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July 2015
From Commodore Pat
Join the Board. Each year, the Board of Directors turns over.
Being a Board member is a great way to become involved in your
club and get the most out of your membership. The time required
is minimal and you don’t have to have special skills or experience. Our By-Laws require membership in the club for two years
for a Board position. If you are interested, contact me, or any
board member for more information. The nominating committee
will be appointed soon and the selection process will begin shortly after in late summer. So maties’, this is a good time to explore
your interests.
Stay Cool In The Pool. The hot, humid days of July are upon
us and it seems the only way to be outside is to submerge ourselves in the club pool. If you have a group of ten or more that
would like to have your gathering at poolside, please let the office know and you will be assured of poolside service instead of
ringing the lounge window bell.
LBYC Clubhouse Phone Numbers:
Office - (386) 734-3854
Fax - (386) 734-3291
http:/www.lake-beresford-yacht-club.com
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Announced With Sadness
Long time member of Lake Beresford Yacht Club, Bill Murphy
passed on Friday evening, 6/5/15. Condolences may be sent to
Georgetta at 689 Winterberry Trail, DeLand, FL 32724
Lake Beresford Yacht Club
1961 Hontoon Road
DeLand, Florida 32720
www.lake-beresford-yacht-club.com
Member: Florida Council of Yacht Clubs
[email protected]
Bridge for 2015
Commodore
Patricia (Pat) Wilcox (386) 216-8698
[email protected]
Vice Commodore
Stanley (Stan) Mitchell (386) 873-4108
[email protected]
Rear Commodore
Peter (Stu) Mills (386) 740-1732
[email protected]
Secretary
Jan Swintek (386) 736-9429
[email protected]
Treasurer
Lynne Coffin
[email protected]
LLBYC Representative
Martha Holler (386) 736-0197
[email protected]
Governor 1-Year Term
Roland Swintek (386) 882-4399
[email protected]
Governor 2-Year Term
Emily Holler-Vaughn (386) 624-4145
[email protected]
Governor 3-Year Term
Drew Helseth (407) 324-9001
[email protected]
Committees & Other Appointments
House Chair
Membership Chair
Entertainment Chairs
Ladies of LBYC President
Fleet Captain
Dockmaster
FCYC Director for LBYC
Stanley (Stan) Mitchell (386) 873-4108
[email protected]
Emily Holler Vaughn (386) 624-4145
[email protected]
Cris Mitchell & Jan Swintek
[email protected]
Andrea Woodham (386) 785-3506
[email protected]
Vacant
Jim Lux (352) 267-6877
Anita Clark (386) 747-6988
Vice Commodore’s Report
By Stanley R. Mitchell
The House Committee
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Resurfacing the Club Parkway--After showing signs of aged deterioration, the parkway was sealed with
a bituminous material up to the Club House. A portion of the costs was donated by a generous club
member. It is expected that the life of the parkway has been extended for another 3 to 4 years.
The long-range plan for the replacement of the parking lot and parkway is under study.
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Promoting the Club—The Lake Beresford Yacht Club has joined the DeLand Chamber of
Commerce. Membership in this organization allows the DeLand community to get to know
“who we are”. The Club is looking forward to participating in the community activities of this organization. One or two club members are being sought to be the contacts for the Club with the
Chamber.
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A promotional brochure showing off the Club’s dining and lounge area for entertainment and relaxation,
the marina for boat docking, morning and evening views of Lake Beresford, the pool area where cooling
off can be achieved on the blistering hot days in Florida, the parties and activities provided for the Club
member and the beautiful natural wilderness of the Yacht Club Property. To capture these advantages
of the Club, the House Committee is requesting camera photos that the club members may have taken
of the last year. Please contact the Vice Commodore about the requirements of the picture quality for
the brochure. The targeted date for completion for distribution is September 1.
A Reminder of the Past
There are few artifacts of the Yacht Club remaining after the fire and the hurricanes of 2004 & 2005. However, a pecky cypress door attributed to the “Old Covered Boathouse” has remained and been saved from
continued deterioration. It will be installed in the pool area. A plaque is planned to be placed on the door.
It will describe the door’s origin and its meaning to the Club. If anyone has any knowledge about the door,
please contact the Vice Commodore.
Casual Summer Attire in the Dining Room
As a reminder the Board of Governors has updated the dress code allowing the members and guests to
wear smart dress shorts (not cut-off or ragged, and shaggy in appearance) and collared golf shirts or better
while dining in the Club’s Dining Room. Since these summer months can be the most brutal, this measure
would run through Labor Day 2015.
The “Anything That Floats Race”
The 2015 version of the Anything That Floats Race that took place on May 30 was a resounding success.
Even though the crowd was not as large, the races were more exciting and the boats were some of the
most creative designs seen as yet. The Commodore for the event was Blake Rambo who did a great job
entertaining the spectators. The Ladies of Lake Beresford Yacht Club sold food and refreshments. Dr. Patrick Alexander started each race with a “BANG” that could be heard across the bows of the boats. A thank
you should be extended to Kay Krotzer and Emily Vaughn for “manning” the membership table “under the
old sugarberry tree”. The Club is looking forward to the 2016 event.
Wearing the Club Proudly
Members have been asking for shirts and/or light jackets displaying the LBYC logo. A local firm has developed the official logo embroidered in the Club’s colors. Please submit your shirt or jacket to the Vice Commodore for sewing. The price is $10.00 (plus FL sales tax) per each embroidered item. (There is a quantity
discount available.) The expected turn-around-time is about one week.
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House Committee, cont.
The Next Full Moon
The July Full Moon is called the Buck Moon. Male deer, which shed their antlers every
year, begin to regrow them in July, hence the Native American name for July’s full moon.
The Full Moon rises on Thursday, July 2 at 8:22 pm (EDT).
Be on the lookout for the Blue Moon on Friday July 31. It rises at 4:46 pm (EDT). The
Entertainment Committee has organized a Blue Moon Party for the Club members.
Please see the Entertainment Committee report.
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
The American Birthday
July 4th
11AM-9PM
10++
Enjoy a swim and a poolside lunch from the regular menu from 11am to mid-afternoon. At 4:30
PM create a “water spout” in the pool and use your water cannons for the “duel in the pool”—
adults welcome. We will play left, right, center at 5pm. Please bring single dollar bills to play—
three for each of up to four rounds. At 5:30PM appetizers will be served in the lounge. Enjoy
summer salsa and deviled eggs. From 6-9PM a casual dinner will be served with your choice of
a hamburger or hot dog accompanied by baked beans, Cole slaw and potato salad. Adult watermelon (spiked) and Florida watermelon (non-alcoholic) will be served for dessert. Please make a reservation
for this relaxing American Birthday Party. Remember, bathing suits should be covered up while in the building proper. There will be no regular menu service after lunch.
Bastille Day Celebration
July 14th
5:30-9PM
18++
Commemorate July 14, 1789, and the storming of the Paris Bastille. French appetizers of Garlic Confit (garlic spread for or bread) and Quiche aux e’pinards (spinach quiche). The first
course is a choice of Soupe a l’oignon (baked French onion soup) or Les escargots au beurre
(escargots in garlic butter). The main course is a choice of Steak avec sauce au poivre vert
d’ail (strip steak with a green peppercorn sauce) or Poulet au gingembre (grilled chicken with
ginger) and accompanied with Pomme puree (pureed potatoes) and Carrots Vichy (carrots country style). A
French-style dessert is planned. The regular menu will not be available this evening.
Please stop by the office or lounge to pick up your copy of La Marseillaise in both French and English. Blake
Rambo will be leading us in the French National Anthem several times during the evening. Coming as an historical French character, either fictional or real, would add a special touch to the evening. Does Quasimodo,
Esmeralda or Madame Defarge fit your style better than Louie XVI, Marie Antoinette or Robespierre? Reservations, please. There will be a $5 cover charge for those not participating in the dinner, but enjoying the music.
Blue Moon Party
July 31st
5-9PM
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ala carte
A Blue Moon is when a full moon occurs twice in the same month—July 1 and 31st. Come
early to the club and start your evening with Friday Happy Hour Appetizer and Drink Specials.
Afterwards, enjoy dinner from the regular menu or combine items from our BLUE plate special
for your pleasure. A lettuce wedge with BLUE cheese dressing $5++, or add two small BLUE
crab cakes to your salad for an upcharge of 8++. BLUEBERRY cobbler will be the dessert of the day for
$4++. Check out the BLUE specials at the bar as you howl at the moon!
Next Entertainment Committee meeting will be short on July14th at 4:30pm. We are always open to new ideas—everyone is welcome.
Jan Swintek, Cris Mitchell
Co-Chairs
Entertainment Committee
LBYC Membership Committee
The Lake Beresford Yacht Club Board of Directors and Membership Committee are thrilled to welcome:
William & Jeanne Bell
Peter & Paula-Outzen Ferrentino
Ted & Pam Roberts
The monthly Meet & Greet Happy Hour will be held on Tuesday, July 21st at 5:30PM in honor of the Bell,
Ferrentino and Roberts Families. Come join us and help welcome our newest members.
As our Membership grows, so does our Club Roster. If you would like an updated copy of the 2015 roster, email
[email protected] for an electronic copy.
The Membership Committee had another productive meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd and will be meeting again on
Tuesday, July 7th at 5:45PM (1 hr. max). If you are interested in helping with this committee, or even just to
learn more about the Membership Committee, please attend! At our next meeting we will be reviewing the bylaw verbiage for the Junior and Lifetime Membership Levels. All are welcomed and encouraged!!
2015 Goal – 250 Memberships!!
While our Membership Special of 50% off the Initiation fee has ended for New Memberships, we continue
to offer Membership Specials for Returning Membership and Boating Memberships! Please continue to
recruit your friends and family to Club Membership. We have a long way to go to meet the 250 Goal, but
with the help of each member we will attain this lofty goal by the end of the year. WE need your help!
The LBYC will continue to honor the Returning Membership special of waiving the reinstatement fee for returning Club Members. The Club also continues to have the special for boaters, which can waive the Initiation Fee
in full for those looking for a boat slip and committing to a year of slip rental. Again, the Membership Committee will be promoting these specials through mailings, events, emails, etc.
Again, please keep up the recruiting efforts and encourage your friends and family to join the Club! Invite your
friends to join you for a Club function or just to come out and enjoy dinner. Remember, Guests who are accompanied by a Member can pay for their meal & beverages with a credit card. The more people who experience the
Club, the more people who will join the Club. Another great way for the Club to get exposure to possible members is through events held at our Clubhouse. If you are active in a social group or business organization, please
keep the LBYC in mind when planning your Club events – especially during the Summer months.
Current Membership Specials:
Returning Member Special: Waiving of the Reinstatment Fees for Returning Memberships (Up to $1065.00
Savings). - ENDS 12/31/15
Fill the Slips: From now until the time the slips are filled at 100% capacity, the Initiation Fee will be waived in
full for a new Member bringing a boat to the Club and committing to renting the slip for a full year. In order
to qualify for this special, the boat must be stored in a slip (dry storage does not apply) and the boat must be
21' or more in length. The LBYC Website has more information concerning slip rentals and fees.
Reminder to all Club Members: If you expeience a change in status to your current membership level, it is the responsibility of the Member per our Club Bylaws to notify the Club office within thirty (30) days of the recording of the
applicable change. Your Membership level will then be adjusted upon the first of the following month.
For more information concerning Membership Levels, fees, and a copy of the Membership Application, please see the
LBYC Website - Membership Link. WWW.LAKE-BERESFORD-YACHT-CLUB.COM
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FLORIDA COUNCIL OF YACHT CLUBS
The Florida Council of Yacht Clubs next meeting is July 11, 12 & 13 at the Tampa Yacht and
Country Club. The club has a full schedule of events for everyone attending beginning Friday
evening with Registration, a Welcome Cocktail Reception and dinner. The meetings are on Saturday and activities for guests and spouses are scheduled. There is a dinner/dance that evening
and a Continental Breakfast Sunday morning before leaving for home.
When you receive this Shorelines it will be too late to make reservations for this meeting so
why not make plans to go to the September meeting at the Halifax River Yacht Club, right here
in our own backyard! Put it on your calendar now: September 11, 12 & 13! Look for further
details in the next Shorelines.
We received notification from the Council’s Government Affairs Committee that the EPA recently announced its plans to increase the country’s ethanol mandate for fuel from 10 to 15.
Look for their letter elsewhere in this Shorelines and PLEASE act on their request for comment. Keeping us informed on current legislation effecting the boating community is just one
of the benefits our club receives as members of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs. The link
to view the FCYC Government Affairs report is:
http://www.floridacouncilofyachtclubs.com/pdf-excel/May%202015%20Government%
20Affairs%20Report.pdf
Please, please take the time to read this as it has a direct impact on the boating industry and only the actions of the boating and yacht club community can make change.
Remember, the Ship’s Store in the office now has what you need if you want to complete a
Yacht Club Uniform. If you have any questions about what you will need,
you can ask our Club Officers or me. A blue blazer and white slacks/skirt is all you need for a
good start.
Anita Clark, FCYC Director of LBYC
[email protected]
386-740-9904
LADIES OF LAKE BERESFORD
The summer schedule will be lunch and fellowship on July 28th and August 25th at noon. There will be no
programs during the summer months. September 28th at 6 pm will be dinner followed by a program by the
Crime Prevention Task Force helping Citizens be Aware. Crime is everywhere—come and learn to be aware
of all the threats and know how to protect yourself and your property.
CLUB RESERVATIONS
Reservation Cutoffs
—— For Club Weekend special events, the cutoff is Thursday, prior to the weekend activity
—— Regular dining— Tues thru Sun - When there is no event, call the club by 4 pm to ensure
Appropriate staffing.
Summer Dining
—— Patio and Pool area is Open. Service at the lounge window is always available. If you plan to
Bring a group over six, please call and inform the staff for better service.
—— Dining Room— The Board voted to relax the dress code in the dining room from Memorial
Day to Labor Day. Dressy Shorts are allowed in dining room with a collared shirt.
Club Fun Events in the dining room will have the dress code announced in the flyer.
—— Lounge - Casual as usual. Will be featuring “caddies” holding salt, pepper, sugars/sweeteners
As well as “Rocky’s Hot Sauce” for your dining pleasure. Anyone else may request Rocky’s
Hot Sauce in the dining room.
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