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METEDECOK RIVER YACHT CLUBSmoke SignalsVolume 31 Issue 1www.metedeconkriveryc.orgWIDJAMMERS BALL KICKS OFFCLUB’S 75TH AIVERSARY YEAROn ovember 13, 2010, the Club held its Windjammers Ball, a night that saw the introductionof the 2011 Officers, Executive Committee and Board of Trustees, recognized ourClub’s shining stars at the annual awards ceremony, and marked the beginning ofMRYC’s 75th Anniversary Year. See Page 8 for a list of honorees of the evening, and theentire 2011 Executive Committee and Board of Trustees.DEC 10/JANUARY 2011

Page 2 Smoke Signals Volume 31 Issue 1Commodore’s CornerJANICE BAIERWelcome to the Metedeconk RiverYacht Club’s 75 th year in operation! Manythanks to all of the past Board of Trustees,Executive Committees, and members thathave volunteered their time to make thisanniversary year come to life. It’s going tobe a great year.However, before we look ahead, Iwant to look back at the past year, and thankour outgoing commodore Jody Lutz for hissimply outstanding service to our Clubthroughout his stay on the Executive Committee.Jody, your leadership, expertise, andcommitment to excellence inspired us all.As your Vice Commodore, it was an honorto serve under you, learn and grow from youand I thank you for your guidance in preparingme to assume command for this upcomingyear.In preparation of our Club lookingtip-top for this special year and years tocome, many improvements are scheduledfor 2011. Please be sure to read David Alldian’sBoard of Trustees article on Page 5of this issue of Smoke Signals, which detailsour scheduled improvements.The 2011 Executive Committeehas been working diligently since their inceptionin November 2010. As you readthis article, you will be introduced to theOfficers and Committee Chairs that volunteermany hours for our Club. Please rememberto thank them and to also volunteeryour time throughout the year! Our Club isas good as we make it – volunteer and volunteeroften. You will enjoy the ride.Vice Commodore Rick Pokornyhas been working with Co-Bar ChairmenBrian Schmidt and Rick Haupt to keep thebar open every Friday for our members toenjoy. Friday Night Cocktails has beensuccessful, thus the plan in the new year isto keep the bar open on Friday Nights.Rear Commodore Colette Commissohas been busy with the outside lighting!Currently, all the outside lights areworking. The outside water has been turnedoff.The upstairs in the clubhouse continues tobe closed through January 27 for generalmaintenance.Fleet Captain George Mroczko ,along with Regatta Committee Chair JimCarson are busy setting up our sailingschedule. The “Conk” is at Beaton’s forwinter storage. The rest of Metedeconk’sfleet has been winterized. All winter storageboats at the Clubhave been inventoried.If your boat is stored atthe Club, please giveGeorge a call, as theshrink wrap makes it difficult to identifyboats. Please write your member ID on theshrink wrap and trailer. If you sell a boatover the winter please remove your memberID. If you purchase a boat, be sure toplace your member ID on the port side ofthe stern of the boat and trailer.Secretary Carol Duffy is hard atwork overseeing the annual directory for2011. Make sure you submit any revisionsto your family’s membership profile, additionor deletion of fleet listings, etc. withyour dues package.Treasurer Jennifer Alldianmailed your 2011 dues packet the lastweek in December, and all dues are requiredby February 1. If you did not receiveyour packet, or have any questionsconcerning your membership dues, pleasecontact Jennifer at 732-714-8533 or emailher at jcalldian@comcast.net.Mermate President PattyMroczko and the Mermates are planning amyriad of special events and club improvementsfor 2011. Her usual monthly columnappears on Page 6.Social Committee Co-Chairsare Kathie Fazio and atalie ase. Oursocial calendar will be set once the 2011regatta calendar is in place.The 2011 Junior ProgramCommittee includes:Junior Coordinator - Lori Husak,Sailing Coordinator - Steven BlisnukHead Sailing Instructor - Molly KemptonSwimming Coordinators - Laura Sleysand Denise Lombardino.Head Swimming Coach - Robin Coveleski.Please fill out the Junior Programpre-registration form regarding your children’sactivities for next season. You willfind the pre-registration form in the 2011dues packet. Looking forward to a wonderfulfun filled season!Club Rentals - ancy Blisnuk Ifyou would like to rent the Club for a functi o n , p l e a s e c o n t a c t N a n c y. .Membership Chair - AdrienneFerrie. If you know of a family or friendthat would like to join our Club, pleaserefer them to Adrienne.Webmaster Tom Sollas updatedthe banner on the “Commodore” emailblasts, and the home page on the club website.Please note the new look “ the 75 thMRYC Anniversary burgee”.The anniversary burgee also hasbeen added to our Club newsletter, SmokeSignals where Editors-in-Chief Lisa andSteve Fortunato, along with Dick Feidt,publish 10 issues a year. If you have anystory ideas, great photos to submit for consideration,or want to place an ad , contactthe Fortunatos or Dick (guidelines on Page7 of this issue).Friday ight Dinner Chair-Terri Gelenitis is looking for families tovolunteer to cook a signature meal for ourmembers. Let’s fill the schedule this year!Our Galley Chair is Fran Lynn,new Pool Chair is Tony Lombardino, andBill Preyer is the new Property Chair.Thanks to Dr. Pedro Escandonand Susan White for taking care of theClub Automatic External Defibulators( AEDs). The Club has one AED in theclubhouse near the coat racks by the entranceof the west door. The other is locatedat the pool in the summer.The BBYRA is lookingfor seven members from each Club to makea commitment to BBYRA this summer.The races are scheduled for Saturdays.They are looking for members that they cancount on to show up on Saturdays to assistwith the races. You do not need to committo every Saturday, just one or two. Pleasesupport sailing by calling me to sign up.Mr. Kellogg from BHYC has donated13 19-foot inflatable’s with trailers, tothe BBYRA. The BBYRA will lend one toeach yacht club on the Barnegat Bay. Theyacht club will be responsible for the maintenanceand storage of the boat. Each Clubwill be required to keep a log of the boat’suse. The BBYRA would like to see all ofthese inflatables utilized at major regattas.The inflatables need to be used charitably.The BBYRA is working on specific policyconcerning the boats and trailers. Staytuned for further updates.The BBYRA also thanks our Clubfor hosting their liaison meeting on November20.“Save the Dates”Saturday, June 11, 2011Annual BBYRA BallThis year, the ball will be hosted by for allmembers, families and friends MetedeconkRiver YC - Chaired by Anne Ruggiero.Saturday, ovember 12, 2011Metedeconk River Yacht Club75 th Anniversary Celebrationwill be held at Crystal Point Yacht Clubfor members, families and friends - Chairedby Lynn Stulz.Yours in service,Janice BaierCommodore

Volume 31 Issue 1Smoke SignalsPage 3MRYC WITER EVETSDecember 4, 2010Mermates’ AnnualTrim-A-TreeAt The Clubovember 19, 2010Mermates’ bus trip to ewYork City to seeWest Side StoryGina KoenigSales RepresentativeOffice: 732-899-9700 / Cell: 732-948-2605Fax: 732-899-2289GKoenig@weichert.comWeichertRealtorsPoint Pleasant Beach Office600 Richmond Ave.Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742Awards of BrickSo much more than trophies & plaques…Screen Printing—EmbroideryVarsity Jackets—Uniforms—Jackets—Tees—SweatsCorporate Apparel—Promotional Products1957 Route 88, Brick, New Jersey 08724We can embroider your boat nameOn our Garments or yours!Call Jacquie @ 732-840-0797 for details.

Page 4 Smoke Signals Volume 31 Issue 1SAILING NEWSSAILING CALENDARFriday, July 8, 2011........................ ....................................................................................Junior Powder Puff RegattaJuly 15 – 17, 2011 .......................... ............................................................Central Atlantic District Lightning RegattaOther 2011 Events will be announced when scheduled.The MRYC Regatta Committeeis expanding in preparation for the 2011season. Vivian Dooren has elected toretire from the committee after a numberof years of dedicated service. All theother members will be returning. In additionEllen Reago, Al Cavaiola, and ChrisHudson will join returning members BillBogardus, Dave Ruiter, Fran Lynn, JackHeacock, Jarrett Lynn, Jim Gelenitis,Kipp Heacock and Jim Carson. First formalmeeting is planned for January 9.Would you believe the BBYRAcould simplify its complicated set ofsailing instructions? Here are some possiblenew ideas being studied by theSailing Instructions Committee:• Two race areas each week. On theLower Bay sailing would take place onthe Seaside and Wanamaker Coursesboth morning and afternoon. A tighterconfiguration would occur on the UpperBay using the Green Island Course.• Initial Mark (the Schmoo) eliminated.LIGHTNING FLEET NEWS• Offset Mark added.• Portable Mark Course Instructionsincorporated in the main instructionseliminating two pages of needless language.Downwind Finish on starboard side of theStart Boat thereby eliminating the downwindFinish Boat.Won’t happen? Maybe not butmaybe so.Jim CarsonAfter nearly 60 years of continuoussailing in the BBYRA, the LightningFleet is in jeopardy of losing eligibility tocompete on the Bay. Members are currentlyassessing their desire to sail on theBay next year and whether there is sufficientinterest to warrant a start. Staytuned.A quirk in the 2011 calendar hasthe date of the local start of Lightningsailing in doubt. The Long John at RedBank, normally the last weekend in April,would fall on Easter. If moved to the fol-lowing weekend a start at Metedeconkcould be pushed back to as late as May15 to avoid Mother’s Day.Mitch Hnatt has been re-electedFleet Captain. Mitch and Dick Thomaswill co chair the Districts to be held atMetedeconk July 15-17, 2011. Jim Carsonremains Fleet Secretary-Treasurer.The Lightning Class is acceptingapplications for the fifth year of itshighly successful Boat Grant Program.The Boat Grant Program provides racereadyLightnings for young sailors whomight otherwise not have the opportunityto compete in the class. The programprovides young sailors who can't affordto buy and campaign a competitive 3-person dinghy like the Lightning with allthey need to sail against some of the bestracers in the world.Jim CarsonMICHAEL TUFARIELLOPILOT HOUSE732-295-9799 Office732-740-8555 Mobile732-295-1723 Faxwww.PeteZanowic.comwww.btgrealestate.com520 Main AvenueBay Head, NJ 08742AT FORGE LANDING MARINATELEPHONE:799 ROUTE 70 732-920-8900BRICK TOWNSHIP,FACSIMILE:NJ 08723 www.pilothouseresteraunt.com 732-920-0867PETER ZAOWICBroker Associate

Volume 31 Issue 1Smoke SignalsPage 5A Letter from the Board of TrusteesHappy New Year from theBoard Of Trustees.As we welcome in the NewYear, I thought I would take a momentto inform you that your Board of Trusteeshas been planning several improvementsto our Club over the next couplemonths, most of which you will noticeas you make your way around. The firstproject is the repair and re-grade of thedry slip area to establish a new consistentbase for which to move boatsaround, to and from lifts, etc. This willencompass removing the existing topsurface, including the round stones, andreplacing it with a more suitable interlockinggravel mixture. The bulkheadhas been inspected and we are told wehave several years before anything needsto be done, and that any repairs wouldnot affect what we are doing now.The existing material that willbe removed from the dry slip area willbe used to expand parking at the southside of the Club's property between thedumpster enclosure and the drivewayentrance. As you know, parking can beat a premium for several events throughoutthe year.Once thedry slip area hasbeen re-graded, theentire driveway will be asphalt topped torepair the many inconsistencies, breaks,cuts, holes, etc. to provide the proper aestheticsupon entering the Club. The currentdriveway is over 30 years old and this projectis something that our long term capitalreserve was established to cover. The costfor doing this repair is not going to get anycheaper than currently available.There are several slips on the eastside of the property where the cat walksneed to be better secured. Our bulkheadcontractor and Club member, is under contractto make the necessary repairs to properlysecured all remaining cat walks. Thisrepair will consist of adding one piling intothe center of each cat walk, something thathas already been successfully done forcertain of our catwalks.The remaining two projects includeadding outside showers to the eastside of the Andrew Brennan Junior Center.This will provide additional facilitiesfor all members including our junior sailors.With the new showers provided outsidethe main club building, this will allowfor an upcoming Mermate project to capturethe space in the clubhouse to remodeland expand the restroom facilities. Finally,we are currently looking for a large refrigeratorbox that can be obtained andrelocated to the east side of the Club.This will provide for better kitchen andbar storage, better purchasing power forthe bar, in addition to providing betterservice to our bar facilities.You may be asking yourself -this sounds great, but how will we payfor all these projects? Except for theprojects covered by the long term capitalfund, we are in the fortunate position ofhaving a full and strong membershipbase, where new initiation fees the pastthree years have provided the muchneeded funding for these projects. This,coupled with a significant property taxreduction and increased membershipparticipation at Club activities, has providedthe funds needed to accomplishthese projects in 2011.Our 75th Anniversary Year willbe another great time to be at MRYC!!!Please feel free to contact mewith any questions or concerns you mayhave: dpa@bluetee.com or 908-415-9640.David Alldian, ChairmanBoard of TrusteesWendy’s Windsurfing and SailingPrivate Lessons - Ages 4 thru AdultRace CoachingWendy Thrower 732-597-6090Over 20 years in businessMasters degrees in Elementary Ed. and Rec.Certified Sailing and Windsurfing InstructorHUTCHIS, FARRELL, MEYER & ALLISO, P.A.Certified Public AccountantsBusiness & Financial AdvisorsGlenn G. VanPell, CPA512 Main Street Tel: 732-240-5600P.O. Box 1778 Fax: 732-505-8358Toms River, NJ 08754 gvanpell@hfmaccountants.comwww.hfmaccountants.comOCEA EARLY CHILDHOOD CETERSHORE SUMMER CAMPSpecialists in Early Childhood Education58 Princeton Avenue, Brickwww-oceanearly.com - Established 1951732-840-0422Director, Vivian K. DoorenState Approved—Certified Staff—All Staff CPR/First Aid CertifiedPre-Kindergarten 3—Kindergarten 4—KindergartenBefore& After School ProgramsHours: 7:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. - Full & Half day Programs5 acre spacious playground & Olympic outdoor poolCamp—nine weeks - Ages 3—13

Volume 31 Issue 1Welcome to 2011. This shouldbe a very exciting and rewarding year asour Club celebrates its 75 th Anniversary.The planning started early last springamong some of our more resourceful volunteeringmembers, and I for one amlooking forward to a great year.I am very thankful and happy towelcome back my incredible MermateBoard, all whom have given our Clubtheir best efforts in the past years. TheClub is fortunate to have you all contributingyour knowledge, time and enthusiasmto make our days here so fulfilling.The Mermates had a fabulousfinish to 2010. The November bus trip toNew York City to see West Side Storywas sold out early in the year. No oneminds getting stuck in traffic whenthey’re not doing the driving and it is aparty the whole way. This trip was noexception, so thanks to Colette Commissofor continuing to organize our culturalsocials.The 9 th Annual Trim-A-TreeFestival was organized by Suzanne Brow520 Main AvenueBay Head, NJ 08742Bus: 732-295-9799Fax: 732-295-1723Toll Free: 888-295-9799Cell: 908-278-0118MermateNewsJODY K. SOWELLREALTOR AssociateSmoke Signalsthis year. She did a remarkablejob of organizing crafts, selectingfood to be served to theguests, convincing Santa tomake a special trip to see thechildren of MRYC, and bringingthe Game Truck to our Club forsome junior entertainment. Thanks to allof our well-organized volunteers, thisevent was a joyous occasion for manyClub members.The MRYC Anniversary Cookbookalso made its debut at the Trim-A-Tree and has been flying off the shelvesfor the past month. This hard covercookbook has many tried and true recipessubmitted by members. The merecost of $15.00 is worth the price alone tohave Don Brennan’s Steak Teriyaki recipeat your fingertips.The Mermate calendar for 2011will start taking shape at our next meeting.As always, I invite all members tocome and join our mission at the Club.Bring your new ideas for events andsocials or volunteer to help an hour ortwo at set-up or cleanup of an event. Aswe look forward to warmer days, theMermates traditionally start each seasonwith a ‘spring fling’ at a local restaurantto catch up after these long winters. Ilook forward to meeting some newmembers at thisluncheon, as thisoccasion is idealfor mingling.W e l lwishes to all in2011!Patty MroczkoMermatePresidentPage 6BOOKCLUBEWSJANUARY SELECTIONHOUSE RULESby Jodi PicoultMonday, January 2412:30 pmAt Ann Doonan's house6 Cedar Drive, Bay HeadBring your own lunchFEBRUARY SELECTIONTHE COFESSIOby John GrishamMonday, February 2112:30 pmAt Susan Pistolakis’ house13 Brant Drive, Brick, NJBring your own lunchMARCH SELECTIONTHE THREE WEISSMAS OFWESTPORTby Cathleen SchineMonday, March 1412:30 pmAt Ann Doonan's house6 Cedar Drive, Bay HeadBring your own lunchIf you plan to attend the discussion,please RSVP to:Kathleen O’Neill732-282-1021bokokeryn@aol.comFamily and Cosmetic DentistryROBERT A. WOJCIAK, D.M.D., P.A.842 Arnold AvenuePoint Pleasant, NJ 08742Telephone: (732) 295-889924 HourCustomer ServiceWilliam HnattExclusive AgentAllstate New JerseyInsurance CompanyTown & Country Shopping Center1900 Rt. 70,Suite 224Lakewood, NJ 08701-7324Phone 732-477-6900Fax 732-477-6957Auto, Home, Business and Life

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METEDECONK RIVER YACHT CLUBP. O. BOX 281TILTON ROADBRICK, NJ 087232011 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEECOMMODORE................................................................................. JAICE BAIERVICE COMMODORE .................................................................... RICK POKORYREAR COMMODORE.......................................................... COLETTE COMMISSOFLEET CAPTAI....................................................................GEORGE MROCZKOSECRETARY ....................................................................................CAROL DUFFYTREASURER........................................................................... JEIFER ALLDIAMERMATE PRESIDET.............................................................PATTY MROCZKOMEMBERS-AT-LARGE......................................................................ERIC LEHESMORT ASEBRIA SCHMIDT2011 BOARD OF TRUSTEESCHAIRPERSO ............................................................................ DAVID ALLDIAVICE CHAIRMA.................................................................. FRED UDERWOODSECRETARY .......................................................................................MIMI DIMOTREASURER .................................................................................. DO BREACOMMODORE................................................................................. JAICE BAIERGEERAL MEMBERS ................................................................. TED BOROWICKIERIC WAGER2010 MRYC AWARD WIERS(PRESETED AT WIDJAMMERS BALL)COMMODORE’S CUP………………..AE RUGGIEROBILL KRAEMER AWARD……………….CHRIS HUDSOSPORTSMASHIP………………….GEORGE MROCZKOMERMATES AWARD:MOST OUTSTADIGCOTRIBUTIO AWARD…………..SUSA PISTOLAKISHOORARY MEMBERSHIP……………..JAMES DALEY2010 CLUB CHAMPIO……………… ...MITCH HATTBETH POKORY ( CREW)How Did You Survive the December Blizzard?The recent late December blizzard brought over two feet of snow to the Club, with drifts around the property in excess of five feet.Unfortunately, the storm sunk one of our families’ boats docked by the poolside area. The Haupts lost their longtime boat, SummerFun. Rick Haupt took it all in stride, reporting that while he and his family are saddened at the loss of their boat, which broughtthem many great memories on the Metedeconk...she was just a boat, and no one was hurt. Ironically, Rick mentioned that he believesthat the poolside bar he helped build likely created a wind tunnel that blew all the snow from that area right onto the back ofSummer Fun, contributing to her sinking. The photos above were taken by Lori Bogart the morning after the storm.