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Officers/ Directors 2017Commodore ...................................... Kerry CarperVice Commodore ...................................Gus OlsonRear Commodore ......................... Roger HavilandTreasurer ...............................................Gus OlsonSecretary ....................................... Kitch KeitchenFleet Captain Power ...................... Kitch KeitchenFleet Captain Sail .................................Bill GatelyFleet Surgeon .............................Dr. Kevin ScheidFleet Chaplains .............................Rev. Chris Gray
Father Pete BrudzinskiBoard Of Directors DirectorEx-Officio ........................Jim DeNiro
Directors 2020 ............................ Turk HemseriKitch Keitchen
Directors 2019 .............................. Jerry Bullano Joe Fanciulli Roger Haviland Karen Sheppard Directors 2018 .................................John Hanna Beth Piel
Membership Committee ReportOctober 2017
In Loving MemoryThe Flag Officers, Board of Directors, Membership, and Staff
of the Venice Yacht Club wish to extend our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of
We will miss you.Babe Dalton
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Commodore’s Comments The holiday season is sure to be very merry and packed with a splendor of activities to enjoy this December at the Venice Yacht Club. The festivities kick off with our annual Lighting of the Fleet December 1st and are followed by the Venice Holiday Boat Parade December 2nd. We follow up the
holiday light spectacular with the Love & Cookies Project on December 6th, led by Linda Sussman and benefittingourlocalhospicecenters.TheCandlelightBall is one of the most elegant affairs at VYC and will be heldDecember 9th. Thefirst yearTammy and IweremembersatVYCweattendedourfirstCandlelightBall–Idon’tthinkwehavemissedonesince.Ilookforward to the special touches thisyear’sBallChairsBob & Christy Wiggs will add to get us into the spirit of celebration.OnDecember21st,TammyandIinviteyoutojoinusforatraditionalCommodore’sCheer.Also,the always popular and talented Bob Teesdale will be in attendance to provide seasonal musical entertainment. Closingoutthemonthis theNewYear’sEveGalaDecember 31st. Bobbie Hanna, Cora Wright and Tammy Carper team up for the last time this year to create a multi-faceted party celebrating 2017 and welcoming 2018. Additionally, between the plethora of scheduled activities and events this month at VYC, there will be plenty of opportunities for members to partake in the endless hospitality served up with spectacular holiday décor. Please feel free to share the beauty of this special place with your family and guests this holiday season. The holidays also offer an opportunity for VYC members to share their gratitude towards our superb group of staff members with something extra. TammyandIsincerelyhopeyouhaveenjoyedthisyear at the Venice Yacht Club. Our turn at the helm is nearing completion. Our goal in this journey was a simple one: to deliver the VYC into 2018 in as good condition as was presented to us by our predecessors. Looking back at this year, it pretty much seems like our journey was through fair winds and following seas. THANK YOU to so many of the mates that “had our backs” and gave of their time, talents and inspiration. Each month in my Commodore’s Comments I’veended with something timely and thought provoking, well, at least it was for me. Following is something most probably know, but worth another ponder. In1897,eightyearoldVirginiaO’Hanionwrotea
letter to the editor of the New York Sun asking a plain question:"IsthereaSantaClaus?""Yes,Virginia,thereis a Santa Claus," came the terse reply. The answer, though, was not a patent fib designed to placate ayoungster, but an exposition on belief itself. "Virginia, your little friends are wrong," the editor wrote. "They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe, except [what] they see… [Without Santa] there would be no childlike faith, no poetry and no romance to make tolerable this existence… Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is not a sign there is no Santa Claus…. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen in the world." We wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a joyous New Year! Kerry Carper, Commodore
VYC Year Round Reciprocal
★ Boca Royale Golf and Country Club Dining & Golf 1601 Englewood Road, Englewood Reservations: 475-6464★ Jacaranda West Golf and Country Club Dining & Golf 1901 Jacaranda Blvd., Venice Reservations: 493-5010 x221 Golf: 493-5010 x223
Let's help make this a very special Christmas for some of the area's needy families. A Toys
For Tots donation box is in the reception area for your unwrapped gifts. The campaign runs
through december 17. Questions? Please call the club. 488-7708
Manager’s Column Well, another holiday season is here. Your Club is decked out in all the trimmings of the season and looks spectacular.It’sworthatriptotheClubjust to see it. Of course, there are lots of other reasons why you would want to stop by. Perhaps you are shopping and want to stop in for a relaxing lunch. Maybe you have family in town and
want to treat them to dinner. Whatever the reason, VYC is always the place to be. There are numerous events planned throughout the month to celebrate the joy of the season. We hope you can take time out of the hustle and bustle of the season to share some of your time with us to enjoy some of these events. Please read through your Currents for the details of everything that has been planned and then make your reservations early. By the time you receive this, most of the repairs to the ClubcausedbyHurricaneIrmawillhavebeencompleted.The exception is the awning that connects the Main Clubhouse to the Tiki. Portions of the framing had to be removed and taken back to the shop for repairs. In theinterim, we pitched the tent to provide some cover from the weather. Asa reminder, thisyear’s“Where in theworld is theVYC burgee” contest will conclude at the end of this month. Because of timing issues, the results will be posted in the February edition of the Currents. Ihave receivedphotosfromliterallyallovertheworld.So,ifyou’replanninganyholiday travels, make sure to pack a VYC burgee. Ted George and Bo Potter, two of our Dockmasters, have left VYC and moved on to new chapters in their lives. We sincerely want to thank them for their service to VYC andwish themall theverybest.Tofill thespace leftbytheirdepartures,IhavehiredMilesWheeler.Mileswillbefulltime(fivedaysperweek)withRobertstayingonforthe other two days. Miles has been around boats, marinas, commercialfishing,etc.,prettymuchallhislifeandisanall around nice guy. Please take some time to stop by, say hello, and help make him feel at home. Tara, director of the VYBA, asks members to please refrain from borrowing the little trailers and using them to haul things like batteries, etc. They are for use by the VYBA and just are not designed for these other uses. We appreciate your cooperation. Finally, on behalf of all the staff of Venice Yacht Club, Iwouldliketowishallofyouaverymerryholidayandasafe, happy and prosperous new year. Fair winds and following seas.Jerry Clemens, Club Manager
Merry Christmas To All! Christmas is almost here and the Burgee store volunteers would like to help you with your shopping needs. Come in and see our new arrivals. We have sweaters, jackets, shirts, ties and much more. Ladies,cometakealookatSMALL,MEDIUM,and LARGE sizes, including sweaters and beautiful tees just as you requested. They make GREAT GIFTS. The Committee thanks all of you for your support of the BURGEE STORE this year. We are especially grateful to our loyal volunteer sales ladies who help make it a success. We wish each of you a MERRY CHRISTMASandajoyousChristmasseasonandahappy and healthy NEW YEAR. Return policy for christmas gifts only: please return by january 30. Thank you.GIFT CERTIFICATES are available from Denise'sofficeorseeJerryClemens,GeneralManager.
~ HAPPY NEW YEAR ~STORE HOURS
FRIDAY5:30–7:00p.m.ALL OTHER DAYS 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Otherwise, our Club Hostesses will assist you.Committee: Lee Hamilton ~ Chair, Peg Little, and Marge Lukas.
NEW MEMBER ENTRANCE FEE INCREASE
Help your friends and neighbors beat the increase and you will receive a $500 “Reward.” Regular/Single Membership Entrance Fees will increase from $3,250 to $4,500 on January 1. Entrance fees for those younger than 49 will go up as well. New members who are 21 will pay $675 vs. the current $487.50 and those between 46 and 49 will pay $3,600 vs. $2,600. There is no change in the $1,500 fee for the Winter/Snowbird Trial Membership; however, those wishing to convert to Regular Membership will pay an additional $1,250 after January 1. The Entrance fee for Summer Memberships will increase from $499 to $750. MembershipFeesfundtheClub’sCapitalAccountfor improvements such as the beautiful renovation just completed. Current Members receive a $500 “Reward” for each new full-time Member they sponsor! Your Membership Committee thanks you for your support over the past year and wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season.
Sailors’TableisnormallyheldonthefirstThursdayofeachmonth. We gather for drinks at the Main Bar at 6:00 p.m.
and dinner at 7:00 p.m.Come join us and enjoy the banter and sail talk.
**Please call 488-7708 to reserve.**For more info, contact Bill Gately at 244-2505
Message from the Fleet Captain Sail
VYC has four single, sit on top kayaks available for rent for $15 per day. Launch from the Club or Higel Park, or transport them to other sites. Contact the Dockmaster to reserve. The fee may be charged to your account. Guys and gals in kayaks or on SUPs are invited to join our outings.
Upcoming ActivitiesTuesday, December 5, 11:30 a.m. Kayak Table at FleetCaptains’Luncheon.Meetwithfellowpaddlerstoplan additional outings.Thursday, December 7, 3:00 p.m. Bay to Bay to Bay to Bar. Launch from the Club or Higel Park, dip into the three bays, and return in time for Happy Hour.Monday, December 11, 10:00 a.m. Launch from Snook Haven and paddle the wild and scenic Myakka River, returning to the Old Florida restaurant for lunch. Bring your own kayak or rent from Snook Haven.Contact Beth Anderson at 685-8065 or Nancy Simonetti at 486-8166 for info and to be added to our email contact list.
Thank You!
The Pajama Program thanks the ladies who attended this year’s 9thAnnual Ladies’ Nite Out on October 19.Youdonated 212 books and 337 sets of pajamas for local children servedbySPARCCandtheSafeChildren’sCoalition.
Hints from the Hostess: Busy months are coming. Our dining room can easily hit capacity. Please make reservations early for any of your dining needs. Your reservation secures your table. It helps chefestimate food requirements and ensures we staff to provide you the best service.
And to you our dear friends for this holiday season:
And a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover, And a quiet sleep and
ThelovelyIslesYachtClubisoneofourfinestandmostupscale destinations! Completely rebuilt after Hurricane Charlie in 2004, it offers the full range of top level cruising amenities. Please register early with veteran Cruise Leaders Turk & Anita Hemseri, [email protected]
Cruise to Isles Yacht Club Message from the Fleet Captain Power As we kick off the holiday season let me mention two important events in and around the Club and marina. You will want tobesure toattendFridaynight'straditional Lighting of the Fleet on December 1st, as well as the Christmas
Boat Parade of Lights the next evening. Check out the details elsewhereinthismonth’snewsletter.ThissameweekendistheSt. Petersburg Sail & Powerboat Show, where vets get in free withID,andallotherscanusepromocode"VENICE17"fordiscount tickets online.
Next time you are down on the docks,stopbytheDockmaster'sofficeandintroduce yourself to our new Dockmaster, Miles Wheeler. Miles comes from a family with a long history of marina operations in the northeast and has served as a commercial fisherman, delivery captainand harbormaster over the years. Welcome
aboard, Miles. Our October cruise was led by Steve and Barbara Johnson to picturesque Boca Grande. Seven crews arrived rather salted up having braved a strong northeast breeze on the way south. As the wind continued into early evening, the traditional Friday night docktails were thoroughly enjoyed, and needed, as plates were anchored down for a delicious potluck dinner. Everyone enjoyed exploring the island the next day which was capped off with dinner at Sisters Restaurant where seven additional land cruisers joining the group. Alas, the east winds continued, and sleep was evasive for the second night, as most were up adjusting lines and fenders well into the morning hours. As they departed Sunday morning, a pit stop was made at Aquamarina PalmHarbourforalittleR&Randgoodnight'srest.Allinalleveryone returned safely to their home port Monday.See you on the water,Kitch Keitchen, Fleet Captain, PowerPh: 416-0300 • Email: [email protected]
New Year’s Day Boat-In & PotLuck
at the ClubMonday, January 1
Boaters and Landlubbers alike are invited to celebrate the first day of the New Year at the Tiki for fun, food and football. Although the Club will be closed we will have the use of the Tiki and pool area with the TVs on. Members visiting by boat should reserve early, as slips are limited.
9:30-10:30 a.m..............Continental Breakfast served up by Kim & Kitch Coffee, Juice, Muffins, & Fresh Fruit. (Feel free to bring an extra item you enjoy)
Noon...........................Bloody Mary Taste Off
1:30 p.m. .......................The Best Ever Potluck
Paper goods will be provided but please bring that special dish that only you can prepare to share with your fellow members. Please register your dish at perfectpotluck.com (coordinator name “keitchen” - password “vyc”) to see what others are bringing.
Save the Date: 2018 CRUISING FORUMMARK YOUR CALENDARS
for this important cruising eventWednesday, January 3, from 5-6 p.m. in the Sunset Rm.
Topics include: • Highlights of the 2017 Cruising Season • Details of the 2018 Cruise Schedule • Typical Cruise Weekend Overview • Questions & Answers about any/all aspects of VYC Cruising
VYC 2018 CRUISE SCHEDULEDATE DESTINATION TRIPLEADERSJan26-28 IslesYC HemseriFeb 16-19 Marina Jack JohnsonMar23-25 CIYC/Tween ReineckeApr 20-22 St. Pete YC HavilandMay 18-20 St. Charles YC TBDJun — Sept Freestyle Oct 19-21 Boca Grande TBD Nov 9-11 Sarasota YC TBD Dec 31-1 Venice YC TBD
phase of life. Every part of life has a new and exciting side to it, as now life is shared and experienced between two people. Christmas is especially an exciting time for newlyweds. If everthere is a time to embrace some good ol’ family traditions, it is definitelyduring the Christmas season. There are many traditions embraced by my familyandHeather’sfamilythatbring
a sense of comfort and community as we celebrate the holidays. Several of them are worthy of being shared and may indeed be common in your Christmas or Holiday celebrations. One of the most prominent holiday trends during the past few seasons has been the Elf on the Shelf. Our family was a little late coming on board, but has now incorporated it into our traditions. During the Christmas season, our little elf gets into all kinds of mischief and keeps an eye on things for Santa. It is tremendous funandIcan’tbelieveourlittleelfdidn’tcometoourshelfsooner! Another wonderful Christmas tradition in our family is all the baking and candy-making. It begins the dayafter Thanksgiving, if I can holdmyself off that long!This decadent family tradition includes a different kind of fudge,bourbonballs, truffles,cookies,pies,andanyother kind of treat you can bring to mind! Of all the Christmas traditions in our family, the tradition of opening a singular gift on Christmas Eve dates back many generations. The family member who is the firsttodeclare,“ChristmasEvegift!”getstoopenagiftprematurely.You’dthinkitwouldalwaysbeakid,butnotnecessarily…allISfairinlove,war,andChristmas! Our traditions speak volumes about the importance of family and may never be more evident than during the Christmas andHoliday season. Itwill be interesting tosee what new traditions are implemented as our children are born, grow up, and leave the nest to have families of their own. Some tried and true traditions will be passed along, I’m sure, alongwith a few of the latest holidaytrends sprinkled in. I’llbetweallhaveafewholidaytraditionsincommonand I would imagine every family has some specialtraditionsoftheirownthatareunique!That’sthebeautyof celebrating the holidays with family.
~Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Remember to embrace your family traditions whatever they may be!~
Chef Josh
Featured Wines of the MonthBijou RoséChateau St. JeanThis wine is a vibrant pink in the glass and the aromas may remind you of ripe fresh strawberries andraspberries.Theflavor isdelicateandhas thesame style of fruits on the palate as in the aroma. This is a refreshing wine that could be fantastic on its own or with food.GLASS 7.00 BOTTLE 28.00
Soirée RedChateau St. JeanInviting aromas of blackberry and spice are followed with flavors of juicy fruit, sweet oak spice andnotes of mocha. This well-structured blended wine hasfine, smooth tanninsandapleasing, lingeringfinish. Soirée Red is the perfect house wine forevery occasionGLASS 7.00 BOTTLE 28.00
Each month, the Featured Wines are available by the glass and the bottle.
Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Au JusLeek Buttered Pop Overs
Roasted Garlic Yukon Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus & Baby Carrots
Warm Pecan-Apple Tart with Cinnamon Sauvignon
$27.95++
Dec. 5 Norman Holloway Norman Holloway *Dec. 12 Rev. Chris Gray Barbara IsaacsonDec. 19 Norman Holloway Norman HollowayDec. 26 Doug Laudenslager Doug Laudenslager
Date Caller Host/Hostess
Tuesday Night Bingo!
Norm HollowayBingo Commissioner
Please call 488-7708 for reservations
Every Tuesday night, enjoy a delicious dinner with VYC friends!
Dinner: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.Bingo: 8:00 p.m.
Choice of Soup or SaladChoice of Five Entrées
Preselected Dessert$14.95-$17.95
Dress Code: Casual - Please make reservation by calling 488-7708
Call VYC to make your reservations for lunch.Committee Chairman - Linda Sussman 408-9486 [email protected]
~ Menu ~
Pistachio & Cherry Stuffed Chicken Roulade with
Sage GravyRoasted Carrot & Thyme Couscous
Green BeansPeppermint Stick Ice Cream
Baked AlaskaCoffee, Tea, Ice Tea
$19 pp++
Be an angel by delivering 2-4 dozen holiday decorated, home-baked or bakery cookies to the VYC reception desk
between December 1 and 5
At 10:30 am on December 6, volunteer to decorate and fill boxes with the cookies that will be distributed to
families receiving hospice care.
At noon on December 6, join us for punch and holiday harp music by Margi Miller followed by lunch to celebrate the VYC
giving tradition with Tidewell Hospice. Suzanne Barksdale, Community Relations Representative for Tidewell Hospice, will discuss when to call for hospice services. Then Tidewell Hospice
Social Worker Carol Gallegos, MSW, LSCW will share how charitable contributions enhance patient care.
Christmas Boat Parade of LightsSaturday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Lighting of the FleetFriday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Come join our Captains and Crew on the docks as they light up their vessels for the first time this holiday season. Grab a drink at the Tiki, walk the docks, and
then enjoy a fabulous buffet prepared by Chef Josh and his staff. Judging of the vessels will be conducted by “The Two Jacks and their Mates” (Jack & Gale Schemm and Jack & Kathy Murphy).Musicby“DJJason.”Captains,pleasewait for the sound of the cannon to turn on your lights at exactly 6:00 p.m.
Christmas in Venice…the palm trees, the lights, the waterways. This year marks the 29th anniversary for the Venice Boat Parade of Lights. Celebrate this holiday season by decorating your boat and joining in the fun by participating in the Boat Parade. Registration applications for the Parade are available online at www.venicechristmasboatparade.com. If not participating,come to the Club to view the parade and enjoy a fine dinner.
Soups:New England Clam Chowder
and Chicken Noodle
with Artisan rolls and breadsSalads:
Field Greens with seasonal toppings
Cannellini Bean, Mozzarella, Tomato Pesto Salad
Balsamic Marinated Asparagus & Mushrooms
Carving Station:Slow Roasted Prime Rib with
horseradish & au jusBuffet Entrées and Sides:
Three Bean “Buttered” MedleyRoasted Leek and Root
VegetablesButternut Squash Ravioli with
roasted walnut gorgonzola cream sauce
Entrées cont...Buttermilk Yukon Whipped
Mashed PotatoesPoached Salmon with dill
fennel cream and crispy leeks
Grilled Chicken Breast with cranberry-Stilton
and balsamic reductionDesserts:
Chocolate Fondue, S’Mores Toppings,
Fruit and Dessert Boards
$32.95++ Adults$16.00++ Kids 10 and under
Under 3 free
Sorry, no guest checks or credit cards.
All entrées include choice of Garden or Caesar Salad or Cream of Mushroom Soup
Entrée: Choice of:
Roasted New York Strip with Peppercorn Au Jus Shrimp Volvant with Sherry Lobster Cream
Sauce Pan Roasted Chicken A La Vodka with
Roasted Crimini Mushrooms and Asparagus over Angel Hair Pasta
Almond Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Amaretto Demi-Glace
Starch & Vegetable Chef Selected Dessert:
Black Chocolate Mosaic Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream
Rustic Apple Tart with Toasted Almonds and Vanilla Ice Cream$28.95++ Adults
$14.00++ Kids Under 10Kids Under 3 Free
Sorry, no guest checks or credit cards.
Dress Code: Casual ✦ Call 488-7708 for reservations ✦ Please use valet parking and carpool if possible.
Santa will join us to spread his Holiday Joy ✦ Dress Code: Casual ✦ Call 488-7708 for reservations ✦ Please use valet parking and carpool if possible.
Please Join Us in Welcoming the Holiday Season at the
Candlelight Ball Saturday, December 9th – 6:00 p.m.A Candlelit Holiday Evening with Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres.Dining and Dancing to Follow in the Main Dining Room.
Hors d’oeuvres: Fresh Shucked Oyster with Champagne Mignonette Old Bay-Lemon Shrimp Cocktail Baked Brie Fondue Bar with Fruit Chutney, Nuts, and Sugars French Onion & Duck Puff Pastry Bites
Soup or Salad Choice: Lobster Bisque with Sherry Crème Fraiche or Arugula with Pistachio-Crusted Chevre, Golden Beets, Cherries, Carrots Drizzled with Lemon-Goddess Dressing
Entrée Choice: Char-seared Filet Mignon with King Crab-Laced Bearnaise Port Wine Butter Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, and Vine Ripe Tomato Confit
Pan Roasted Bristol Bay Scallops Roasted Butternut Squash & Leek Risotto
Duck Confit, Slow Braised with Grand Marnier-Cherry Gastric, Roasted Carrot Autumn Hash, and Meyer Lemon Haricot Verts
Dessert: Black Tie Tuxedo Cake W/ Chambord Anglaise
$65.00++
Dance to the unique Musical Experience that is Big Z Band.Preferred Dress: From Cocktail Chic to Black Tie.
Hosted by Bob & Christy Wiggs and Commodore Kerry & Tammy Carper
Please call 488-7708 to make reservations.The Club’s 48-hour cancellation policy is in effect for this event.
Celebrating 2017 and Anticipating 2018: Itisanhonortobeginplanningforthe2018yearasthenewChairofthe VYC Charitable Foundation. How excited we are to conclude our most successful year ever, under the leadership of Michael Nemser. He has served our foundation in many capacities and particularly served as Chair in 2013, 2016, and 2017. On Oct 14, our Club and VYCCF presented Michael with a special Community and Club Service Award, a well-deserved recognition. As we close out 2017, the Foundation received a total of $124,000 indonations,sponsorships,andauctionproceeds.InourSpringGrantCycle, we funded $45,700.00 to community charitable requests and in our Fall Grant Cycle we were able to grant an additional $65,800.00 for a grand total of $111,500.00. A full description of our grant historyisavailableontheVYCWebsite.Inaddition,wewereableto celebrate with Family Promise at the dedication of their "Family Scape" on October 28. Our Foundation was one of the key sponsors of this project, which will provide a new start for so many families in South County. By the time you read this, our first Fun/Loop Ride will have been held (Nov. 12). Under the leadership of Dave Slaman, bikers fromour Club and community were set to ride 12 miles around Venice to benefit the VYCCF, rewarding themselves with a well-earned Pancake Breakfast on the lawn and pool patio. The riders will have helped us raise our start-up funding for 2018. As you know, our Foundation makes grants to those charities that serveourlocalcommunityinthefollowingkeycategoriesof(1)YouthBoating,(2)HealthandEducation,(3)VeteransandActiveMilitary,(4)Environment,and(5)CivicImprovement.Eachyearwechoosea"signatureproject"todriveourgrants.In2017ourSignatureProjectwas "NEST; Nutrition, Education, and ShelTer…for the Children." At our Donor Appreciation Night on January 11, we will announce our 2018 Signature Project and goals. As we look forward to the new year, we celebrate the holidays of gratitude andgiving. I hopeyouwill consider theVYCCharitableFoundation as a place to make your final 2017 charitable giving. The programs that we fund enable us to provide hope and a bright future to the children and families who truly want a fresh beginning. Ithelps provide services to returning veterans whose sacrifice cannot be measured. Your gifts help us to “chart a course to a better community." We are so grateful for your support. None of our achievements in giving are possible without our members and the tireless efforts of our VYCCFcommittee.Ilookforwardtohelpingleadusinanothergreatyear for the VYCCF.
Joan Bowen, Bill Bowen, Kevin Collins, P/C Joe Dombrowski, P/C Merle Graser, P/C Dick Guba, Doris Guba, Babs Healy,
BarbaraIsaacson,WarrenMajor,PaulNasipak,MichaelNemser,Beth Piel and Dave Slaman
Visit our website at: https://www.veniceyachtclub.com/vyccf.phpFollow us on Facebook at veniceyachtclubcharitablefoundation.
LAND CRUISEMarch 2018 Land Cruise
Sarasota Opera HouseNorma Opera Matinee Sunday,
March 11, 2018 - 12:15 p.m. Reservation Deadline: Friday,
December 15, 2017 Tickets are $75 each and include the matinee performance, rear-orchestra seating and a special Opera House reception for VYC members attending. All reservations need to be confirmedno later than Friday, December 15, 2017 by calling in your reservation to Bill and Joan Bowen at 941-492-5655 or by email at [email protected]. Tickets are non-refundable. We have only 35 seats available. Sarasota Opera Dinner Presentation at VYCJoin us for dinner and a Sarasota Opera House presentation by Rosanne Martorella and Sam Lowry on NORMA and the Sarasota Opera House season on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, January 11VYCCF Donor Appreciation Night5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the VYC Sunset Room
Enjoy a free Cocktail and Appetizers as we celebrate 2017 and announce our 2018 Charitable Foundation
Signature project
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, January 26Housewarming Breakfast to Benefit Our Mother’s House
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.Sponsored by VYC Charitable Foundation
Reservations: 941-485-6264Tickets: $20.00
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, February 9 ~ NoonLadies' Luncheon Event
Guest Speaker: Veteran with Service Dog from Southeastern Guide Dogs
Firstofall,Iwouldliketowelcomeback all of the snow birds.
DianeandIattendedtheDistrict8MeetingoftheIOBGheldOctober6th-9th at the Vero Beach Yacht Club. That Club’s P/CDougCasewas appointedPresidentofDistrict8.IwasappointedPresident-Elect and will become
President in October 2018. At this meeting, several important items were addressed. There were three minor Bylaw changes. We also discussed ways to retain our membership in District 8. Our own P/C Bud Higginson presented several ideas to address this problem to theInternationalBoard,whichwereaccepted.Goodjob,Bud! IwouldliketothankDougCaseandhisVeroBeachYachtClub for hosting our change of watch. They pulled it off perfectly. P/C Bud Higginson was appointed President-Elect of the InternationalOrderof theBlueGravelat theboardmeetingheld October 19-22 in Cleveland, Ohio. He will become President at the board meeting to be held at the Venice Yacht Club on October 18-20, 2018. Details to follow at a later date. TheVeniceYachtClub'sIOBGChangeofWatchmeetingwas held November 2. P/C Melinda Short was sworn in as President and P/C Bill Dowling was sworn in as Secretary/Treasurer. It was an honor to be able to pass the torch toMelindaandBill.Iamsuretheywilldoagreatjob.Iwouldlike to take this opportunity to thank all of the members of theIOBGandespeciallyP/CErnieSkinnerforallhishelpasSecretary/Treasurer.WithoutErnieIwouldbelost. TheInternationalOrderoftheBlueGravelhasaskedthememberclubs torefer to theIOBGontheirwebsite. Ihavediscussed this with our manager. By the way, for the second year in a row, District 8 had themostmembersof29Districts.AttheIOBGmeetingheldat Vero Beach, it was announced that District 8 had 230 paid members vs. 228 last year. District 8 has assigned several presidents of Chapter 8 to approach different yacht clubs in order to increase our membership. Finally, please give your support to Melinda and Bill in their new positions. Thank you for all of your support over the past three years. Joe DombrowskiVYCIOBGChapterPresidentIOBGDistrict82ndVicePresident
As promised, the results of the first River Romp JuniorOlympic Festival are in! With crazy winds steady at twenty knots, our young VYBA sailors never gave up! The Opti Green Fleet, comprised of all first-year sailors ages eight -fifteenyears,didamazinglywell.Inherfirstcompetition,inafleetofeighty-threeboatslaunchingfromtheEdisonSailingCenter Beach in Ft. Myers, Zoe Watson placed twenty-eighth, followed by Conner Miles in twenty-ninth. The other Green Fleet members - Landon Coleman, Kane Fenton, OzzieFischer,andNicholasWaitewereallinthetopfifty,aformidabletaskforthesefirst-timecompetitors. Lastmonth,ImentionedthatourVYBAsailorsparticipatedinthecoastalclean-upafterIrma.Well,forthesecondyearina row, they won the “Keep Sarasota County Beautiful” award. They not only sailed into the bays collecting debris, they also clearedSnakeIslandofallitsdetritus.OnNovember8,theywent to Robarts Arena in Sarasota where they were presented with their award; photos will follow next month. The Club 420 Fleet is in a rebuilding year. The Fleet recently added two new sailors, who moved to the Venice area fromSt.Croix.TheyarelivingwithfamilyhereduetoIrma’sdevastation of that island. We welcome them! VYBA is not all about work, competitions, and no time for play. Sundays are reserved for four hours of non-competitive sailing where games, scavenger hunts, and beach cleanups in a variety of boats are the order of the day. All sailors ages six - eighteen are invited to join in the fun!Wishing you smooth sailing,Noni Lavelle
www.veniceyouthboating.com
Birthday Wishes from The Venice Yacht Club
Sometime during the month of your birthday, stop by the Club on a Thursday or Saturday evening when we are offering regular dinner and enjoy a complimentary entrée. Call 488-7708 to reserve.
Not valid for special events, parties, or promotions.No splitting of free entrée, please.
Play begins promptly at 1:00 p.m.The cost is $4.00 pp and you must have a partner.Call 488-7708 for reservations at least one day in
advance.June Wood, Director: 484-1157
Ladies’ BridgeWe meet each Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. for
registration, followed by lunch at noon and bridge at 1:00 p.m. Please call the hostess at the
Club for reservations at least one day in advance.Polly Gates, Chair: (303)840-2029
Progressive BridgeProgressive Bridge is for all Venice Yacht Club
players and their guests. We meet the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Please call the Club to reserveforlunch(noon)andbridge(1:00p.m.)Ifyouareunabletoplay,pleasecallinyour
cancellation by Wednesday noon. You must have reservations to play. Mamie Bennett, Chair: 488-6192
Leah Grootwassink, Assistant: 488-7073
“Cloak and Dagger” Each month, somewhere in the Currents, we will carefullyhideoneperson’smembershipnumber.Ifyoulocate your number and come forward by the 15th of this month, you will receive a complimentary bottle of our house wine to enjoy with dinner some evening at the Club. Hints to help you get started:Itwillalwaysbefourdigits.Ifyouhaveathree
digit number, it will be preceded by a zero.Itwillnotbepartofanyother
sequence of numbers such as a date or phone number.
Remember, you only have until the 15th of the month to contact Jerry to claim your prize.
Good Luck!
Progressive Bridge will be having their
Christmas PartyThursday, December 21,
in the Sunset Room. All bridge players are invited to attend. Bridge at 2:00 p.m. and cocktails at 4:30, with dinner to
follow. Please call Mamie Bennett if you
wish to attend 488-6192.
Candidates ForumWednesday, December 6
5:00 p.m. in the Sunset RoomThere are three openings on the 2018 VYC
Board of Directors. Meet the three candidates:• Joan Bowen• Pete Fazio• Beth Piel
Members of the Nominating Committee include: P/C Melinda Short, Chairperson,
LunchTuesday to Saturday: Shorts PermittedSunday Breakfast; Jackets Preferred
Main Dining Room DinnerTuesday to Friday: Casual, Shorts Permitted
Saturday: Jackets PreferredMain Bar and Pearson’s Cove
(Allday,yearround)Tuesday to Sunday: Shorts Permitted
Tiki Bar(Allday,yearround)
Bathing attire permitted
January 20188........... Annual Meeting11 ......... VYCCF Donor Appreciation12......... Ladies' Luncheon13......... Commodore’s Roast18......... VYCCF Volunteer Day20......... Commodore’s Ball26......... New Member Mixer26-28 ... Cruise to Isles YC
February 20184........... Super Bowl Party9........... Ladies' Luncheon10......... Great Gatsby Gala14......... Valentine’s Day15......... VYCCF Volunteer Day16-19 ... Cruise to Marina Jack17......... Land Cruisers22......... Nautical Piano Bar25......... Gourmet Dinner
March 20183........... VYCCF Interactive Dinner9........... Ladies' Luncheon11 ......... Land Cruisers matinee
at the opera15......... VYCCF Volunteer Day17......... International Party22......... Nautical Piano Bar