford Mrs. Susan Cross Mr. Delton N. Cunningham Ms. Alexandra Curry Mr. David Daniels Mrs. Lorraine Danna LCDR Tim E. Darley, USCG (ret) Mr. Timothy M. Daugherty Mrs. Susan Davidson/Smith Mrs. Sharon K. Davie Mr. Mark Dawson Mr. James W. Denhardt Mr. Francis Diaz Mr. Thomas Donaldson Ms. Candace Daniel Doss Mr. Stephen F. Doss Mr. Michael Dreyer Mrs. Michele Dudley Ms. Barbara Dunnavant Mrs. Lisa Durello Mr. Richard T. Earle Mr. William Eibach Mr. J. Chad Ellard Mrs. Buchie Ellinger Mrs. Faith Elliot Mrs. Sunny Endicott Ms. Camille Q. England Mrs. Mary Ericson Ms. Aila Erman Mr. John Farese Mr. James H. Farnsworth Dr. James Felch Mr. Mack Feldman Mrs. Elizabeth Feldman Mrs. Jane L. Ferguson Mrs. Courtney Fernald Mr. Jonathan Fernald Mr. Francis Ferraro Ms. Trina Fields Reverend Diana Fish Mr. Peter Fleming Mrs. Renata Flury Mrs. Lani Ford Mrs. Carol Freeborg Mrs. Michele Freedle Mr. Randy Freese Mrs. Pamela Frohock Mrs. Andi Fuller Mr. Steve Fyffe Mrs. Nita George Mr. Aaron Germundsen Mr. Frank Giannone Mr. Thomas Giebner Mrs. Kimberly Glover Mr. Trevor Grace Mrs. Laurie Greenwald Mr. David Greider Mrs. Tina Grossmann DePaz Ms. Nyjola S. Grybauskas Mr. Nicholas Guarcello Mrs. Kathy Guckenberger Mrs. Laura Guinan Mr. Michael Gulley Mr. Jeffrey Gusdorf Mr. David Warren Hadfield Mrs. Carolann Haffey Ms. Royce Haiman Mr. Charles W. Hall Mr. Alex Hansen Mrs. Kathleen Hargrove Mrs. Laurie Harris Mrs. Patricia Harris Mrs. Patricia Hartsfield Mrs. Augusta E Wilson Harvard Mr. Anthony H. Harwood Mr. Mike Hassell Mr. Michael Hawkins

Birthday wishes from SPYC! Anytime during the month of your Birthday, stop by the Club and enjoy a complimentary entrée & dessert. Please mention to your server that it is your birthday month to receive this offer.

*Complimentary entrée & dessert not to exceed $35*

(Not valid for special events, parties or promotions. No-splitting of free entrée, 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)

Mrs. Leslie Haywood-Hanlon Ms. Emley Henter Mrs. Judy Higham Ms. Dianne Hockey Mr. William Hogarth Mrs. Carol Holland Mr. Stuart R. Hostetter Mrs. Christin Hourigan Mr. Robert Huber Mr. Donald E. Hudson Mr. Chris Hughes Mr. William Stanley Hyatt Mr. Yanko Castellanos Ibanez Mr. Dale Ingle Mrs. Lisa Marie Fox Jablonsky Mr. Alexander Janas Mrs. Leslie M. Jeffery Mr. Allen Jenneman Mr. Andrew Jones Mrs. Nicole Kartchner Mr. Michael Keglovich Mr. Gregory Kolcum Mrs. Rebecca Kopp Mr. Michael J. Kotler Mr. Robert Krawczyk Ms. Karen Kuchel Mr. Nathan Kurtyka Mrs. Lindsey Lamb Mrs. Quinneth Lance Mrs. Cheryl Lanfear Mrs. Dee Ann Larson Mr. Darryl LeClair Dr. John P. Lenhart Mr. Juan Leon Mrs. Mary Letourneau Mrs. Toni Lewis Ms. Adrianna Linn Mr. Stephen Lloyd Mr. David Loebenberg Mr. Robert Long Mr. Joseph Mahaz Mrs. Rhonda Mahaz Mr. Ted Mallin Mr. Robert Marchese Mr. Joseph Martin Mr. Brian Martinez Mrs. Parsla Mason Mr. David V. Mason Mrs. Jayne Mathis Mr. Hunter Matirne Mrs. Margaret Matson Mr. James Mauney Mr. Michael Mauro Ms. Blaire McCarthy Mr. Ryan McDermott Ms. Kelly McFrederick-Rice Mr. Martin McKinney Mrs. Patsy R. McNichols Ms. Pamela McNickle Mr. Edward Medley Mrs. Jan Menke Dr. Amy Menon Ms. Jessica Mercier Mr. William Merlin Ms. Anne Misener Tomion Mr. Wayne Mock Mr. Robert Moler Mr. Jeffrey Monger Mr. David Monroe Mrs. Kathleen Monroe Mrs. Roxann Moore PC. Harry M. Moorefield Ms. Cassandra Morecroft King Mrs. Tanya Morlock Mr. Jonathan Morris Mrs. Alissa Moyer Mrs. Bethany Needler Mr. Bryan Nelson Mr. Jack B. Norrie Mr. James W. O'Kelley Mr. Andrew O'Malley Mr. Jay Ostema Mrs. Tracy Pardee Mrs. Deborah Parker Ms. Jennifer Parramore Mrs. Eileen Pater Mrs. Claudia Paulsen Mrs. Patricia A. Picard Mrs. Sandra Pilcher Mrs Carol Piper Mr. Thomas Poffenberger Ms. Sally C. Poynter Mrs. Chris Price Mrs. Julie Priestley Mr. Geoffrey Proud Ms. Caroline Pusak Mrs. Vivian Quam Mrs. Toni Quinty Mr. Sal Randisi Mr. Joseph D. Reed Mrs. Laura Reitan Dr. Herbert Rest Mr. Joseph Restaino Dr. Sarah Lind Ribeiro Mr. Clayton Ritzdorf Mr. William B. Robbins Mrs. Charlotte Robbins Mr. Richard Robertson Mr. Perry Rohland Mrs. Pamela Rose-Haas Mr. Adam Rosenthal Mrs. Dawn Roth Mr. Peter Rowland Dr. John Rowley Mrs. Peggy Rowley Mrs. Abigail Ruhlman Ms. Susan Rusek Miss Melissa Rutland Mrs. Wendy Saks Mr. Thomas A. Sansone Mr. Neil W. Savage Mr. Dudley M. Savage Mr. Robert Savage Mr. Kurt Schleicher Mr. John Schleicher Mr. Andrew Schoene Mrs. Vanessa Schroeder Mrs. Bettye Seaman Ms. Brenda Seaman Mr. John Selby Mr. Alexander Settles Mrs. Elizabeth Shakespeare Ms. Emma Shakespeare Mrs. Karen Shaurette Mrs. Farnoosh Shirali Mr. David Shirey Ms. Lisa Signorile Mr. Thomas Simmons Ms. Susan Snyder Mr. Edward G. Spencer Mr. R. Marshall Stevens Mr. August Stoeffler Mr. Christian Strong Mr. Kevin Sullivan Col. Robert L. Summers Mr. Lawton Swan Mr. Scott Swift Mrs. Jaye Taylor Mr. Edward Teele Mrs. Karen Terrell Mrs. Jean Thompson Mr. Micah Thompson Mr. James Thompson Ms. Alice Thompson Mr. Peter C. Thyrre Dr. Charles Tomeo Mr. William Tremper Mrs. Mary Trzcinski Mr. John Tuncer Mr. Stephen P. Turner Mr. Christopher Vann PC. Eduardo M. Vargas Mr. Drew Wagner Mrs. Karin F. Walter Dr. Patsy Warmack Mrs. Kathryn Warren Dr. Elisa Waters Mrs. Sharon Watson Mr. Kory Watson Mrs. Rosie Watters Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, MD PC. William Welch Mrs. Becky Wells Ms. Edith C. Wheeler Mrs. Sarah Wiley Ms. Jill Wilkinson Mr. Ronald C. Williams Mrs. Chris Williams Mrs. Angela Wilson Mr. Robert A. Wolz Ms. Denise Yimin Mr. Patrick Young Mrs. Jerriann Young Mr. Robert Zeman