Smoke Signals - Metedeconk River Yacht Club

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