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Volume 67, Number 7July 2017

Kerry CarperCommodore

4TH OF

JULY C E L E B R A T I O N

Please join us for the VYC

See page 12 for details.

Please visit our website at www.veniceyachtclub.com in the Member’s Area for more pictures.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSThank you, Membership Sponsors:

Pam BinderP/C Bill & Antoinette Dowling

David & Joanne FarleyMarilyn Koik

Robert & Vicky KupecHelen Moore

Caitlin McCoy

May Ladies' Luncheon

Mary Kay Libs & David LeiteJohn & Debbie Lavicka

Barbara O'Neil

www.facebook.com/pages/Venice-Yacht-Club/134167726630175 ◆ www.veniceyachtclub.com

VENICE YACHT CLUB CURRENTS July 2017

2017 COMMITTEEBill Dowling – Chairman, Joan Bowen, Kathie Bullano,

Tammy Carper, Bill Gately—Special Projects, Lee Hamilton, Turk Hemseri – Board Rep., Dick Lawson,

Barbara Lefquist, Betty Link, Rocky McCutcheon, Chris Romecki – Staff Liaison, and Gae Stewart.

What’s InsideBoating News ............................................... 6, 7

Lobsterfest ....................................................... 8

Bingo ............................................................... 9

Summer Membership ....................................... 9

Burgee Store / Christmas in July Sale .............. 9

VYBA .............................................................. 10

Ladies' Luncheon ........................................... 11

July 4th Celebration ....................................... 12

Moroccan Nights Party ................................... 13

VYCCF ............................................................ 14

Fleet Surgeon ................................................. 15

FCYC .............................................................. 15

FCYC Cruise ................................................... 16

VYC Reciprocals ............................................ 16

Officers/ Directors 2017Commodore ...................................... Kerry CarperVice Commodore ...................................Gus OlsonRear Commodore ......................... Roger HavilandTreasurer ...............................................Gus OlsonSecretary ....................................... Kitch KeitchenFleet Captain Power ...................... Kitch KeitchenFleet Captain Sail .................................Bill GatelyFleet Surgeon .............................Dr. Kevin ScheidFleet Chaplains .............................Rev. Chris Gray

Father Pete BrudzinskiBoard Of Directors DirectorEx-Officio ........................Jim DeNiro

Directors 2020 ............................ Turk HemseriKitch Keitchen

Directors 2019 .............................. Jerry Bullano Joe Fanciulli Roger Haviland Karen Sheppard Directors 2018 .................................John Hanna Beth Piel

Membership Committee ReportMay 2017

In Loving MemoryThe Flag Officers, Board of Directors, Membership, and Staff

of the Venice Yacht Club wish to extend our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of

We will miss you.

To RegularJohn & Debbie LavickaMary Kay Libs & David Leite*John & Sheila Walker*To SingleBarbara A. O’NeillTo Intermediate-SingleCaitlin McCoyTo Intermediate-RegularJohn & Michelle Williams*From TrialTo SummerChris & Laurel BohnJim & Michelle ButlerPamela ClarkEd & Sharon ComstockJim & Terri CurryTim & Sandy Deans

To Summer, cont... Fred & Linda FranklinCarol HallJosh & Jenny HoveyDr. James & Kathy JamesPhil & Lindsey JobLyndon & Christine JohnsNick & Katalin KovacsAndrew & Kristy MeyerRuben & Pamela MillerMike & Jamie MullisJohn & Georgia PeacockTroy & Joyce SaccoTraci Sampson & Ted SteeleGianni & Rebecca ValentiVicki WarrenChris & Jerilyn WolfDr. William & Heather WoolvertonChuck Yaunches & Jacki Baley

Deborah Apple

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Commodore’s Comments Here it is July Currents already...happy 4th of July everyone! The date I’m writing this article is actually May 30, and yesterday was the grand finale of the threeday observance of Memorial Day at VYC. What an exceptional weekend this was! Thank you, Fleet Captains Kitch Keitchen and Bill Gately, for

hosting and organizing our Memorial Day events. Thank you, V/C Gus Olson, P/C Shawn Graser, and your team for the spectacular Blessing of the Fleet. Thank you to our Past Commodores, Board of Directors, Members and Staff for participating in our retreat and memorial services honoring our country, community and Club. It is truly an honor and privilege to be the Commodore of such an outstanding organization. And by the way, the “real” mermaids swimming in the VYC pool yesterday with the myriad of amazed children was epic.

July1marksthestartofanewfiscalyearforVYC.The Board approved an operating budget for FY 17/18 that does not include any increases to membership dues or fees.This is a remarkablefiscal challengebecausethe Board has also acted this year to increase the levels of insurance coverage for our property and business operations. I’m pleased to report that the Board and Finance Committee have chosen a very frugal yet prudentapproachforoperationsthisnewfiscalyear. Mid-July is also the projected start date for the clubhouse renovations. The approved plans are to remodel our entry foyer, reception area and Pearson’s Cove.Wewillalsorepurposetheolddancefloorareawhich will increase the size of Pearson’s Cove and create a Lobby area adjacent to the Reception Desk. Obviously, we will need to make some temporary accommodations to allow for the construction activities. Please be patient with a little mess and, of course, “pardon the dust.”

You know a little dust never bothered one of my idols, Clint Eastwood. He’d just wash it down with a shot of whiskey and then go take care of business. So, don’t let a little remodel action get you down or keep you away from the Club. Our excellent staff of chefs, bartenders and waiters will be looking forward to seeing you and will be ready to take care of your business. If you missed out watching the mermaids in person, here’s an opportunity for something interesting as well...Belly Dancers. Cora Wright and her collaborators are bringing a Moroccan Nights party to the VYC on July 22. Given the history of Cora Wright productions, I wouldn’t be surprised if the main dining room is transformed into a lavish tent in Marrakech with camel rides available to the Tiki bar. I also want to bring attention to our website, www.veniceyachtclub.com, and our newsletter, the Currents. As Commodore, I get the benefit of viewing severalother yacht clubs’ newsletters and websites. Our monthly Currents and website are undeniably prepared and presented better than most I’ve seen. Michael Frank, our webmaster and graphic artist guru, totally rebuilt and redesigned our website from the ground up this past January with some ongoing assistance from our General Manager, Jerry Clemens. We can take pride in, and enjoy, our interactive and informative website. Equally informative and valuable is our newsletter, the Currents Beth Anderson is the editor. I don’t really know much about what Beth does. That’s because she does it so darn well, nobody needs to know. The newsletters just show up at our houses magically. Thank you, Beth and Mike, for your talented good work. Best wishes for a fantastic July and some nautical cogitation.Kerry Carper, Commodore

The pessimist complains about the wind;the optimist expects it to change;

the realist adjusts the sails. ~ William A. Ward ~

New Member Sponsor IncentiveWould you like to receive a $500 CREDIT on your Club account? That’s exactly what any member who sponsors a new Regular, Single, or Intermediate Member will receive! There is no limit on the number of times you receive this credit. Additionally, the member who sponsors the most new members as of December 31 will receive dinner for two with a bottle of wine. Please call the Club for more information at 488-7708.


July 2017 VENICE YACHT CLUB CURRENTS

Manager’s ColumnWe are excited to announce that the work has been completed on the two new added features to the VYC web page. Using these features, you will now be able to view your current statement, view past statements, and even check individual charges to your account. You will also now have the ability to make changes to such things

as your address, phone number, etc., without having to call the Club. There is one feature that is NOT yet available and that is the electronic payment of your balance through the web site. That will follow in about two weeks.Getting to the new features is really very simple: ☞

1. Go to the VYC web page.2. In the upper right corner, you will see a tab that says “Log in.”3. When you click on this tab, there will be two drop downs; click on the one that says “My Account.”4. Now, in the upper left corner, you will see three tabs, “Home,” “Roster,” and “Statements.” 5. Click on the area where you want to go. For instructional purposes, let’s say “Statements.”6. Click on “Statements.” This will take you to a “Member Registration Instruction” page.7. Thefirsttimeyougotothisarea,youwillneedto register, so click on “Member Registration.”8. Once on the “Member Registration Instructions” page, simply follow the instructions. Should you need more detailed instructions, you will see a place you can click for that as well. You may need to scroll down a bit to get to the “Member Registration” button which is located directly below the “Log In” button.9. After you click “Validate,” you will be directed to create your own unique username and password.10. Once you have completed this process, it will take up to one hour for the information to process allowing you access to your account. You will also receive anemailconfirmationthatyourregistrationhasbeen successful.

Trust me, it looks much more complicated than it is, and youonlyhavetogothroughthisthefirsttime.Afterthat,you will simply log in using the username and password you created. You may want to write them down or use whatever method you use to keep track of your various usernames and passwords. As a reminder, the username (vycweb) and password (HIGEL1) to access the VYC Member’s Area remain the same.

Also, the cameras are not currently accessible via the web page. We are having a new router installed solely for them. They were overloading the Wi-Fi system at the waterfront. I will let you know when they are back. Once we have completed the programming necessary to go live with the electronic bill pay feature, I will send out an email with the necessary instructions on how you can access it. In the meantime, please take the time to register with the new features and get in and poke around. Let me know what you think or give me a call if you have any problems.Fair winds and following seas.Jerry Clemens, Club Manager

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VYC Kayak Group

Sailors’ TableThursday, July 6

Sailors’TableisnormallyheldonthefirstThursdayofeachmonth. We gather for drinks at the Main Bar at 6:00 p.m.

and dinner at 7:00 p.m.Come join us and enjoy the banter and sail talk.

**Please call 488-7708 to reserve.**For more info, contact Bill Gately at 244-2505

Message from the Fleet Captain Sail Best wishes from Cape Cod for a happy and safe 4th of July weekend. Noreen and I are sorry we cannot be with you to celebrate this important holiday but there is the 4th of July even here in Massachusetts. This column is being written right after our successful Memorial Day Weekend activities. A special thanks

to the committee responsible for planning and executing this successful event: Karla Olson, V/C Gus Olson, P/C Shaun Graser, Kitch Keitchen, Lloyd Abbot, our great MasterofCeremoniesP/CJoeDombrowki,andtrafficcopDockmaster Ted George. The Venice Yacht Club is indeed putting “Memorial” back into this important holiday weekend. We had great publicity and coverage from our local newspapers since, for the second year, we have invited the public to participate with us. Participation by fellow Yacht Club members was exceptional. We had 21 boats in the parade with almost 80 members and guests aboard during the parade. The weather was beautiful, if somewhat hot. The wind was NW between 15 and 20 knots, which combined with a strong outgoing tide, created a problem for the boats to organize the parade outside the Venice Inlet. Instead, we all headed south towards the KMI Bridge by Marker 4 and, after a fashion, miraculously sorted all the boats out in order. We sailed back to the Yacht Club reviewing stand for the blessing by Rev. Chris Gray and Father Peter Brudzinski. Despite concerns from many of the captains, who shall remain nameless, no boats were struck by lightning following their blessings. If it had been a cloudy day, well...? We would have had 22 boats in the parade if Stanley Ross’ boat, Polliwog, could have been coaxed into starting (I call Stanley's boat Tadpole since he calls my racing sailboat Submission!). Polliwog is 20 feet long, so Stanley told his wife, Julie, that he would get oars if she would agree to row Polliwog during the Parade. For some reason Julie declined the offer. Accordingly, Stanley and Julie and their four guests needed to hitch a ride on another boat to enjoy the parade; a need that was very kindly met by Steve and Barbara Johnson aboard Whimsea J. Thank you, Steve and Barbara! Following the shore-based Retreat Ceremony’s act of remembrance for our fellow departed members, some stalwart boaters forged into the Venice Inlet chop to conduct our traditional Wreath Ceremony in a very lumpy Gulf of Mexico. This ceremony consisted of Rev. Gray’s recitation of our departed members’ names followed by playing “Amazing Grace” as the 15’ VYBA Whaler approached

A Bay to Bay to Bay to Bar in May with guests from other clubs

We are an informal group of guys and gals who enjoy paddling the local waterways. Don’t have a kayak? The Club has four single, sit-on-tops available for rent through the Dockmaster. Call 483-3625 to reserve.Upcoming Activities:No Kayak Table scheduled for JulySunday, July 16, 9:30 a.m. Bay to Bay to Bay to Breakfast. Launch from the Club or next door at Higel Park, paddle the three bays, and return in time to enjoy Sunday a la carte breakfast by the pool. For all levels of paddlers. Time on the water: 1.5 to 2 hours.Monday, July 24, 9:30 a.m. Midnight Pass. Launch from Blackburn Point Road, north side ramp, and paddle up the ICW to Palmer Point Beach. No roads lead to this narrow land bridge between Casey and Siesta Keys. We can enjoy the beach and return down the ICW to where we started. Time on the water: 2 to 2.5 hours.Contact Beth Anderson at 685-8065 or Nancy Simonetti at 486-8166 for info and to be added to our email contact list.

the lead boat with sailors Alex Torres and Evan Occhino braving the rough Gulf chop (standing up, no less!), getting wet and laying the memorial wreath in the water as “Taps” was played to its conclusion. Beautiful ceremony! And a beautiful job by our VYBA maestro, Hoyt Corns, who ably handled the music function aboard the lead boat. Best wishes, Hoyt, for your enlistment into the US Marine Corps Reserve to be followed by college in Tallahassee!Bill Gately, Fleet Captain - Sail



Message from the Fleet Captain Power ItisthefirstofJuly,andthatputsusright in the middle of hurricane season again. Although we had a couple of near misses last year, we were fortunate and did not suffer any serious damage. This year the National Hurricane Center has predicted an above normal season, which is even more reason to start planning ahead. As chairperson of

the Emergency Preparedness Team, Karla Olson has updated our hurricane plan which is posted in the member area of our website. Take special notice of the “preparation worksheet” which will guide you through the necessary steps to secure your vessel. And remember, just because it is not a “named storm,”itcouldstillcausesignificantdamageifwedonottakethe proper precautions.

I hope you had a chance to participate in some of the many activities at the Club over Memorial Day Weekend. Although there are always a variety of events for everyone, it is especially enjoyable for us boaters with all the activities around the dock and out on the water. In particular, I want to thank Bob Klingbeil, Bob Bethke, Richard Appell and Barbara Jaehne for their help in organizing thekids’fishingcontest.Andhowabout those marvelous mermaids courtesy of Denise Koppa and Beth Piel? Thank you, both.

Our cruise in May took us back to St. Charles Yacht Club withthecrewsoffivevessels.Itisalwaysoneofmyfavoritestopsasthefacilityisfirstrateandtheclubstaffmakesusfeelright at home. This was the second year we were set up in a private room to view the Preakness Race on their large screen TV.As to the pari-mutuel betting,DekeShort took thefirstplace honors followed by Roger Haviland and Barb Johnson in second and third place. Later that evening, Marlene Haviland won enough in the “Army Marching” game of left-right-center to cover the cost of fuel for Romar II. My thanks to Cindy andLloydAbbotfortheirusualfinejobascruiseleadersandagreat weekend. This is the second month of our “freestyle cruising” schedulewithatleastthreefloatplansbeingsharedfortripsinJuly. Remember, if you would care to share your plan to join up for an informal cruise, send me an email and I will help get the details out to others.See you on the water,Kitch Keitchen, Fleet Captain, PowerPh: 416-0300 • Email: [email protected]

VYC 2017 CRUISE-IN SCHEDULEDATE DESTINATION TRIP LEADERSJuly Freestyle N/AAugust Freestyle N/ASeptember No Cruise October 20-22 Boca Grande Johnson November 17-19 Palm Harbor Wiggs December 31 VYC Boat-In Keitchen

Freestyle Cruising

For the summer months, with the temperatures rising, we would like to introduce “Freestyle Cruising.” While several of our fellow boaters leave the area for cooler climates, there are many of us who are here year round and still want to cruise,butwithamoreflexibleschedule.Youare“Free” to choose your destinations, length of your cruises and whether you want to go solo or invite others to join your float plan. If you need anyassistance with planning a cruise or would like me to coordinate your itinerary with others, just send me an e-mail at [email protected] or give me a call at 416-0300. I know that Kim and I will be traveling to several FCYC Clubs as well as other locations during these months. We look forward to seeing you on the water!

The""Joy" Club If you would like to introduce your guests, children and grandchildren to sailing on the

Gulf of Mexico, or even motoring Roberts Bay and the Intracoastal from Venice to Sarasota or Lemon Bay, we have a very practical way for you to do so. Consider joining the Joy Sailing Club. We have a limited number of openings available,

and our members have access to the Club’s beautiful 33-foot Ranger auxiliary sloop for their sailing and/or motoring pleasure. Always ready,

always clean and always fun. Contact Fleet Captain - Sail Bill Gately at

(617) 240-2223 for inquiries.

Bob Bethke presents the grand prize for this year’s

Memorial Day fishing contest to Luke Simmons, grandson

of Pete and Jill Simmons


July 2017VENICE YACHT CLUB CURRENTS

Sunday A La Carte BreakfastJuly 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday NightsPasta Night with Half-Price Drinks

Enjoy a custom pasta dish made by one of our talented chefs while you watch. Call 488-7708 for reservations

Saturday Night DiningJuly 1, 8, 15

upstairs in the Sunset Room

July 29in the Main Dining Room

Enjoy the beautiful water view while dining at the Venice Yacht Club.

In an effort to be better prepared for member usage of the Club in general and the Tiki specifically, we

are now accepting reservations for tables at the Tiki. Reservations are limited to tables of eight or more,

and for the lower patio area only. Please contact Sue or Joyce at the front desk to place your reservation:

488-7708

TIKI RESERVATIONS

Venice Yacht Club

Lobsterfest Thursday, July 13

Venice Yacht Club House Salador Classic Caesar Salad

Steamed Whole Maine Lobster (1 ½ pounds)Boiled New PotatoesButtered Corn on the CobFresh Baked Rolls$37.50++

Limited to the first 75 confirmed reservationsReservation must be received at least 48 hours in advance.Call 488-7708 to reserve.



Tuesday Night Bingo!

Norm HollowayBingo Commissioner

Every Tuesday night, enjoy a delicious dinner with VYC friends!

Dinner: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.Bingo: 8:00 p.m.

Choice of Soup or SaladChoice of Five Entrées

Preselected Dessert$14.95-$17.95

Dress Code: Casual - Please make reservation by calling 488-7708

Happy Hour 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Half Price Drinks!!!

★ July 4 ★ Norman HollowayJuly 11 Rev. Chris Gray and Barbara IsaacsonJuly 18 Norman HollowayJuly 25 Doug Laudenslager

Date Caller ~ Host/Hostess

Summer Membership(May 1 – October 31, 2017)

Entrance Fee $533.93, including taxes

Monthly Maintenance Fee $105.93,

including taxes

Six-month Minimum Spending Requirement

$450.00

Visit our website at veniceyachtclub.com or

Contact Ms. Lee Hamilton at 497-1857 or

Ms. Barbara Lefquist at 484-9238

★ July 4 Bingo will be held at 11:30 a.m.

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULYCOME SEE OUR CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE

AFTERNOONSSATURDAY, JULY 1, AND SUNDAY, JULY 2

Changing your décor? Tired of the same old nick nacks? Get ready to decorate all of your rooms. Come and see the beautiful things we have – REAL BARGAINS! The CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE will be located in the MAIN DINING ROOM. We have paperback books, hardcover books, puzzles, purses, dishes, etc.

NEW MEMBERS ~ TAKE NOTEThe BURGEE STORE is located to the right of thestairsonthefirstfloor.Wearealwayshappyto see you. We enjoy getting acquainted with our new members and love seeing you on the Fourth of July weekend.

STORE HOURSFRIDAY 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

ALL OTHER DAYS 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Our Club Hostesses will assist you.

Committee: Lee Hamilton, Peg Little, and Marge Lukas.

Follow Us to the Cluband enjoy all of the exciting Summer events



New This Summer! Adult Learn To Sail Classes! Tara Foster, VYBA’s Sailing Director, scheduled these classes to respond to many requests from adults interested in learning to sail. US Sailing-Certified Instructors will conduct the classes. You will learn to sail in our Club 420 sailboats. They are two-person sailboats, 13.9 feet in length, and 5.5 feet wide; they are great boats for learning all the introductory aspects of sailing. Consider signing up with a friend, but we will have partners available for you if you sign up solo. You will learn how to rig, launch, sail, dock, and de-rig the boat. In the first class, you will have a brief swim test and be taught how to capsize and recover. Attire requirements:

✭ Closed-toe shoes (no Crocs or flip flops) at all times; water shoes are suggested.

✭ Bring a PFD (personal flotation device, aka as a life jacket) to every class.

Other recommendations: ✭ Wear clothing that can get wet… you’ll be out on the

water, obviously! ✭ Bring a refillable water bottle; hydration on the water

is important! ✭ Apply sunscreen about 30 minutes before each class. ✭ Use appropriate sun protection: sunglasses, hat, and

UV-protective shirts. Classes are on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Three sessions (below), with (6) three-hour classes, $175 per sailor per session:

✭ June 26 – July 12 ✭ July 17 – August 2 ✭ August 7 – August 23

Registration is easy on our website: veniceyouthboating.com. The link to register is on our home page when the website opens. For questions, call Tara Foster, Sailing Director, at 468-1719 or click on “Contact” at the top of our website’s home page.Youth Summer Learn To Sail, Ages 6 to 18 Openings are still available for all our summer classes. Please go to our website to learn more about the various classes and dates.

www.veniceyouthboating.com

Come sail with VYBA! It’s fun and exciting!

Featured Wines of the MonthFerrari Carano Fume BlancSauvignon Blanc, Sonoma CountyFerrari-Carano’s 2015 Fumé Blanc is a delicious wine with aromas and flavors of pink grapefruit,pineapple, lemongrass, lychee, kiwi, honeydew, orange blossom, guava, white peach, and lemon-lime, with a touch of minerality. This wine has bright acidity and crisp freshness from the cool, stainless steel tank fermentation, while the subtle oak character from neutral French oak barrels adds body, complexity and depth. Our Fumé Blanc pairs well with simple seafood and poultry dishes, and also holds up nicely with white meats such as veal andpork.Thiswinehaslivelyflavorsthatgowellwith spicy and ethnic cuisines such as Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Mexican and Southwestern dishes.

St. Croix Sharpe Hill Vineyard, ConnecticutA full-bodied, estate-bottled dry red made entirely from St. Croix grapes. It is the perfect accompaniment to beef, lamb, and pasta dishes.

Each month, the Featured Wines are available by the glass and the bottle.


Ladies’ Luncheon


Friday, July 14 at 12:00 noon

Call 488-7708 for reservations to set up a table of your own or to join Rita Polansky at the Hospitality Table.

This family friendly musical is a tribute to the hurdles of teen love and hopeless romance. In the 1950s at Enrico Fermi HS, bad boy Jonny is heartbroken when his girlfriend Toffee is forced to break up with him. This leads to Jonny’s death in a nuclear reactor but he returns

from the grave in an effort to take Toffee to the senior prom. Can a lively, attractive senior girl find true love with her glow-in-the-dark green zombie rebel boyfriend? See a preview at the luncheon and plan to attend the July 28 – August 12 run at Venice Theatre to get the answer.

Summer Stock will be performing

Zombie Prom

Menu

Iceberg Wedge with Skirt Steak, dried cherries, blue cheese

crumbles and balsamic dressing

Rolls and butter

Coffee, Tea and Iced Tea

Dessert:Mint Chocolate Chip Sundae

$19.00++



★★★ Tuesday, July 4 ★★★

ALL DAY Inflatable Water Slide

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Bingo in the Sunset Room called by Norm Holloway

11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tiki Menu

Noon Snow Cones

1:00 p.m. Big John’s Dollar Dive & Pool Games

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Happy Hour

4:00 - 8:00 p.m. DJ – Jason & Associates

5:00 - 8:00 p.m.All American Dinner Buffet: Buffet Served Indoors – Dining Inside or Outside

Adults $21.95pp++ Kids 10 and under: $11.00pp++ Kids 3 and under: Free

Fresh Garden Salad Coleslaw Fresh Three Berry & Melon Salad Tri Colored Potato Salad with Pecan Bourbon Dressing BBQ Bacon Baked Beans Five Cheese Mac N Cheese Buttered Corn on the Cob Steak Burgers Angus Hot Dogs Smoked Pulled Pork Cherry Glazed Chicken

Dessert: Cookies, Apple Cobbler and Ice Cream Sundae Bar

8:30 p.m. Fireworks at the Jetty can be seen from the Yacht Club

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Please join us for

Moroccan Nights PartySaturday, July 22Main Dining Room6:00 p.m.

~ Menu ~Hors d’oeuvres Station Olive Tapenade Cilantro Chive Yogurt Dip Halloumi Cheese Pita Chips

Table Service Red Pepper and Tomato Spread with Crusty Bread

Buffet Saffron and Lemon Chicken Curried Shrimp with Tzatziki Sauce Carving Station with Moroccan Spiced Flank Steak with Apricot Almond Chutney Feta and Scallion Potatoes Golden Raisin and Chickpea Couscous Eggplant Squash and Green Beans Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower

Served Dessert Baklava

$29.95 PP++Please call 488-7708 for reservations.

Casual Dress Code

Committee: Chris Crites, Antoinette Dowling, Pamela Graham, Karen Sheppard, Tammy Carper and Cora Wright

Belly Dancing presentation by

Tami Amunet Morgan

Dance to the music of Dance!! Dance!! Band



Inspiration and Leadership: A Very Special Combination I have learned that the finest inspirations in life arise when you least expect them. Such was my experience when I first met P/C Dick and Doris Guba, who joined our Charitable

Foundation Committee this year. I was intrigued by their passion for service, and Dick and Doris invited me to their church, The United Methodist Church of Englewood, to help me understand why they were drawn to our Foundation. They had discovered that their church and the VYC were connected by our mutual passion to provide Nutrition, Education, and ShelTer (NEST) to families at risk. The Gubas’ church is a support congregation in the Family Promise Program. Maria Ciampi (Congregational Lead for Family Promise) and Pastor Vic Willis sat down recently with the Gubas and me. They explained that the church has 75 volunteers staffing the program in service to at-risk families. Realizing that a family crisis or other sudden event can put any family at risk, the volunteers support and embrace each at-risk family as if part of their own. Both the Gubas and I shared how the VYCCF responded to Family Promise this year, when we committed $21,000 to help build a new outdoor “Family Scape” at their Venice center of operations. It is designed to help the families in the program to re-unite after a day of work, education, and school, before moving on to a support congregation for the evening. Doris was quite open about how despite their years of VYC

membership and leadership roles, including Dick serving as our Commodore in 2003, they did not know much of what our VYCCF (founded after their years on the Board) really did. They were pleasantly surprised to find a common passion alive in the two institutions they cherish. So, they now serve on the VYCCF, citing how the VYCCF NEST Signature Project (which includes Family Promise) makes a difference in our Venice/South County community. They now hope, through the Foundation, to share their passion for service with many of their friends and fellow members of the VYC. As our interview continued, Doris was enthused to have Maria and Vic show us how they implement their Host Weeks (one week every quarter). They turn their facilities into a true family host center with a full kitchen and a family room for gathering, dining, and relaxing. They also set up sleeping quarters for every member of the families and provide full-time volunteer resident hosts to assist with any need that may arise. Each week that they are assigned to host the program, they care for at least seven families, helping them find hope and a better future through the efforts of Family Promise. I hope you, too, are inspired to find a way to give back to your community. And like this wonderful couple, Dick and Doris Guba, you will inspire others to help the Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation chart a course to a better community.Respectfully, Don Healy, Vice Chair

VYCCF Committee: Chair Michael Nemser, Vice Chair Don Healy, Treasurer John O’Donnell,

Commodore Kerry Carper, Cindy Abbot, Lloyd Abbot, Joan Bowen, Bill Bowen, Kevin Collins, P/C Jim DeNiro, P/C Joe Dombrowski, P/C Merle Graser, P/C Dick Guba, Doris Guba, Barbara Isaacson,

Virginia LaPlante, Warren Major, Paul Nesipak, Beth Piel and Dave Slaman.

~ Small Plate Menu ~Andouille Grit Cakes & Blackened Shrimp .......................13.95Creole Crab Dip w/ Flatbread Crackers .............................14.95Cornmeal Dusted Green Tomatoes with Chevre Cream & Roasted Corn Salsa .............................. 8.95Southern Chicken & Waffle Sliders with Sage Syrup ................................................................................. 9.95Pecan Pie Bites .............................................................................. 6.95Blues Sundae ................................................................................. 3.95

The VYCCF invites you to:The VYC Blues Bistro BenefitThursday, August 106:00 - 9:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of authentic “Blues” brought to us by “Art of Blues,” with Steve Arvey, Bill Buchman, and guest vocalist Rebecca Bird, in a unique event presented by the Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation. This will be a summer evening event in which we transform the main dining room into a Bistro as it might have been when the Blues took New Orleans by storm and this new genre of music, paired with the food of the Mississippi Delta, created many a party to remember! Make a reservation and get ready to enjoy a southern inspired “small plate” menu by Chef Josh, and signature cocktails from our VYC mixologists that will evoke the Blues Era throughout the night. We are even planning a “fun raffle event”: maybe you will go home with a “Wine the Blues Away Basket” or a “Basket of Bubbly” or maybe a gift card for another evening out on the town!

Reservations Requested 488-7708

A benefit for the Venice Yacht

Club Charitable Foundation

(A limited Dinner Menu will also

be offered)



From the Fleet SurgeonCarpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common neurologic disorder of the hand. It usually presents with wrist and palm pain and numbness or tingling in the thumb, index and/or long finger. In early stages, itoften bothers people at night but not much during the day. In later

stages, people have constant numbness and have trouble picking up small objects. People who do a repetitive hand motion (hair dresser, carpenter or computer user) are somewhat more prone to develop CTS. Women have an increased incidence during pregnancy. Compression of the median nerve at the wrist is the common cause. Initial treatment includes wearing a wrist splint at nighttopreventflexingorbendingthewristandanti-inflammatories. Sometimes a cortisone injection nearthe nerve will decrease swelling of the nerve and improve symptoms. Although the diagnosis can be made with exam alone a nerve conduction test can verify the diagnosis and severity. If surgery is required it is a quick outpatient procedure that can usually be done under local anesthesia. If left alone long enough permanent damage to the nerve can occur. Don’t be numb to numbness.Dr. Kevin

The General Meeting, at Pensacola Yacht Club, was called to order on May 20 at 1:00 p.m. by Commodore Audrey Rice. Roll call was taken and 22 out of 36 FCYC Clubs were represented.

Commodore Rice made the following motion: If the immediate Past Commodore could not attend an FCYC

Meeting in person, the next immediate Past Commodore in attendance becomes the presiding Past Commodore for that Meeting. This motion was seconded and passed unanimously. With the approval of the Executive Committee, Commodore Rice indicated her intent to form a special committee of three Past Commodores: P/C Gary Riss as Chair, P/C Tom Smith, and P/C Chip Hardy. They will review the FCYC Bylaws Section E. A motion was made and seconded and passed unanimously. Also, Commodore Rice announced that reservations are still available for the Commodore’s Cruise to Canada/New England September 20-30. Secretary Bob Petersonreportedhefiledthe2016AnnualReporttotheSecretaryofState’sOffice.Healsogaveapresentationon the FCYC Info Binder. The educational program at the July meeting will focus on FCYC Reciprocity. Treasurer Bert Ralston reported that all FCYC Clubs had paid their dues for 2017-2018. The Water Bill affecting Lake Okeechobee passed, thereby raising the dike level by 2022. The cost for this initiative will be $1.6 billion with 50% funded by the state of Florida and 50% funded by the Federal Government. Dr. John Bratton from the University of West Florida gave a very interesting talk about the early history of the Pensacola area and showed pictures of the archeological excavations being done.

FYI:• Pelican Isle Yacht Club will be completely closed until December 2017.• St. Charles Yacht Club will close to visiting boaters beginning August 15 due to the new dock construction. The Club hopes to be open on a very limited basis in December 2017. They expect to be back to full operation by March 2018.

Capt. “Turk” Hemseri, FCYC Director, 445-2050

Florida Council of Yacht Clubs

VYCCF Volunteers at WorkOne day in May, 22 VYC volunteers sorted 8,500 pounds of produce at the All Faiths Food Bank, and on another day a group helped finish a Habitat for Humanity house in North Port. See color photos inside the back cover.

MARINA SLIP ASSIGNMENTSA REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS

VISITING THE CLUB BY BOATAll slip assignments are made by the Dockmaster, regardless of timeframe

or length of stay. As a courtesy to others, please contact the

Dockmaster, prior to your arrival at the Club, to obtain your assignment.



Mah Jongg!Come join us every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Club. For those who wish to learn, we will have lessons on the first

Thursday of each month.

All players will need a Mah Jongg card which is available at Venice Stationers for $9.00.

For more information, call 488-7708.

Duplicate BridgeMeetsonthefirstandthirdThursdaysatnoon.

Play begins promptly at 1:00 p.m.The cost is $4.00 pp and you must have a partner.

Call 488-7708 for reservations at least one day in advance.June Wood, Director: 484-1157

Ladies’ BridgeWe meet each Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. for registration,

followed by lunch at noon and bridge at 1:00 p.m. Please call the hostess at the Club for reservations at least one

day in advance.Polly Gates, Chair: (303) 840-2029

Progressive BridgeProgressive Bridge is for all Venice Yacht Club players

and their guests. We meet the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Please call the Club to reserve

for lunch (noon) and bridge (1:00 p.m.) If you are unable to play, please call in your cancellation by

Wednesday noon. You must have reservations to play. Mamie Bennett, Chair: 488-6192

Leah Grootwassink, Assistant: 488-7073

Florida Council of Yacht Clubs ★ Mission Valley Country Club Dining & Golf 1851 Mission Valley Blvd., Laurel Reservations: 488-9683 Golf: 488-7747 (Effective only through October 15)★ Plantation Golf and Country Club Dining Only 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice Reservations: 497-1494 ★ Venice Golf and Country Club Dining & Golf 250 Venice Golf Club Dr., Venice Reservations: 492-9600 (Golf reservations must be made by General Manager at least 3 days in advance) ★ Venetian Golf & River Club Dining & Golf 105 Pesaro Drive, North Venice Reservations: 441-2228 / Golf 441-2294

VYC Year Round Reciprocal

★ Boca Royale Golf and Country Club Dining & Golf 1601 Englewood Road, Englewood Reservations: 475-6464★ Jacaranda West Golf and Country Club Dining & Golf 1901 Jacaranda Blvd., Venice Reservations: 493-5010 x221 Golf: 493-5010 x223

VYC Summer Reciprocals



Thank you for continuing to support our sponsors who help offset the cost of this newsletter!

“Cloak and Dagger” Each month, somewhere in the Currents, we will carefully hide one person’s membership number. If you locate your number and come forward by the 15th of this month, you will receive a complimentary bottle of our house wine to enjoy with dinner some evening at the Club. Hints to help you get started:

It will always be four digits. If you have a three digit number, it will be preceded by a zero. It will not be part of

any other sequence of numbers such as a date or phone number.

Remember, you only have until the 15th of the month to contact Jerry to claim your prize.Good Luck!

Birthday Wishes from The Venice Yacht Club

Sometime during the month of your birthday, stop by the Club on a Thursday or Saturday evening when we are offering regular dinner and enjoy a complimentary entrée. Call 488-

7708 to reserve. Not valid for special events, parties, or promotions.

No splitting of free entrée, please.***Reservations please. Call 488-7708***

If interested in playing Pickleball, please contact:Tom Van Horn

Mobile #: 303 808 5870e-mail: [email protected]

How About a VYC Pickleball Group?



HORIZON BUILDERS

KERRY CARPEROwner / Operator Since 1994

Serving Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties(941) 809-9292 [email protected]

Remodels - Additions - New Constructionwww.horizonbuilds.com

License - CGC 058537



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Please visit our website at www.veniceyachtclub.com in the Member’s Area for more pictures.

Memorial Day Weekend

Where in the World is the VYC Burgee???Take a VYC burgee along on your travels and as you make stops at interesting places, near and far, snap a photo that proudly displays our burgee. Then email the photo to [email protected]. We’ll publish as many as we can in Currents. At the end of the year, prizes will be awarded for the photo taken at the most distant location and for the most creative.Have fun and happy travels —Jerry Clemens

VYCCF in the Community

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VENICE YACHT CLUB, INC.1330 TARPON CENTER DRIVEVENICE, FLORIDA 34285

Current Resident or

Hours of OperationMain Dining Room and Pearson’s Cove

Lunch Open Tuesday through Saturday:

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Dinner - Main Dining RoomTuesday and Thursday: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday and Friday: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.Saturday: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Main BarTuesday through Saturday: Opens at 11:30 a.m.

Sunday: Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Tiki Bar(weather permitting)

Tuesday and Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Wednesday and Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

MarinaTuesday to Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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IN AUGUST10.....VYCCF Event Blues Night 12.....Trivia Night26.....VYC Party

September 20174.......Labor Day Celebrations9.......Haul Out PartyCLUB CLOSED 10-2526.....CLUB RE-OPENS

October 201714.....VYCCF Fundraiser Event19.....Ladies’ Night Out

Summer Dress CodeMay 1 to October 31

LunchTuesday to Saturday: Shorts permitted

Sunday: CasualMain Dining Room Dinner

Tuesday to Friday: Shorts permittedSaturday and Sunday: CasualMain Bar and Pearson’s Cove

(All day, year round)Tuesday to Sunday: Shorts Permitted

Tiki Bar(All day, year round)

Bathing attire permitted.

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