The Ocean Signal | June 7th - 20th, 2013
BUSINESS
Insurance Dispute May Place Joey Harrison’s Surf Club Future in Jeopardy
ORTLEY BEACH—After an ongoing dispute between Joey Barcellona and his insurance carrier, Executive Risk Specialty Insurance Company (ERSIC) went south; the owner of Joey Harrison’s Surf Club, here filed a lawsuit against the insurance company in Ocean County Superior Court. The “Surf Club” as it is
known to locals was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy as pounding surf and heavy winds collapsed the entire rear of the structure. Chip Merlin, a Florida based attorney representing the Surf Club said the dispute is over the amount of damage done by Sandy’s high winds versus damage done by the surging Atlantic Ocean. On June 1st, several dozen
Chris Aldrich, a public adjuster for Andrew K. Knox and Company speaks to the crowd assembled at the rally held on June 1st at Joey Harrison’s Surf Club in Ortley Beach.
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supporters attended a public protest to create awareness for Mr. Barcelona’s plight was held in front of the crumbling structure. The Surf Club contends ERSIC, a division of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies is disputing damage claims filed by Barcelona.
“Joey Harrison’s Surf Club may be lost forever because our insurance carrier, headquartered in New Jersey, is disputing damage and coverage following Hurricane Sandy,” read a message posted on the club’s facebook page on May 30th.
Chris Aldrich, Chip Merlin, Leslie Knox and Dolores Barcellona, wife of owner Joey Barcellona.
Local Toastmasters Club Is Renamed For Jersey Shore The Jersey Shore Toastmasters Club, formerly Lakewood Piners Toastmasters Club, is publically announcing its new name. The club, chartered in 1985 as part of Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network, believes that the “Jersey Shore” name more accurately represents the broad geographic reach of the club as well as its current members. “We were once a more localized club, but over the years our membership has expanded beyond the local borders to
encompass much of the surrounding area”, said Bill DeMasi, Jersey Shore Toastmasters club president. “The name change establishes a truer identity for us and we expect it will also appeal to potential members in the broader shore area.” The club, which will continue to hold its regular meetings in Lakewood, will commemorate its name change with an open house. Details will be announced publicly at a later date and will also appear on the club’s website. For information about Jersey Shore Toastmasters, visit http://jerseyshoretm.toastmastersclubs.org.
Jackson Resident Named VP at Provident Bank
JACKSON-Stacey Kavanagh of Jackson has joined Provident Bank as vice president and area manager. Mrs. Kavanagh brings with her more than 16 years of banking experience. Most recently, she held the position of vice president of business banking at Bank of America. Earlier in her career, she was assistant vice president and store manager at TD Bank.
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