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Art League .......................34Chapel News ...................11From the Gold Tees ........38From the Vine ...................6Golf Scores ......................31Healthy Living ................21

Movies .............................22Medical Center News.......9Physician’s Schedule ......11Reel Life ...........................38Tennis Shorts ..................39Wining & Dining ............23

Vol. 12 No 17 A Unique Way of Life February 17, 2012

CLS OPEN HOUSE TOURSOn Saturday, February 18 from 2 – 5 p.m. twenty homes will be on the Central List-ing Services’ Open House Tour. See page 2 for property addresses and information.

At Ocean Reef, every long weekend is an excuse to spend a little extra time with friends and family enjoying the things that make time at your Club memo-rable. And this weekend extends well beyond with Catwalk, Fat Tuesday, the Sailfish Classic all in a row!

Friday Kick OffEveryone defines fun in a differ-

ent way, for some it may be going zen with a little Vinyasa & Vino at 5:00 p.m in the Members Fitness Center or hitting the disco era for 70’s night at the Burgee Bar. For others it may be heading “down under” as Australia meets Ocean Reef for a fun themed Sand N’ Snore Campout on Friday the 17th. Join us on Buccaneer Island starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday for Aboriginal games, arts & crafts, movie on the beach, delicious foods and wake up to breakfast and the ocean breezes.

Weekend EventsIt’s a Sangria Safari! Buccaneer

Island is the site for a great family friendly beach party on Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m. Everglades Outpost will be on hand for an Alligator Show featuring local gators and other fascinating Florida wildlife. Shows are at 6:30pm and 7:30pm, but stick around to enjoy a beach bon-fire, arts & crafts, complimentary

non-alcoholic sangria and food from the Beach Grill and Beach Bar (which will be open late!). For details, call 305-367-2611 ext. 7797.

Don’t leave the beach just yet, there’s a Presidential Beach Bonfire happening on Sunday, just in case you need s’more smores!

Monday FundayA little something for everyone

is scheduled for Monday. Kids, meet up with other Reef Club Kids for an Icky Sticky Icey Day and we will return you to your patents looking like a tasty ice cream cone! Ladies can shop Saks Fifth Avenue on The Reef as a part of the Catwalk Fashion Show and Luncheon. Look for the article and ad in this issue. Men? We have a dinner just for you. The Cooking School presents Tacos Ole with Chef Philippe Reynaud and the Angler’s Clubs Chris Everhart and they will take you on an action-packed adventure down the taco trail! Call the Cooking School to reserve, 305-367-5953.

If you aren’t ready for the spicy kick of Tacos Ole, try The Islander’s Oyster Night or The Galley’s Fit & Sound dinner. No matter where you end up, it’s sure to be delight-ful. Call Dining Reservations and make your reservation, 305-367-5931.

Presidents’ Day Weekend FunFestivities Continue Through the Week

See FUN, page 3

With more ways to bid and more ways to give, this year’s All Charities Weekend reflected an outpouring of generosity both on and off the Reef. More people participated than ever before, and started bidding earlier than ever before! While hundreds of Ocean Reef Club members and friends came

out for the weekend’s events, two new innovations helped boost the auction activity. Early indications are that we are on the path to setting a new chari-table giving record for the many chari-ties on and off the Reef that benefit

From Dusk ‘til DawnThe fundraising went on all weekend (actually all week)! Pictured left to right: 2013 All Charities Weekend Co-Chair, Teresa Holmes, Kay Meinhardt and 2012 Silent Auction Chair, Bardee Wyer.Paul Bishop (center) delivered a cre-ative invocation welcoming everyone to the Black Tie dinner on Saturday night. Pictured here with wife, Jane (left) and Sally Davidson (right).

Tremendous Community Supportfor All Charities Weekend

Possible New Record Set For 2012

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On Saturday, February 18 from 2 to 5 pm the following residences will be open for the Central Listing Service Open House Tour. You can use any Ocean Reef Club & Community Map Index or pick up a CLS Open House Map at one of our offices, Pak Mail, UPS Store, Dockmaster’s Office, and Lobby. You can also find details at http://oceanreeflistings.com/openhouseinformation.html.

Map Code Property AddressE-31 4 Cannon Point G-25 9 Bay Ridge Road I-25 12 Ocean Reef Drive L-08 28 Dilly Tree Park M-35 63-A Angelfi sh Cay N-10 23 Dispatch Creek N-25 C-8 Cay Harbor

Map Code Property Address N-33 42-A Pumpkin Cay O-24 3 Diana Road O-25 6 Exuma Road P -24 207 Andros Road P-28 9 Channel Cay Road Q-03 165 South Harbor Drive Q-07 14 South Bridge Lane

Map Code Property Address Q-08 16 South Bridge Lane Q-25 210 Andros Road Q-34 57-A Pumpkin Cay R-08 41 South Bridge Lane S-07 23 Cinnamon Bark Lane S-08 38 South Bridge Lane

CLS Open House

from this “one-ask, one give” event.

Bidding 2.0Last year marked the debut

of auction technology, and it added an entirely new level of immediacy to the auction experience. Touchscreen bidding—which was so well received last year—made its return, and was available both Friday and Saturday in Heron Hall and Saturday evening for the Live Auction. Much like Ebay, bidders had the option to pre-set bids and raise bids when outbid, with a ‘Buy it Now’ option available for select items. This year’s All Charities weekend kicked auction technology into high gear with the use of a spe-cial auction site accessible through your smart phone, table or home computer. The advent of online bidding opened up the auction experi-ence to a new audience, since now bidders could partici-pate in All Charities Weekend from on or off the Reef. “We had so many volunteers who made this weekend a suc-cess,” said Mona Brewer, All Charities Chairperson, “but Reef Radio’s ‘Geek Squad’ deserves a special mention for their IT support and mak-ing the smart device bidding such a huge success.”

Circle of GivingThe second innovation that

made an impact on charitable giving was the new Circle of Giving Box. The circle rep-resents the never-ending efforts of the community, volunteers and sponsors, and also served to illustrate all the beneficiaries of the All Charities Weekend fundrais-er. Throughout the weekend, members made donations by check, cash and simply by using their member num-ber. “We wanted to provide an option for those members and guests who weren’t bid-ding on any items, but still wanted to contribute,” said Mona Brewer. “We were delighted with the tremen-dous expression of support, with so many envelopes with varying contributions.”

One More Chance toContribute And Have Fun

Perhaps just as important as the funds raised is the chance to come together as a community. All Charities Weekend was fun, with shared good times and many

wonderful items donated and won. But the fun isn’t over yet! You can become a part of the All Charities Circle of Giving when you participate in The Greatest Scavenger Hunt on Earth, on Sunday, April 1. Hosted by Steve and Kathie Markel, with the support of the Silent Auction Committee and Ocean Reef Club, this “wild and crazy, awesomely spectacular” scavenger hunt via golf cart covers all corners of the Reef, and ends with a cookout at the Markels. The hunt is limited to 50 teams of four (200 people total); $500 per participant. If you don’t have a team of four, sign up and you’ll be still be able to be part of this day. For more information, contact, con-tact Lesa Crayne, Auction Administrator at 305-367-6303 or lcrayne@oceanreef.com.

The total funds raised, plus more about the All Charities Weekend will be detailed in an upcoming issue of the Ocean Reef Press.

AuctionContinued from page 1

Vice Chairman and Membership Committee Chair, Don Waite and wife Karen enjoying Friday night’s auction items.

Through February 24, 2012Patricia Nesbitt & Paul

Infuso are applying for Social Membership. Mr. & Mrs. Infuso are residents Manitoba, Canada. They are members of the Winnipeg Squash Racquet Club and the Niakwa Country Club. Their sponsors are Mr. John Barford and Mr. Colin Brown.

Robyn Morse & Paul J. O’Keefe are applying for Social Membership. Mr. & Mrs. O’Keefe are residents of Holly-wood, Florida. Their sponsors are Mr. & Mrs. Brian Schwartz, Mr. & Mrs. David Kronrad and Mrs. Deborah Link on behalf of the Membership Commit-tee.

Jane & Donald Cecil are ap-plying for Social Membership. Mr. & Mrs. Cecil are residents of Harrison, New York. They are members of the Yale Club. Their sponsors are Mr. Lincoln Stevenson and Mr. William Wyer on behalf of the Mem-bership Committee.

Denica & Rod Fraser are ap-plying for Social Membership. Mr. & Mrs. Fraser are residents of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. Their sponsors are Mr. John Lee and Mr. William Wyer on behalf of the Membership Committee.

Josie & Dale Adams are applying for Social Member-

ship. Mr. & Mrs. Adams are residents of Hudson, Ohio. Their sponsors are Mr. & Mrs. Ron Elenbaas and Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Henn.

Patricia D. and Harlan M. Kent are purchasing 311 Carysfort Drive and the equity from Diane and J.B. Buse, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kent are residents of West Hartford, Connecticut. They are members of The Hart-ford Golf Club and The Yale Club of New York City. Their sponsors are Jim and Laura Woods and John and Bowen Miller.

Through February 29, 2012Megan & James J. White

IV are applying for Social Membership. Mr. & Mrs. White are residents of Dev-on, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Philadel-phia Country Club, Union League and Yacht Club Stone Harbor. His sponsors are Mr. Robert Sims, Father Kevin Gallagher and Mr. Claude Kershner.

Jane Bidwill & Alexander Soto are applying for Social Membership. Mr. & Mrs. Soto are residents of Sea Ranch Lakes, Florida. Their sponsors are Mr. Robert Giarratana and Mr. Bob Kenison.

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Bringing Out The BestOn Saturday night, the best dressed came out for the best

cause, the All Charities Black Tie Dinner and Auction, raising funds for organizations both on and off The Reef. The total raised in the two-day event is yet to be released but signs point to another record event.

Suzanne and Henry Stout

Bob and Stacy Schmetterer Jerry and Linda Klimowicz with Phyllis and Mike Foster

Ron and Nanette Elenbaas with Deborah and Ken Dewey

Patty and Bob Ethington

Linda and Victor Falk, Mary Ann and C. Raymon Larkin Jr. and Kerry Whitaker and Bruce Boss.

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