General Manager’s Log

by: Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM

Wow – what a month we just had! February was packed with great events starting with the St. Petersburg Motor Classic, the Women’s Club Fashion Show with our own Jason Hooper as one of the models, then the Valentine's Day Regatta, followed by the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series. The entire team here at the Club did an outstanding job, kudos to you all. Let’s not forget the dedicated and always willing number of volunteers that gave up their time to help in any way around the Club. Everyone’s hard work truly paid off as all events were very successful! As we continue to see our numbers rise and overall usage is up Club wide, we must keep in mind our rules that have been put in place for the enjoyment of all members.

Our Guest Policy states that a guest can be accompanied by a member. Below is the Guest Policy of the Club:

• No individual who is eligible for membership shall be brought to the Club as a guest more than twice in any one month or 12 times a year.

• Guest Cards for invited guests of the Club (i.e., regatta participants) shall be secured at the Front Desk before guests may use the facilities of the Club.

• Members introducing guests and visitors in the Club will be considered responsible for their conduct while in the Clubhouse and for any debts their guests may incur.

• The privileges of guests may be withdrawn at any time by any Flag Officer or by Management.

Another area that needs clarification is our Service Dog Guidelines and dogs at the Club in general:

• Service dogs must be registered in the administrative offices of the General Manager or Membership Director – Tuesday through Friday between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.

• Service dogs are not allowed to be at the bar counter at any time.

• Service Dogs should remain on the floor at all times.

• Service dogs are not to be fed in the Club and the Club does not provide food or water for the dog.

• Guests and staff are not allowed to pet dogs.

• Dogs are to be on a leash at all times on Club property and control is to be maintained.

• Service dogs, once registered, will be noted on member’s account.

• Pets who are not service dogs are allowed on the patio of the Heritage Lounge only, and on the patio of the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse.

We as a Club are privileged to have reciprocity with many other Yacht Clubs across the U.S. and abroad and if you haven’t taken advantage of this distinct privilege, I recommend that you do. Please reach out to our Membership department for a Letter of Introduction. In addition, for those of you that are not aware we have an Alliance Program with the St. Petersburg Country Club. SPYC members may play golf or tennis at the SPCC once per month at a discounted rate. A Letter of Introduction is not required. Dining and Clubhouse privileges are also available. SPYC members will need to contact the SPCC directly for Tee & Tennis times or wishing to make dinner reservations.

Thank You to one of our Past Commodores' for their gracious $1,200 capital contribution donation. This really shows what this Club really means to so many. In closing, we have come a long way in a short period of time. We have a long journey ahead but with steadfast vision and great leadership all that we are about to endure with be worth it in the end. I look forward to seeing everyone around one of our various facilities!

Cheers, Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM General Manager, COO

Contact Us

General Manager - Rhett J. Robicheaux,CCM, COO (727) 823-1219 | gm@spyc.org

Chief Financial Officer - Colleen Finney, CHAE (727) 823-1061 | controller@spyc.org

Director of Member Relations - Corey A. Hall (727) 892-6888 | Membership@spyc.org

Executive Chef - Christian Mayrhofer (727) 892-6889 | executivechef@spyc.org

Food & Beverage Director - Jason Hooper (727) 892-6896 | FBDirector@spyc.org

Catering Director/Clubhouse Services Manager

Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2 (727) 892-6882 | catering@spyc.org

Catering Assistant - Caroline Stehr (727) 892-6897 | cateringinfo@spyc.org

Member Services/Marketing Coordinator - Leah Wieter (727) 892-6893 | member.services@spyc.org

Beverage Director - Pierre Dumaine (727) 892-6880 | pierre@spyc.org

Director of Restaurants - Mary Lou Privitera (727) 822-3873 | Director.restaurants@spyc.org

Manager at Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse - Kerrie Paquette (727) 360-1646 | Kerrie@spyc.org

Waterfront Director - Shawn Macking (727) 822-3113 | Waterfront-director@spyc.org

Harbormaster, Chase Hudspeth & Dockmaster, John Toberman (727) 822-3227 | harbormaster@spyc.org - dockmaster@spyc.org

Youth Sailing Director - Todd Fedyszyn (727) 896-8101 youthsailingdirector@spyc.org

Facilities Manager - Steve Partridge (727) 892-6892 | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org

Housekeeping/Valet/Security Manager - Maritza Villanueva (727) 892-6894 | housekeeping@spyc.org

Executive Pastry Chef - Suzanne Gendrot (727) 822-3873 ext. 223 | suzanne-g@spyc.org

Downtown Clubhouse: (727) 822-3873

Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: (727) 360-1646

Snell Isle Marina: (727) 895-8142 | Downtown Marina: (727) 822-3227

Sailing Center: (727) 822-3113