Smooth Sailing Newsletter ~ September 2020 Issue

JODY ABRAMS

WAYNE ANDREWS

CONNIE BECKMAN

FREDERICK BICKLEY, Jr.

SCOTT BOYLE

JOE DIVITO

GERRY DOUGLAS

WALTER FULLER

MARY HACKER

CHAD SHAKESPEARE

RACHAEL RUSSELL DEVICENTE

WILLIAM “BILL” WATERS, Jr.

Notice of Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Election

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COMMODORE’S LOG

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hope this chapter of the Commodore’s Log finds you safe and healthy. COVID-19 is still dictating our activities at home and at the Club and will continue to do so for the months ahead. The good news is that from a regulatory perspective the Club has reached a bit of a steady state. The Federal, State, and local regulations are no longer changing every day. This has allowed us to refine and improve the way we are operating at the Club as opposed to continually making wholesale changes. In this chapter I will address some of the changes you will see in the coming months. But first, I would like to give you an update on the Club’s financial status.

The Club’s financial status is very good. Our financial reports are now complete for the first ten months of the fiscal year (October – July). Remember that our Club is a not for profit business, so our goal is not to make large profits, it is to provide quality service and a great member experience. Our revenues are obviously down for the year, but our net income is ahead of budget and our cash position continues to be strong. This occurs by controlling expenses. The leaders of our Club have had to make many decisions, to adjust to this pandemic, and they are working. The other thing that we have to continue to do is match service supply with member demand. The extended days at the Tiki Hut, extending Heritage Lounge dining into the Regatta room and having the alternative dining experience of the Commodore Room seems to be the right combination for now. I would like to thank our General Manager and his team and my fellow Flag Officers for making all the decisions required to keep our Club in the strong financial position that it is in.

Here are some of the changes you will see in the coming months, as our Board of Directors candidates are set and the

Annual Meeting and Board of Directors election will take place on October 13th. Due to the challenges that COVID-19 brings I wanted to do everything possible to allow our members to vote and participate in the annual meeting. The Board of Directors has recently passed a motion that amends the By-Laws regarding voting. This year, up to two weeks prior to the election you will be able to stop by the Club and cast your ballot and you no longer have to state that you will be out of town on election day. You can also vote without even going to the Club. You can request a mail in ballot and simply vote by mail. Look for the details in the Saturday morning e-Blasts.

The annual meeting will also be different this year. You can come to the Ballroom as usual and participate in the annual meeting. We will of course have the chairs setup at the proper social distance and require face coverings. You will also have the option of LIVE streaming the annual meeting. This means that you can watch the annual meeting on a computer from the comfort of your home. Further details to come.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the CDC’s discouragement of all gatherings, I have canceled the Commodore’s Ball for this year. We have upheld every SPYC tradition that we could, but I do not think this is the right time to be holding a large event like the Commodore’s Ball. The safety of our members come first. We will have plenty of time to gather and have fun once we get past this pandemic.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay positive.

Commodore Michael Blacker

The Mission of St. Petersburg Yacht Club is to encourage and support yachting, and provide a comfortable social environment for our members and guests, while preserving and enhancing the Club’s traditions and prestige.

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NEW VOTING OPTIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2020-2021

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PYC members have a choice of three voting options for this year’s Board of Directors election taking place Tuesday, October 13th. Please review the details below carefully. The official “NOTICE OF ELECTION” can be viewed on page 6:

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OPTION 1 – In-Person Voting Day of Election Members may choose to attend in person to cast their vote.

Voting will take place downstairs in the Quarterdeck Room, which will be set-up to abide by the CDC’s physical distancing guidelines and meet SPYC’s sanitation standards. Polls will be open on October 13th beginning at 11:30 am and close promptly at 7:30 pm.

OPTION 3 – Cast Your Absentee Ballot In-Person Members who wish to cast an Absentee Ballot in person at the Club, before October 13th, may do so by visiting the Membership Office during business hours: Tuesday-Friday between 11:00 am – 5:00 pm or on Saturdays between 11:30 am – 4:00 pm.

OPTION 2 – Request an Absentee Ballot through Email Send an email to Election@spyc.org to request an Absentee Ballot: • One request, per membership, may be made for an absentee ballot through Email- please include your member number when making your request.

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All ballots must be mailed to the Club and are REQUIRED to be received before the day of the election, October 13th.

(Ballots cannot be accepted via Email.)

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The following information is required to be placed on the backside of your return envelope: a) Name of Member who is Voting, b) Member Number, and c) please reference, “Absentee Ballot”.

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Ballots returned by mail, or dropped off to the Membership Office, will be logged by the Membership Staff and placed in the election box for the Election Personnel to process. (You may choose to place your ballot in a separate envelope before inserting into the exterior envelope for mailing.)

To ensure that your ballot is received before election day (October 13th) and accounted for, please be sure that you mail your ballot back to us promptly, to allow sufficient delivery time. (Please remember that Monday, October 12th is a USPS holiday.)

Need a New Membership Card?

Members who will be voting in person on the day of election and need a replacement membership card can Email their request to: membership@spyc.org or call 727892-6888. Replacement cards will be available for pick up at the front desk of the downtown clubhouse beginning September 29th.

Annual Meeting, October 13, 2020 Hosted in the Ballroom at 7:45 pm for members who wish to attend in person. Alternatively, the Club will LIVE stream video of this meeting that evening. A web link to this video will be made available for members through a designated E-blast (which will be sent out several days prior), and also accessible at www.spyc.org (members can login to their member portal and visit the “Member Central” webpage to access the LIVE stream link).

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

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

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Membership Department...............................................................................892-6888 Membership@spyc.org Joseph Van Bemmel..........................................................................................892-6889 Executive Chef | executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2...............................................................892-6882 Director of Catering | catering@spyc.org Jamie Lord.............................................................................................................892-6897 Catering Assistant | cateringinfo@spyc.org

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

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Shawn Macking...................................................................................................822-3113 Waterfront Director | Waterfront-director@spyc.org Chase Hudspeth & John Toberman..............................................................822-3227 dockmaster@spyc.org Todd Fedyszyn.....................................................................................................896-8101 Youth Sailing Director | youthsailingdirector@spyc.org Steve Partridge....................................................................................................892-6892 Facilities Manager | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org

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Maritza Villanueva.............................................................................................892-6894 Housekeeping/Valet/Security Manager | housekeeping@spyc.org Suzanne Gendrot................................................................................................822-3873 Executive Pastry Chef ext. 223 suzanne-g@spyc.org

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

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HOURS of OPERATION COVID-19 TEMPORARY CLUB HOURS

Downtown Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Thursday & Sunday: Doors Open ~ 11:00 am Service Begins: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 8:30 pm) Friday & Saturday: Doors Open ~ 11:00 am Service Begins: 11:30 am -11:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 10:30 pm)

www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub www.twitter.com/SPYC_FL #stpetersburgyachtclub on Instagram (Club hours are subject to change.)

Tiki Hut: Tuesday through Friday: 5:00 - 8:30 pm Saturday: 1:00 - 9:30 pm Sunday: 1:00 - 7:00 pm Table service available, please observe 6 foot physical distancing.

TO-GO FOOD: 4:00 - 7:30 pm (Order ahead to pick up, or order while you are here to take home.)

Heritage Lounge, Regatta Room, Compass Room and Outdoor Patio: Table side food and beverage service available.

Please observe 6 foot physical distancing.

Sunday Brunch: A la Carte Brunch Items available on Sunday only from 11:00 am-2:00 pm (Lounge & Tiki)

Commodore Dining: (Reservations required) Friday & Saturday Dinner Service ~ 5:30 - 8:30 pm

1909 Grille: Closed Bridge Breakfast: Closed

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Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: Pool opens at 11:00 am and Clubhouse opens at 11:30 am.

Table side food and beverage service indoors or outdoors from 11:30 am to 8:30 pm.

Please observe 6 foot physical distancing.

FCYC RECIPROCITY

FCYC RECIPROCITY UPDATE

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Please call the yacht club before visiting.

FCYC CLUB RECIPROCITY STATUS - EAST COAST - AUGUST 1, 2020

FCYC CLUB RECIPROCITY STATUS - WEST COAST - AUGUST 1, 2020

NOTE: Due to the Coronavirus, reciprocity status may change daily. www.floridacouncilofyachtclubs.com.

Click on Cruising Log > Cruising Guide > Reciprocity Info for the latest information.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING & NOMINEES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2020-2021

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he Annual Meeting of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. At this meeting the following business will be transacted:

Election of Directors, Annual Reports of Officers and members of the Executive Committee, reading of communications, and other such business as may properly come before the meeting.

Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

Voting for Directors will start at 11:30 A.M. in the Quarterdeck Room and will continue until 7:30 P.M. The annual Meeting will be called to order at 7:45 P.M. in the Ballroom. Members eligible to vote who are in the following three membership categories, and who are in “good standing”, must present their membership card before voting: Past Commodores, Active/Active Boat, and Intermediates. (Members who are not eligible to vote include Non-Residents, Domestic Partners of a member, and Pass-a-Grille Club Only Memberships). In the instance of Married Couple Memberships, only one spouse may vote per membership on a first come basis.

Wendy Reuss Stocke, Secretary

MEET THE CANDIDATE NIGHT! Meet with the nominees for this year’s Board of Directors Election (held during Happy Hour in the Heritage Lounge).

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ACTIVE: Jody Abrams Wayne Andrews Connie Beckman Frederick Bickley, Jr. Scott Boyle

Joe DiVito Gerry Douglas Walter Fuller Mary Hacker Chad Shakespeare

INTERMEDIATES:

Rachael Russell DeVicente William “Bill” Waters, II NOTICE—Absentee Ballot for Annual Election As prescribed in the Club By-laws (Article IV, Section 5), any member entitled to vote who desires to vote by absentee ballot may, within TWO WEEKS PRIOR ELECTIOIN DAY – (beginning Tuesday, September 29th), procure from the Secretary an absentee ballot, which shall be duly noted for the member (Ballots are available in the Membership Office). Any member whose dues, house account, or other indebtedness to the Club has not been paid in full thirty (30) days after being billed for the same, shall not be deemed a member in good standing.

House Rule #27 Pertaining to Election: In reference to Club elections, there shall be no written voting recommendations or other candidate slate suggestions passed out on the Yacht Club premises.

By Laws: Article IV-Section 4 Direct mailings or other mass distribution to members of campaign material by or on behalf of Board Candidates is prohibited and, if caused by a candidate, grounds for disqualification of a candidate or removal from the Board of such elected candidate and other disciplinary action, as well as grounds for disciplinary action against any non-candidate member who engages in such action.

By Laws: Article IX – Section 1 Such prejudicial conduct includes oral communication or distribution by any mean negative literature or other material designed to embarrass or humiliate another club member, regardless of whether such member is running for an elected position.

Get money in Club Credit!

MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

It’s easy, just sponsor a new member!

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Welcome New Members

Active: Reinstate: Dr’s Alice Lee & Gwyn Crump, Jr. Mr. Kevan Finch PROPOSE A NEW MEMBER & RECEIVE Dr. John & Mrs. Barbara Sinnott Ms. Liesa Waxman REFERRAL BONUSES! A club is always more fun with people you know, so talk to your friends, fa Mr. Charles Monks & Mr. Winston Chapin A club is always more fun with people you know.

Mr. Douglas Jones Ms. Joan Dupuy Davis & about membership at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club.

We encourage you to sh Talk to your friends, family and co-workers Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Linda Dixon Mr. Joseph Martin

a member at YOUR ences with others. As a Proposerabout of a becoming new Club member youClub will receive gift and get rewarded!

Active Boat Owner: Pass-a-Grille Club ONLY: towards Food & Beverage purchases at our Downtown Clubhouse an Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Julie Geiger be used Mr. & Mrs. David & We encourage you to share your Club experiences Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Kristin Connell house Christina Glogoffnot be used for F&B events, (may towards payment of membership dues or payment of y with others and why being a member of the SPYC is

Group: Dr. Edward & Mrs. Jeanne McConnell Rev. Nancy Muth Mr. & Mrs. John & Susan Kleine Non Resident: Ms. Lori Hodges Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Judy Simon Intermediate: Ms. Kaye Siemers & Mr. Sean Ross Miss Shannon Scanlon Mr. & Mrs. Brant & Allison McKown Ms. Ali Yarbrough Mr. & Mrs. Aaron & Vanessa McClearnon Mr. Kyle Johnson Miss Kelsey Nohren Mr. William Nalty, II Mr. Curtis Deininger

Ms. Anne Tomion

Proposers: Treat your Kai Cox John Harrison Steve Pletcher William Walker Emily Lofton Margaret Gimmi James Deininger Kelley Simpson John Kearney Kent Dudley Alan Jones Bradley Bell John & Susan Arsenault David Mendelblatt Randy Stacy

Stan Garnett Danette Szakaly & Don Gross

family to

important to you. As a Proposer of a new Club member, you will receive BONUS Gift Certificates that can be used towards Food & Beverage purchases at the Downtown dinner or have drinks Heritage & Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse when ain newthe member that you refer is approved for membership.

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Propose a Full Active Member (Age 46+) : $500 Propose a Full Active Member (Age 46+): $500 BONUS!

Propose Non-Resident Member: $200 Propose aaNon-Resident Member: $200 BONUS! Propose a Full Active Member: Propose an Active Member: *Ages 38-45 - $150  (Ages 35-37): *Ages 35-37 - $125 $125 Propose an Intermediate Member: *Ages38-45) 32-34 - $75= $150  (Ages *Ages 28-31 - $50 21-27 - $25 Propose an*Ages Intermediate Member: Propose a Group21-27): = $750 BONUS!!!  (Ages $25 (Minimum of three memberships applying at the same time, qualifications  certain (Ages 28-31):apply) $50

Propose Only Member:  a Pass-a-Grille (Ages 32-34): $75 $50

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

Propose a Group (Minimum CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Wayne Andrews Membership Chairman

Membership information, please contact the of For 3 memberships, specific qualifications apply)

Membership Department at: 727-892-6888 or Email a request to Propose a Pass-a-Grille Only Membership: membership@spyc.org. *Referral fees are not applicable towards applications which qualify for the Legacy or Jr. Sailing Discount.*

$50

For Membership information, pleaseSMOOTH contact Membership Dep SAILINGour | SEPTEMBER 2020 727-892-6888 or email us at membership@spyc.org

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Happy September

Birthdays!!

Mr. Rand Abedrabbo Mrs. Kari Adams Mr. Christopher Ahern Mr. Hermann M. Amaya Mrs. Theresa Amick Mrs. Lisa Amos Mr. Herbert Anderson Mr. Troy Anderson Mr. Wayne W. Andrews Mr. Adam Arbisi Mr. James Aresty Mr. Steve Armstrong Mr. James R. Arnold Mrs. Patricia Augur Mrs. Lisa Avila Mrs. Charlotte Bacon Mrs. Lisa Baird Mrs. Jamie Ball Mrs. Mary McKeown Barber Mr. Michael Barger Mr. James Barggren Mrs. Andrea Barlow Mrs. Constance Beckman Mrs. Cheryl Bell Mr. Stephen Bell Mrs. Eloise Bellis Mr. Stanley Bellis Mrs. Katie Bernard Mr. Robert Bolline Dr. Alfred Bonati Mrs. Pamela Borgstede Mrs. Carol Botsolas Mrs. Gina Bowden-Pierce Mr. Vernon Bowers Mr. John Bowman Mrs. Ann Lisa Braun Mr. Rick Brooks Mr. Alan Buchman Mr. Henry Burkley Mr. Dean Burnetti Mrs. Penelope Burns Mrs. Kandise Butler Mr. Richard Butler Mr. Lindsay Byers PC James Byrne

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Birthday wishes from SPYC! Anytime during the month of your Birthday, stop by the Club and enjoy a complimentary entree & dessert (Not valid for special events, parties or promotions.

No-splitting of free entrée, please.) *See back cover for complete details about SPYC’s new Birthday Program.*

Mrs. Paula N. Cardoso Mr. Anthony P. Catalioto Dr. Robert T. Chamberlain Mr. Douglas A. Clapp Mrs. June Coe Mr. Sterne Cole Ms. Hester Colin Mrs. Pamela Conway Mrs. Edwina Cornelius Mr. Sean Cornell Mr. Walter Cornell Mrs. Margret Cornell Mr. John S. Coryn Mrs. Jean Cox Mr. R. Danley Creamer Mr. Kevin Cross Mr. Neal Crosson Mrs. Agnes Dacey Mrs. Leslie Daniels Mrs. Stephanie Dann Mrs. Mary Jane Davidson Ms. Danielle Day Mrs. Joan Dean Mr. Dean Dickinson Mr. Matt DiGennaro Mr. James Dixon Mr. Bob Dollar Mrs. Frances Doyle Mrs. Eugenia Duggar Mr. John Dunn Mrs. Ilona Dutcher Mrs. Sherry Edgar Dr. Robert J. Emmons Mr. Roger L. Erb Mr. Charles Evans Mr. James E. Falkingham Mrs. Chloe Fargione Mr. David P. Feaster Mr. William Felder Mr. Mark Fischer Mrs. Marion Fleming Mrs. Brenda Frecka Mr. Max Fulmer Mrs. Patricia Gaskin Mr. Scott Gattis

Mrs. Julie Geiger Mr. Shawn Gertsch Mrs. JoAnn Giebner Mr. John Gillott Mr. Rodney Givens Mr. Joshua Goldman Mr. Joseph Goodman Mrs. Rita Gould Mr. Keith Gramling Mr. Sam L. Green Mr. Jeffrey Greenacre Mr. George E. Greene Mrs. Dawn Hagman Mrs. Kim Hamilton Mr. Steve Hamilton Mrs. Clare Hamisak Mr. Mark Hampton Mr. James Hanlon Mrs. Carol Hansen Mr. Edgar Harden Mr. Marc Hardgrove Mrs. Kimberly Hardgrove Mrs. Albert J. Hart Mr. Nicholas Hartney Mrs. Sarah Hartney Mrs. Carla Hassell Mr. Pedro Hernandez Mr. Hal Hershkowitz Mrs. Bobbi Hill Mr. James Hill Mrs. Sarah Hill Mrs. Annie Hirt Mr. Robert Hoffman Mrs. Rose M. Hoke Mr. Jacob Holehouse Mr. Jason Holloway Mr. Michael Holtz Mr. Jon Holtzworth Ms. Sharyn W. Jacobson Mrs. April James Mr. Albert Jasuwan Mrs. Jacqueline Jensen Mrs. Caroline Jordan John Mrs. Betty Jane Johnson Mr. Alan Jones

MEMBER BIRTHDAYS (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. Ann Joslin Mr. Dennis K. Kadau Mr. Charles Kadrie Mrs. Samantha Kahn Mr. John Kearney Mrs. Dale Koch Mrs. Eleanor Koelsch Mrs. Eileen Kollar Mr. Gerald C. Krauss Mrs. Joan F. Krauss Dr. Carlos Labrador Mrs. Mary Landy Mr. W. Steve Lang Ms. Lisa Langdon Mr. Lars Larsen Mrs. Emily Larsen Mr. J. Kent Larson Mrs. Catherine Lasky Ms. Laurie Laurenty Dr. James Lawrence Ms. Susan Leduc Mrs. Judy Leftoff Mrs. Taylor Lentz Mrs. Katherine Letzter Mrs. Marilyn Levine Mrs. Kelly C. Lindsay Mr. Ian M. Lineberger Mrs. Kathy Lingelbach Mrs. Carol J. Llaneza-Jon Mrs. Sigrid Lovfald Mr. Dean Lurker Mrs. Nancy Sue Lurker Miss Margaret MacDougall Mrs. Judith C. Malone Mrs. Rebecca Malowany Mr. Austin Markiewicz Mr. Jaquelin A. Marshall Mr. Paul Martin Mrs. Virginia Anne Massar Mr. Allen Dain McCormick Mr. Frederic E. McCoy Mrs. Mary McDonald Dr. David McDonald Mrs. Cynthia McDonnell Mr. Emery McDonough Mr. Ryan McKeone Mr. Brant McKown Mr. Shayn McLellan Mrs. Tammy McNelis Mrs. Ria McQueen Mr. Scott E. Mednick Mr. John A. Mehok

Mrs. Susan Mitchell Mr. David Monfried Mrs. Roberta Monger Mr. Charles Monks Mr. Richard Mooney Mrs. Maurine Morgan Mr. Joshua S. Morse Mrs. Mary Ann Morse Mrs. Mary Anna Murphy Mrs. Brooke Nelson Dr. Richard G. Norenberg Mr. Raymond Noyes Mr. Richard M. Nugent Ms. Jeannie O’Grady Mr. Leonard E. Oliver Ms. Bonnie Peavy Mr. Raul Perera Mr. John C. Petagna Mr. Stephen Pletcher, Jr. Mr. Robert Ponte Ms. Barbara Poole Mrs. Vicki C. Posner Mr. Paul Pressel Mr. Jeffrey Preston Mr. Peter J. Privitera Mrs. Terri N. Puhle Mrs. Alanna Ramirez Mrs. Rose Baker Reilly Mrs. Robin Rinda Mr. Frank Ripa Mrs. C. Diane Rodrigues Mrs. Margaret Rogers Mr. Richard Roman Dr. Allen W. Root Mrs. Faith Rovin Mrs. Suzanne Rowland Mrs. Carol Russell Ms. Katherine Safford Ms. Selga L. Sakss Mr. Russell Savela Mrs. Allison Scharnow Ms. Margaret Schmidt Mrs. Carol Schrader Mr. Richard Schultz Mrs. Sandra M. Schunk Mrs. Patricia Selby Dr. James D. Sewell Mr. Craig Shapero Mrs. Kari Shapero Mrs. Wynne Shapiro Mrs. Pamela Sherman Mrs. Julie Shields

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Mrs. Starin Shouppe Miss Darby Sain Siviter Mr. Philip Skelton Mr. Lance Skipper Mrs. Jeri Gage Smith Mrs. Darby Smith-Long Mrs. Julia Sorbo Mrs. Melissa Spangler Mr. Peter Stanhope Mr. Gerald Sterker Mrs. DC Stevenson Mrs. Lindsay Stewart Mrs. Anne Stover Mrs. Kristen G. Sulte Ms. Dawn Sumner Mr. Guy Thibaut Ms. Kristen Thomas Dr. Emmet C. Thompson Mrs. Ruth Thurman Mr. Deborah Tornello Dr. Gene Towery Dr. Henry Towery Mr. Joel Tranum Mr. Robert Tudi Mrs. Keith M. Tulloch Dr. Ambrose G. Updegraff Mrs. Sharon Vanoucek Ms. Patricia Velasco Mrs. Jacqueline Vieira Mr. Alfred Vieira Mrs. Deborah Walcutt Mr. Stephen O. Walcutt Hon. David Walker Dr. Wesley Wallace Ms. Susan Wallace Ms. Caroline H. Wallace Mrs. Linda Watson Mrs. Carole Waygood Mr. James Weaver Mrs. Martha Weber Mrs. Debora Wilder Mr. Lewis D. Wilgus Mr. Kenton D. Wilson Past Comm. Richard B. Win Mrs. Jane Winstead Mr. James Wishart Mr. James Wood Mr. Michael A. Wyckoff Mr. C. Steven Yerrid Mrs. Elizabeth Zimmer

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YACHTING INFORMATION

COMMITTEE

by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Chair

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he “Dog Days of Summer” will have passed, as well as the end of the summer Labor Day Holiday, by the time you receive this newsletter. This summer we had some challenges within our sailing community to host and attend events. Given that more free time was available I ventured out to our Beach Club in Pass-a-Grille. The pool was installed in July last year and many of our members have found it to be quite the gem. Did you know that members can use the umbrella, chairs, and table beach cart to wheel out to the beach...complimentary for members to use! What a great set up! The PAG pool opens at 11:00 am, and the clubhouse opens

for service at 11:30 am, it is a good opportunity to get in some beach, pool, and lunch all in one inviting location.

While there, it was with great pride, I saw social distancing guidelines being followed while members and guests continued to enjoy the pool, patio, and club. The huge umbrellas over the pool and furniture added much needed shade. If you’ve not been there, taking a drive to our Beach Club is well worth it! Kudos to the Beach Club staff for offering a safe, clean, and fun environment this summer.

UPCOMING 2020 REGATTA SCHEDULE ST. PETERSBURG CLASSIC REGATTA OA-SPSA/HOSTED BY SPYC ~ SEPT. 11-13 BRUCE WATTERS GREEN FLEET ~ SEPT. 19-20 SPYC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS ~ OCT. 3 TED IRWIN MEMORIAL FALL BAY RACE ~ OCT. 10 A-CATS TRAINING REGATTA ~ OCT. 17-23 FALL KITE FOIL REGATTA ~ NOV. 7-8 LASER DISTRICT 13 CHAMPIONSHIP ~ NOV. 14-15

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SPYC’S KIDS

SUMMER CAMP!

by Corey Hall, Waterfront Programs Coordinator

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hank you to all of the members and their families who joined us on the water for our 2020 summer season! Students ages 5 through 16 joined us for twelve (12) weeks of programs participating in our sailing and/or fishing camps.

Olympic Gold medalist, Allison Jolly, even joined our Introduction to Optimist Green Fleet sailing camps to share her gold medal and love of sailing with the students.

For more information on our year-round afterschool racing teams or fall youth programs visit www.sailstpete.org.

Classes offered include: Harbor Mice-ages 5-7 Opti Learn to Sail-ages 8-12 420 Learn to Sail-ages 13-16 Keelboat Sailing-ages 8-12 Fishing- ages 6-12

UPCOMING SAILING CLASSES

• Adult Learn to Sail - September 17/18 (Thursday/Friday class) • Safe Powerboat Handling Course September 26/27 FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO REGISTER, CONTACT: 727-822-3113 OR WWW.SAILSTPETE.ORG. SMOOTH SAILING | SEPTEMBER 2020

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CLUB? All events listed are taking place at the Downtown Clubhouse only: Tiki Hut ~ Every Friday 5:00-8:30 pm (Last call 8:30 pm. Closes 9:00 pm) Sept. 4: Dave Williamson Sept. 11: Dave Vallerie Sept. 18: Farley Compton Sept. 25: Dave Williamson

Heritage Lounge ~ Friday & Saturday 7:00 - 10:00 pm (Last call 10:30 pm , Closes at 11:00 pm) Sept. 4: Andre Roy Sept. 5: Chris Rooney Sept. 11: Steve Mullis Sept. 12: Steve Mullis Sept. 18: Steve Mullis Sept. 19: Chris Rooney Sept. 25: Andre Roy Sept. 26: Andre Roy

Trivia Night Wednesday, September 16th • 6:00 – 8:30 pm $10++/pp | Plated Dinner Served Limited to 10 persons per team, per table RSVP Online: www.spyc.org 727-892-6882

Wine Society Thursday, September 17th & Friday, September 18th RSVP Online: www.spyc.org OR 727-892-6882 Wine Society Prix-Fixe Dinner available only on Sept. 17th.

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UPCOMING DATES • • • • •

September 2nd September 9th September 16th September 23rd September 30th Demonstrations at 3:00 pm Make your reservation online at www.spyc.org or call 727-892-6882

COOKING FORUM & DEMONSTRATIONS

(Limited to 10 persons - Members Only - Complimentary Classes)

UPCOMING DATES • • • • •

BEVERAGE MIXOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS

September 2nd - Downtown September 10th - Pass-a-Grille September 16th - Downtown September 24th - Pass-a-Grille September 30th - Downtown Tiki Hut 4:00 pm Downtown Lounge 4:00 pm Pass-a-Grille RSVP Online: www.spyc.org OR 727-822-6882 (Limited to 10 persons - Members Only - Complimentary Classes)

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SOUTHSHORE CRUISERS

Downtown

LABOR DAY SPECIALS

Pass-a-Grille

Saturday, September 26th

Monday, September 7th

Early Bird Rate! $22++/pp if RSVP before 9/18

Labor Day Specials at the Beach Club!

($27++/pp for reservations after this date)

Available 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

Doors Open & Dinner Served: 6:30 pm

1/2 Rack Baby Back Ribs ~ $15++/pp

Band Plays from 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Kansas City Beef Brisket ~ $15++/pp

Large dance floor & PFO Bar, so bring your friends!

Both Entrees Include: House Salad, Roasted Corn,

RSVP Online: spyc.org -OR- on the SPYC mobile app.

Baked Beans, Cornbread & Dessert:

Call Catering at 727-892-6882

Chocolate Layer Cake with Caramel Drizzle (Reservations not required)

DINNER & A MOVIE Every Wednesday evening in September!

Hosted in the Commodore Room ~ $20++/per guest 5:30 pm Arrival | 5:45 pm Dinner Service | 6:45 pm Movie Begins!

Reservations Required: 727-892-6882, catering@spyc.org, or online at www.spyc.org (Limited to 24 people) Includes: Sit down dinner with salad, main course, and “Concessions” (candy bars & popcorn) for dessert.

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SEPTEMBER 2ND “The Shawshank Redemption” (starring Morgan Freeman & Tim Robbins)

SEPTEMBER 9TH “The African Queen”

(starring Humphrey Bogart & Katherine Hepburn)

SEPTEMBER 16TH “The Fugitive”

(starring Harrison Ford)

SEPTEMBER 23RD “Blazing Saddles”

(starring Gene Wilder & Cleavon Little)

SEPTEMBER 30TH “The Bourne Identity” (starring Matt Damon)

CLUB EVENTS

First Course Duck Eggs & Caviar Brioche Buttered Toast Iberian Ham Olive Oil Jam Pazo Das Bruxas (White Wine) Second Course Autumn Salad of Tomato, White Anchovy and Valencia Braised Octopus Celeste Crianza (Red Wine)

Torres Wines & Salvador Dali

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Gourmet Wine Dinner Saturday, October 3rd 6:30 pm Cocktails 7:00 pm Dinner Served

Third Course ~ Intermezzo Fourth Course Sea Scallop and Breast of Veal Fava Bean Fine Herb Compote Blood Orange and Black Cherry Salmos Priorat (Red Wine) Fifth Course Roasted Lamb Rack Black Truffle Polenta Black Cherry Persimmon Pudding Mas La Plana Cabernet Sauvignon

$99++/per guest Limited Spaces Reservations Required RSVP Online - www.spyc.org

Sixth Course ~ Dessert “The Persistence of Memory” Torres Brandy 20 Years

or 727-892-6882 catering@spyc.org

(48-hour cancellation policy in effect)

Ya’ll are invited to ATTEND »Featuring LIVE Music by the “Southern Pride” Band »Break out the cowboy boots for some Country Line Dancing (line dancing instruction included)

Saturday, October 10th 5:30 - 10:00 pm

»Take a ride on the wild side and see how long you can tame the Mechanical Bull!

(Bull will be santized after each ride)

Early Bird Rate! $35++/per guest (If reservartions are made before 10/3. $45++/per guest after 10/4)

Dinner Buffet: 5:30-8:30 pm (served by buffet attendants)

Fried Chicken, BBQ Pork Ribs, Meatloaf, Peach Cobbler, Strawberry Shortcake & MORE! NO Host Bar - 48-hour cancellation policy in effect Reservations Required: www.spyc.org, 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org SMOOTH SAILING | SEPTEMBER 2020

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Saturday, November 7th - Downtown Clubhouse

Cocktails: 5:30 pm | Event & Dinner Served: 6:30-8:30 pm MENU: Hors d’ Oeuvres | Caesar Salad | Duet of Chicken Parmesan & Meat Lasagna | Zucchini & Squash Medley | Dessert ~ Tiramisu (Vegetarian Option Available - Duet of Eggplant Parmesan & Vegetarian Lasagna)

$50++ per guest Glass of Wine Included with dinner

Online at www.spyc.org -OR- catering@spyc.org (48-hour cancellation policy in effect - Cancellations honored until: Thursday, 11/5/20 by 5:00 pm)

THANKSGIVING AT SPYC!

Downtown

Thanksgiving “Turkey To-Go” will also be offered.

Thursday, November 26th The downtown clubhouse will be offering a sit down

Reservations will be required - Full details and menu will be available soon in your upcoming weekly E-news, sent out every Saturday morning.

dinner on Thanksgiving, available by reservation only, from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. (no tables larger than

RSVP Online at www.spyc.org, 727-892-6882 OR

10 persons)

catering@spyc.org

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SEPTEMBER

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES Mrs. Margaret Allison ~ July 11th

Dennis Mobley ~ Banquet Server, 42 years William Archer ~ Banquet Busser, 15 years Betty Metcalf ~ Front Desk, 13 years Tahsim Kadiu ~ Banquet Server, 4 years Charlotte Dutchak ~ Cashier, 4 years Jason Huntoon ~ Steward, 2 years Pamela Ison ~ Banquet Server, 1 year Daniel Kortenhaus ~ Barback, 1 year Lucas Antonio ~ 1909 Server, 1 year

Mrs. Cresel Wells Zipse ~ July 11th Mr. Royden Kinter - July 26th Past Commodore Joseph Fleece – July 29th Mr. Harry Evertz ~ July 30th Mr. Eduardo “Ed” Hanna - August 14th

DANIELLE D’ALOIA

DELORA CROTEAU

JULY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

We would like to extend a heartfelt Congratulations to, Danielle D’Aloia, who won the title of “Employee of the Month” for July 2020! Danielle has been with SPYC since November 2018, as a cocktail server in the Heritage Lounge. Danielle is a motivated and upbeat person, with an eye for detail, helping anyone in need. Since re-opening in May, Danielle has been a constant, making all members who come here feel welcome and safe in the Yacht Club environment. We appreciate all that Danielle brings to SPYC and wish her a heartfelt congratulations. Job well done, keep up the great work! When you see her please congratulate her on this great accomplishment.

“Anchors Aweigh!”

AUGUST EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to, Delora Croteau, who won the title of “Employee of the Month” for August 2020! Delora has been a member of the Pass-a-Grille team since October 2008. Delora works in the Lounge and takes great pride in her service to the members and always greets them with a smile. She works extra shifts and stays late when needed, an excellent team player!! Next time you are at Pass-a-Grille please congratulate her. Thank you, Delora, on a job well done!

Anchor’s Aweigh with Anne & Andy! ~ July/Aug Winner: December Sanders December is the lucky winner of the July/August Anchor’s Aweigh game/raffle, spotting all ten (10) of the Anne & Andy images. To recap, they were spotted on pages: 3 (twice), 4,9,10,11,14 (twice), 16 & 17. December snagged $100 in food & beverage gift certificates she can use while dining at the Club!

Submit your answer for this month’s game by September 20th 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 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.* SMOOTH SAILING | SEPTEMBER 2020

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RIDERS CLUB

by Bill Tinsley

Blue Ridge Mountain views

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wo of our members, Bill Tinsley & Bob Kline, “escaped” our summer heat and humidity to their mountain homes in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains near Waynesville & Maggie Valley, and met up with member Norm Naughton who travelled up there with spouse Vicki in their Airstream RV. Bill, Bob, & Norm cruised some of the best riding roads in the United States on their BMW, Indian, and Harley bikes respectively including the world famous Tail Of The Dragon. A map of these beautiful and sometimes challenging riding roads is included to spark your interest and encouragement to strap on a helmet and put your “knees in the breeze”.

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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Bob’s Indian Chieftain

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CRUISERS

by Angela Kowalik, President

Let’s Rally and Roll!!!

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Vers are known to “chase” the weather, and that’s why some head to the hills and locations beyond for more attractive temperatures. We found this was a “cool” way to quarantine and pick up a few more states in our travel map.

Travel Map

Everyone wears a mask!

Traveling around the Smokies this summer we found a refreshing 48 degrees at the top of Clingman’s Dome. We were in the clouds! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is so close to us. What a wondrous diversity of life in the forest that straddles between North Carolina and Tennessee. Roaming around some of the small towns in these nearby states, we found “everyone” was wearing masks!

Did you know you could get a Passport for Your National Parks? It’s one of those bucket list items and a great way to see and experience some of our beautiful nation and America’s natural treasures. Oh, and it’s fun for kids too!

Chairs that “rock”!

RV Essentials (things you didn’t realize you needed, but just have to have) – some comfortable chairs. And not just any chairs, but these chairs “rock”!

To join the group and keep up with our events where we will be making adventures happen, please contact Angela Kowalik at koalafam@tampabay.rr.com Looking forward to seeing you around the next bend …

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 SMOOTH SAILING | SEPTEMBER 2020

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by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

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he LBC Board of Directors planned the 2020 – 2021 program season with the restrictions of the pandemic in mind. Program topics have been reconsidered and revamped in an attempt to make presentations work for faceto-face as well as virtual settings. We have a licensed Zoom Pro account to help facilitate this need and a Webcam to yield 90-degree coverage while maintaining high video resolution.

This means, for example, that we can have our November fashion show as usual with full outfits on display, not just head shots. Zoom attendees will have a secret code to receive free shipping on all online orders!

entry – it’s that easy. “Zoomee’s” will even have a chance to win that bottle of wine!

Mah Jongg is very popular with the LBC – we continue to play every Monday. A water aerobics class in the new PAG pool started in August as well as the Ladies Lair – a daytime virtual book group. Think of it – you can have water aerobics in the morning, have lunch and then play Mah Jongg in the afternoon!!

Zoom is a great tool – it’s free and easy to download. Members who reserve a Zoom seat will be sent a link to click for meetings

If you haven’t paid your dues yet, now is the time. Contact Treasurer, Maryette Miller (maryette06@tampabay.rr.com) or Cheryl Lanfear (mclanfear@yahoo.com). Dues are just $30.00 and worth every penny!!

PAG Club ONLY members are eligible to join the Ladies Beach Club!!

Loren Hoffman, an avid sailor and SPYC member, will narrate a slideshow of his travels to Nepal. At about 27 N Latitude (Kathmandu), in 80 miles the terrain goes from sea level on the border with India up to reach the world’s highest peaks bordering Tibet; including Mt. Everest.

The Passport Club is pleased to sponsor an exciting presentation for all SPYC members!

A Himalayan Odyssey: Travel Adventures in Nepal Presented by SPYC member, Loren Hoffman, in person at the downtown clubhouse.

Thursday, November 5th Social Time: 5:00 pm Presentation: 5:30 pm $15++/per person

*Plated Hors d’oeuvres will be available*

The presentation will capture the country’s cultures and (like Edmund Hillary and members of the 1953 Everest expedition) traverse up the deepest valleys in the world. This event will be a combination of “in-person” attendance at the Club and virtually for those who are out of town or quarantining. Please RSVP in either case if you wish to attend.

To attend in person: RSVP online at www.spyc.org or call 727-892-6882 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To attend virtually via Zoom: RSVP to patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com to receive Zoom meeting details (Zoom event is complimentary to attend) Guests and reciprocal members are now allowed at the Club.

The mission of the Passport Club is to have fun and share travel experiences, plans, and bucket lists for domestic & international travels; by air, land, sea, or just kicking back and letting others take the wheel!

(Guests welcome ~ food & beverage will be billed to member account.)

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CLUB

by JoAnn Wood, President

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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 Mah Jongg Facilitator: Marlene Collins marleencollins@yahoo.com 727-864-0781 • Thursday @ 1pm

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Fun Seekers Facilitator: Deborah Giaquinto Event dates and times vary deborahgia@icloud.com Sunshine Contact Debra Hopper dhhopper@aol.com Membership: Julie Shields jshieldsbuckner@gmail.com or visit our club website page for the form to join or renew.

[Please note-full calendar in Woman’s Club directory)

adies, the Board is pleased to announce that Mah Jongg has resumed on Thursdays at 1:00 pm (lunch at noon, optional) and Marlene Collins has graciously agreed to coordinate this group. In addition, your Woman’s Club Board has been diligently working during this summer to plan a full program of events for the upcoming year. The Club is committed to safety and social distancing.

plated. While many members may not be able to join this event, we are planning for our speaker events to be ZOOMED. (RSVP for meeting online at www.spyc.org)

Our first meeting of the season will be on Wednesday, September 16th at the Yacht Club. It will be an opportunity to gather with friends for a socially distanced cocktail hour. Due to COVID-19, we will require firm RSVP’s for all meetings, to properly plan out the meeting space. Hors d’oeuvres will be individually

On Wednesday, October 21st, Olivia Lopez, a certified transcendental meditation coach, will teach us about an effortless way to allow our active mind to settle inward, reduce stress and anxiety, improve brain function and cardiovascular health.

[Please note – these are subject to change each month] Membership in the Woman’s Club is required to participate in the Interest Group activities.

The Mission of the Woman’s Club is to embrace new friendships, promote social activities and increase women’s involvement in the SPYC.

AMATEUR RADIOCLUB

by Jack Satterfield, ARC President, W4GRJ

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mateur Radio Club (ARC) meetings are held every third Tuesday at 6:00 pm in the Park View Room, with a premeeting “Eyeball for a Highball” in the lounge. You can also observe our “On The Air” radio net in operation by joining members with handheld radios at PAG on the outside deck every Monday at 5:30 pm. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 20th.

If you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio Operator, ARC members can help you prepare for the written exam (no Morse code required). Be prepared for this year’s Hurricane Season by getting your ham license now! Study help online www.hamtestonline.com.

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by Rich Treinen

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ur first Grand Marshall is a guy known as Pull. John Hanner always said “pull” to see the target trajectory before attempting a shot. For some shooters that might be considered extra help. The Grand Marshall manages the activities of the Wing Shooters. It was under Pull’s two years of leadership that our traditions were established. A heavy spring style clay thrower is the Marshall’s symbol of authority. We instituted monthly meetings, planned shoots, shot gun shell deals, an annual gift, organized hunts, and our holiday season dinner. Most significantly, we have no rules. This later point remains sacred to all Wing Shooters. It describes the nature of our club. We are rowdy. We are also and somewhat cordial at the same time. If you attend a

SALTY SISTERS

n August 8th, the Salty Sister Skippers tested the prospective incoming class of 2020 and all passed with flying colors. Debbie Lang, Patricia Burrows, Eleanor Koelsch, Mik Severini, and Nona Pucciariello will be back in the fall to begin their Salty Sister Education. Thanks to Janet Walker, Jennifer Parramore, Els Wiemken, Sherry Welch, and Trisha Birkenstock for taking the “newbies” out in Ideals for their sailing test. Also, thanks to Kathy Ahern for letting them do their swim test at her home.

The Salties are looking forward to getting back in the boats this fall and Co-Captain Els Weimken started with two weeks of Power Boat training at the end of August.

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In the summer of 2017 Pull retired as Grand Marshall with the passing of the clay thrower to Single Barrel, that would be Tom Hatton. His shotgun had only one barrel.

Those wishing to join the Wing Shooters Society are encouraged to contact, Grand Marshall Gene Collins at (727) 385-4878, or genebcollins@hotmail.com.

Testing 2020 class member

by Carol Hansen

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meeting you might at first think differently, were it not for the near continuous laughing.

“Harry” Cochran

“Oscar” Simmons

During the spring and summer months, a couple dozen Salty Sisters enjoyed some fun by playing Salty Sister Bingo.

Each day began with a “task” with anything from 10,000 daily steps, eating a healthy meal, contacting fellow Kathy Ahern studying Bi-Laws Salties, or just some miscellaneous fun. Sending photos and funny stories were among the daily responses and, of course, BINGOs were called when their cards filled up. Some of the participates include: Marti Cochran, Joanne Simmons, Diane Fowler, Barbara Arnold, Katie Rodgers, JoAnn Chamberlain (even with a broke foot), Carol Hansen, Ellen Pavone, Martha Monfried, Kathy Ahern, Els Weimken, Anna Olecka, Gina Bowden-Pierce, and Kristina Thyrre.

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GOLF

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by Connie Smith

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ur July 20th outing was at Cove Cay Golf Club, a lovely hidden gem of a golf course tucked away on Tampa Bay on the way to Clearwater. Again, we had single players to a cart, which had been sanitized, and we adhered to social distancing while enjoying the fresh air on a golf course. When inside the clubhouse we donned our masks. We mention this to advise anyone who wants to join our group that we respect these measures to ensure our safety. After a sunny day we enjoyed a lunch included in our dues for the Golf Group which is a nominal $50 a year and helps to sustain our festivities.

Scramble Tournament at Cove Cay: First Place: Steve Hamblin, Mike Mcdonough, Patty Gabri, Bill Hotz Second Place: Joe Mansir, Gina Bowden Pierce, Tom Ritschel, Eric McShane Six Players for Closest to the Pin Honors: Dave Gabri, Gina Bowden-Pierce, John Rogers, Bill Protz, Chuck Mud, Steve Hamblin Our next meeting will be the first Tuesday in September at 6:00 pm If you would like to join our fun group, come to our meeting or contact Susan Arsenault - sueatcp@aol.com.

BROAD

Nona Bolster “Shoes” Els Wiemken

REACHERS

by Marti Cochran

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lthough the Broad Reachers did not sail as a group during July and August, Captain Gwen Mann and Co-Captain (Racing) Charl Hadfield have been busy planning for the months of fall sailing at the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse with a full calendar of events for the year. In addition to what we hope will be an active year of racing and fun sailing, we have scheduled the Commodore Lucas Regatta for October 9, 2020. This annual event features competitors from other Florida Women’s Sailing Association (FWSA) clubs in a series of five races, typically with competitors returning to the docks and switching boats in between races. While the format could change this year, we expect to have the usual fierce competition for the treasured Commodore Lucas Cup.

Pram Sailing Race Committee

We are excited that the year 2021 will be the 50th year of Broad Reacher sailing at Sail to Hotel Zamora Pass-a-Grille. Joanne Simmons and Marti Cochran co-chair the committee formed to plan 50th Anniversary activities. We invite other Broad Reachers — especially members from earlier years — to join the committee and to offer ideas on our anticipated year-long celebration.

The Broad Reachers want to welcome two new members; Lori Hodges and Juliette Clark!! The Broad Reachers meet each Saturday morning at the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse for racing and fun sailing. For more information, contact Carol Hansen at Carol@dband1.com.

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SPYC

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Pr o g r a m !

Our new Happy Birthday program recognizes Members, Spouses, and Domestic Partners Birthdays. During the month of your birthday, you can dine at the Yacht Club for Lunch or Dinner and receive a complimentary Entrée & Dessert.

PROGRAM DETAILS • Member & Spouse (or Domestic Partner) are each eligible to receive a complimentary Birthday dinner/lunch entrée & dessert during the month of their birthday.

• Valid for both the Downtown Clubhouse & Pass-a-Grille locations • If you are unable to claim your free entrée & dessert during the month of your birthday, you have flexibility to claim either the month before your birthday, or the month after your birthday.

• This promotion starts in September 2020. It is not retroactive to those who had birthdays in January-August 2020.

• Includes a single entrée & dessert. (Maximum: Entrée must be priced at $30 or less and dessert at $4 or less).

• Offer not valid for special events, parties, or promotions. No splitting of free entrée or dessert.