Gerry 5 VFA Spring Fever!

Gerry 5 VFA
APRIL 2014 EDITION
WWW.GERRY5.COM
Spring Fever!
"April is a promise that May
is bound to keep!" ~Hal Borland
Mother Nature has a way of
making us wait. She likes to
tease us for a while and then
make us wait just a little bit
more. March came-in-like-a-lion-and-left-almost thesame-darn-way. Below average temperatures, gray
days, snow and snizzle with a few flashes of Spring
pretty much sums up March. Cabin fever/Spring
fever is running rampant! With the change to
Daylight Savings Time we were really looking
forward to warm days and outdoor activities.
Gardeners are itching to dig and plant, others look
longingly at their boats, and the sweaters and long
sleeves of Winter are getting quite boring! We know
we should be patient but after this winter it is getting
difficult!
Despite the weather and winter doldrums we had a
good month at the Club. The Meat Raffle/Trivia
Contest was another fun afternoon with great
attendance. We do appreciate your participation and
support of the Scholarships and Charities Funds. We
have another entertaining afternoon scheduled for
April 19th with a special treat for attendees (see
article below). The St. Patrick's Day Feast was once
again a good bit of craic with delicious food and
camaraderie. The Gerry was represented at the MDA
Firefighters Cooking for a Cure fundraiser and it was
a huge success (see article in this newsletter).
"April hath put a spirit of youth in everything."
~William Shakespeare. We hope this is true this year.
We've got a packed calendar for April. Read the
announcements and see the Calendar of Events in
this newsletter for an "at a glance" look.
NHL playoffs (Go Bruins!), the Masters
Tournament, NBA playoffs, and don't forget the Red
Sox are back with regular season play. This plus
NASCAR, pool, and always good company and
interesting conversation present many
opportunities/excuses to join your friends here at the
Club.
GERRY 5 VFA NEWSLETTER
Remember to check for event updates in your email or on the web site throughout the month.
"“Isn't it appropriate that the month of the tax begins
with April Fool's Day and ends with cries of "May
Day!"”~unknown
Member of the Year Honored
Congratulations to Carol McHugh, our 2013
Member of the Year. Carol
was selected as by the Board
after being nominated by a
fellow member for her
tireless efforts in the kitchen,
assisting with musters, and
participating on various committees. We thank Carol
for your continued dedication to the Gerry. Without
the efforts of Carol and other members like her, we
would not be the great Club we are. Thank Carol and
other volunteers the next time you see them.
Bar Tap Upgrade Complete
"Variety is the spice of life that gives it all its
flavor." ~ William Cowper.
...and we aim to please! We recently upgraded the
bar from the six-tap system to a ten-tap. This means
more varieties of draft beer for our patrons to enjoy.
We've added Harpoon, Blue Moon, Newburyport
Pale Ale, and Bud Light. The upgrade also includes
a new glass chiller and glass beer cases. Next time
you're at the Club check out the new equipment. We
look forward to serving you!
Roll up your Sleeves! Special Blood
Drive - April 17th
As a special assist to the
American Red Cross and the
VFW, we will be hosting a
Blood Drive on Thursday,
April 17th, 1 - 7 p.m. in the
Function Hall. You may
make an appointment by call 1-800-RED-CROSS or
on-line at redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome.
All donors will receive John's Famous Clam
Chowder as a thank you from the Gerry.
Thanks to our Blood Drive Chairperson, Arlyne
Campbell, and member, Janet Brings, for organizing
this special drive.
A Special Thank You
to Ian Bernier, member and employee, for crafting
and installing the new bar shelf next to the pool table.
It makes great use of a small space and looks good as
well. It wasn't installed for more than a couple of
hours before the first beverage found its new landing
space.
Firefighters Cooking for a Cure
Exceeds - A
message from
the President
A Gerry 5 Sponsor Spot
April Meat Raffle and
Trivia Contest
Join us this month on Saturday,
April 19th, at 3:00 p.m. for the
monthly Meat Raffle and Trivia
Contest. We feature an assortment
of meats featuring seasonal
favorites. The meat is from New
England Meat Market. You don't want to miss this!
This month we will also have Darvy's famous
clams available during the Raffle/Trivia. If you've
had them, you know to get there early. If you
haven't, then you don't know what you're missing!
The rules: four meat raffles, - three of which you
must buy into. Tickets are 6 for $5.00 for each of the
first three raffles. All losing tickets are automatically
entered into the fourth raffle,- the losers raffle. There
are no losers! Multiple prizes are awarded for each
raffle. You MUST be present to win.
Trivia starts with the first raffle and is FREE to
play! There are three rounds of 20 questions. Prizes
are awarded to the team with the most points in each
round and a Grand Prize is awarded to the team with
the most overall points. Think April events for this
month's theme plus some general trivia. It's fun,
sometimes informational, and a great way to spend
your afternoon. All proceeds go to the Gerry
Charities and Scholarships Fund.
Attendees may bring snacks for themselves or to
share with others. See you here!!
I would like to
thank the following
people for their help
preparing and participating in the 6th Annual
Firefighters Cooking for a Cure at the Danversport
Yacht Club on Saturday, March 22, 2014: Ryan
Glavin, Jay Smidt, Bill Moynihan, John Blaney,
Karen Rogers, Dirk Martin, Terry Raustad, Cheryl
Raustad, Erik Smith, Jennifer Mitchell, Carol
McHugh, Robb Macomber, Mark Lausier and our
resident Firefighter Retired Rick Bartlett.
I would also like to thank member Vin Conte for
helping procure some very special ingredients for the
event and member Dave Martin for helping gain
access to the Mason's kitchen to cook some of the
food.
All of the above helped to make this a very
successful event and it was a real pleasure working
with them! Although we didn't win, we represented
the Gerry 5 with pride.
Thank you, Mike Butler, President, Gerry 5 VFA
www.joegreenagency.com 781-631-5000
A Gerry 5 Sponsor Spot
is $25.00 in advance. Dinner will be served 5:30 6:30 p.m. (Choices are steak tips and fries or chicken
fingers and fries.) Dinner tickets must be purchased
by Wednesday, May 14th. Cash bar, 21 and older.
Attendees may bring snacks. Ask about reserving
tables when you purchase tickets. Tickets may be
purchased in person or by calling 781-631-5214.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m.
This event is open to the public.
A Gerry 5 Sponsor Spot
Gerry Giggles Comedy Night Coming
May 17th
You asked, we
deliver! It's going to be
a great night at the Gerry
- one to tickle your
funny bone and relief all
the stress of our daily
routines. We proudly
present a night of
comedy on Saturday,
May 17th. Featuring
three very popular
comedians, we invite you to join us for lots of
giggles, laughs, and guffaws!
Mike Prior, a familiar name to many of you, has
been making people laugh since his school days
when a bully threatened to beat him up for his lunch
money. Mike has crowds in the palms of his hands.
He has performed with national recording artists as
well as touring with Al Yankovich. For more
information on Mike, see his web site @
mikepriorcomedy.com.
Paul Keenan is best described as a twelve year old
boy trapped in a 6'4" adult body. He is a regular
performer in the Boston comedy scene. For more
information on Paul, see his web site @
paulkeenancomedy.com.
Patty Ross is one of the most sought after
personalities on the national comedy scene. Her
charming sarcastic wit and no-holds-barred
prospective on life's problems coupled with her
unique persona make her a tough but lovable
character. She has performed on national TV and in
films (Grown-Ups 2). For more information on
Patty, see her web site @ comedianpattyross.com.
We offer two ticket packages for this event.
Comedy only is $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the
door (if space available). Comedy & Dinner Special
Annual Scholarship Golf
Tournament Set to Tee Off
Organizer Steve Shepard
announced the 2014 Gerry
Scholarship Golf Tournament
will take place on Friday, June
6, 2014 (rain date is June 20th) at
The Meadow in Peabody, MA.
The format is a scramble (four person team). The
entry fee is $125.00 person or $500.00 per foursome.
The fee includes golf, cart, steak and shrimp dinner
and prizes for all entrants.
If you would like to enjoy a day of golf with
friends and contribute to our many scholarships,
please come and play in this year's tournament. After
a rousing day of golf, players will be treated to an
evening at the Gerry with hors d'oeuvres at 4:30 p.m.
followed by dinner at 5:00 p.m. and awarding of
prizes.
Sign-up forms are available at the Gerry or on the
web site (www.gerry5.com). Tee times will be
awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Mail or
bring the entry form to the Gerry along with your
check. Please make checks payable to Steve
Shepard, NOT the Gerry. All proceeds go to the
Gerry Scholarships Fund.
Golf Tournament Holes Looking for
Sponsors
This year we are seeking
sponsors for the 18 holes in the
Annual Scholarship Golf
Tournament on June 6th.
Sponsorship is $100 per hole. Those interested in
sponsoring a hole, please contact Mark Lausier at
781-844-9386.
All proceeds go to the Gerry Scholarships Fund.
2014 Muster Schedule Approved
The NESVFL has approved the following muster
dates for 2014: July 5 - Bath, ME, July 13 Wareham, MA, (Sunday) July 19 -Topsham, ME,
July 26 - Newbury, August 2 - Salem Willows. There
may also be a muster in Winchendon. We will
update the schedule as appropriate. Check the web
site for the latest information (gerry5.com). Schedule
is posted at the bottom of the home page.
Passages
Barbara Cash, wife of member Phil Cash, passed
on March 15, 2014. Born in Salem and raised in
Marblehead, she and Phil were married for 43 years.
Barb worked at the Marblehead Community Store for
over 35 years and was bookkeeper for her husband's
business. A devoted wife and mother she also was a
staunch member of the Tuesday Night Book Club.
Barbara was 68.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Phil, the
family and friends.
Douglas Melanson, stepson of member Dennis
Rozumek, passed on March 13, 2014 in Beverly Hills,
FL after a lengthy illness. Doug was a developer and
contractor in Massachusetts before relocating to
Florida. Doug enjoyed family time and providing a
loving, fun-filled home life to his children and wife.
He was close to his entire family and will be deeply
missed by all.
We extend our condolences to his family and
friends.
Members Voted in at April Meeting
The following re-applicants were voted
membership at the April meeting: Kevin Conley,
Joseph Cross, Cassandra Milmore, Anthony Paciulli
of Marblehead, and Douglas Forsyth of Danvers.
The following new applicants were voted
membership at the April meeting: Geno Alissi, Paul
Duffy, Amy Elwell, Andrew Ernst, Amy Gagne,
David Kolodny, Angel Nunez of Marblehead,
William Frost, Janice Palumbo, John Walsh of
Salem, and Daniel DeVellis of Swampscott.
The following applicants were held over: Pat
Bernato, Mark Bernato, Alex Brooks, Dan Brothers,
Miles Greenway, and William Karademos of
Marblehead.
New Applicants Read at the April
Meeting (to be voted on in May)
.June Alberino, David Bolognese, Shelley
Michaels Kamin, Charlene Publicover, Keith
McDonald of Marblehead, and Tim Hurley of
Swampscott.
Re-applicants Read at the April
Meeting (to be voted on in May)
Jac Bentley and Dean Oliver of Marblehead, David
Keefe of Beverly, and Matt Brogna and Lee
Chouinard of Swampscott.
Reminder! At least one sponsor is required to be in
attendance at the meeting in order for a candidate
to be voted on. We also ask our sponsors to please
ensure the applications are legible when submitted.
The winner of the 50/50 was #32 (again).
A Gerry 5 Sponsor Spot
Gerry Member Classifieds Now Available
We offer, as a service to our members, classified ad
space in the newsletter (both print and electronic
editions), the web site, and on G5TV. The cost is
$20 per ad per month.
The ad should be short, concise and legible and
include the seller's name and contact information. A
classified ad form is available at the Club. Be sure
the form is filled out and submitted to the Secretary
for publishing when payment is made to the Manager
or Bartender.
We look forward to helping you while you help us!
Please contact the Manager or Secretary with any
questions.
Women's t-shirts - pink with red logo...............$15.00
Women's t-shirts - dark heather w/red logo......$15.00
Sizes 2XL and larger cost an additional $2.00 for tshirts or $3.00 for sweatshirts and hoodies.
We will special order embroidery items for you,
though a minimum order is required. Look for
sample embroidery items including a Charles River
vest, baseball caps and knit beanies at the Club in the
display case
Don't forget - these make great gifts any time of
year. See the bartender, manager, or Secretary to
purchase.
A Gerry 5 Sponsor Spot
Looking for a Gift Idea? How about a Gerry
5 Gift card?! Gift cards are available for purchase at
the Club.
A Gerry 5 Sponsor Spot
Gerry 5 Member Business Sponsorships
Available
Chris.Foley@NEMovies.com
A Gerry 5 Sponsor Spot
Gerry 5 Logo Apparel
Available for Purchase
We have t-shirts and
sweatshirts with the Gerry 5 logo
for sale. We have a few colors to
offer with screen print logo front and back.
NOW IN STOCK!
Hoodies - black with white logo......................$30.00
Sweatshirts - black with red logo.....................$20.00
Sweatshirts - khaki with red logo......................$20.00
T-shirts - dark heather with red logo................$15.00
T-shirts - rusty bronze with white logo.............$15.00
T-shirts - stone blue with black logo.................$15.00
Long-sleeve t-shirts - dark heather with red......$17.00
Advertise your business or skills! We offer
sponsorships to members for the monthly
newsletter, both electronic and print editions. This
includes all event updates, the Gerry website, and
G5TV. The prime positions within the body of the
newsletter have been sold. Remaining spots are
available in the members services section at the end
of the newsletter for $50 per year. Size is limited to
that of a standard business card. Please fill out a
sponsor form with contact information and attach a
business card or similar information. Contact the
Manager, Art Dodge, or Secretary, Kathy Tankersley.
Please Pay Your Bar Tabs!
All patrons are reminded to please pay your bar
tabs. Remember there may be a penalty to pay.
Payments are due the 1st of each month but No
Later Than the 1st Wednesday/Member Meeting.
You may use credit cards to pay your tab!
Please check the status of your tab with the
bartender before charging to make sure you haven't
reached the limit of $50.00. Members with overdue
bills will be contacted for payment.
April 17
Special BLOOD DRIVE
April 19
Meat Raffle/Trivia Contest 3:00 p.m.
NBA Playoffs begin
Sound Bites "So can I have a glass of water?" "No but you can have a
glass of vodka." "OK then."
"It's like a pyramid." "It's the original Ponzi scheme!"
"What people don't understand is the Gerry is our playground."
" Quality time. It's what matters, not quantity."
"If I stay, she might burst into flames!"
April 20
EASTER CLUB CLOSED
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
NO FAMILY FRIDAY!
May 2014
May 3
Kentucky Derby
May 6
Orientation
7:30 p.m.
May 7
Board Meeting
Member Meeting
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Secretary
May 9
Muster Fry
Moved? Changed your e-mail address or phone
number? Please let us know! We need to keep our
May 10
member records as up to date as possible. Leave your
information at the Club or e-mail gerry5vfa@yahoo.com
or ziggyii@comcast.net with changes. Thank you!
Marblehead Garden Club Plant Sale
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Meat Raffle/Trivia Contest 3:00 p.m.
May 11
Mother's Day Breakfast
FUNCTION HALL RENTAL - Remember the Function
May 17
Hall is available at reduced prices for members - parties,
meetings, dances, celebrations, funerals, weddings,
dinners...Contact Art Dodge at 781-631-5214.
Preakness
Comedy Night
May 21
Board Meeting
May 24
Bags Tournament........................2:00 p.m.
May 26
MEMORIAL DAY - CLUB CLOSED
Thank you for reading! ~Kathy Tankersley,
The Gerry 5 VFA newsletter is published monthly in both
hardcopy and electronic formats. Deadline for
submission of information is Thursday following the
member meeting.
Calendar of Events
April 2014
April 4
Red Sox Home Opener
2:05 p.m.
March Madness Semi-Finals
April 5
ANNUAL BANQUET
6:00 p.m.
April 7
March Madness Championship
April 7-13
Masters Golf Tournament
April 11
Muster Fry
April 16
Board Meeting
NHL Playoffs begin
Officers
President- Mike Butler
Vice President- Dirk Martin
Treasurer-Dennis Nelson
Secretary-Kathy Tankersley
Foreman-Allan MacMillan
Asst. Foreman-Jim Foss
Board of Directors
Joan Champlin
Ray Gauthier
Ryan Glavin
Mark Lausier
Steve Shepard
Manager: Art Dodge
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
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FOR SALE - EXCESS TOOLS
Black & Decker 3/4" SDS rotary hammer drills,
Model 5014 w/steel carrying case. Multiple drill bits
ranging from 3/16" to 5/8"; various lengths. $50.00
each.
Kango spline drive electric demolition hammer. Steel
case w/multiple drill & chisel bits. $350.00.
Milwaukee Sawzall in case w/various blades. $70.00.
Black & Decker Drill Sharpener $70.00.
Dayton bench mount grinding wheel $50.00
Black & Decker 4 1/2" hand grinder $60.00
7 1/4" Skilsaw $80.00
1/2" electric impact drill w/sockets & case $90.00.
Sioux 60 degree angle screw guns/drills (3 available)
$50.00 each.
Step-up folding scaffold 4' high $90.00.
3 ton cast hydraulic floor jack $90.00
Dayton band saw mounted on wheels; 5 1/2" cap. 100
electric $150.00.
Craftsman table saw $100.00.
Contact Dave Morse @ 781-631-2585
FOR SALE - Snap-On eight (8) drawer mechanic's
tool chest. Good condition. $450.00 Photos
available. Contact Neil Rossman at 617-571-3300 or
978-717-5701; email: nrossman@rrande.com.
FOR SALE - Delta band saw. 12-inch throat with
stand. $350.00 Photos available. Contact Neil
Rossman at 617-571-3300 or 978-717-5701; email:
nrossman@rrande.com.
FOR SALE - Two (2) 150# mushroom moorings
w/wo shackles, w/wo chain, w/wo pennent. $150 for
mooring. Rest is negotiable. Contact Neil Rossman
at 617-571-3300 or 978-717-5701; email:
nrossman@rrande.com.
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inviting, and safe social facility to all who enter. The Gerry 5 VFA welcomes, and will not tolerate discrimination against,
applicants, members and guests on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
disability, or marital status.