Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
YACHT YARNSouth Venice Yacht Club
SOUTH VENICE YACHT CLUBMailing Address: PO Box 1599 • Venice, FL 34284-1599Building Address: 4425 Yacht Club Dr. • Venice, FL 34293
Visit us on the Web at:www.svyclub.com
Hey guys!!! Even though we are in differenttimes right now, it does not mean thateverything has to stop. We as a club aregetting the inside of the building updated.This will benefit everyone to have a freshlook on the place.
On a lighter note, I really have nothing to say other thanthe fact that all we do is cook and eat now. I have aGREAT coffee cake recipe:
VICE COMMODORE - Karen Miller
MAY 2020 PANDEMIC EDITION
COMMODORE - Sheri Johnson
Who would have thought we’d all be in thissituation. And since all we can do is make thebest of it, Howard Wendt, as Building andGrounds Director, has taken that to heart andstepped up to the plate. His Air Forceorganizational skills have been put to gooduse inside your South Venice Yacht Club. Heand his stalwart volunteers (if you’re not yet one of them,text or call him at 239-233-0706 and offer your expertise,whatever it may be). Really. There’s major work going oninside the Club. Check out his piece and the pictures Suehas put into this Yacht Yarn.
Speaking of which, Sue Rogers has clearly given the YachtYarn a fresh, lively look. What a pleasure to read! Thankyou, thank you, thank you, Sue.
Your Board met in April and will do so again in May tomake sure all runs smoothly while the world is out ofcommission. The assumption is that dancing will start upon schedule the fourth Saturday in September. I think that ifthings get better faster, perhaps your Club can schedule acouple of celebratory summer events. Maybe a picnic, orsomething.
To those “winter Floridians” who are still here – welcometo almost summer in Florida! As for those of us who livehere year round – we miss you when you’re gone and it’snice to still see you, except for the pesky circumstancesthat are keeping you in place.
TJ’s journey in the world of post-stroke recovery iscontinuing. I’ve included a few pictures so you can see hisskinny self! He lost 24 pounds, at least, and I’m workinghard to put a bunch of those back on him. Not an easy job.He is really pretty good with his walker, and is using aHurrycane as well. Getting in and out of the car and the
truck is easier every day, so we are somewhat mobile.His speech and his brain and his memory and reading areall intact, which is such a blessing. He has no paralysiseither. In addition to the tiny amount of Physical TherapyMedicare is allowing, we’ve hired Sue Hennessey, a Clubmember and Personal Trainer to train him 3 times aweek. Strength is paramount, and he doesn’t have nearlyenough yet. And he wants it (no surprise there)! He fullyintends to be behind the bar in September. Our good daysfar outnumber our bad moments. And there are a few ofthose… My respect for caregivers has gone through theroof, as has my frustration with handicapped parking.But, that’s a rant for another time.
Thank you all for your cards and thoughts and prayersand well wishes and dinners and visits and that poster!The poster is in the bedroom, and he reads it every day.You are all a critical part of his recovery. Thank you. Andthank you all for listening to and supporting me as he andI take this unexpected journey. Here’s one thing I’velearned. Drink the good stuff. And what are you waitingfor? As TJ says, festina lente, my friends (make hasteslowly). See you soon.
MAY 2020 PAGE 2
The Wednesday paddles werecanceled, so we have no groupadventures to report. I miss our roadtrips to the launch sites almost morethan the adventure paddles. The groupprovided a weekly review ofrestaurants, movies and local events.The Paddle Crew has developed some great friendshipsand opportunities to share other interests, includinggarden clubs, theater, concerts and even starting a band.
During this pandemic our club property was the naturalplace for members wanting fresh air and exercise whilepracticing social distancing. Our private and safe launch issuch a great benefit while all the public launches andbeaches were closed.
I would like to thank Sue Rogers for working hard updatingclub information and communications. I'm looking forwardto seeing the new kayaking information on our website. Itwill hopefully drive online traffic to our website andperhaps some new members.
FLEET CAPTAIN - Connie Anderson
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - Howard Wendt
It’s been a busy month at the Yacht Club.We have removed and resealed the windowsaround the Club and have now started onthe remodel work for the Club interior. Wehave been stripping the lower wall paperand doing prep work on the rest of the wallsfor painting. We have some great new colorsthat we are painting the interior and look forward to wheneveryone can come back and see the “new look” for theClub. Don’t forget to contact me at 230-233-0706 if youcan volunteer to help. We will need additional help thissummer as the “snow birds” fly home.
Howard Wendt and his volunteers aredoing a lot of work inside and outside theclubhouse, as well as taking care of somelong-neglected issues. See Howard’ssection for an update.
REAR COMMODORE - Bruce Weaver
2 1/2 c. all purpose flour2 c. light brown sugar, packed1 stick softened butterdash salt
Mix ingredients together into fine crumbs. Remove 1 cup of mixtureand set aside.
ADD:1 cup buttermilk1 tsp. baking soda1 egg
Mix ingredients and pour into a greased 9x9 cooking pan at 350degrees. Dust with ground cinnamon and cook for 25-30 mins,
This Gary's Grandmothers's recipe. Give it a whirl!!!
MAY 2020 PAGE 3
New members, Gail & Jim Borruso,out for a paddle.
Bruce Weaver with hisfirst grouper of the day.
New member, Dena Olson, onher first kayak launch from the
Club.
Kayakers social distancing at Casperson.
Joan VanZile says one way to passyour time is to go fishing and catchdinner. That’s a 22# red grouper!
TJ’s amazing and miraculous progress!!
From Bob & CeCe O’Connor . . .Actual & mythological beauties.
During our quarrantine, we have been reading, imaging andtaking pictures. Dreams! Dreams! Ah, such happiness!
Jim & Bonnie Kinstle out for a cruise.
Tori Weaver enjoyinganother day at Turtle Beach.
Another amazing sunset in South Venice.
Jim and Linda Howard backin the saddle again!
A Corvette show at the club?
An example of Sheri’sgreen thumb –
madagascar cactus.
SVYC Members Coping with the Pandemic
ACTIVITIES
Basket Weaving Every Tuesday1:00 pm
Joan Van Zile941-412-1121$3
Kayaking Every Wednesday9:30 pm
Connie Anderson503-329-6439
Line Dancing Every Wednesday10:30 am
Cathy Linhart941-474-1438
Men’s Poker Every Thursday1 to 4:00 pm
Frank Piccone845-863-3068
Ladies “Hand andFoot” cards
Every Thursday1 to 4:00 pm
Gerry Bowerman941-497-1951
Thirsty Thursday 1st, 3rd Thursday7:00 pm
Howard Wendt239-233-0706
Open StudioPainting
Every Tues. &Thursday10:00 am
Bocce Ball andPort Hole
Every Friday3:00 pm
Frank Marrapese724-866-6979
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
MAY 2020 PAGE 4
Bartending2nd & 4th Saturdays 5-6:30 pmJack Stapleton 941-475-4871
Clean Up Hall2nd, 3rd, and 4th Monday after a dinner or German Club10:00 am
Decorating - Karen Miller 941-445-1541
Set up Tables2nd & 4th Friday 10:00 amCathy Linhart 941-474-1438
Outside Work - Building & GroundsHoward Wendt 239-233-0706
COCKTAIL SPONSORS NEEDEDIf you can’t do the harder club jobs anymore but want to helpthe club, why not volunteer to be a cocktail sponsor? TheSVYC needs 18 sponsors a year. It’s very simple! Just sign upon the Bulletin Board in the clubhouse and donate $100.Please call Sheri Johnson 610-453-1385.
BOARD
MAY 2020 PAGE 5
Commodore Sheri [email protected]
Vice Commodore Karen [email protected]
Rear Commodore Bruce [email protected]
Secretary Cathy [email protected]
Treasurer Karen [email protected]
DIRECTORS
Bldgs/Grounds Howard [email protected]
Membership Sue [email protected]
Publicity Sandra [email protected]
Fleet Captain Connie [email protected]
Food Management &Purchasing
Gary [email protected]
Beverage Jack [email protected]
Sunshine Marie [email protected]
Reservationist Diana [email protected]
Yacht Yarn Sue [email protected]
Website Mickey [email protected]
CLASSIFIEDSFOR SALE: Tandem Kayak, Brand: Ocean Kayak MalibuTwo XL. Included: paddles and seats. Good condition. Canbe set up for one or two people. Great way for anexperienced kayaker to help an inexperienced kayaker tobecome comfortable with kayaking. Call Ralph 330-903-1538 or email [email protected].
If you have an item you want to sell or are looking to buy,please email the information to Sue Rogers [email protected].
SVYC's testing of its next generation kayak launch continues.Does anyone know who this guy is? Looks like a great idea!
CONSIDER PLACING YOUR AD HERE - Reach a target audience of serious shoppersReasonable Pricing - 1/8th Page - $10.00 per issue, $100 per year Business card ad - $6.00 per issue
SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS - THEIR PATRONAGE HELPS US PRODUCE OUR YACHT YARN
South Venice Yacht Club4425 Yacht Club Drive
Venice, fl
WWW.SVYCLUB.COM
MAY 2020 PAGE 6
HALL RENTAL
