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THE WINGED FOOT
March, 2006. $3.00
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BIG SHOT IN THE GARDEN
See page 25 for all the NYAC action from the 99th Millrose Games
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OFFICERS & GOVERNORS
PRESIDENT
Valentine J. Taubner, Jr.
VICE PRESIDENT Robert F. Geary
SECRETARY
Raymond Dudzinski
TREASURER
S. Colin Neill
CAPTAIN
Kevin G. Earls
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A t h l e t i c
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T HE W INGED F OOT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS &
VOL. 125, NO. 3
C O N T E N T S
March 2006
S TA N D I N G C O M M I T T E E S
FEATURES
HOUSE
Robert F. Geary
ACCOUNTING & AUDITING
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John J. Lynch
ATHLETICS/ATHLETIC INTRA CLUBS
& AQUATICS
The 2006 President’s Ball Photos by Jerry Lacay
Big Shot: Reese Hoffa and NYAC Athletes Excel at the 99th Millrose
Games By Paul Mascali. Photos by Victor Sailer/PhotoRun
DEPARTMENTS
Louis V. Gioia
INSURANCE & PERSONNEL
Eileen O’Rourke
ENGINEERING
Christian L. Pompa
INTRA CLUBS
Frank Maguire
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MARKETING & PLANNING
Christopher O. Cassell
COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Gerry Padian
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
David Gellman
MEMBERSHIP
Bob Folks
RESTAURANT
Dean Poll
ROOMS AND RENTING
Alan Kanders
SECURITY & SAFETY
Sal Bianco
TRAVERS ISLAND
THE WINGED FOOT
PUBLISHER & EDITOR
James J. O’Brien
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Christina Valdemira
Editorial and advertising offices:
Winged Foot Office
New York Athletic Club
180 Central Park South
New York, NY 10019.
Telephone (212) 247-5100.
From the Boardroom by Robert L. Folks
Saturday Morning Program by Ron DiPrinzio
Heard Around the Club
Sports Review
27 Wrestling by Sonny Greenhalgh
28 Fencing by Michael Aufrichtig
28 Handball by Ken Ginty
28 NYACKERS by Richard Cini
30 Billiards Room by Warren Boorom
31 Platform Tennis by Chris Tully
31 Rugby by Mike Tolkin
32 Fitness by Michael Alexiades
32 Skiing by Bill Rice
35 Cycling by Thomas Nemia
35 Basketball by John Sardelis
Clark Walter
Warren Reilly
Editorial by James J. O’Brien
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Social Circle
37 Wine and Food by KC Shinozaki
38 Sentinel Society by John Meglio and Tom Buda
38 Card Room by Jack Hearts
39 Dance Club by Richard Pitz
39 Backgammon by Leyla Zaloutskaya
ON THE COVER: Reese Hoffa, Athlete of the Meet, at the 99th Millrose Games.
Photo by Victor Sailer/PhotoRun
The aim and policy of THE WINGED FOOT is to present information about the varied activities of N.Y.A.C. sports and amateur athletics and
other topics of general interest to members and their families. The WINGED FOOT (ISSN 0043-5856) is published monthly by the New York
Athletic Club, Valentine J. Taubner, Jr., President; Robert F. Geary, Vice-President; Raymond Dudzinski, Secretary. Forms close 10th of preceding
month. Periodical rate postage paid at New York, NY. Subscription price, $36 per year. Publication Identification #686-500. Postmaster send
notification of change of address to The Winged Foot Office, New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019.
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Editorial
by James J. O’Brien
THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT
T
he New York Athletic Club’s history of involvement in the Olympic
Games has been well documented,
both within these pages and elsewhere.
That history, however, has always been
intertwined with the summer Games,
which began in 1896, rather than with
the more youthful winter Games, which
first came into being in Chamounix,
France in 1924. Common to both,
though, is that intangible quality that has
become known as the “Olympic spirit.”
At the time of writing, the 22nd
Olympic Winter Games were taking place
in Torino, Italy, an event imbued inevitably - with all the thrills, spills and
chills that one would expect when the
world’s finest athletes lay it all on the line.
It is often the agony of defeat that resonates most with the viewing audience or,
better still, the overcoming of seemingly
insurmountable obstacles en route to the
ultimate sporting victory. This is a theme
that is fundamental to the Olympic
Games, whether winter or summer;
indeed, it can sometimes seem as though
the Games exist for the very purpose of
bringing the nobility of such success into
the clearest possible focus.
The Winter Games are far from over as
I write this, and it remains to be seen
whether Bode Miller, Lindsey Kildow and
Apollo Anton Ohno can rebound from
their respective disappointments in the
downhill (Miller and Kildow), slalom
(Miller) and the short track 1500m
(Ohno) and claim medals in their other
events. Though athletes of unquestioned
ability and tenacity, will they be the ones
who galvanize the viewing public? Will
they be the ones who personify the
Olympic spirit at these Games? Will they
be Al Oerter?
Within the walls of the New York
Athletic Club, that’s a name spoken with
reverence. Oerter is a man whose
Olympic success - four gold medals in
four consecutive Olympic Games - coupled with a striking humility, have exalted
his reputation to heights reserved for a
rare breed of competitor. It is often forgotten, though, that this alone is not how
Oerter epitomized what we now call the
Olympic spirit. He accomplished the latter by virtue of just one throw, albeit in a
time and a place when there was everything to win, or to lose. The tale is one to
inspire any athlete, be they Bode Miller or
a 10 year old member of the Saturday
Morning Program inspired by the sights
from Torino. It’s a story worth telling, so
I’ll do so here courtesy of an extract from
MARCH 2006
David
Wallechinsky’s
superb The
Complete Book of
the Summer
Olympics.
On May 18th,
1962, Al Oerter
became the first
discus thrower to
break officially
James J. O’Brien.
the 200 foot barrier, with a throw of 200 feet 5 inches.
Surprisingly, it was his first world record.
It lasted only 17 days, when it was broken by Vladimir Trusenev. But 27 days
later, Oerter had the record back again.
In 1964, however, Oerter knew that he
would be in for a real struggle if he wanted to win a third gold medal. Not only
did he have to face current world record
holder Ludvik Danek, who had won 45
straight competitions, but he had also
been suffering for quite some time from a
chronic cervical disc injury, which caused
him to wear a neck harness. As if that
wasn’t trouble enough, Oerter tore the
cartilage in his lower ribs while practicing
in Tokyo less than a week before the competition. Doctors advised him to rest for
six weeks, but the day of the preliminary
round, he showed up anyway, shot up
with Novacain and wrapped with ice
packs and tape. With his first throw,
Oerter set an Olympic record of 198 feet
8 inches.
Ludvik Danek opened the final at 195
feet 11 inches. Before the competition,
Oerter had told a fellow athlete, “If I
don’t do it on the first throw, I won’t be
able to do it at all.” But his first attempt
only went 189 feet 1 inch. After four
rounds, Oerter was in third place behind
Danek and David Weill. Then, with his
fifth throw, he gave it everything he had.
While he doubled over in pain, his discus
sailed 200 feet 1 inch to yet another
Olympic record and earned Oerter a third
gold medal.
Olympic film maker, Bud Greenspan,
asked Oerter how he had managed to
overcome all that he had to claim that
gold “These are the Olympics,” Oerter
reportedly replied. “You die before you
don’t compete in the Olympic Games.”
Riveting words that would, assuredly,
touch Miller, Kildow, Ohno and anyone
with Olympic dreams. If the Olympic
spirit were tangible, its manifestation
would be Al Oerter. And he’s a member
of this Club. ▲
NYAC DRESS CODE
When visiting the New York Athletic
Club, please ensure that you comply
with the Dress Code.
Thank you for your cooperation
CITY HOUSE
Public Areas (Monday to Friday)
Business casual, with jacket, at all times.
Comparable attire for ladies.
Public Areas (Weekends: 5pm Friday
to Sunday)
Business casual attire at all times. A
jacket is not required, though always
appropriate. Comparable attire for
ladies.
Main Dining Room Dinner - Gentlemen must always wear a
jacket and tie. Comparable attire is
required for ladies.
Breakfast & Brunch - Jackets and business casual attire are required for gentlemen. Comparable attire is required
for ladies.
The following are never appropriate:
jeans and other denim wear; sneakers;
shorts; T-shirts and athletic wear. Ladies
may not wear halter tops; leggings;
clothing that reveals bare midriffs.
Athletic attire may only be worn in
athletic areas of the building.
TRAVERS ISLAND
Club House, Main Floor
Appropriate casual attire for both ladies
and gentlemen
Formal Dining Room
Jackets at all times.
Comparable attire for ladies.
Ballroom
For events in the Ballroom, please make
sure to check the dress code associated
with the event.
Please note: while a tie is not compulsory in the Club House for gentlemen, it is
always appropriate.
The following are never appropriate:
jeans and other denim wear; sneakers;
shorts; T-shirts and athletic wear. Ladies
may not wear halter tops; leggings;
clothing that reveals bare midriffs.
Athletic attire may only be worn in
athletic areas of the building.
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FROM THE BOARDROOM
A M ESSAGE
ABOUT
M EMBERSHIP
Bob Folks, Membership
s I begin my third
A
known just as soon as they are
Existing members will be aware of the
year as Membership
finalized.
many superb facilities that can be enjoyed
delighted to report that our
bers, many of you will have
and much more. Bear in mind, though,
membership rolls remain
noticed, both in The Winged
that it can take as long as three months to
strong. In fact, our total num-
Foot and on notices around the
complete the membership process; so, in
ber of members has remained
Club, that we hold Prospective
order to enjoy all that Travers Island has
Members’ Receptions at regular
to offer throughout this coming summer, a
intervals throughout the year.
prospective member would have to begin
On the subject of new mem-
Chairman, I am
fairly constant throughout the
Bob Folks
past 10 years, despite the fluctuating economy and the financial uncer-
The purpose of these is to provide a wel-
tainty in some areas of the marketplace.
coming forum in which existing members
at TI: tennis, swimming, dining, sailing
the application process very soon.
For further information, and to make
may introduce the New York Athletic
reservations at the next Prospective
adverse effect - in some cases, a disastrous
Club to other individuals whom they feel
Members’ Reception for you and your
effect - on many clubs in the City of New
would be suitable candidates for member-
candidate, please call Amy Walton,
York; yet the NYAC, after 138 years, has
ship. With the help of the officers, gover-
Director of Marketing, at (212) 767-
maintained its strong roster and continues
nors and Membership Committee mem-
7140.
to rest on a rock solid financial footing.
bers, these gatherings have become
That economic uncertainty has had an
The Membership Committee meets on
increasingly popular. The most recent
the first Monday of every month and we
have been able to maintain our member-
reception, held in the Hall of Fame on
are fortunate to have a highly dedicated
ship levels is the Club’s commitment to its
January 23rd, included 54 prospective
and hard working group of committee
members and to the facilities that we all
members, plus their sponsors. President
members. In addition, our Membership
enjoy. Those facilities, at both Travers
Val Taubner, Vice
Services staff, compris-
Island and the City House, are constantly
President Bob
ing Helen Olt, Judy
being upgraded and improved. As mem-
Geary and
Rothwell, Elizabeth
bers will have seen, the renovation of the
Treasurer Colin
Alberti, Marissa
second floor of the City House - the Tap
Neill were also on
Kasilag, Renée
Room, Hall of Champions and Hall of
hand to offer
Spezzaferra and
Fame - has transformed that area into a
words of welcome
Donika Binakaj,
showcase to which we can be proud to
and to describe
works tirelessly to
bring our friends and colleagues.
the Club, its his-
review and process
tory and the
applications - among
I believe that one of the reasons we
Maintaining and improving our facilities serves the dual purpose of providing
many unique ele-
top class amentities for our members and
ments it has to
encouraging them to introduce the NYAC
offer.
to their family members, friends and col-
Intra Club Coordinator, Michael Rutella, responds to
questions from current and prospective members
alike at the January 25th Prospective Members’
Reception.
In the past, I have written to you, our
leagues who may be our members of the
members, encouraging you to utilize the
future.
Prospective Members’ Receptions to
many other tasks - and
I am grateful for their
commitment to pro-
viding the highest level of service to all of
our members.
Membership in the New York Athletic
showcase our club to potential new mem-
Club is a privilege of which we should all
of the NYAC’s membership roster is that
bers. Your next opportunity will be on
be proud. Our storied heritage is only a
we continue to attract new Associate
Wednesday, March 29th, which will also
product of the accomplishments of our
Members to the Club. A number of incen-
be a perfect time to introduce potential
members. Thanks to you, and to those
tives to aid in that effort are currently
candidates who may wish to make use of
members still to come, that heritage will
being reviewed. Full details will be made
Travers Island during the summer season.
become ever more illustrious.
Essential to maintaining the strength
MARCH 2006
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Saturday Morning Program
SMP
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by Ron DiPrinzio
AT
H.M.S. PINAFORE
month to coincide with the SM Parents’
n Saturday, January 7th, after
the morning pro-
Club Breakfast on the same
gram, SMP boys
day.
and girls, along with their
SMP
families and friends, pro-
MILLROSE GAMES
On Friday, February 3rd,
ceeded to the City Centre
SMP boys and girls partici-
Theater for the matinée
pated in the 99th Millrose
performance of H.M.S.
Games at Madison Square
Pinafore. All enjoyed an
Garden. After weeks of time
entertaining and informa-
trials, a group of SMP chil-
tive pre-show musical
dren consisting of six boys
introduction and plot sum-
and six girls were selected
mary, hosted by Artistic
for two SMP relay teams,
Director Albert Bergeret, as
consisting of four runners
part of the New York
and two alternates. One of
Gilbert and Sullivan
Players Family Overture series.
AT THE
bolognese was the order of the day.
Before proceeding to the City Center
The SMP brought back an old tradition
Theater, SMP boys and girls, along with
- the family style pasta lunch, and judging from the emptied bowls
and happy faces, it was a huge
success.
the world's most celebrated indoor
track meets, the Millrose Games has
been a sporting fixture in New York
City since 1908, featuring Olympic-caliber stars, and top college and high
school participants.
The setting was the
President’s Room on the 10th
floor of the City House; a
large bowl of pasta bolognese
was placed in the center of
each table; the children served
SMP PARENTS’ CLUB
E-MAIL ADDRESS LIST
their families and friends enjoyed a
family style pasta lunch on the 10th
To better serve our members and
floor of the City House.
children, we continue to compile an
SMP PASTA LUNCH RETURNS
e-mail address list. Please send your
On Saturday, January 7th, pasta
e-mail address to Sam Guzzardo,
SMP Parents’ Club President, at
samguzzardo@earthlink.net.
themselves and politely passed the
SMP CALENDAR
pasta bowl. All agreed the pasta
Saturday, March 4th
SM Parents’ Club Breakfast Meeting
SMP Pasta Lunch - Tentative
SMP Billiards Tournament - Tentative
lunch was an excellent idea and the
family style serving was fun.
Going forward, our plan is to
offer the SMP Pasta Lunch on
the first Saturday of each
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Saturday, March 11th
SMP Closing Exercises and Luncheon
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course refreshments.
inged Foot
All net proceeds
Golf Club
from the tournament
is home
will benefit the
to one of the most
NYAC Athlete’s
celebrated courses in
Fund, serving underthe world. From June
privileged inner-city
12th to 18th this
youths and NYAC
year, Winged Foot
athletes.
West will play host
For an information
to the US Open Golf
package
and to regisChampionship, previter
for
the
Golf
ous US Opens having
Tournament, please
been played there in
call the Athlete’s
1929, 1959, 1974
Fund office at (212)
and 1984. The eyes
767-7042 or e-mail
of the golfing world
danielak@nyac.org
will, assuredly, be
T H E FA M E D C L U B H O U S E AT W I N G E D F O O T
- Daniela Kister
turned toward
Mamaroneck during that time; but NYAC players need not fear
ATHLETE’S FUND GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
if they’ve failed to make the cut for the Open. Just two months
$25,000 Platinum Sponsor
later they, too, will have the chance to test themselves on this
($12,520 is tax-deductible)
same challenging course.
Three foursomes on West Course
$200 Pro-Shop credit per player
The occasion will be the Seventh Annual Athlete’s Fund Golf
Extra 9 holes in alternate session
Tournament, taking place on Monday, August 21st. Though
Color ad in souvenir journal
this year’s event will retain all the hallmarks of a great day’s
Three hole signs
golfing, there will be some changes. Most notably, instead of
Recognition at Reception
playing both courses with a shotgun start as in the past, this
Golf Gifts for each participant
year all the golfers will only play the West Course (the one
Preferred tee placement
used for the US Open), choosing between a morning or an
$11,000 Eagle Sponsor
afternoon session.
The morning session will begin with a shotgun start at
One foursome on West Course
7:45am; the afternoon session will also have a shotgun start
Extra 9 holes in alternate session
and will begin at 12:45pm. When registering for the event,
Gold page ad in souvenir journal
participants may choose the session in which they prefer to
Two hole signs
play. Preference will be given to Eagle and Platinum sponsors;
Recognition at Reception
all others will be accommodated on a first come, first served
basis. For a detailed schedule of the day and more specific
$7,000 Birdie Sponsor
information about the tournament, please log on to
www.nyac.org and click on the Athlete’s Fund link, or check
One foursome on West Course
upcoming issues of The Winged Foot.
In addition to the opportunity to play this famed course,
Silver page ad in souvenir journal
One hole sign
the Athlete’s Fund Golf Tournament will, once again, have a
Recognition at Cocktail Reception
number of wonderful auction, raffle and door prizes to offer.
Among the many items are vacation packages, rounds of golf at
$1,750 Individual Player
some of the most prestigious clubs in the Tri-State area, meals
($810 is tax-deductible)
at fabulous restaurants, as well as tickets to some of the finest
Individual golfing spot on West Course
theatre and sporting events in New York. The day also includes
$100 Pro-Shop credit
breakfast, lunch, a cocktail reception and dinner, as well as onGolf Gifts
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The NYAC and Winged Foot
T
he history of the New York Athletic Club is
closely intertwined with that of Winged
Foot Golf Club. It is no coincidence that the
winged foot emblem is the hallmark of both
organizations, the latter having been founded
by members of the former.
Although the two organizations would forever
be linked via the golf club’s name, upon the opening of Winged Foot in September 1923, the first
president, “Nibs” Noble, opted to cement that
bond further by incorporating the emblem of the
NYAC into that of the Mamaroneck club. Today,
the Winged Foot Golf Club logo, incorporating a
ball, iron, driver and the winged foot , is among
the most familiar emblems in the golfing world.
The logo was embedded in the Winged Foot
club house by the architect, Charles C.
Wendehack, where it has looked down upon
many of the most legendary golfers ever to play
the game. That list constitutes a roster of
celebrities too lengthy to detail herein; suffice it
to say that among the luminaries have been
Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Gary
Player, Ben Hogan, Seve Ballesteros and Arnold
Palmer, all of whom have colored the 287 acres
of Winged Foot’s east and west courses with
some of golf’s greatest moments.
Fittingly, the first players to venture onto the
sacred greens were members of the NYAC and
the Boston Athletic Association, who celebrated
the club’s official opening on September 8th,
1923 with a tournament attended by in excess
of 2500 spectators. Not all of them made it
over to Travers Island that night to celebrate
the occasion, though many did, waiting until
near midnight to view the celluloid moving pictures that documented the historic event.
That the bond between the New York Athletic
Club and Winged Foot should be reinforced
through the Athlete’s Fund’s annual Golf
Tournament is fitting. Though there are many
participants who are members of both organizations, the Golf Tournament is the only day of
the year devoted entirely to NYAC members
and their guests. Moreover, the fact that the
Tournament serves to support the Club’s elite
athletes and the development of grass roots
sport adds further to the import of the event.
For the record, that first golf tournament was
won by the New York Athletic Club, as it
should on what is, spiritually at least, the
Club’s home course. ▲
MARCH 2006
News From the Theatre Club
Hot Tickets on Broadway
N
ew York City theatre has rebounded this past season, enjoying
its strongest period since 9/11. Tourists from overseas have
returned making Broadway theatres - as well as mid-town
restaurants and hotels - very happy. With all of this renewed activity has
come heightened competition for tickets to hit shows; but the NYAC
Theatre Club has been most fortunate in being able to secure blocks of
tickets before public announcements of their availability.
Three Days of Rain with Julia Roberts sold out most of its 12-week run
within a day or two; however, the Theatre Club secured 100 tickets several weeks before the public announcement; so, on April 13th, our club will
enjoy one of the most talked about shows in town.
The Theatre Club has also secured tickets to the West End smash hit
The History of Boys, a production that claimed all of the top British theatre
awards of the season. Our date is May 11th. Don’t miss London’s comedy
hit of the season. Also on the Theatre Club’s calendar is the most popular
opera of all time, La Boheme. We have 50 tickets, plus reservations for
Tarzan: the Musical is just one of the superb shows that
the NYAC Theatre Club has scheduled for the coming season.
dinner at the Promenade Restaurant at Lincoln Center on Friday, March
24th. This show always sells out, and with good reason. The only reason
we do not buy more than 50 tickets is that the restaurant cannot accommodate a larger group.
The Disney production, Tarzan: the Musical, which opens this month,
is already selling right to the end of 2007. The Theatre Club has booked
100 tickets for Wednesday, June 21st. The word is that, because of all the
aerial activity involved in the show, the higher one’s seats in the theatre, the
better. Such was also the case with The Lion King. We have taken 75 tickets in the orchestra (in this theatre, the seats rise very steeply toward the
back), but we also have seats in the front mezzanine for the best view.
The Theatre Club is considering attending the new production of the
brilliant courtroom drama, The Caine Mutiny - Court Martial, starring
David Schwimmer and Zeliko Ivanek, and directed by Jerry Asks. This is
the first Broadway revival in 25 years of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play
by Herman Wouk.
Theatre Club members attending these shows will also enjoy a wonderful dinner in the Main Dining Room, plus bus service to and from the
theatre. For reservations and further information, please call Carol Sofia
in the Manager’s Office at (212) 767-7008).
See you at the theatre. - Elliot Martin
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OUR HISTORY
BY
WILLIAM E. SHEFFIELD
OF
SHEFFIELD ISLAND
he beautiful country facility that we now know as
T
grouped upon the elegant Hills, upon the shore, and in
Travers Island was, previously, known by another
boats upon the water.
Island as “Sheffield Island,” it having been owned, between
fect model of elegance; built of the most durable Timber
1821 and 1836, by a gentleman named William E.
produced in this, or perhaps in any other country, wholly
Sheffield. He lived in
constructed and planned by William E. Sheffield, a native
name. Nineteenth century maps show Travers
The Adams is allowed, by competent judges, to be a per-
a home on the site of
American, whose
the present Tennis
genius for Naval
House.
Architecture, promises
the greatest improve-
William E. Sheffield
was born around
ments and perfection
1767 of a Stonington,
in that invaluable art.
The friends of the
CT family of boatbuilders. Sheffield, his
Arts may felicitate
brothers and their
themselves that Mr.
father, built an armed
Sheffield is yet a very
privateer that saw
young man, having
action during the
not attained his 32d
Revolutionary War.
year, whose talents, if
Later, Sheffield
The USS Adams, constructed by William Sheffield, original owner of Travers Island.
properly encouraged
and improved, may
worked as a boatbuilder of some renown in New York. His most celebrated
contribute to raise the reputation of this country in naval
accomplishment was the design and construction, between
construction on a par with any in the world.
1797 and 1799, of the frigate USS Adams, at Jackson’s
The USS Adams was initially commanded by Captain
Shipyard at Wallabout Bay on the East River, in Brooklyn.
Richard V. Morris, son of Lewis Morris, who signed the
In 1801, Jackson’s Shipyard was purchased by the US
Declaration of Independence. The USS Adams gracefully
Government and became the New York Navy Yard, with
outsailed every ship of her class, serving with distinction in
Sheffield as its manager.
protecting American commerce in the West Indies and the
The USS Adams was rated a 28 gun frigate; i.e., the hull
Mediterranean during the Napoleonic Wars, and defending
on the main deck was pierced for 28 twelve-pounder can-
the American Coast during the War of 1812. While laid up
nons. She was 113 feet in length, 34 feet in beam, 10.8 feet
for repairs on the Penobscot River in September 1814, she
in draft, displaced 530 tons, and had an armed comple-
came under attack by a large and powerful British
ment of 220 officers and men. In the age of fighting sail, a
squadron in the Battle of Castine, and was scuttled and set
frigate was a fast, fully rigged three-masted warship with a
ablaze by her crew to prevent her capture.
raised quarterdeck and forecastle, used for scouting and
Sheffield ultimately retired from service as manager of the
cruising. “Frigates are the eyes of a fleet,” said Vice-
New York Navy Yard and purchased Hog Island in New
Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson.
Rochelle and Pelham in 1821 for $1000. He resided there
On June 10th, 1799, the New York Gazette and General
on a waterfront farm, until selling what had been re-named
Advertiser newspaper stated: “On Saturday, the United
Sheffield Island to the family of John Hunter in 1836 for
States frigate Adams was launched at Mr. Jackson’s Yard at
$2650. It was from Hunter that the NYAC purchased what
the Wallabout. The day was unfortunately stormy, which
is now Travers Island.
prevented many from attending, who had promised them-
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MARK GAFFNEY
New York Athletic Club members can be proud of their
selves the pleasure of viewing the interesting scene; how-
Travers Island forebearer, William E. Sheffield, and his
ever, a large concourse of Spectators were drawn together,
prominent role in American maritime history.
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International Travel Club
New Year in Argentina
I
t was New Year’s Eve, it was summer and we were in
Buenos Aires. The elegant Alvear Palace Hotel was the host
of a fabulous
New Year’s Eve
party. With the
champagne flowing,
our group moved to
the Alvear Palace’s
classic roof garden
overlooking the City
of Buenos Aires. In
the warmth of the
Argentine summer
night we watched as,
at the stroke of midnight, Buenos Aires
The delights of Patagonia.
exploded with fireworks from every quarter of the city.
There is not enough space to tell you of all the things we
enjoyed in Buenos Aires, from dining to shopping to the fascinating sights....and, of course, the tango.
Following the ITC’s stay in Buenos Aires, a number of our
members flew on to San Carlo de Bariloche in Patagonia in the
first days of the New Year to spend some time at the famed
LlaoLlao (pronounced YowYow) resort. Our accommodation
MARCH 2006
was in a delightful inn overlooking Lago Moreno and Lago
Nahuel Huapi, each framed by snow-capped peaks and surrounded by thousands of acres of natural parkland. With a
very comfortable and temperate summer climate, the LlaoLlao
is worthy of a visit by those who enjoy something different.
How to sum up our visit to Buenos Aires and
Bariloche? The opinion was unanimous; our visit
was fabulous. In fact, it was so good that we may
do it again. Remember, reservations will be limited.
Closer to hand, Peru is the International Travel
Club’s next destination, with a group of our
members heading there this month. Lima, Cusco
and Machu Pichu, the land of the Incas, are all
on the agenda.
If you go to the ITC page at www.nyac.org,
you will find more details and copious photographs of our Argentina trip. Plus you’ll find
details of all other
International Travel
Club trips and
events. You may
also e-mail nyactravelclub@hotmail.com or telephone (212) 7677155. - Peter Cella
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Intra Club Golf Outing
L
ast year’s Intra Club Golf Outing was a big success with
more than 50 golfers showing up for a day of instruction, barbecuing, camaraderie and, of course, golf. So,
we’re doing it again.
NYAC Intra Club members are invited to join the NYACKERS at Darlington Golf Club in Mahwah, NJ on Monday,
May22nd. This is the same venue as last year, although this
year’s outing is a little later. Great weather is anticipated, as is
a great day.
This is a great opportunity for a fabulous outing. Members
can enjoy two hours of instruction from an experienced group of
pros from the Darlington Golf
Center, followed by a picnic lunch
and 18 holes of golf, prizes and
lots of fun. Best of all, the price is
just $125. We’ll even have the
opportunity to gather at a nearby
At the 2005 Intra Club Golf
Outing at Darlington Golf
Club, members fought their
way out of the sand to enjoy
a barbeque and plentiful
camaraderie.
pub at the end of the day to boast - or not - about our golf
(this part is Dutch treat).
So, get
a foursome
together
from
your
Intra
Club. If
you don’t have enough people, don’t worry; you
will be matched with some other Intra Club
members. And don’t worry about your handicap; high- and low-handicappers are welcome,
as are guests. There will be a prize for the Intra
Club with the most participants.
Sign up now to take advantage of this terrific opportunity.
Call Michael Rutella, Intra Club Coordinator, at (212) 7677168 to make your reservation. - Frank Maguire
In Memoriam
The NYAC offers condolences to the
families and friends of the following
members, recently deceased.
Michael C. Barile, senior member, elected 1951, deceased February 12th, 2006.
Edward C. Hambrecht, resident member, elected 1994, deceased January
21st, 2006.
Paul F. Harron, resident member, elected 1967, deceased December 8th, 2005.
Rosalie M. Motta, resident member,
elected 1992, deceased January 14th,
2006.
Anthony John Pope, life member, elected 1938, deceased February, 2005.
Arvon A. Webster, life member, elected
1949, deceased December 20th, 2005.
Dr. C. Winterhalter, senior member,
elected 1945, deceased December 31st,
2005.
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Running Rewards
O
n Tuesday, January 31st, the Runner’s Club held its
annual awards dinner. Fitting recognition was given to
all who
had endured miles
on the road
throughout 2005.
The spotlight
shone most resolutely, though,
on outgoing
Runner’s Club
President Charlie
Paulos, who
endured multiple
tributes gracefully
over the course of
the evening.
Among those enjoying the Runner’s Club Awards
Charlie deserves Banquet were (above) David Gellman, Bill Close,
unreserved thanks Jim Murphy, Charlie Paulos, Ray Lumpp, Missy
Keene, Jim Rafferty and Dan Smith, and (right)
and congratulaSteve Molineaux, Katie Hanington, Maureen Duffy,
tions; his term
Lauren Stevenson and Maria Marshall.
saw our Intra
Club flourish.
Runner’s Club members receiving awards for 2005 were:
Runner of the Year: Tim Sullivan
Women’s MVP: Maureen Duffy
Tom Hickey Award: Hardy Johnson
Men’s Rookie of the Year: Dempsey Gable
KERRIGAN COUNTRY REALTY
Women’s Rookie of the Year: Pattiann McAdams
Most Improved Runner: Brian Quinn
For the record: Tim Sullivan ran a sub-three hour London
Marathon during April, and led the way in organizing the
Runner’s Club teams for the popular Reach-The-Beach
24-hour relay in New Hampshire during the summer.
Maureen Duffy qualified for the Boston Marathon in her
first marathon (New York in 2005). Hardy Johnson is a
regular at nearly all Runner’s Club events, who also ran
the 2005 NYC Marathon. Dempsey Gable, another NYC
Marathoner, ran a 3:27 Houston Marathon in January
2006, and thus also qualified for Boston. Ditto in qualifying for Boston for Pattiann McAdams (a result of her
2005 NYC Marathon time). Pattiann also hosted the
Runner’s Club team at the Long Beach Memorial Day
10-Mile Run,
which she also
ran. Brian
Quinn, another
2005 NYC
Marathon runner, continues
to improve his
running
through crosstraining.
For those ready to get their fitness regimens into high gear in
2006, our 7pm Wednesday Night Runs began again during
February. In addition, the Runner’s Club participates in
numerous road races in Central Park, and relays in the TriState area. Anyone interested in receiving information on the
Wednesday Night Runs or more information about the
Runner’s Club (along with current members who are not on
our e-mail list) should feel free to contact nyacrunners@hotmail.com. - Dan Costigan
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Calling All
All Around Athletes
T
A
he 29th edition of the All Around
Athlete Competition will take place on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 24th,
25th and 26th. Open to all NYAC members, 18 years of age
and older, it provides something for every competitor who
wishes to hone his or her skills or just rub elbows with old and
new friends.
The AAA is coordinated and refereed by a dedicated band of
volunteers who oversee all activities, from running and cycling
in Central Park to strength and agility events in the City House.
There is an activity to challenge all levels of skill, and the AAA
Committee looks forward to welcoming all who may be interested in participating in this unique event.
Entry forms are available in the locker rooms, gymnasium
and other sports areas in the City House and at Travers Island.
Completed forms may be mailed, dropped off in the gym or emailed. Forms also contain telephone numbers for those who
may wish to call with any questions. Additionally, Hassan Dib
in the gymnasium has helped to coordinate every competition
since they began and is an invaluable source of information.
Immediately following the final event on Sunday, March
26th, at approximately 5pm, an awards ceremony and buffet
will be held in the Olympic Suites on the 10th floor. All are
welcome. See you there. - Vito J. Illustrato
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Germany-Since 1927
3 New York Locations
at the NYAC
tel: 212-957-1600
440 Columbus Ave.
@ 81st Street
tel: 212-877-5566
1326 Third Ave.
@ 76th Street
tel: 212-744-5662
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The 2006 President’s Ball
I n H o n o r o f J o h n W. N e a r y a n d M r s J o a n N e a r y
John Neary, Everett Raymond
Kinstler, who painted Mr Neary’s
portrait, and Joan Neary.
The Neary family. L to R: John, Patricia, James, Josephine and Patrick.
John Neary and past NYAC
treasurer, Rich Scarlata.
John Neary with Warren and Kathi Mangan
John Neary and Irish Consul
General, Tim O’Connor.
Patrick Polese and Siobhan Neary with Janee and James Neary.
President Val Taubner and Mrs Taubner
H
eld on Saturday, January 21st, the 2006 President’s Ball was
a truly memorable occasion. Out-going NYAC president,
John Neary, was the man in the sspotlight, and appropriate
and deserving tribute was paid to him throughout the evening. Of a
certainty, Mr Neary’s tenure will be long remembered as one during
which the Club made great strides in all areas; but, it will also be
recalled for the bonhomie that the president brought to his position
and which pervaded the NYAC under his stewardship.
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Witness to Mr Neary’s popularity was the fact that in excess of 350
people gathered to honor him and to enjoy cocktails on the 9th floor
and dinner in the Main Dining Room. Assuredly, all attendees would
offer testimony, not only to the festivity of the evening, but also to the
superb menu, the infectiousness of the music and the overarching elegance of the event. It was an unforgettable evening, entirely fitting for
an unforgettable president. All at the NYAC, both members and staff
wish the best of luck to Mr. Neary in all of his future endeavors.
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NYAC Vice President, Bob Geary.
Ken and Meg McKay, Major Bryan Mangan, USMC and John Neary.
Dina Massaux, Jean Taubner-Formato and
Corinna Taubner
Meg McKay and Brendan Neary
Joan Green, Treasurer Colin Neill and Mrs Bernadette Neill.
Right: Willie and Gene Loughnane
Dominic and Elaine Bruzzese with Warren and Kathleen Reilly.
Tom and MaryAlice Roberts
Leo and Sue Shinozaki
John Power and Val Taubner.
Above: Jannee and James Neary with Josephine
and Bern Flaherty.
Below: Mary Johnson, Bernadette Neill, Val Taubner,
Betty Scarlata and Joan Taubner.
Nicholas and Valerie Mastronardi with
Kathryn Swintek and Andre Dorra.
Stephen and Beth Dannhauser.
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BIG SHOT
Te x t b y P a u l M a s c a l i
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Photographs by Victor S a i l e r / P h o t o R u n
N
ot since the salad days of Eamonn Coghlan has a
NYAC athlete won the coveted Athlete of the Meet
award at the Millrose Games; but Reese Hoffa
emulated that feat with his convincing win over three of the
top shot putters in the world - John Godina, Christian
Cantwell and Adam Nelson.
A review of the credentials of his opponents is testimony
to the significance of the NYAC man’s victory. Godina is a
two-time Olympic medalist and three-time world champion;
Cantwell is a former world indoor champion; Nelson is a
former world champion and two-time Olympic silver medalist, most recently at the Games in Athens in 2004. Amongst
them, they comprise the world’s most intimidating shot putting trio. Make that quartet. Hoffa’s Millrose win confirmed
that he is truly among the world’s elite, poised to join his
compatriots in making a significant impact in the outdoor
arena.
A strategic long throw over 68 feet in the first round set
the scene, giving Hoffa a psychological advantage that he
never conceded. Reese went on to win with a heave of
71’1/2”, claiming the event - his second consecutive - as
well as the Athlete of the Meet designation. The victory
also consolidated his lead in the VISA Grand Prix, the
multi-meet series to determine the season’s top
indoor competitor.
Victories by Tim Seaman in the national
championship one mile walk and Loree
Smith in the weight throw - held earlier in
day at the Collegiate Invitational meet held at the New
Balance Track and Field Center in the 168th St Armory.
After trailing in the star-studded Wanamaker Mile on
Friday night, James Thie sat and waited for his chance in
the Collegiate meet’s Open Mile. Then he unleashed a
superb last lap to win the event in a time of 4:03.37.
Two weeks previously, James clicked off a
4:00.3 at the New Balance Games followed
by a fine 7:56 3000m - equivalent to
an 8:35 two miles - in Glasgow a
week later.
Tim Dunne and Paul Moser
suffered in the Millrose
800m, getting bounced
around in a crowded
field that included
American star, David
Krummenacker. Both,
however, turned their
performances
around the next day in
the Collegiate Meet 800m,
just missing victory. They placed second and third respectively with respective times of
1:50.97 and 1:51.30.
For our athletes, it was an action-packed weekend, replete with all the thrills and spills of top
class competition.
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the day at Manhattan College - made the
99th Millrose games a successful event for
the NYAC. In fact, it was a weekend of success for the Club, as our middle distance
athletes overcame some lackluster Millrose
Left: Tim Seaman winning the
one mile race walk and taking
his 21st US title.
performances by storming back the next
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Reese Hoffa, winner of
the Millrose Games shot
put for the second
consecutive year.
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SPORTS REVIEW
NYAC Wrestlers Contest Schultz Invitational
Andy Hrovat.
loser’s bracket. This match between Sait
he Schultz International is wrestled
At 120kg, Pat Cummings took third, losPrezreni (originally from Albania) and
annually in honor of the late Dave
ing
close to the runner-up. Our two thirds
Travis
Lee
was
a
great
freestyle
match,
with
Schultz, US, world and Olympic
and
three fourths earned us the runner-up
Sait
winning
close
in
the
third
period.
As
it
champion. Dave was killed 10 years ago,
position.
turned
out,
Travis
placed
higher
(fourth)
and the wrestling world still misses him.
In men's Greco Roman, we continued
but could not wrestle the third place match
The Schultz International is contested in
with our domination of that style by
Colorado Springs - this year on
winning the team title. With so many
February 4th and 5th - and attracts
good foreign wrestlers, we were able to
wrestling teams from all over the world.
win the title with only a first, second
This year was no exception, with teams
and third, and a number of fifths.
from Japan, Korea, Canada, Bulgaria,
Lindsey Durlacher won at 55kg, beating
Russia, Georgia, Columbia, France, and
a very good Japanese wrestler. Joe
more.
Betterman (55kg) ended up fifth due to
It is our third domestic tournament of
a shoulder injury. At 60kg, Joe Warren
the wrestling season (after Sunkist and
(who is wrestling very well) hurt his
the NYAC) and is followed by some
back and was pulled from the tournatrips overseas, the US nationals and the
ment. At 74kg, Cheney Haight looked
World Championships team trials. So
impressive in taking a second place.
far, during this wrestling season, our
Brad Vering took a third at 84kg, losing
NYAC team has done very well, taking
Above: Paul Kieblesz and Sonny Greenhalgh celebrate the
very
close to a Bulgarian who won the
first in men's freestyle and Greco in
NYAC’s success at the Schultz International Tournament.
tournament. At 97kg, our 2005 world
both tournaments, and with our women Ramico Blackmon (below left, freestyle, 74kg), placed fourth,
while Brad Vering (right, Greco-Roman, 84kg) placed third.
taking two third places.
due to an elbow injury.
In men's freestyle, Sunkist came with
At 66kg, JaMarr Billman took
their best team (four US World
fifth, when he could not go on due
Championships team members) and won
to an ankle injury. At 74kg,
five of the seven weight classes. With three
Ramico Blackmon took fourth,
of our best wrestlers not competing, we did
losing close to a very good
well enough to take second, with most of
Russian. Joe Williams (Sunkist),
our NYAC wrestlers placing very well.
2005 World Championships
At 60kg, our two wrestlers met in the
bronze medallist, won the weight
second round, putting one of them in the
class, with a 2003 world champion
from Bulgaria
taking second.
At 84kg, Andy
bronze medalist, Justin Ruiz, did not have a
Hrovat wrestled very
good tournament, losing to the Swede (who
well in beating the
won), and then taking fifth. Russ Davie did
Bulgarian and losing
a great job in taking second at heavyclose to the Russian. At
weight.
this weight class, Greg
The women's tournament was very excitParker lost to the wining. Our team has been improving with
ner (Lawal from the
every competition. They are young and
Gator team) but did a
very talented. The Canadian women wresgreat job taking third,
with a fall over our own tled at this tournament; they are ranked
T
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second in the world. The Sunkist women's
team has always been the best US team and
continues to be a very strong team.
When we left the tournament, we thought
our women had finally beaten Sunkist, and
placed closely behind the strong Canadians.
As it turned out, with a recount (one week
later), the Sunkist women beat us by a single point, giving us third place.
We started out with Mary Kelly taking
third at 48kg. Mary is very young and is
improving, and we have high hopes of her
making the 2008 Olympic team. At 51kg,
Julietta Okot (a new American citizen)
looked terrific in beating a world championships medalist from Canada and taking
second to an Olympic silver medalist
(Miranda from Sunkist).
At 59kg, our rookie, Deanna Rix (OW at
the High School nationals last year)
showed her potential in making it to the
finals, and getting beaten by a Canadian
world championships medallist. Our next
two girls, Alaina Berube (63kg) and Kristie
Marano (67kg), showed they were the best
in their weight classes with two first places.
Of seven weight classes, our women earned
two firsts, two seconds and a third - very
impressive.
Our next competition will be the US
nationals in Las Vegas on Easter weekend.
This is also the qualifier for the 2006 US
World Championships team trials. A
wrestler must place high here to get to the
trials. Wish us luck, and keep up the support. - Sonny Greenhalgh
Fencing
Young Fencers at the NYAC
I
t is Wednesday night at 6:30pm. Many
of the NYAC elite fencers are
just arriving to practice.
Already on the fencing strip are a
group of young girls and boys
battling it out.
“Fencers on guard, ready,
fence,” says Juno, a newcomer to
this sport. Juno Pinder and her
twin sister, Phoebe, decided to
give fencing a try a few months
ago and they both love it. “I like
to win and the equipment we
wear is very cool,” said Juno.
Her sister Phoebe agreed that she
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enjoys the thrill of victory. Both girls join a
group of other girls and boys aged 8-14 on
Saturday mornings and Wednesday
evenings to learn the sport of fencing.
Alex Abend, a member of the 2005
NYAC national championship epée team is
the head coach for the youth program. On
Saturdays he teaches the class technical and
physical skills of fencing; footwork, blade
work, agility and mental drills are taught in
a group environment. Wednesday nights
are for sparring, and to show off what they
learn. Alex tells us that all of the kids have
learned a lot in only a few months. “They
have come a long way from when just putting on the fencing uniforms was a challenge,” he said. “Now they are suggesting
different fencing moves to each other, such
as disengaging or parry ripostes.” As part
of the class, they also learn the rules of
fencing, and how to improve their thinking
about fencing different opponents.
Members from the class plan to attend
their first local competitions at the North
Shore Fencing Club on Long Island. They
will compete in a Youth Under-10 and
Youth Under-14 beginner tournament. The
students from the class also have the
opportunity to take private lessons from
NYAC Olympic epée coaches, Aladar
Kogler and Yafim Litvan.
When asked what they like the best about
the classes, Audrey Abend replied, “Being
with all of my friends, and winning.”
Everyone said they liked to win. Alex was
not sure if it was because they really wanted to win or because all the prizes he
brings.
These classes are a great opportunity for
anyone between the ages eight to 14. Please
contact Michael Aufrichtig if your son or
daughter might want to give fencing a try
at (718) 599-5559 or maufrich@hotmail.
com. - Michael Aufrichtig
Handball
World Number 1 at NYAC
T
he number one handball player in
the world, Paul Brady, has joined
the NYAC team. Paul is 26 years
old and a native of Ireland. He is the current defending US and world singles champion. Paul also competes at the elite level in
Gaelic football. This outstanding sportsman
and competitor is a welcome addition to
the NYAC.
Kendall Lewis was recently inducted in to
the New York State Handball Hall of
Fame. Despite being only 30 years of age,
Kendall has already accumulated more
New York State titles than any other player
in the modern era. Congratulations to him
on this well deserved honor.
Twenty Killer’s Club members assembled
at Forlini’s Restaurant in lower Manhattan
for a reunion with our long-time friends
from the now closed Downtown Athletic
Club. For many years, the NYAC handball
group had a home and a series with the
Downtown AC, culminating with an annual softball game at Travers Island. Though
competition was fierce, it was very goodnatured and many lifelong friendships
developed along the way. It was great to
see Rudy Riska, the Downtown AC’s former athletic director and executive director
of the Heisman Memorial Trophy, college
football’s highest honor. Thanks to Dave
Shakespeare for organizing this annual
event. - Ken Ginty
NYACKERS
Preparing for a
New Season
A
s you read in the January
issue of The Winged Foot,
the NYACKERS have
again put together an exciting
schedule for 2006. For those who
missed it, the schedule is posted on
the NYACKERS’ bulletin board in
the stairwell between the lobby and
the first floor in the City House,
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the finest
courses in
Connecticut
and will challenge your
golfing skills.
Like all of
our outings
(except
Darlington),
the day
includes a
buffet lunch,
The chance to play some superb courses is just one advantage of membership in the
NYACKERS. Visit www.nyac.org for more information and the 2006 schedule.
golf, carts,
locker faciliand will be enclosed in the April issue of
ties,
a
buffet
dinner
and
open
bar - all fairthe The Winged Foot.
ly
priced.
We think that we have, again, put togethOn May 18th, we will return to Old
er a season that will attract all of our memWestbury in Westbury, Long Island. The
bers. It includes a golf clinic and lessons,
following week, on the 22nd, we have our
and an outing at West Point - both at very
attractive prices. We will also be playing 11 annual golf clinic, followed by a round of
golf, at the Darlington Golf Center in
of the best golf courses in the Metropolitan
Mahwah, NJ. Before lunch, we will have
area We will top this off with two or three
five 30-minute clinics covering the basics of
social events at the Club.
swing dynamics, long irons, chipping, putOn March 30th, the NYAC will again be
ting and bunker play. After lunch, you can
organizing the Intra Club Expo. The purpractice what you just learned on a golferpose of the Expo is to give the NYAC
friendly 18-hole course. If you can only
membership the opportunity to meet memplay nine holes, that’s fine (the ninth hole
bers of all Intra Clubs, ask questions and,
returns you to the club house). We have
hopefully, become members. The NYACKteamed with the NYAC Intra Club
ERS will have a booth, and we look forCommittee to extend this event to all
ward to meeting all of you. As we did last
year, we plan to have our putting green cut, NYAC members. Look for the announcements in April and May mailed to all
watered and available for you to sink a
NYACKERS and NYAC Intra Clubs.
few. You will see more about this function
Information will also be available on our
in the near future. Plus, look for the ad on
web page.
page 11 of this issue.
Over the winter months, the USGA made
On April 6th, the NYACKERS will kick
38 changes to the USGA Handicap
off the 2006 season with an opening party.
Manual. The most significant changes
April 6th is also the day of the first round
include permitting Internet posting of
of the Master’s Tournament. While plans
scores (if your golf club
are still being finalized, we expect to have
permits it), the licensing of
our usual sumptuous buffet and open bar,
golf clubs and defining
and the NYACKERS putting green, specialwhat is considered a golf
ly manicured for the evening by our greens
club. The NYACKERS are
keeper. We also plan to have TV monitors
so that you can watch the replay of the first licensed and do permit
Internet posting.
round of the Master’s while enjoying the
In addition, the USGA
company of friends. A notice will be sent
and
the Royal and Ancient
out to NYACKERS members in March.
of St. Andrews made 111
The outdoor season opens on April 26th
changes to the Decisions
with a return to Rockrimmon in North
on the Rules of Golf.
Stamford, CT. So, mark it on your calendars before you forget.
Rockrimmon is one of
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These include 37 new decisions and 66
revised decisions and went into effect on
January 1st, 2006. More information can
be found at the USGA web site at
www.usga.org
One final reminder: in addition to being
one of the oldest Intra Clubs in the NYAC,
the NYACKERS is an official golf club, recognized by both the Metropolitan Golf
Association (MGA) and the United States
Golf Association (USGA). As such, one of
the many benefits to you is that we can
issue you a golf handicap and enable you
to track your scores.
Find out more of the benefits of becoming a NYACKER by contacting Michael
Rutella, Intra Club Coordinator, at (212)
767-7168 or michaelr@nyac.org. Don’t forget to look us up at the NYAC Intra Club
Expo on March 30th. - Richard Cini
Billiards Room
Billiards and Golf
B
illiards and golf have much in common, and several major differences.
Both are lifetime sports and both
encourage camaraderie with friends and
clients. While the recent above-average
winter temperatures may have tempted you
to get out the clubs one day, the freezing
temperatures the next day put it all into
perspective.
In billiards, you have the choice of several
different games of pocket billiards (8-ball,
9-ball, straight pool), snooker and carom
billiards. There are three different kinds of
balls used in these games, all of them free.
There is a wide price range in cues and
each of the three basic forms can dictate
different types of cues. A relatively expen-
Maureen O’Connor, the Knights of the Green table’s preeminent female billiards player, guides Dr. Nicholas Lignos
in using the mechanical bridge as William Ryan observes.
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sive cue costs about as much as a driver. In
golf, after the driver, you get to buy 11
more clubs. And rather than free balls, a
sleeve can be more than the price of a pint
of Guinness.
Does the following describe golf or billiards? Important face-to-face time. Family
talk when playing with a friend. A chance
to inquire casually, about plans, personnel,
problems and opportunities when playing
with a client or a prospect. An ideal opportunity to turn a business association into a
friendship. And plenty of competition
encouraged by a handicap system. The
answer: both golf and billiards.
Some of the differences: In a billiards
game you never have to worry about being
held up by a slow foursome in front of you
or anyone pressing to play through. You
can also stop in the middle of a game to
call room service, have a bite to eat, and
resume your game at your leisure.
A golfer has to travel a considerable distance to enjoy the country’s finest golf
courses: Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Olympic
Club, Seminole, Riviera, etc. A NYAC
member only has to travel to the 10th floor
to play in the premiere billiards room in
North America, if not the world. The cost
for an individual member to play billiards
for a year is the same as the greens fees for
one day at Pinehurst or any TPC course.
The ideal situation is to be involved in
both golf and billiards. Ed McGettigan,
past president of the NYACKERS, is a first
rate billiards player and Terry Dunne, the
Club’s number one snooker player, is an
excellent golfer. See you on the greens.
- Warren Boorom
Platform Tennis
Playing Platform
T
he NYAC platform tennis memberguest tournament was held on the
Travers Island platform courts on
Saturday, January 28th, with 14 teams
enjoying great weather, terrific food and
stiff competition. Our platform professional, Guga Goncalves, ran a very smooth day
of paddle, with a main draw and three consolation rounds.
The 2006 champions were Joseph
Urbinati and his partner Joseph Solimine Jr.
who moved through four rounds of competition to take home the crown. They defeated a tough duo of Andy Ward and Guga
Goncalves in the semis, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, and
then almost met their match in the finals
when they lost the first set to Chip Zabatta
and Brown, by the score of 6-1, but rallied
to win the second set 6-3.
If you had any doubt, let it be. Like a storybook ending, the last and deciding set
did, of course, go to a tiebreaker, and that
point score went to a nerve-wracking five
all. “The Joes” who might later have commented, “Pressure? What pressure?” could
not be denied, nor their game be unhinged,
as they took those final two points. It was
truly a great match. Congratulations to all
four finalists on a wonderful tournament.
Kelly Durcan and his partner Chris
Bodkin, seeded second in the draw this
year, had lost a very close semi final to
Zabatta/Brown by the score of 6-4, 5-7, 64. In the quarter final reprieve, Cruz and
Sutherland were the winners with wins over
Caccavele/Schtscherbyna and W.
Taubner/Walter, who had defeated S.
Corridon/Toner.
The consolation round was taken by C.
Corridon/Makler, who defeated W. Tully
Sr/ D. Proudian in the semis, and
Finkelstein/Ruskin in the finals. The last
chance reprieve was taken by T. Crowe and
T. O’Connor Sr, who had overcome C.
Neidt/A. Proudian, and Denning/Gaine.
Many thanks to Guga, TI Manager Roger
Simon and Mark Sheehan who did a really
great job in making sure everyone have a
memorable day. - Chris Tully
Rugby
Good News for Rugby
J
anuary and February were months of
good news for NYAC Rugby as several players and coaches were named to
significant positions. First, our sevens
coach, Al Caravelli, was named national
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sevens coach and has begun his tenure
coaching the opening round of the international sevens circuit in Wellington.
During the last five years as sevens coach,
Al has won four northeastern championships and has appeared in five straight
national championships tournaments with
the NYAC. He will continue to coach here
at the Club during the summer season.
Coach Caravelli will be assisted by former
NYAC sevens and fifteens star, Alex
Magleby.
As for our players, number eight, Matt
Rader, and winger, Dom Mara, have been
named to the US fifteens pool as a result of
their outstanding play in Florida in
December. With the World Cup one year
away, these two have enormous goals and
opportunities ahead of them. Good luck to
them and congratulations to our coaches
for the their wonderful achievements.
- Mike Tolkin
evaluation of the member’s health status
and goals, a comprehensive program can be
formulated and adjusted as needed to
achieve the desired effect. Weight reduction, increased aerobic fitness, strength and
flexibility training are common goals for
our members and can be achieved in this
structured environment.
In addition, members who are recovering
from injuries or surgery often utilize the
Fitness Center’s certified trainers, in combination with their physical therapist and
physician, to obtain maximal recovery
without reinjury.
For those members who require even
more structure or supervision to maintain
their exercise regimen, one-on-one personal
training is available at discounted rates. For
the member on the run, an express, 30
minute workout can be configured to maximize both your time and your results. This
is all done in a setting of ease of access to
the various circuits, and with a training
staff that is motivated and familiar with
your condition and desires.
In addition to the excellent facilities and
staff, the Fitness Center schedules numerous classes, lectures and symposia on health
care and conditioning for its members.
Members may also join the Fitness Intra
Club for the social interaction. For those
with a competitive side, the yearly indoor
triathlon competition is scheduled for
Saturday, February 18th.
Membership in the Fitness Center is only
$200 for a full year, and is limited in number so that our members may enjoy a level
of service that is second to none.
Should you wish to participate in any or
all of the above, please contact Jeffrey
Gunthorpe, Fitness Center Manager, at
(212) 767-7110. - Michael Alexiades
Skiing
Senior Snow
Sports Revival
T
en years ago skiing was in a slump.
Now it is healthy again and in good
form. The ski industry says its three
best years have come since 2000. We are
also witnessing a shift in the typical skier
profile. More and more baby boomers and
seniors are hitting the slopes again. If some
of them once left the sport, today they are
back - and returning big time and choosing
parabolic skis which have helped to make
them happy skiers again.
Topping it off, most of the returnees are
able to ski very well immediately. Recent
Fitness
advances in trail grooming and snowmaking helped prepare older skiers for a symFocus on Fitness on
bolic welcome back at eastern resorts,
the Fourth Floor
where blue ice is almost a sleepy memory.
n any given weekday morning or
Retired from work seniors, even in their
early evening, many of you are
70s and 80s, are out on their skis again,
typically working out feverishly in
doing their thing just like younger skiers,
the gym or other club facilities to maintain
carving turns beautifully and enjoying
your game-shape or to attain a certain level
themselves more than ever. A few seniors
of fitness. But, how many of us have exerare skiing between 80 and 100 days a year.
cised regularly, only to suffer setbacks
Ski industry surveys show that, each year,
when adding one more plate or increased
more and more skiers are extending their
the incline so that we could train hardtime on the mountain, even though their
er.....and then have spent weeks recovering?
ski days are often shorter in hours
To avoid these and other probthan they once were. Being able to
lems, many long-time members of
start their day earlier and by riding
the Club have availed of the services
new and faster quad lifts, aging
of the Fitness Center on the fourth
skiers can pack a lot of runs into
floor of the City House. This health
three hours or so, perhaps enough
club within the Club prides itself on
to call it quits by noontime.
providing state of the art fitness
Though only three percent of US
training for the young and less
skiers were over the age of 65 in
young athlete alike. Our certified
the 2004-2005 season, the average
trainers and exercise specialists are
age of skiers is increasing steadily
available throughout the workout
every year, with some of the most
day, seven days a week to provide
rapid growth coming in the 45 and
guidance and instruction on the varolder demographic.
ious strength, aerobic and flexibility
Ski resorts are aware of these
circuits.
changes, particularly as they relate
A Microfit profile is performed on
to baby-boomers, a generation that
all new members and, periodically,
practically grew up on skis, and is
re-assessed if needed. After a careful Members of the NYAC Fitness Center enjoy top class equipment and the
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attention of a highly qualified staff.
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rapidly
approaching retirement age.
Therefore,
those
resorts are
trying to
adjust
operations
to offer
more services to
please
these
demographic groups. Keeping this in mind,
you should be aware of new refinements at
ski areas, especially those tuned to older
skiers.
The big shift in management mentality at
the resorts came come four years ago with
the decision to ignore cutting steep and
deep new trails in uncut territory, and
choosing instead to redo indoor facilities to
please their steady skiing crowd of both
boomers and newcomers.
The median age of US skiers, the marker
at which half are younger and half are
older, was 56 in the 2003-2004 season. For
the 1997-1998 season, the median age was
32. The percentage of overall skiers 45 or
older climbed from 21 percent to 31 percent in the years between 1997 and 2004.
The logical reason for more middle aged
and older skiers on our mountains is
because of the arrival of much more modern skis, thanks to snowboarding’s lead,
which opened the ski industry eyes. This
has allowed seniors and boomers to now
extend their participation as skiers on parabolics, courtesy of snowboarding’s early
proof of the pudding by Burton and others.
Today’s advance in skiing is triggering
new snowboarding interest as well, in
anticipation of the next generation of snow
sport athletes who include the baby
boomer’s kids, or echo boomers. Having to
keep both sets of boomers pleased, the
resort industry has moved to provide
expansion in food service facilities, which
includes repairing, updating and expanding
the bar business in base lodges, putting in
more tables and chairs, and replacing older
television monitors with new, flat screen
sets. The idea is that, for those boomers
and their elders who don’t want to stay out
on the hill, the new and friendlier lodge is
just one more thing management can offer.
Without tracking the age of their guests,
many ski areas actively encourage older
skiers to stay with their favorite wintertime
sport, offering seniors reduced fares plus,
like icing on the cake, free skiing to anyone
over a certain age, generally 70. - Bill Rice
Cycling
Welcome Home Wine Ride
O
n Saturday, October 22nd, 2005,
members of the NYAC Cycling
Club met at the Pawling, NY train
station for an afternoon bike ride followed by a tour of
the Millbrook winery. The ride was
appropriately led
and resurrected by
Army Colonel Chris
Torelli, who had
recently returned
Stateside from his
tours of duty in
Afghanistan and
Iraq. Although rain
soaked the
route and
riders alike,
the spirit of
the ride
was in no
way dampened.
Colonel
Torelli led
Cycling
Club mem- Above left: The NYAC’s Chris Torelli
on deployment in Iraq.
bers John
DellaRatta,
Tom Nemia and Anne Fitzpatrick throughout the Hudson Valley for the first time in
almost five years since his deployment
abroad.
Notwithstanding the weather and Ms.
Fitzpatrick's flat tire, the ride and the tour
were a complete success. The Colonel
found an Italian deli and the group found
the winery. What more can one ask for?
Welcome home, Chris. - Thomas Nemia
As this article went to press Colonel
Torelli learned that he was being redeployed to Iraq. All in the Cycling Club
wish him well and a safe return in time to
lead the next wine tour. - TM
Basketball
S t . P a t r i c k ’s To u r n a m e n t
T
he Basketball Club is having an Old-Timer’s Saint
Patrick's Tournament and extends the invitation to all
present and past hoopsters who have played the game
at the AC. Many may have retired to other pursuits like
squash or raquetball, but we would like you to come back for
the day. If you still play that's great but, if not, join us for
lunch, beer and blarney.
The date is Friday, March 17th with registration for the
tournament starting at 12:30pm. Lunch begins at 2pm in the
5th floor locker room lounge. We always have a great turnout
for this tournament, so come enjoy the day with us.
E-mail john_sardelis@hotmail.com if you have any questions.
- John Sardelis
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T H L E T I C
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ENDOWMENT FUND
THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN THE FUTURE OF THE
N E W Y O R K AT H L E T I C C L U B
The NYAC Endowment Fund Committee extends thanks and gratitude to
those members and friends who so generously contributed to our recent drive.
RICHARD A. BRUNN
Chairman, NYAC Endowment Fund
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Riyaz Akhtar
Christopher Goutman
Felix Petrillo
August J. Autieri
Yukihiro Honzawa
Frank J. Ponzio, Jr.
Irving W. Ballen
Kathleen M. Karich
John G. Quigley
Peter E. Bennett
George S. Kaufman
Allan V. Rose
Nicholas G. Boulukos
Richard Korhammer
Mitchell G. Rubin
Kieran P. Burke
Kenneth Langone
Eric Q. Salmeron
Patricia M. Buttenheim
George E. Lawler
David J. Samuel
Robert A. Caulfield
Dr. Nicholas G. Lignos
Norman H. Schulman, M.D.
Conrad M. Chanzit
Michael A. Maria, III
W. Norman Scott, MD
Joseph K. Collins
Anthony Marino
Patrick J. Slevin
John D. Corr, Jr.
John M. McCarthy
Steven P. Solferino
Clive S. Cummis
Richard B. McCormick
Steven Stern
Jean-Marijk B. Dacanay
John P. McGarry, Jr.
Michael V. Stoop
John Daneman
Michael Sean McGeary
William T. Sullivan
Harry C. Doolittle
Arthur J. McGinnis, Jr.
Louis Taic
Niko Elmaleh
Edward J. Minskoff
Thomas E. Villamana
William E. Flaherty
Charles Mkhitarian
G. Kurt von Uffel
William C. Foster
Thomas A. Moore
Christopher J.E. White
John Gardiner
Robert F. Ohmes
Russell Wilkinson
George Gehring, Jr.
Peer T. Pedersen, Jr.
Fred Yannantuono
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H a p p e n i n g s
A r o u n d
t h e
N Y A C
Social Circle
Wine and Food
Sampling Single Malt
T
his time of year is a good time to
discuss a distilled beverage with
character, complexity and
uniqueness - single malt
scotch. The regional characteristics of single malt
are a reflection of differences in the combination of natural elements and production
methods. Scotches
produced in proximity to the sea, such as
those from Islay,
Campbeltown, Orkney
Islands and Isle of Skye,
have a noticeably briny element. Talisker 10 Year-Old (Isle
of Skye, $45) is a perfect example, balancing flavors of smoke, peat, and salt with
sweetness and spiciness.
Traditionally, scotches of the Highlands
used peat as a main source of heat during
production, giving them smoky flavor with
a medicinal edge. On the other hand,
scotches of the Lowlands used coal as a
source of heat, infusing them with distinctively oily and smoky flavors that are reminiscent of bacon fat.
Once the rail systems connecting the
Scottish Highlands and Lowlands were
established, Highland distillers also started
using coal, although small amounts of
peat are still used. Traditional Highlands
flavor can be found in Dalwhinnie 15
Year-Old ($45), where sweet and spicy flavors of peat, cereal, fruits and smoke are
framed by a fuller, tannic body.
Speyside, where 75% of single malt
scotch is produced today, is renowned for
its complexity and diversity in both flavor
and body weight. Speyside scotches range
from simple, chocolate and peat flavored
Macallan 12 Year-Old ($40) to lighter,
smoky and peaty Glenfiddich 12 Year-Old
($35) to darker, oaky and complex
Glenlivet, French Oak 12 Year-Old ($30).
The second element that plays a significant role in determining the color and flavor of scotch is the aging method. While
the law stipulates that the whiskies are to
be aged in oak casks, distillers can choose
between American or French oak, or both,
as well as new wood versus pre-seasoned
casks. The flavors imparted by those casks
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vary: Burgundy casks showcase fruits with
hints of vanilla; bourbon imparts softness,
sweetness, and oak; sherry adds fruitiness;
Madeira infuses fruits, nuttiness, and dryness; and port mellows the flavor while
adding a taste of darker fruit.
One way to experience the differences in flavors would be to try
horizontal tasting;
Glenmorangie (Highland)
offers 12 year- old whiskies
aged in Burgundy, Madeira,
port and sherry casks.
Each bottle is available for
under $50.
On a related note, there
is an interesting practice in
the world of scotch where
independent bottlers send
hand-picked casks to the distillers to be used for aging their special releases. Some of those practitioners
include Duncan & Taylor, Dun Bheagan,
Gordon & MacPhail, Signatory, and
Cadenhead.
Incidentally, two of the best Scotches I’ve
had the pleasure of tasting are released
through an independent bottler. Dun
Bheagan Springbank 35 Year-Old Cask
Strength (Campbeltown, $349) has an
assertiveness and complexity that is evident
starting with the nose, where there is a conversion of fruit, grain and smoke. The
palate is a delicate balance between sweetness, acidity and softness from the grain and
oak, followed by a long finish with blend of
mild spiciness, oiliness and saltiness.
The second bottle, a 1968 Duncan &
Taylor Glenlivet 34 year-old (Speyside,
$199), takes a different approach. While
not as assertive or complex as Springbank
35 Year-Old, this bottle highlighted outstanding balance between flavor and softness, with a distinctive gentle and pleasant
tactile sensation. Unlike other scotches I’ve
tasted, the soft, numbing, dry flavor
seemed to suspend itself in the mouth and
gently radiate flavor. I’ve experienced this
sensation only on one other occasion,
courtesy of Tesseron Cognac from the
1920s.
Returning to the subject of manufacturing, the third major factor is the length of
aging. Single malts must be aged for a
minimum of three years by law, but most
whiskies out on the market are aged 10
years or longer. Naturally, there is a positive correlation between aging and pricing.
The $64,000 question becomes whether
there is a positive correlation between
quality and pricing. “Surely, older Scotch
must be better, just like older wine or
port!” my instinct screamed. After much
research, I discovered that there is no
definitive correlation between the cost and
performance, much to the delight of my
bank account.
Both young and mature scotches have
their strengths and weaknesses. To simplify the matter, young Scotches offer vibrancy, spiciness and full flavor, although they
risk being harsh. Conversely, mature
scotches are often more mellow and complex, with the potential downside of having the cask overpower its natural flavors.
Ultimately, it comes down to personal
taste.
In the six-bottle tastings I conducted, my
winner was Dalwhinnie 15 year-old.
Surprisingly, the second placed finisher
was the youngest scotch of the group and
the best value of the month, Glenmorangie
10 Year-Old (Highland, $37). Although
lighter and less smoky than Dalwhinnie,
Glenmorangie offered vibrancy and complexity at every level with its blend of
peat, caramel and toast flavors that lead to
a spicy, dry and crisp finish. The other
contestants, listed in order of finish, were
Glenlivet French Oak 12 year-old,
Balvenie Doublewood 12 year-old
(Speyside, $43), Glenfiddich 12 year-old,
and Macallan 12 year-old.
One of the interesting and controversial
topics regarding whiskies is the manner of
serving; should it be served neat, with distilled water, or on the rocks? Spirits
expert, Warren Radford, recommends the
following guideline: for Scotch in the 80 to
100 proof range, serve neat. For stronger
scotch at cask or barrel strength, serve
neat or with a dash of water. Scotch
served on the rocks is acceptable for those
aged in bourbon casks, but never for those
aged in sherry casks. Radford explained
that the water starts a chemical reaction
that reduces aroma and flavor. The only
situation in which water can effectively
open up the flavor is for cask strength
spirits. Radford discourages the use of ice,
which freezes protein, as it produces a
spirit that is smooth yet lacks sufficient
aroma and taste.
With its high alcohol content and
unyielding flavor, single malt scotches are
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ble, then render whatever assistance may
be necessary to re-establish the local society once the bombing has stopped. What
makes operations difficult in Afghanistan
and Iraq today is that both missions are
being carried out simultaneously.
Colonel O’Dowd expressed his pleasure
in leaving Afghanistan after overcoming
three distinct hostile forces, and seeing the
gestation of a thriving business community
and a political nucleus coming to life. The
Colonel stated his belief that you can gain
the support of the people by reconstructing the physical plants and introducing
Editor’s note: Please see page 17 for full
freedoms that the local society knows
details of the NYAC’s Scotch Night in the
about but has not experienced. He menCity House.
tioned that the turnout for the Presidential
election in Afghanistan was an extraordinary 75 percent of those considered eligiSentinel Society
ble to vote.
Colonel O'Dowd believes the war
A Dual Mission
against terrorism can be won, though it
he Sentinel Society had the pleasure
will take time since we must stand ready
of hosting a meeting on January
to destroy the terrorists' base of opera12th at which the guest speaker was
tions wherever they are found. This is a
Colonel John B. O'Dowd, United States
slow, tedious and expensive process, in
Army. Colonel O'Dowd, a 1978 West
dollars and in lives.
Point graduate, is presently the Chief of
Of course the question arose as to why
Staff of the United States Military attachwe have been unable to capment to the United
ture Osama bin Laden.
Nations in New
Colonel O'Dowd stated that
York City. As
the whereabouts of Osama
such, he is the milbin Laden are known with
itary liaison
reasonable certainty; but, in
between the
his opinion, there are prioriPentagon and the
ties and risk assessments
United States
that dictate attention be
Delegation to the
given to more important
United Nations.
targets. Colonel O'Dowd
He is on the front
stated that, today, Osama
lines in the war
bin Laden is not that imporagainst terrorism.
tant a target due to the capToday, Colonel
ture of some of his underO'Dowd designs
lings and the neutralization
and carries out
of his base of operations.
policies in the fight
A question also arose conagainst terrorism.
Colonel John B. O'Dowd was welcomed to
cerning
the effectiveness of
In his prior assign- the NYAC by Sentinels’ president, Tom Buda.
the equipment used by our
ment, commandtroops in Iraq. The Colonel
ing the United States Combat Engineers in
made it clear that he is confident that the
Afghanistan, he experienced first hand the
men under his command were receiving
role of the United States military in the
the best and the most efficient of the new
fight against terrorism. The Colonel referequipment.
enced his every day experiences in
Colonel O'Dowd remarked that he was
Afghanistan to illustrate the complex role
very
impressed with the caliber of the
facing the military in the fight against teryoung soldiers presently in the ranks of
rorism.
the military. Likewise, we were impressed
When Colonel O'Dowd arrived in
by the professionalism and ability radiated
Afghanistan, his mission was to destroy
by Colonel O'Dowd. It is because of men
the terrorist base, while at the same time
like him that we have the privilege of livbuilding an environment in which a law
ing in a free society. - John Meglio
abiding society could exist. The mission in
extremely difficult to pair with food. In
fact, I was unable to find any acceptable
pairing for food without drastically reducing alcohol and flavor of the spirit. By far
the best pairing for scotch, as I discovered
on New Year’s Eve, is not with a meal but
with a cigar. That night, I learned that the
definition of synergy is when the crisp,
medicinal, and briny elements of
Laphroaig 10 year-old ($35) enhances the
clove-like spices of the cigar, slowly receding to a sweet yet spicy and dry finish.
- KC Shinozaki
T
Afghanistan, as well as in Iraq and other
areas around the globe, is to destroy the
place from which the terrorists operate.
While the terrorists are being eradicated,
the military must rebuild the area and
establish the rule of law.
This differs from the traditional role of
the military, which was to destroy the
enemy as quickly and efficiently as possi-
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Please look for information regarding
future meetings of the Sentinel Society in
coming issues of The Winged Foot and in
our Club mailings. Those NYAC members
interested in joining the Sentinel Society
Intra Club, please contact Tom Buda at
(917) 886-6988 or Intra Club
Coordinator, Michael Rutella at (212)
767-7168. - Tom Buda
Card Room
Problems at Pairs
T
he annual Pairs Championship,
postponed for a week because of the
transit strike, was held on December
27th and produced some unusual problems, not all of which were solved.
Perhaps the most interesting of the problems was this one: S - Q J 9 8; H - A Q 9
5; D - A K J 7; C - A. You are the dealer,
vulnerable. One North opened One
Diamond, several opted for Two No
Trump, and one maverick decided on Two
Clubs, explaining that he wanted to make
certain partner know that he couldn’t stop
short of game. Here was the layout:
North
S-QJ98
H-AQ95
D-AKJ7
C-A
West
East
S-K62
S-5
H-72
H-J863
D - Q 10 6 5
D-943
C - K Q 10 9
C-87642
South
S - A 10 7 4 3
H - K 10 4
D-82
C-J53
Some auctions stopped at Four Spades;
others took a quick route to the spade
slam: 2NT, P, 3S, P, 6S. At the table in
question, however, something very odd
occurred:
N
2C
2NT
4S
Rdbl
E
P
P
P
P
S
2S
3S
P
P
W
P
P
Dbl (!)
P
South’s first response was point-showing
(7-9). North’s Two No Trump indicated a
very good hand, but no dominant suit.
Three Spades showed South’s best suit,
and Four Spades indicated good support.
Should South now go into some form of
Blackwood? Royal Key Card would probably work well and would get N-S to the
slam. West’s double was a gamble, but
North’s re-double was not. South had a
minimum of seven points - something
would be useful. And the North hand was
poised over the doubler. After the King of
Clubs lead, declarer lost the immediate
spade finesse but played carefully to ruff
two clubs in dummy and pull the balance
of the trumps. The score came as a surprise. N-S missed the biddable slam, but
the re-double brought in 800 extra points
for two overtricks and 480 for the first
ten, easily outpointing the pairs at small
slam.
Bill Bovers arranged the event and it
went smoothly – just another success for
our leader who was hailed at dinner for
his excellent and tireless work. As for the
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winners – Barry and Shelley Adelman took
first East-West, and Fred Jarvis and Dave
Perry took North-South honors with a
nifty 70% game.
It is worth noting that Perry appeared as
a Pairs winner in 1966 with Bob Groshok
and has continued his winning ways for
40 years. He was recently inducted in the
Colgate University Athletics Hall of
Honor, a tribute to his letter-winning track
seasons of 1954-56. He served as Colgate
team captain of both indoor and outdoor
track in his senior year. In 1955 he
anchored three victorious mile relays at
the Millrose, NYAC, and Knights of
Columbus Indoor Games. He contributed
to the fastest mile relay of the 1956 season
(at Madison Square Garden). Later he
excelled at platform tennis, winning the
national doubles titles. He also won the
coveted NYAC All Around Athlete title in
1983 and 1985.
Due to a conflict in scheduling, the
January 24th Inter-Club Tournament was
held, for the first time, in the 10th floor
Olympic Suites, rather than in the Card
Room. The staff and kitchen managed to
handle the temporary venue without a
hitch and the evening provided a rare technical triumph as the Red Team (NYAC)
won top East-West, third North-South,
and tied for top Team-of-Four. About
time, too, since the struggling Reds needed
a big score to get back into contention.
You need luck in bridge to "run the
table" and this hand is a good example:
North
S-8
H-97
D-AQ875
C - A 10 9 7 4
West
East
S-A52
S-73
H-AJ863
H - K Q 10 4 2
D - 10 6 4
D-J92
C-Q5
C-KJ6
South
S - K Q J 10 9 6 4
H-5
D-K3
C-832
Neither
N
1D
3C
?
vulnerable.
E
S
1H
1S
3H
3S
W
2H
P
The reader is at a huge advantage here,
seeing all four hands. North, who had
opened light and had only a singleton in
partner's suit, should certainly pass. One
could question South's caution in not bidding game directly (Four Spades over One
Heart). After all, he owns an independent
suit, a singleton in the opponents' suit,
and a potentially very valuable diamond
king. From South's viewpoint, North's
bidding is very helpful: minor suit strength
is what he needs. But, for some reason
MARCH 2006
South bid only Three Spades and thereby
missed a cold game. Now comes the element of luck. North should pass, but he
looked at the vulnerability and decided to
gamble that partner had at least six good
spades and a heart singleton. After nearly
a minute of agonizing he murmured "Four
Spades." The ace of hearts hit the table,
followed by a second heart. Declarer
ruffed, knocked out the spade ace, let the
diamond return run to his king, drew the
outstanding trumps (pitching clubs from
dummy), then ran diamonds, tossing his
two losing clubs - making five. Note that
the North-South hands hold a total of 19
points. The opening lead of the Club
Queen would jeopardize the contract, but
only a West who was peeking would do it.
- Jack Hearts
Dance Club
Dancing With the Stars
T
wenty seven million and counting.
No, not my retirement (but one can
dream); this is the number of people
who watch “Dancing with the Stars.”
There they are, with the fancy costumes,
all those people watching and the judges
who want to cut their heads off. And there
he is, George Hamilton doing his thing
and taking it on the chin from the judges.
Who would have thought that this once
(and, in some ways, still) suave movie idol
would be seen dancing on TV. It could be
the money but, as we watch the show, we
see the lessons necessary to make it work.
That is not ballroom dancing as we
dance it at the Club. What you are seeing
is exhibition dancing, done to a routine
that, in most cases, would not and could
not be done in a room full of other
dancers. What it does show is that if you
want it bad enough (money is always a
good incentive) and if you are willing to
do the work, there is a pot of gold at the
end of the rainbow. (If not a pot of gold,
how about “How the heck, did you ever
learn to do that?”?)
Most people are happy if they break 90
and are content to keep the ball on the
fairway, but there are always the few who
look to knock a few more strokes off the
score on a regular basis. Those are the
people who take the lessons and put up
with the pro making them do those exercises. Dancing is no different. We do the
steps over and over so they become part of
us and then, when the music starts, we
just listen to Frank or Dean and never
think about where our feet should be. It
just comes as a natural movement.
While we are not the Marines, what we
are looking for is a few good men and
women who want to be more than “Two
step swayers”. Now for the advertisement:
The Dance Club provides the best dance
lessons for the money in New York. For
one, we have the Club and all of its
amenities; great instruction; free food; a
cash bar (there is no “free” here); great
camaraderie; some of the nicest members
and a great teacher. We learn from basic to
advanced, all at your own pace. Some get
it right away and some take longer, but all
eventually become credible dancers.
There is one catch. (“Ah! The catch. I
knew there would be a catch.”). You have
to show up and do the work. Again, no
free here. We have dancers who have
enough experience to dance with you if
you lack a partner. It is always helpful if
you can find someone with whom you can
dance, but it is not absolutely necessary.
You will eventually dance with other people and, hopefully, they will have the
dance level that you have obtained. We
have dance parties throughout the year
where we dance to all the dances we have
learned throughout the year. We meet on
the second and fourth Monday of each
month. Take a look in The Winged Foot
for the schedule.
We have been dancing the latin dances
the past month and, by the time you read
this, we will have danced the meringue
and salsa. Our next schedule of dances is
country and western. No horses or costumes are required. Ten gallon hats are
allowed. What I can tell you is that C&W
is one of the easiest dance genres to learn.
It has a two step (finally, a dance that you
already know), waltz and swing among
others. People who like to dance the polka
also like to dance the country and western
dances. So, until then, once again I say,
“Put some love in your life, try dancing.”
- Richard Pitz
Backgammon
Annual Championship
O
n December 20th, despite the
transit strike, Backgammon Club
members gathered for their annual
Championship and elections. The stand-
Rocky Aoki (L), celebrates with Leyla
Zaloutskaya and John Valliades.
ing slate of officers was re-elected: Leyla
Zaloutskaya, president; John Valliades,
vice-president; Mary Matthews, treasurer;
Rocky Aoki, secretary. The games lasted
from 6pm until 2am. Dinner was served
to live balalaika and accordion music.
After many hours of battling, Rocky
Aoki re-emerged as the winner. His name
will be displayed on the 9th floor.
Congratulations to Rocky.
- Leyla Zaloutskaya
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Factory: 1485 Bassett Ave.
Bronx, NY 10461
Tel: (718) 823-2264
Donald Denigris, President, NYAC Member
MITSUGU SHIMMYO, M.D. P.C
345 East 37th Street, Suite 203
New York, NY 10016
NYAC Member
NORMAN H. SCHULMAN, M.D. F.A.C.S.
Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Lenox Hill Hospital
Diplomate of American Board of Surgery
Diplomate of American Board of Plastic Surgery
Office: 799 Park Avenue
Tel: (212) 861-5004
NYAC Member
PRUDENTIAL DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE
Manhattan Residential:
Buying, Selling or Just Thinking About It!
Richard Zilli, NYAC member for over 25 years
RZILLI@Elliman.com
(212) 702-4073
GREENWICH, CT & WESTCHESTER, NY — BUY/SELL
Weichert Capital Properties & Estates
Tammy Kaiser, Realtor
Kaiserconsult@optonline.net
Tel: (914) 522-4828
MORTGAGE FINANCING — NY, NJ, CT, FL
Residential Purchases, Refinances, Land/Construction
Primary and Second Homes, Co-ops, Condos
Paul J. McCormick, NYAC Member
IPI Mortgage Co.
Tel: (917) 842-3209
OFFICE SPACE IN MANHATTAN
We only represent tenants.
Please call to discuss your requirement.
www.bostickrealty.com
Paul Bostick, NYAC member
Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic
5 bedroom golf villa with pool
and jacuzzi — for rent.
CDecker328@aol.com
Tel: (212) 691-7434
HISTORIC BEACH HOME IN BEAUTIFUL NOVA SCOTIA
Available for medium- to long-term summer rental
60 mins. from Halifax Airport on Nova Scotia’s famed South
Shore, this Cape Gothic house ideal for summer rental.
3 bedroom, 3 bathroom house completely renovated and
equipped w/ modern appliances (washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, hot tub, electric fireplaces). Large deck
w/ chairs, tables, and grill; large grass yard w/two barns.
2 pristine beaches just steps away.
Pls. contact Caroline Boillod
Tel: (212) 713-9276
RESTAURANTS
HOUSE OF O’CONNOR
1 Oscawana Lake Rd.
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
www.houseofoconnor.com
SAN DOMENICO NY
New York, NY 10019
Tony May, NYAC Member
Tel: (845) 526-1873
Fax: (845) 526-1089
Tel: (212) 265-5959
RISK MANAGEMENT
Richard F. Denning, J.D., CPCU
RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Expertise in commercial risk analysis; self-insurance; and
risk management information systems. Tel: (631) 749-1535
Shelter Island, NY 11964
Fax (631) 749-7885
SKIN CARE
Dr. Michelle Copeland Skin Care, a revolutionary
prescriptive approach to skin care developed
by renowned New York plastic surgeon,
Dr. Michelle Copeland. For more information
visit www.drmichellecopelandskincare.com
STATE AND LOCAL TAX CONSULTANTS
Genetelli Consulting Group
Innovative Solutions to Complex Tax Issues
431 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10016
www.genetelli.com
Tel: (212) 684-4111
Richard Genetelli, NYAC Member
Fax: (212) 213-1020
TITLE INSURANCE
JUDICIAL TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY LLC
NY Residential, Commercial & Coop Ins.
No charge if mortgage is not approved.
Free CLE Programs. Educational classes
www.judicialtitle.com
Tel: (800) 281-8485
Maria Murphy, NYAC Member
Fax: (800) FAX-9396
(212) 581-4051
WATERPROOFING
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, BUY/SELL/RENT
Peter W. Just, MBA, Realtor
Realtor Associates Florida Properties
Peterjust@raflorida.com
(561) 309-6914
GEMINI WATERPROOFING AND RESTORATION CORP.
Local Law 11 Experts.
Our third decade located in Midtown Manhattan.
Roofing, façade, parapet, metal, brick restoration.
Thomas Leigh, NYAC Member
Tel: (212) 581-8500
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CLUB EVENTS
THE NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB
MARCH, 2006
GO TO WWW.NYAC.ORG FOR FURTHER DETAILS
OF ALL THAT IS HAPPENING AT THE NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB
Irish Night at the City House
March Madness
March 11th
6:30pm
This popular Social Activities Committee event
celebrates Irish culture and tradition and, this
year, honors Bob O’Connor. Start the evening
with a cocktail hour offering hors d’oeuvres, a raw
bar, a carving station, an open bar (with
Guinness on tap) and the sounds of traditional
Irish fiddler, Bernadette Fee. A four-course
gourmet dinner follows in the Main Dining Room,
featuring traditional Irish fare. Entertainment will
be provided throughout the evening by the Mike
McGovern Band and the Niall O’Leary dancers.
Make your reservations by logging on to
www.nyac.org or by calling (212) 767-7075.
$75 per person.
March 14th through April 3rd
Watch your favorite NCAA basketball teams in
the Tap Room and follow the coaches on the
road to the NYAC Winged Foot Award. Enjoy
daily Game Day food and drink specials,
including $3 draft beer from 5pm to 7pm.
For more information and to make reservations,
please call (212) 767-7166.
Platform Tennis at TI
March 11th, 12th and 18th
8:30am
There are three Platform Tennis tournaments
taking place this month. March 11th features a
Member/Member Tournament; March 12th is the
date for Mixed Doubles Tournament; and March
18th is the Parent/Child Tournament. An entry fee
is associated with each tournament. Arrive at
8:30am and enjoy food, beverages, and prizes for
the winner. Competition begins at 9am. E-mail
paddlenyac@optonline.net to sign up for any of
the tournaments or call Bill at (914) 720-3164.
NY Open Judo Championship
March 18th
7:30am - Start
Join us in the Gymnasium as our NYAC judo
players face off against world class competitors
from across the globe in the annual NY Open
Judo Championship. World Championship and
Olympic medalists from the USA, Canada,
Brazil, Japan, Korea, the UK, France, Germany
and elsewhere will be competing. Competition
begins at 7:30am in the gymnasium, with finals
at 4pm. Call (212) 767-7160 for more details.
$20 spectator’s fee.
New Members’ Reception
March 21st
5:30pm to 7:30pm
ATTENTION ALL NEW MEMBERS - The NYAC
would like to make sure that you have been
properly welcomed to the Club. Those who attend
this reception will receive a Winged Foot pin, an
NYAC T-shirt and a bound history of their new
club. Join us for cocktails and mingling in the
Hall of Fame, a tour of the City House and
the chance to learn more about all of the
programs, Intra Clubs and events at the NYAC.
Call (212) 767-7019 to make a reservation.
All-Around Athlete Competition
March 24th at 5:30pm March 25th at 8am
March 26th at 8am
Any NYAC member, 18 and over, is eligible to
participate in this competition that includes
basketball, swimming, rowing, weightlifting and
more. See Hasan Dib in the gymnasium, or email Vito Illustrato at doowoppop55@aol.com, to
sign up and for more details. An Awards Dinner
will be held at 4:30pm on March 26th to
congratulate the newly crowned All-Around
Athlete Competition winner.
Reserve a Guest Room
Stay at the Club after Irish Night on March 11th
and enjoy the convenience of retiring for the night
just a few floors away. On Sunday, you can enjoy
brunch in the Main Dining Room from 11am to
2:30pm. Call (212) 767-7130 for room rates and
availability, and enjoy your home away from home
at the NYAC.
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Prospective Members’ Reception
Travers Island Fitness Center
March 29th
6pm
Now is the time to submit your candidate’s
application so that they can enjoy a summer full
of NYAC activities and events. Consider a family
member, colleague or friend who would be an
excellent addition to your Club, and invite them to
the March Reception in our beautifully renovated
Hall of Fame. Attendees will enjoy cocktails and
hors d’oeuvres, a tour of the City House and will
view the Club video. Call Amy Walton, Director
of Marketing, at (212) 767-7140 to reserve for
you and your guest.
Join the Travers Island Fitness Center and
stay in shape all year round. Take one of the many
yoga, pilates and cardio sculpt classes that are
available each week. Call the Travers Island
Fitness Center at (914) 738-2700 x285 for hours,
fees, appointments and further information.
NYAC Intra Club Expo
March 30th
7pm to 10pm
Join us on the 9th floor for this year’s inter-active
Intra Club Expo. New and existing members alike
can explore all of the exciting social and sporting
opportunities that are offered at the New York
Athletic Club. Try some fun Intra Club activities
first-hand; maybe a dance lesson; or you can test
your putting skills. Plus, you can win prizes and
obtain schedules of upcoming events. Live music,
open bar, a signature cocktail bar and a wonderful
array of hors d’oeuvres await you at a special price
of just $25, plus tax and gratuity. Make your reservation today by logging on to www.nyac.org or by
calling (212) 767-7176.
Travers Island Re-Opens
March 31st
The Club House restaurant and bars at Travers
Island re-open for service on Friday, March 31st.
Please join us on Friday evenings, Saturdays and
Sundays for a la carte restaurant and bar service.
Get ready for a fun-filled season at TI.
Membership News
Membership specials are in effect for 2006.
Children of members (aged 16-30) are eligible
to receive half off their initiation fees. If a member
sponsors his or her spouse, the initiation fee will
be waived. Call (212) 767-7019 for an application
and more information. We look forward to
welcoming your family as future members.
Corporate Events with Style
Plan your next business seminar, lunch meeting,
or dinner function at the NYAC’s City House. Our
catering team will provide you with personalized
service and our Executive Chef will prepare a
sumptuous menu, whether it be casual, buffet-style
or a more formal affair. Our beautifully appointed
banquet space, some with Central Park views, will
add a special touch to your corporate event. The
calendar is filling up quickly, so please call (212)
767-7068 and make plans for a successful spring
event. Don’t forget; you can also host an outdoor
event at Travers Island - call (914)738-2700 x 222.
Log on to www.nyac.org
View the Club calendar, make reservations
for upcoming events and read Club news
by logging on to the Members Only section of
our web site at www.nyac.org.
Main Dining Room Special
Scotch Tasting - Save the Date
During the month of March, enjoy a celebration of
Pinot Noirs from California and Oregon at the
Pinot Noir Prix Fixe Dinner in the Main Dining
Room. Dinner starts at just $39 per person, including wine. Enjoy the ambiance of the Main Dining
Room and the views of Central Park as you savor
this delicious meal. A jacket and tie are required.
To make reservations, please call (212) 767-7080.
April 5th
6pm
Join fellow Scotch Whisky lovers for an
evening of Scotch 101 in the President’s Room.
The Portfolio of Classic Malts of Scotland will
provide the featured single malt scotches to
sample. To make reservations or for more
information, please call (212) 767-7000 x7402.
$39 per person.
8am - 8pm
9:30am - 5:30pm
CLOSED
6am - 9pm
6am - 8pm
9am - 6pm
Monday to Thursday
Friday
Saturday and Sunday
6:30am - 8:30pm
6:30am - 8pm
9am - 6pm
Squash Courts - 7th Floor (212) 767-7105/6
(212) 247-5100, Cage x7345, Lounge x7346
Monday to Thursday
6am - 10:30pm
Friday
6am - 9:30pm
Saturday
8am - 8:30pm
Sunday
9am - 7pm
Saturday and Sunday
Breakfast: 7:30am - 11am
Lunch: 12pm - 2:30pm
Dinner: 2:30pm - 9pm
Monday - Friday
Breakfast: 7am - 10:30am
Lunch: 12pm - 2:30pm
Dinner: 2:30pm - 9pm
ROOM SERVICE
*Live piano music each Friday and Saturday Night
Tuesday - Saturday: 4pm to 12am
(212) 247-5100 x7380
Sunday: 12pm - 8pm
Saturday: 11am - 7pm
Men’s Locker Floor - 5th Floor
Sunday: 5:30 - 9:30pm
COCKTAIL LOUNGE - LOBBY
8am - 11pm
Mon - Fri: 5:30pm - 9:30pm Mon - Fri: 12pm - 12am
(212) 247-5100, Cage x7343, Lounge x7341
Ladies’ Locker Suite - 4th Floor
Monday to Sunday
Library - 9th Floor
Dinner
Sunday to Saturday
8am - 8pm
Attendant on duty: Monday to Friday 12pm - 8pm
Bar
Sun - Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm
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Sat & Sun: 7:30am - 11am
TAP ROOM
(212) 767-7166
Handball/Racquetball - 21st Floor
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Wed - Sat: 5:30pm - 9:30pm Saturday Evenings
Dancing
Dinner
D
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Mon- Fri: 7am - 10:30am
Brunch
Sunday: 11am - 2:30pm
Breakfast
F
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MAIN DINING ROOM - 11TH FLOOR
Lunch
6:30am - 10pm
6:30am - 9pm
8am - 8pm
9am - 6:30pm
*Registration is Required
CITY HOUSE RESTAURANT SERVICES
Workshop - 12:15pm
Pilates - 9am
FRIDAY
Yoga - 9am
WEDNESDAY
Cardio Sculpt - 9:30am
MONDAY
Breakfast
Monday to Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Gymnasium - 6th Floor (212) 247-5100 x7342
Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Gift Shop (Lobby) (212) 767-7138
(212) 767-7110/1
Monday
Tuesday to Friday
Saturday and Sunday
Fitness Center
*Project Restoration
Monday to Friday
3pm - 10pm
THURSDAY
Card Room
20/20 Abs & Stretch-12:15pm
Sunrise Yoga - 7am
Monday to Friday
Free Lessons: Mon, Wed, Sat
All Day
6pm - 8pm
WEDNESDAY
Pilates Mat- 7:15pm
Boxing Room - 7th Floor
3:30 - 11pm
12pm - 8pm
TRAVERS ISLAND
Vinyasa Yoga - 8:15am
Workshop - 12:15pm
Cardio Sculpt - 6:30pm
SATURDAY
*Project Restoration
Vinyasa Yoga - 6:15pm
Pilates Mat - 7:15pm
TUESDAY
Monday to Friday
Saturday
6am - 8:45pm
7am - 6:45pm
9am - 5:45pm
Vinyasa Yoga - 6:15pm
CITY HOUSE
F ITNESS S CHEDULES
Billiards Room
Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Aquatic Center - 3rd Flr (212) 247-5100 x7353/5
NYAC Directory
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MARCH 2006
For more information, please call the Athletic Office
(212) 767 7160/7094.
Spectators: $20 per person
The most competitive Judo Tournament in the
USA, here at the NYAC
City House - 7:30am; Finals - 4pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 18TH
NY OPEN
JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS
POCKET GUIDE
N E W Y O R K AT H L E T I C C L U B
Monday
Sunday Brunch MDR, 11am - 2:30pm
26
2
6th Flr, 8am
ALL AROUND
ATHLETE COMPETITION
19
Platform Tennis Mixed
Doubles Tournament Travers Island, 8:30am
12
MAIN DINING ROOM AND
TAP ROOM CLOSED
5
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Badminton - 6th Flr, 6:30pm
Backgammon - 9th Flr, 7pm
Wrestling Workout - 7pm
Chess - 7pm
Boxing Class - 7th Flr, 6pm
Judo Workout - 7pm
Wrestling Workout- 7pm
Hand Tennis - Gym, 6pm
Bridge - 6pm
Judo Workout - 6:30pm
Table Tennis - 7pm
10th Flr, 6pm
SCOTCH TASTING
29
5
Bridge - 6pm
Table Tennis - 7pm
PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS’
RECEPTION - 2nd Flr, 6pm
30
6
9th Flr, 7pm
INTRA CLUB EXPO
23
TRAVERS ISLAND
RESTAURANTS
AND BARS RE-OPEN
31
7
24
6th Flr, 5:30pm
ALL AROUND
ATHLETE COMPETITION
17
Basketball - St. Patrick’s Day
Tournament, 6th Flr, 1pm
10
3
Friday
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f o r
m o r e
c a l e n d a r
i n f o r m a t i o n
N YA C C A L E N D A R M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 0 6
27
3
Chess -7pm
28
4
21
22
Judo Workout - Open, 6:30pm
Bridge - 6pm
Table Tennis - 7pm
Badminton - Gym, 6:30pm
Chess - 7pm
2nd Flr, 5:30pm
MERCURY SOCIETY BILLIARDS Badminton - 6th Flr, 6:30pm
NIGHT - 10TH FLR, 7PM
Knights of the Bath Collation, 6pm
9
2
Thursday
15 16
Bridge - 6pm
QCC Collation - 10th Flr, 6pm
Judo Workout - Open, 6:30pm
Table Tennis - 7pm
8
Bridge - 6pm
Table Tennis - 7pm
1
Bridge - 6pm
Table Tennis - 7pm
MARCH
Wednesday
NEW MEMBERS’ RECEPTION
14
Chess - 7pm
Scuba Club - 7pm
American Legion - Meeting
7
Chess - 7pm
Tuesday
Judo Workout - 7pm
20
Judo Workout - 7pm
13
Judo Workout - 7pm
6
Judo - 7pm
QCC = Quarter Century Club
TI = Travers Island
KGT = Knights of the Green Table
SMP = Saturday Morning Program
MDR = City House Main Dining Room
Sunday
18
1
8
APRIL
25
6th Flr, 8am
ALL AROUND
ATHLETE COMPETITION
Platform Tennis Parent/Child
Tournament Travers Island, 8:30am
7:30am, Gymnasium
NY OPEN JUDO
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Platform Tennis MemberMember Tournament Travers Island, 8:30am
11
Cocktails, 6:30pm - 9th Flr
Dinner, 7:30 - MDR
SMP - Closing Exercises
IRISH NIGHT
4
SMP - 9am
SM Parents’ Club Breakfast Meeting
Saturday

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