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May 1, 2015 • Volume 74, Issue 3
Dear AYC friends,
May Restaurant Hours
Dining Room
Closed Prior to
Memorial Day Weekend
Grill Room
Open Fridays ONLY
5:30-9:30pm Prior to
Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend
Friday, May 22nd
Dining Room Closed
Grill Room Open 5:30-10pm
Music by Doug Jennings
Saturday, May 23rd
Flag Raising and Dinner
for Proprietary Members. Music by the Jack Faulkner
Orchestra
Sunday, May 24th
Dining Room Open 5:30-9pm
Grill Room Open Noon -9pm
with Music by Tommy B,
Magic by Ken Northridge and
Face Painting by Jazzy Jen
Monday, May 25th
CLUB CLOSED
Friday, May 29th
Dining Room
Open 5:30-10pm
Grill Room
Open 5:30-10pm
Saturday, May 30th
CLUB CLOSED
Sunday, May 31st
Dining Room
Open 5:30-9pm
Grill Room Open 5:30-9pm
Please call the Club
(967-4444) for Reservations
in the Dining Room!
Listen closely...do you hear it? The sounds of spring - birds tweeting,
gentler breezes blowing, and if you listen very closely, you might be
able to detect the ticking of a clock - the countdown to summer is ON! You know summer is right around the corner when the mail arrives
with a letter from AYC reminding you to purchase your sticker for
your sailboat!
As the days of April showers give way to May flowers, activity at
the Avalon Yacht Club ramps up. Fridays in the Grill Room have been well attended,
as members get used to the new cashless payment system (if you'd like to learn more,
there's information in this issue of the Topsider). They have found it very convenient,
and the club's new online system is functioning very smoothly; don't forget to check out
the "Member Log In" section of the AYC website (you'll need your member number;
once you're in, you can view the member directory, edit your directory profile, make
payment arrangements for your club balance, etc.).
The club premises are looking to be in "ship shape" after some improvements over the
winter months; new decking adorns the main entrance and the stairs off of the rear of
the club (we hope to replace all of the decking over a few years). Some new storage
and a new fence are in place near the youth room. There will be several new rooftop
HVAC units in place this season as well, and some new equipment in the kitchen (not to
mention the services of a pastry chef) will enhance the quality of food at the club this
season.
Inside this issue, you'll also see some information on upcoming events at the Club;
Mother's Day brunch is almost here (get your reservations now), and information on
sailing, club activities, Women's Auxiliary events, and some early highlights of the
social calendar are mentioned in this month's issue - check it out!
Deirdre and I are thrilled to be atop the flag this year, and are looking forward to seeing
so many of you again in our beloved Avalon very soon. Until then, we hope that you
enjoy a happy and healthy Spring.
Best regards,
Pat McAleer, Commodore
PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF OUR NEIGHBORS!
Please take note, slow down and exercise caution.
7th Street is a residential street, busy with children, grandchildren,
homeowners and pets. Please slow down when travelling on 7th Street,
especially when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Avalon Yacht Club
May 1, 2015
Volume 74, Issue 3
THE AVALON YACHT CLUB HAS GONE CASHLESS!
Over the winter we implemented a new system to manage the clubs operations, finances, and cash registers. This will help us to better manage
our club operations and also provide new benefits to our members. Those benefits include:
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Fully cashless operations, allowing members to charge anything purchased in the club to their account, including the Ship's Store!
Retaining the ability to charge a dining room, grill room, or Ship's Store purchase directly to a credit or debit card, by a member or a member's guest
The ability to set up an automatic settling of member's monthly bills to a card or checking account on file
Greatly enhanced, state of the art security technology to dramatically minimize the risk of card fraud originating from transactions with the club
Some members have asked what if these new payment capabilities are expensive for the club, which is a great question and one very much
appreciated by the Finance Committee! The short answer is as follows: The least costly alternative for the club would be to have every
member write a check each month to settle their account. Only slightly more expensive is to set up an "ACH" (Automated Clearing House)
to automatically and electronically debit a member's designated checking account each month. The most expensive for the club is to settle
monthly charges to a credit card. Our advice is for members to do whichever is most convenient for them, and the Finance Committee will be
monitoring the cost impact as the season progresses. Any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
FASHION SHOW
AUGUST 4
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Come sail away with us to this
year’s Fashion Show! We are
pleased to welcome back the
FASHION
boutique, Skirt, from Bryn
Mawr and Stone Harbor.
SHOW
Save the Date
Skirt is well-known for its
Tuesday, August 4
feminine but sophisticated
and chic clothing from such
designers as Diane Von Furstenberg, Milli and Rebecca Taylor.
In addition, we are excited to continue this year with our silent
auction and basket raffles which enables us to do important work
around the club as well as donate to local charities. We have a new
feature this year – a mini marketplace – where will have some
unique vendors so we can indulge in a little shop. We will be
featuring vendors such as Baker Bloom, a unique purse boutique,
along with Meg Kershner, who has wonderful personalized items
also seen in the Ship’s Store. It will be an exciting evening of fun
and fashion. See you there!
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WOMEN’S AUXILIARY FIRST MEETING
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
Join us afterward for art at the ayc. Become an artist for the
morning and take home your finished painting. Guidance by
artist and fellow club member
Valerie Waywell-Peirson.
All Art Supplies Provided • Light Refreshments
10:00 AM - Women’s Auxiliary Meeting
11:00 – 1:00 - Women's Auxiliary Art Event
Please let us know you are coming by calling the club
(967-4444). We want to have your materials ready!
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WOMEN’S AUXILIARY BOOK CLUB 2015
Book Club is a group who gets together three times throughout the summer
season on Monday mornings at 9:30am in the upstairs Club Room. The
meetings begin with homemade baked goods from our members and
hot coffee. We enjoy lively discussions each time. Book Club is open to
everyone at Avalon Yacht Club and we look forward to seeing fresh faces
each meeting! If you have questions, please contact Melinda Black at
melindablack@mac.com and she will be more then happy to help you.
THE SELECTION FOR THE SUMMER 2015:
June 22: Home with Henry: A Memoir By Anne Kaier
July 20: The Dovekeepers By Alice Hoffman
August 17: The Perfume Collector By Kathleen Tessar
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
THE 2015 HOUSE TOUR!
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Please help us ensure the House Tour will run in 2015! We have 3 houses
committed and only need a few more for the event to take place. If you are
willing to share your home or know someone who is, please contact Susan
Shaeffer at slshaeffer2@gmail.com; 301-502-3446 or Deborah McCabe at
dmccabe2@aol.com; 610-348-8709 if you would like to participate. Thank you!
2015 WOMEN’S AUXILIARY SUMMER CALENDAR
June 20
June 22
July 6
July 10
July 13
July 18
July 20
July 20
Women’s Auxiliary
Meeting; June Event
1st Book Club Meeting
Bridge; Mah Jongg
HOUSE TOUR
Bridge; Mah Jongg
Women’s Auxiliary
Meeting
2nd Book Club Meeting
Bridge: Mah Jongg
July 29
August 3
August 4
August 12
August 17
Bunko
Bridge
FASHION SHOW
Ladies Night Out
Final Book Club
August 17
August 22
Bridge, Mah Jongg
Women’s Auxiliary
Meeting
Bridge; Mah Jongg
Bridge; Mah Jongg
August 24
August 31
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May 1, 2015
Volume 74, Issue 3
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Independence Week at the Club is all about “the pursuit of happiness”!
Independence Week at the Club is all about “the pursuit of happiness”!
JUNE
JUNE
Tuesday – YOUTH ACTIVITIES NIGHT - All young
Tuesday – YOUTH ACTIVITIES NIGHT - All young
members of the AYC are welcome to participate;
members of the AYC are welcome to participate;
schedule of events to be announced.
schedule of events to be announced.
JULYJULY
Wednesday - QUIZZO IS BACK!!! Welcome our
Wednesday - QUIZZO IS BACK!!! Welcome our
new Quizmaster, Dan Ryan, for a night of trivia,
new Quizmaster, Dan Ryan, for a night of trivia,
tunes and tasty food in the Grill Room.
tunes and tasty food in the Grill Room.
JULYJULY
Thursday – ALL-AMERICAN CLAM BAKE & BBQ Thursday – ALL-AMERICAN CLAM BAKE & BBQ Bring the family for a New-England inspired clam
Bring the family for a New-England inspired clam
bake – Jersey Style! DJ Dan will spin the tunes, and
bake – Jersey Style! DJ Dan will spin the tunes, and
there’s face painting and surprises for the kids.
there’s face painting and surprises for the kids.
JULYJULY
Friday - DUELING PIANOS – LIVE! Come out and
Friday - DUELING PIANOS – LIVE! Come out and
join the fun when Tony T and Wildman Joe go head
join the fun when Tony T and Wildman Joe go head
to head, tickling the ivories. High energy sing-along
to head, tickling the ivories. High energy sing-along
fun! fun!
Space
is limited;
reservations
required.
Space
is limited;
reservations
required.
JULYJULY
Saturday
– HAPPY
BIRTHDAY,
AMERICA!!!
Saturday
– HAPPY
BIRTHDAY,
AMERICA!!!
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JULYJULY
Sunday
- FAMILY
NIGHT
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Magic
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Sunday
- FAMILY
NIGHT
– Music
Magic
in the
Dining
Room!
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family’s
summer
tradition!
family’s
summer
tradition!
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“BACK TO THE FUTURE” DECK PARTY
SAT, 6.27.2015 @ 9PM
FEATURING THE MUSIC OF
DECK PARTY
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
@ 9PM
FEATURING THE MUSIC OF
WELCOME BACK!
Please Don’t Forget to Get Your Tickets!
Have a chance to WIN a VIP Parking
SPOT for the 2014 Season.
RESERVED
PARKING
Proceeds Benefit The Women’s Auxiliary, Donation $10.00
Tickets are Available at the Bar or please see Angie or Gerry Cullen.
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2014
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RESERVED
Proceeds benefit the Women's Auxiliary, Donation $10.00
Tickets are available at the bar or please see Angie Cullen or Lisa Booth.
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May 1, 2015
Volume 74, Issue 3
YOUTH & SAILING
Summer is just around the corner and the first sailing and arts & crafts session will begin on June 29th. All members
who participated in the program last year should have received registration packages for the 2015 Summer Youth Sailing
Program. If you have not, the forms are on the AYC Website. Any families who want to register their child for the
program for the first time can request registration packages at avalonsailing@gmail.com or by calling the club at
609-967-5616, or by getting the forms from the AYC website.
Kevin Strogen will return as the Director of Youth & Sailing and Leigh Ann Penske will return to Arts & Crafts. We are anticipating an
exciting summer of sailing, racing, arts and crafts, swimming, and fun for all AYC youth! Our sailing program, for many, has been a great
way to make new friends and begin lifelong friendships. AYC youngsters can enjoy the beauty and freedom of sailing while learning a skill
that they may put to use in their teenage or college years. We are fortunate to have a solid group of instructors and program management
to work with the children. We encourage you to sign up your child today! Please contact Bob Hartel at avalonsailing@gmail.com for any
questions.
AYC Sailors have already started competing this season. Congratulations to AYC Sailor and Instructor Sam Mandel who placed 4th at
Charleston Race Week in the J22 class. Sam was skippering a chartered boat which he dubbed “AYC1” for the event. Congratulations
Sam and thank you for representing our club! The regatta website, including results and pictures can be seen at the following link.
www.charlestonraceweek.com/main.html
S.O.S: DON’T FORGET TO SAVE OLD SOCKS AND GET READY TO TOSS THEM IN THE FIRE…
THE SOCK BURNING CEREMONY & MEMORIAL DAY REGATTA
will officially open our 2015 Sailing Season!
Sunday, May 24 at 1PM
Sock Burning & Skippers’ Meeting starts at 1PM. Arrive early to roast marshmallows & get your boat set to launch! All Sunfish, Optimist,
Laser, 420, and Flying Scots skippers are welcome. Sailors, spectators, race committee, friends and family are invited to gather for
Awards and chowder in the Grill Room around 4:00pm
Attention Race Committee: Kindly plan to get there at 12:30 to get organized and set up- We are still looking
for a couple of volunteers- kindly contact John Groskoph at john2009@comcast.net if you can help out- Thanks
PSS: Pre-Season Sailing! It’s tune up time! Sunfish, Laser, 420, Flying Scots, Opti Sailors (with some experience)
are invited to get together on Saturdays at 11:00am, May 30, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 (weather permitting) for some
informal sailing. Maybe we can find someone to set some marks or even a give us a start??
The 2015 “Dates at a Glance” AYC Sailing Schedule is an easy reference to the Club’s sailing activities
1:00 Skippers Meeting
The Avalon Yacht club is thrilled to open the season with our annual Memorial Day Regatta on
Sunday May 25th. Arrive by 1:00 for the skippers meeting and ceremonial burning of the winter
socks – bring a pair (the woollier the better) to help fuel the fire and welcome in the summer
season. Awards and drinks will begin at 4:00 on the north deck.
Eligible Fleets: Optimists, Sunfish, Laser, 420, Flying Scot
Races: Up to three races will be run for each fleet. Race courses will be established on
race day. The Optimist fleet will have a shorter course than the other fleets and
will have their own dedicated patrol.
Prizes and Results: Prizes will be given for each fleet based on the number of participants.
Since the Memorial Day Regatta is considered to be a warm-up event, the results
will not count toward the summer series standings.
Use of club boats: Club owned boats are available for Optimist, Sunfish, Laser, 420. No
reservations are required but please arrive early to if you intend to use a club boat.
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The AYC would like
to cordially invite our
Youth and Sailing
kids to join the
Commodores in the
Memorial Day Parade. Please
wear your AYC spirit wear or
sailing jackets. American flags will
be supplied for all.
The Memorial Day Parade/
Ceremony will be held Mon­day,
May 25th with the parade running
north­bound on Dune Drive at
9:00am. We ask that all who are
interested meet at 8:15am between
32nd and 33rd Streets.
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Dates at a glance… post on your refrigerator!!
MAY
JUNE
JULY
2015 AYC SAILING SCHEDULE
Sunday 24: 1pm
Saturday 30: 11am
Memorial Day Regatta
Pre-Season Sailing
Saturdays 6, 13, 20, 27: 11am
Saturday 20: noon
Monday 29:
Pre-Season Sailing
Flying Scot Interclub w/YCSH (Great Sound)
Youth&Sailing 1st session begins
Thursday 2:
Saturday 4: 10am
11am
Thursday 9:
Saturday 11: 10am
Sunday 12: 11am-1pm
Thursday 16:
Friday 17: 5:30pm
Saturday 18: 10am
11pm
Thursday 23:
Saturday 25:
Monday 27:
Thursday 30:
AUGUST
Saturday 1: 10am
Sunday 2: 11am-1pm
Thursday 6:
Saturday 8:
Thursday 13:
Saturday 15: 10am
Tuesday 18:
Friday 21:
Saturday 22: 1pm
Saturday 29: 10am
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 5: 1pm
Sunday 6: 1pm
Saturdays 12, 19 & 26:11am
OCYC Junior’s Regatta
AYC Summer Series: Independence Day Regatta*
Flying Scot Interclub w/YCSH (Great Sound)
YCSH Junior’s Regatta
AYC Summer Series: Olivia Constants Foundation
Pizza & Ice Cream Regatta*
ADULT Sailing Lessons
BYC Junior’s Regatta
Twilight Sail/Poker Regatta
AYC Summer Series: Past Commodore’s Regatta*
Flying Scot Interclub w/YCSH (Great Sound)
CYCCM Junior’s Regatta
Youth&Sailing Family Day
AVALON CUP Race (offshore)
Youth&Sailing 2nd session begins
CRYC Junior’s Regatta
AYC Summer Series: Pirate Regatta*
ADULT Sailing Lessons
AYC Junior’s Regatta (no Y&S Program for non-racers)
AYC MAYRA/Flying Scot Interclub (Great Sound)
GWYC/YCSIC Junior’s Regatta
AYC Summer Series: Commodore’s Regatta*
SJSS JR’s Awards Dinner & Dance at YCSH
Youth&Sailing Family Night /Perpetual Awards
Flying Scot Interclub w/YCSH (Great Sound)
Mother/Father and Old Timers’ Regatta
Flying Scot Interclub w/YCSH (Great Sound)
Labor Day Regatta
Post Season Sailing
*The “AYC Summer Series!” AYC Optimist, Sunfish, Laser, 420 & FS sailors of all ages are welcome to
compete in this series of 5 regattas. (Trophies are given for each regatta; and there are several coveted
Perpetual Awards given at Family Night based on overall participation and performance.) Patrol boats are
on the water, so come out and practice your racing skills. Skippers’ Meetings start at 10am; arrive earlier
to get your boat rigged to go. We would like to start the races promptly. Invite your family to gather for
the sailors’ lunch and awards presentation.
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
11TH ANNUAL AYC RUN FROM THE SUN
5K & KIDS SPRINTS-2015
Sunday, July 19
Like us on Facebook!
*All proceeds benefit the
Skin Cancer Foundation
AYC SHIP STORE
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND GRAND OPENING!
Come visit us and see what’s new this year! Along with
beautiful clothing, we have new accessories and home items that
will bring a little AYC into your summer in Avalon and beyond!
Memorial Day Weekend Hours:
Friday: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
USCG BOATING SAFETY
COURSE
The US Coast Guard Boating Safety
Course and NJ State License Exam to
be held on June 20. The course will be
held in the youth room. The maximum
number of people that can attend is 45. The cost of the
course is $60.00 per person which includes refreshments
and lunch. The course time will be from 8:00AM to 4:00PM.
Please plan to arrive at the youth room by 7:30AM. This
will allow time for completion of paperwork.
There will also be free boat safety inspections conducted
at the marina from 9:00AM until 3:00PM.
Please make your checks payable to:
Avalon Yacht Club
P.O. Box 321
Dennisville, NJ 08214
You should reference the boat safety course on the
check. Checks received after the class has been filled will
be returned.
HONOR A PAST
COMMODORE
INTERESTED IN AYC HISTORY?
Why not pay tribute to a
Past Commodore for their years
of service at AYC and at the
same time add artwork to the
renovated Club Room on our
second floor? A new project is
in place to do just that! You can
arrange to have a copy of the Past Commodore’s yearbook
cover matted, framed and labeled with their name and year.
These framed tributes will hang on the walls of the Club
Room to honor our Past Commodores. It would make an
ideal gift for home or office as well.
The AYC yearbooks from
We have commissioned The Inside Advantage,
2900 Dune Drive, to do this custom framing. The price to
honor a Past Commodore is $150. A prototype honoring PC
Davis Pearson is on display in the lobby. Please contact Jay
Mallon 215-450-1113 for more details. To place an order,
contact Jane at the Inside Advantage 609-368-7283.
1953 THRU 2007
are now located online. Check them out through the link on our
website History page.
www.avalonyachtclub.com/about-us
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Back By Popular Demand!
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 10
10:00am to 2:00pm
Chef Carved Prime Rib of Beef
AYC Crab Cakes
Southern Style Chicken & Biscuits
Chicken Francaise
Baked Penne with Broccoli Rabe
Brandywine Chicken Tenders
Apple Wood Bacon & Botto Sausage Links
Scrambled Eggs
Baked Challah French Toast
Omelet & Waffle Stations
Lyonnaise Potatoes with Parmesan & Fresh Herbs
Smoked Salmon & Fresh Bagels
Grilled Vegetables & Jersey Asparagus
Caesar Salad
Lancaster County Baby Spinach Salad
Sumptuous Dessert Display
Please call the Club at 609-967-4444 to make your reservation
Price: $32.95 Adults – $15.95 Children 10 & Under.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
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