LHPYC March 2020 The Point

MARCH 2020

REACHING

for the

954-942-7244 •

HOURS Brunch Menu Dinner Fitness Center Tuesday - Saturday
Saturday-Sunday Wednesday -Saturday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Dining Room 10:30 AM-2:30 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday - Monday
5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Lunch
Wednesday -Friday
11:30 AM-2:30 PM

Spa/Locker Rooms

Tiki Bar Sunday Monday Tuesday - Saturday

Friday Saturday Sunday 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Happy Hour: 4:00PM-7:00PM Pool
Snack Bar
Saturday Sunday Daily
Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dawn to Dusk
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Little Skippers Childcare
Happy Hour
Wednesday - Thursday Friday - Saturday
Wednesday - Friday
4:00 PM- 7:00 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

DIRECTORY

Terry Paterson Ed McCabe Jeremy Martens Gina Miller
Owner/Interim General Manager Executive Chef Fitness & Youth Director Director of Special Events
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
954-942-7244 Ext. 227 Ext. 212 / 954-802-1099 Ext. 214

Jessica Easterling Damian Burke Jhonson Garcia Vita Thompson
Owner/Community Outreach Director Food & Beverage Director Director of Tennis Banquet Manager
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Ext. 217 Ext. 232 Ext. 222 Ext. 218

Tammy Shoffstall, MSM Sari Keiser JP Ghazal Jason Zapotocki
Director of Finance & Clubhouse Manager Maintenance Manager Bar Manager
Human Resources [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] Ext. 218 Ext. 226 Ext. 219
Ext. 233
Roni Bertucci Zack Rice Gary Stallone
Kimberly McMahon Bookeeper Marina & Facilities Director Assistant Dockmaster
Membership & Communications [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Director Ext. 213 954-942-6688 / 561-843-5330 Ext. 226
[email protected]
Ext. 231 Kaylee Paterson
Communications &
Outreach Assistant
[email protected]

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Although it has been long and tedious process of re-zoning, members will watch the big screen in the parking lot
our new club and development is now moving quickly while being served movie-style food in their cars. No
through the design of new codes and ordinances, roller skates though… maybe after we build a new
development agreement, and so much more. We see the parking lot.
light at the end of tunnel, thanks to an “all hands-on deck”
attitude from the city. From our team of lawyers, designers, The Commodore’s Ball was amazing and thank you to
engineers and architects in conjunction with the city’s team all that attended. This was our annual formal black-tie
of lawyers, planners, engineers, fire chief and police chief, to event to honor not only our Commodore, but the “office
the Zoning Board and City Commission, all being driven by of the commodore”. The governing body of the board
Mayor Troust and our City Administrator – everybody has and committees with their chairs that donate their time
had a hand in the process. I am happy to report that this and skills to put on all these amazing events at your club
complicated task is moving rapidly and smoothly. LHPYC for you. They help raise money for the members to use
members should be happy with their city and how it is through the profits from the Yacht Shop. They help raise
helping our Club. money for charity, work with me on interviewing new
key staff in the club, plan and coordinate boat trips and
Our goal is still to shut down the main club house building club wide cruises, dingy parades, golf cart parades, kids
in June 2020 to prepare it for demolition and start all the events, fishing events, sporting events, and so much
new underground infrastructure in preparation for a more in order to operate your club better. We all need to
September start on the build. I will keep everyone updated thank this group of over 100 members that help your
on the status of our temporary clubhouse and bar, Tiki Bar club staff make all this happen. At the head of all, that is
and work out facilities as we get closer. There is much being the Commodore who helps those committees work
planned, but the details change so often for many different through any roadblocks that may arise and coordinate
reasons, that it’s difficult for me to publicize yet. But rest between each other.
assured that we are very aware and respectful of what the
members need during this process. One of the benefits of being our Commodore is that we
give him the full backing of the club for any major
We are also working closely with all the committees on project or undertaking that he or she wants to take on.
coming up with “under construction” events. So, if any Commodore Hanssen’s project is our newly formed
ideas come up, please let the respective committee charity www.CleanBahamaBeaches.org. We will be
members/chairs know, or email Kim or Damian and they putting a spotlight on this in the April 2020 The Point
will let the committees know. and have a massive “all committee event” day May 2nd
planned to raise money for our charity and market the
February was packed with amazing committee-driven club at the same time. More information to follow in
events. So many in fact, that some have voiced concerns of April.
“too many” events that they feel they are missing out on
being able to attend them all. I do understand those Coming up in March:
concerns because my family and I miss out on many events
too, whether it’s due to a schedule conflict (of other events) If you haven’t been to one of our Full Moon Parties, you
or being out of town travelling. But I still feel that we need to really should attend this one March 7th at the pool and
continue having many events available since they are often Tiki Bar. It is our Throwback to the 80’s MTV Party. Our
catered towards specific groups, sports or interests. For DJ play 80’s music videos remixed to today’s style of
example, we had 75 members and 25 boats travel to Fisher sound. Everybody will be dressing up as their favorite
Island for a trip on the same weekend as the “Hook and 80’s character or put on their old 80’s clothing tucked
Cook” combined with Kids Day. All three events were away in their closet. Or some of you can just come
amazing, even though some of us wanted to attend all of dressed as you normally do and fit right in.
them, the majority of people would not have mixed
anyway. Our Entertainment Committee has a Nantucket Bucket
planned for us all on March 13th. St. Patty’s Day is on
The Drive in Movie night was postponed to Friday April March 15th and we will have a huge pool party for
3rd due to weather concerns. A throwback to past where adults + kids with a waterslide and our DJ playing from
the deck of the “Pirate Ship” as his stage. On March 20th

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A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER

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the Social Committee is hosting our “Chef’s Table” which Mayor Glenn Troast
will be held in the State Room, but seating is limited. Book
now before this special event is full.

The “Taste of LHP” was postponed in January to March
31st. Book your tickets for this awesome city-sponsored
event. Many of your favorite restaurants will be here for you
to sample their food, beer, wine and hang out with the rest
of the community. This is a great event for our members to
show all the non-members how awesome we are at LHPYC.
Sign up now for our first LHPYC Triathlon coming up April
18th. See Jeremy’s article explaining the details. I am putting
together my team and training hard to be as competitive,
but fun filled, as possible. We will be utilizing our pool deck,
property, and city streets to make this event happen. This
will be sponsored and run by our Fitness and Swim
Committee.

Lastly, I would like to raise awareness about our Mayoral
election on Mach 17th. At LHPYC, we are not getting
political to advocate for any one person, but we are
advocating for getting people involved. We want more
community activism and awareness of what amazing things
go on in your city. We also need attention to the things that
aren’t amazing and need attention and our collective help.
We feel that the more of a platform we give our community
to be openly involved, the better our community is. The role
of our 3 governors is to get involved and share with us their
knowledge of what’s going on outside the club, and also to
help advocate for things that help our club (which
represents 1,500 people and growing). We are small, but
self-contained with our own police force, fire department,
parks and recreation, library, building department and
more. So please, go vote and get involved to keep our city
the best and most unique city in South Florida!

Terry Paterson
Owner & Interim General Manager

Running Candidate Everett Marshall

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LHPYC BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Terry Paterson Jessica Easterling
Owner Owner

Peter Hanssen Troy Ganter
Commodore Vice Commodore

Victor Bruzzone Matt Donoghue Kristen Kiss
Governor Governor Governor

Cassie Ganter Kelly Donoghue Sharon Alfieri Diane Elliott
Social Tennis Entertainment New Member

John Pfleger Jen Midgett Peter Hanssen Miriam Maguire Jill Selbach
Fishing Youth Cruising Yacht Shop Fitness/Swim

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MARCH 2020

EVENT CALENDAR

Key 5 Thursday

LUNCH Spin & Pump 9-10AM (Alexis) 10 Tuesday 14 Saturday
BRUNCH Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM
TENNIS Live Ball Tennis 6-7:30PM Group Fitness 9-10AM (Lauren) Saturday Sweat! Group Fitness
MUSIC Little Skipper’s Childcare 6-9PM Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM 10-11AM (Lauren)
ONGOING EVENTS Live Music: SpinCore 6-7PM (Deb) Brunch 10:30AM-2:30PM
FITNESS Alexandra Lewis 6:30-9:30PM Little Skippers Childcare 6-10PM
KIDS 11 Wednesday Pot of Gold 8PM
6 Friday
HAPPY HOUR Core Yoga 9-10AM (Nina) 15 Sunday
Wed-Fri 4-7PM Sunrise Sessions Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM
Sun 4-7PM (Tiki Bar) 5:30-6:30AM (Glenna) SPOGA 5-6PM (Deb) St. Patty’s Kids Day Party
Yoga 9-10AM (Deb) Cruising Group Meeting 6PM 10AM-4PM
1 Sunday Doubles Strategy Clinic Little Skippers Childcare 6-9PM Brunch 10:30AM-2:30PM
9-10:30AM Live Piano Player 5:30-9:30PM St. Patrick’s Day Pool Party
Brunch 10:30AM-2:30PM Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM 1-5PM
Little Skippers Childcare 6-10PM 12 Thursday
2 Monday Live Music: Chenzo 7-10PM
Spin & Pump 9-10AM (Alexis)
Sunrise Sessions 7 Saturday Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM
5:30-6:30AM (Glenna) Live Ball Tennis 6-7:30PM
Women’s League Team Training Saturday Sweat! Group Fitness Little Skipper’s Childcare 6-9PM
9-10:30AM 10-11AM (Nina) Live Music:
Group Fitness 9-10AM (Lauren) Brunch 10:30AM-2:30PM Alexandra Lewis 6:30-9:30PM
Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM Little Skippers Childcare 6-10PM
Full Moon Party 7PM
3 Tuesday Pot of Gold 8PM

Group Fitness 9-10AM (Jenn) 13 Friday
Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM
SpinCore 6-7PM (Deb) 8 Sunday Yoga 9-10AM (Deb) 16 Monday
Doubles Strategy Clinic
4 Wednesday Brunch 10:30AM-2:30PM 9-10:30AM Women’s League Team Training
Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM 9-10:30AM
Sunrise Sessions 9 Monday Little Skippers Childcare 6-10PM Group Fitness 9-10AM (Lauren)
5:30-6:30AM (Glenna) Live Music: Will Bridges 7-10PM Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM
Core Yoga 9-10AM (Nina) Sunrise Sessions Nantucket Bucket 7-10PM
Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM 5:30-6:30AM (Glenna)
SPOGA 5-6PM (Deb) Women’s League Team Training 17 Tuesday
Little Skippers Childcare 6-9PM 9-10:30AM
EC Committee Meeting 6:15PM Group Fitness 9-10AM (Lauren) Group Fitness 9-10AM (Jenn)
Live Piano Player 5:30-9:30PM Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM
SpinCore 6-7PM (Deb)

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MARCH 2020

EVENT CALENDAR

18 Wednesday 21 Saturday 25 Wednesday 28 Saturday

Sunrise Sessions Saturday Sweat! Group Fitness Sunrise Sessions Saturday Sweat! Group Fitness
5:30-6:30AM (Glenna) 10-11AM (Glenna) 5:30-6:30AM (Glenna) 10-11AM (Jenn)
Core Yoga 9-10AM (Nina) Brunch 10:30AM-2:30PM Core Yoga 9-10AM (Nina) Brunch 10:30AM-2:30PM
Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM Little Skippers Childcare 6-10PM Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM Little Skippers Childcare 6-10PM
SPOGA 5-6PM (Deb) Pot of Gold 8PM SPOGA 5-6PM (Deb) Pot of Gold 8PM
Little Skippers Childcare 6-9PM Little Skippers Childcare 6-9PM
Live Piano Player 5:30-9:30PM 22 Sunday Live Piano Player 5:30-9:30PM 29 Sunday

19 Thursday Brunch 10:30AM-2:30PM Brunch 10:30AM-2:30PM

Spin & Pump 9-10AM (Alexis) 23 Monday 30 Monday
Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM
Live Ball Tennis 6-7:30PM Sunrise Sessions 26 Thursday Sunrise Sessions
New Member 5:30-6:30AM (Glenna) 5:30-6:30AM (Glenna)
Committee Meeting 6PM Women’s League Team Training Spin & Pump 9-10AM (Alexis) Women’s League Team Training
Little Skippers Childcare 6-9PM 9-10:30AM EC Happy Hour 5PM 9-10:30AM
Live Music: Group Fitness 9-10AM (Lauren) Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM Group Fitness 9-10AM (Lauren)
Alexandra Lewis 6:30-9:30PM Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM Live Ball Tennis 6-7:30PM Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM
Fishing Committee Meeting 6PM
20 Friday 24 Tuesday Little Skippers Childcare 6-9PM 31 Tuesday
Live Music:
Sunrise Sessions Group Fitness 9-10AM (Jenn) Terry Cooper 6:30-9:30PM Group Fitness 9-10AM (Jenn)
5:30-6:30AM (Glenna) Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM
Yoga 9-10AM (Kelly) SpinCore 6-7PM (Deb) 27 Friday SpinCore 6-7PM (Deb)
Doubles Strategy Clinic Taste of LHP 6-9PM
9-10:30AM
Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM Sunrise Sessions
Chef’s Table 6PM 5:30-6:30AM (Glenna)
Little Skippers Childcare 6-10PM Yoga 9-10AM (Kelly)
Live Music: Doubles Strategy Clinic
Jonathan Lewis 7-10PM 9-10:30AM
Afterschool Tennis 5-6PM
Little Skippers Childcare 6-10PM
Live Music:
G. Sparticus 7-10PM

Fitness Class Spin & Pump SPOGA Core Yoga SpinCore Group Fitness
Information Focusing on a mix of Mix of 30min of cycling and Vinyasa yoga flow infused Interval cycling with a core A fun group class that mixes
stretching, spin and core! 30min of yoga with core strengthening crushing workout to finish all elements of fitness,
exercises weights, cardio, biking

***Please check member side of the website for more info on classes*** Questions: Contact Jeremy Martens at 954-802-1099

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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SPECIAL EVENTS

The Rotary Fund of the Rotary Club of Pompano Beach Presents

Taste of Lighthouse Point
Tuesday, March 31st @ 6-9pm at the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club

Enjoy the flavors of Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach and the surrounding areas at our
annual Taste of Lighthouse Point! A tried and true foodie experience for locals and visitors!

Your participation Join us for a festive evening of
helps raise funds Live Music • Delicious Food • Wine • Silent Auction • Raffles
for local/global
charities and Honorary Chair Rotarian & Mayor Glenn Troast
provides
scholarships for 9 Tickets: $50 in advance / $60 at the door
college students Tickets can be purchased at the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club
throughout their
college years! 2701 NE 42nd Street, Lighthouse Point 954-942-7244

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IN OUR COMMUNITY

LHPYC is proud to support a wide array of local charities. There are many wonderful ways to get
involved this month no matter what your interests and passions may be.

UPCOMING:

THE TRAVELING PLATE – ARC BROWARD

Join ARC Broward at the Historic Stranahan House Museum on March
4th for an intimate dinner featuring our friend, and winner of LHPC
Battle Seafood at our 2019 Chef Shakedown, David MacLennan. He
will be cooking for guests alongside students from the Arc Educates
Entry-Level Culinary Arts Program. All proceeds go towards
providing scholarships for students in the Arc Educates program.
Tickets on sale at www.arcbroward.com.

SOARING VALOR –
GARY SINISE FOUNDATION

I am incredibly honored to have been chosen to travel to New Orleans with
the Gary Sinise Foundation March 24th – 27th along with 34 WWII Veterans.
This foundation honors Veterans in a similar manner as Honor Flight, but
travels to New Orleans to the WWII Museum as opposed to visiting the
memorials in DC. The National WWII Museum was built to honor those
heroes who fought to save the world from tyranny and most of them have not
gotten the chance to experience it. As of today, almost 900 Veterans have
participated in the Soaring Valor experience and we now get to add 34 more
from right here in South Florida. These men and women taught us the true
meaning of patriotism and we remain forever grateful for their sacrifices.

For more information, visit www.garysinisefoundation.org/soaring-valor

TASTE OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT – ROTARY CLUB OF POMPANO BEACH

Honorary Chair, Rotarian and Mayor Glenn Troast and the Rotary Fund of the Rotary Club of Pompano Beach is bringing the flavors of
Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach and the surrounding areas again to the annual Taste of Lighthouse Point on Tuesday, March 31 at the
Lighthouse Point Yacht Club from 6 to 9pm!

A tried and true foodie experience for the locals and visitors, this event brings local restaurants and caterers together to bring trendy, healthy
and specialty items created specifically for the public! It’s a festive evening of LIVE music, Silent Auctions, Raffles, delicious food and wine
and so much more!

Your participation helps to raise funds for local and global charities and provides scholarships for 9 college students throughout their college
years! Tickets are still just $50 in advance and $60 at the door the evening of the event and include all the food and wine you heart desires.

Reservations now being Erika Axani
accepted for the proposed
modern townhomes at Director of Luxury
Lighthouse Point Yacht Condominiums and
Club. Contact Erika Axani Townhome Sales
for more information. Florida Luxurious
Properties
954-560-4616

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RECIPROCAL CLUB SPOTLIGHT

RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT AT
CORAL SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB!

Coral Springs Country Club is located at 10800 West Broward County. Our quality food and beverage service
Sample Road in Coral Springs. Situated among the will keep you well fed and hydrated while you improve
woods and waterways in one of the city's most your game or try for your lowest round ever. Forget
distinctive residential neighborhoods, our course something important like balls, tees or even a club? Pick
facilities include a secluded practice range, short game it up in the pro shop then head out to the first tee.
area, practice putting green and two course comfort
stations. Our newly renovated 18-hole championship LHPYC Members have full golfing privileges based on
(par 71) course is in great shape and features some of availability. Rates are based on 18 holes: November
the best greens in South Florida; fast, true, and smooth. through April $70-$75 (plus tax) and May to October
The tee-to-green distances present a challenge to men, $40-$45 (plus tax). Tee Times are available after 10 AM
women and youth of all skill levels, ranging from a Monday through Friday, and based on availability
comfortable 5,331 on up to a challenging 6,779 yards Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Members have access
from the tips. Our Course Superintendent is to clubhouse and patio areas seven days a week based
instrumental in maintaining the club's reputation for on normal hours of operation and inclusion in most
having the 'truest' greens in South Florida! social events (some blackout events may apply).
Membership card is required for access and members
The Club is also one of only a few courses in the area must use cash or credit card (no charging privileges).
which continues to extend walking privileges to the
active community during 'off-peak' times at the Call the pro shop at the Country Club of
discretion of the golf Pro Shop personnel. Come out and Coral Springs at (954) 752-4500 or visit our
experience a relaxed golf atmosphere that you will truly website at www.ccofcs.com
enjoy. With a unique layout offering varying challenges
for every player, The Country Club of Coral Springs is
proud to be your top option for a round of golf in

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FITNESS & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

FITNESS Save-the-date alert!! Saturday April 18th we will be hosting
our first Team Triathlon for both adults and kids! The entry
March is one of my favorite months of the year. There fees will go to support our growing swim team’s needs.
seems to always be so much happening this month at the Stay tuned, as we will be releasing our race day T-shirt
club, but also in South Florida. The weather starts to get design in the coming weeks. Shirts will be available for
really warm and the sun is always out… for me that is a pre-order, and we plan to have a limited supply on race day
recipe for success! I just wanted to point out that we have for sale. If you are interested in more details, please send
extended our Sunrise Sessions class to Friday Mornings if me an email or give me a call. See our flyer on Page 13!
you haven’t heard! That means if you are an early bird you
can get your workout in 3 x per week. Thanks for all the
continued support in the gym and our class program!

YOUTH ACTIVITIES parade, followed by a gold coin search, and of course our pool
party with waterslide!
I want to give a huge shout out to all the families that attended
our Hook & Cook Kids Fishing Day! What a successful month
for our youth here at LHPYC.

Please mark your calendars for Sunday March 15th when we Jeremy Martens
will have our St. Patrick’s Day Kids Edition. Kids are to bring Fitness & Youth Director
their bikes to the club so that we can decorate them for a bike

FROM THE POOL

The swim team has been braving the cooler temperatures and ages (no experience necessary). We're hoping that we have
working hard. The last meet of the winter season took place enough participation to add different age groups, and even
on February 22nd. At time this article goes to print, we are Masters teams soon!
hoping to see many of the swimmers’ times drop, as a few of
the teams are working towards Florida Gold Coast Please contact me for any pool related questions
Swimming BB and Junior Olympic times. Water polo has [email protected]
been added to the schedule on Saturdays from 12-1pm for all
Dana Nolan, Head Swim Coach

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TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Alexis Contreras

My name is Alexis Contreras. I was born and raised in Mexico City but I’ve been living in south Florida for most
of my adult life. My kids are 3 cats and a parrot, which I adore! I first got into the fitness industry in 2014
completing a 200-hour yoga teacher training. Shortly after, I became a Certified Spin Instructor as well as Group
and Personal Trainer. I am a full time fitness instructor and when I’m not teaching class, I am probably taking one!
It is safe to say that teaching is my true passion and feel very blessed to be part of such an amazing community.
You can find me Thursdays at the club for “Spin and Pump” which is 30 minutes of spin and 30 minutes of weight
training. See you in class!

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CRUISING GROUP

The last two months have been great for new members who have Getdown!! At the club, we will be introducing
joined our group. We have lots planned for this summer. By the CLEANBAHAMABEACHES.ORG! We are very excited about our
time this is read, we will have been to Fisher Island in Miami with non-profit project and getting it started.
over 20 boats. Next up, we have Miami Marina in March and Port
Lucaya in the spring, followed by Chub Cay on June 4th with an Always looking for new ideas - let me know if you have one.
extended trip with 10 boats into the Exumas.
Questions? [email protected]
We are returning to Ocean Reef in October, something to look
forward to. Remember to invite potential members to join our Peter Hanssen
group. It’s a great way to meet new friends. New guests can Cruising Group Chair
attend one event without joining so they can check us out. Kids [email protected]
are always welcome. Save the date: MAY 2nd Goombay
612-308-6900

FISHING COMMITTEE

The Sailfish are moving through, Wahoo are being caught along also pleased to have a number of cruising group participants that
the reef drop off and snapper fishing has been great. When have expressed interest in joining this trip.
weather permits, the swordfish bite has been strong. The weather
can be tricky this time of year as cold fronts push through, but as As the club prepares to close for construction, the fishing committee
we move into spring, the days get longer, the weather becomes is looking for ways to continue holding events and welcomes any
more predictable and the opportunities to get out and fish members who are interested in fishing and fishing activities. Keep a
become more plentiful. lookout for a Kids Fishing Day in June with full day activities for
kids who are interested in learning how to catch fish!!
Plans are underway for the Fishing Committee’s first destination
“Fishing Trip” on the island of Bimini. Dates will be announced John Pfleger
this month and we are targeting mid-May for this event. We are LHPYC Committee Chair

WINDWORD PASSAGE

Spick-and-Span Dr. Samuel Johnson reluctantly included this slang term in
his dictionary in 1755, and almost two centuries later it was
Modern shipbuilding materials and techniques have appropriated (and slightly changed) by the manufacturer of a
relegated the ancient skill of constructing large wooden ships modern cleansing liquid (“Spic & Span”). Now the term
to a bygone curiosity. No one builds such ships anymore, “spick-and-span” is sometimes used to describe anything
with the occasional exception of replicating some historic that is fresh and clean as brand-new – a condition that every
vessel. But even though many of the skills have been lost, conscientious boat owner tries to achieve for his or her vessel.
some of the terminology has survived. There is no proof that a spick-and-span boat runs any faster
or better. But it certainly seems to.
The construction of a wooden ship required a lot of materials,
and two of the most prevalent items were wood and nails. by Gary Rex © 2018
The finished ship contained many nails, which were called LHPYC Member
“spicks.” Eventually, the term evolved to the more familiar
“spike.” In addition, a newly-completed vessel was littered
with the residue of woodworking -- wood chips – which
were referred to as “spans.” Consequently, a sparkling-new
ship was often described as being “spick-and-span new.”

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chef’s

CORNER

Greetings to all…

What a fantastic month February was! All our club of LHPYC
events were a blast. We truly had a fun time with all
the different menu options that we put together. Daniel J. O’Keefe • Fine Art
Thank you for coming out and enjoying all that 516-383-4000
your club has to offer. It’s great to see more and
more new faces at these fun events along with our This month the Art Gallery at Light House Point
buffet nights. Yacht Club features some of the larger works of
contemporary artist Daniel J. O’Keefe. Over the past
Now it’s time to enjoy March offerings “the best five decades, O’Keefe’s large art works have
month of the year!” Check your calendars for some evolved. Known for working in series of smaller
really fun events. Again, the staff are committed to works, O’Keefe often will be moved to paint on a
making “over the top” fantastic dishes for all larger scale. “The freedom of working large is
aspects of the club buffets, club events as well as a la similar to that of my smaller works,” he says, “the
carte. We intend to continue to produce a balance of difference is that there is more of it”. As older
mouthwatering specials. We will also continue residences give way to new larger homes with
testing new food trends like deconstructed dishes, higher expansive wall space, designers, decorators
the impossible meat and adding more variety on and art consultants look to artist’s large original art
our plant-based menu like cauliflower crust flat to make a statement.
breads and so much more. We also are very close to
offering a new selection of house-made desserts For inquiries on large art and commissions please
along with a few vegan options. Very exciting. contact Daniel J. O’Keefe. All the art in the Art
So, check your email blasts so you know what’s Gallery of LHPYC is for sale.
coming down the pike.

As always, Ed McCabe
All of our best Executive Chef

Lobster Boil

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TENNIS

Happy March my wonderful tennis members! February was lovely to you are about tennis by welcoming them and taking lessons with
us! I’d like to start this newsletter writing a little bit about my tennis them. Please let me know how they do with you.
career. I think it’s fair you get to know well your Tennis Director.
We now have a new Pro Shop schedule. On weekdays we are open
I started tennis as a ball boy in the tennis club in the city of Santo from 9am to 6pm, except for Thursdays, when we are open until
Domingo in Dominican Republic at the age of 7 years old. At the age 7:30pm. The Pro Shop is closed from 12pm to 2pm for maintenance
of 8 years old, I started my tennis playing career winning every age and lunch breaks. Saturdays we are open at 9am until 5pm, closed
juniors category, Under 10, U12,U14,U16,U18. I became the youngest 12-2 pm. Sundays we open only in the morning from 9am until 12pm.
Dominican player to play in the Davis Cup at the age of 17 years old. I Courts are always open from 8am until 9pm, except during court
was in the Top 200 juniors in the world just playing tournaments in maintenance, which is usually at noon every day. Please be sure to
the Caribbean Islands and Central American Territory. I was the wear the proper tennis shoes, as well as your guests.
Former Dominican Republic National Champion for a decade,
1998-2008. I was the 2006 Singles Gold medalist and Doubles Silver All clinics, lessons, event registrations and cancellations must be done
medalist of the Caribbean and Central American Games celebrated in at least 24 hours in advance through our tennis website
Cartagena, Colombia. From 2010 to 2016, I played Pro Level Club’s www.lhpyctennis.com
League in Italy and Germany.
For private lessons please contact myself or the Pro Shop directly to
In 2015, I received the Davis Commitment Award by the International reserve your hours in advance, not on the same day or time of the
Tennis Federation, after playing in the Davis Cup for 14 years. lesson.

Coaching Certifications: It’s very important to know that I share this new policy with you:
Coach Certifications from Professional Tennis Registry - United States Clinic participants must have at least 4 players. If there are less than 4
Professional Tennis Association (combined with USTA) - International participants, the clinics will be cancelled, unless the players choose to
Tennis Federation - European Tennis Registry - European Tennis cover costs of clinic. Please understand that we need to cover our
Institute coaches’ expenses.

Coaching Experience: We have complimentary cups available for drinking water at the
-Coached junior and adult players at Club Deportivo Naco, water fountain, just outside the pro shop. Also we offer coffee. In
Dominican Republic addition we are selling Gatorade for $2 and bottled water for $1. If
-Travel Coach for Bollettieri Tennis Academy you would like any other drinks, just ask me or my staff and we will
-Trained junior and adult players at Tenafly Racquet Club in New get it for you. We are here to make you feel like home!
Jersey including training Christina McHale, Top 50 Players Women’s
Tennis Association Now that we have our full staff, I’d love to see you participating in
-High Performance Director and Adults Program Assistant at West every clinic, taking lessons and events!
Rock Tennis Academy in New City- trained current top WTA player
Christy Ahn Let’s play more tennis, LHPYC!
-Traveled around the world with juniors and pro players bringing the
players to participate in the tournaments Jhonson Garcia,
-US Open 2007/2008 hitting partners of top ATP & WTA players Tennis Director
Roger Federer, Jelena Jankovic, Nicolas Almagro, Juan Martin Del
Potro Making history for
-Club Med Academies High Performance Coach in 2016 Dominican Republic, first
-In 2017 opened my own tennis academy as JGTA ACADEMY time participating to Group 1
-Current Dominican Republic Federations Women’s Cup Coach America Davis Cup.
Captain, since 2017.
Participating in
March Tennis Events: Davis Cup
On the 5th it will be the first day of our requested LIVE BALLS
GAMES. This is a new way of playing tennis with less pause, more
actions, dynamic games, less instructions and fun. Please come join us
every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

On the 12th of the month, the tennis committee and I want to “go
green” to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Let’s all be GREEN on the
tennis court and play LIVE BALLS and then move on to the Tiki Bar
for some after tennis fun.

We now have two new members on our staff: Coaches Alex Payano
and Anastasiia Goncharova. They are very professional and offer very
convenient rates. Coach Payano is available in the weekends to take
care of your needs, lessons and hitting. Coach Goncharova is our
Assistant Head Coach and she is available for lessons, hitting and she
will be in all the clinics along with me. Our staff is full of energy and
passion to start their journey with us. Let’s show them how passionate

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TENNIS

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MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME ABOARD NEW & RETURNING MEMBERS

Susan Coldiron | Domonic Iandimarino | Jason Roberts & Emily Jaworski | Dr. Jeffrey & Giovanna Rud

Dear Members you are interested in saying a few words and sharing your favorite
things about the club, then please let me know. Email me at
It’s March already and just days away from the first day of spring! Be [email protected] or come by and see me. We want to let everyone
sure to check out our new calendar format for all upcoming club know how special the club is and need your help to do so.
events, committee meetings, live music, fitness classes + descriptions
and tennis clinics. Lots of members are bringing their friends in as prospective
members and taking advantage of the $500 food and beverage
Lots of questions about reciprocity are still coming in. The website and credit. I am also getting lots of calls and emails from new residents
username/password were posted in the emails over the last couple of and soon-to-be residents that have heard the buzz and are
weeks. Please feel free to contact me directly if you need assistance interested in membership. Word is getting around that LHPYC is
with accessing reciprocal information. Geographically, the 4 closest the place to be!
clubs to LHPYC that we have reciprocity with (besides our
arrangement with Fort Lauderdale Country Club and Coral Springs Kim McMahon
Country Club) are: Palm Beach Yacht Club, Lauderdale Yacht Club, Membership &
Coral Ridge Yacht Club and Miami Yacht Club. I urge you to check
your biweekly email blasts, as I post lots of important information Communications Director
there from changes in schedule to important reminders.

I will be creating some short videos for social media featuring our
members briefly talking about what they love most about LHPYC. If

MARINA

I have been asked several times recently, why we don’t fly the It means you are free of any questionable issues and request port
American flag at the very top of our flag poles? It’s an interesting clearance and when cleared you generally fly the visiting
topic with a fair amount of history and protocol behind it. The country’s national ensign as a sign of respect and courtesy.
two flag poles we have at LHPYC are called “gaff rigged poles”
and used by navies, yacht clubs and boaters all around the world. Lastly, if you have a boat, you absolutely need to fly our club
On land, the flag poles that have a gaff represent the mast of a burgee, gotta represent!! Have a great month and stay safe out
ship. Most poles with a gaff also have a yardarm too. The gaff there.
represents the stern of a ship.
Zack Rice
A gaff rigged pole began its origin at sea and because of all the Marina &
sails supported by the mast and rigging it was not easy to see Facilities Director
different nation’s flags from the very top of the main mast. In
older times the stern of a ship was the place of command where
one would steer the vessel and where the Captains quarters were
thus making it a place of honor and that is where ships would fly
their country flag and so it still is today. Take a look at the boats
in our marina; the American flags are flying on gaff’s in the center
of vessels sterns while the club burgee typically fly’s forward off
the bow.

Some of the flag etiquette I learned as young man working in the
charter industry is interesting but seemingly almost obsolete these
days. We would fly a solid blue flag on our starboard side when
the owner or charter guest was absent. It was supposed to keep
people from intruding when you didn’t see one flying. We would
always fly a solid white flag on the starboard side when having
dinner and leave it up till dishes were done.

One flag, the “Q” flag for quarantine (solid yellow) is still used
today when entering a new harbor outside of your home country.

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FROM THE LOUNGE

Happy St. Patrick’s to all! What a month we have in store. Our annual St. wait for all year out there. Stop by and have a cold beer or a delicious made
Patrick’s Day Party is going to be amazing! Make sure you stop by and try cocktail and pair it with one or few of many great items on the menu. As
the “Green Beer”, the Irish Coffee and of course “oh mi goodness” always, if you need or want something new please feel free to let me know.
Guinness drink specials. We encourage everyone to take advantage of all We all appreciate you, your family and friends. Looking forward to
of our specialty craft cocktails that we have now printed and posted per making your time at the club the best!
table. We have worked so hard perfecting them with all fresh ingredients!
They are all awesome and the feedback we are getting is very good! We Jason Zapotocki
are seeing a lot more activity out at the Tiki Bar with the wonderful food Bar Manager
Chef Louis puts together. Working with him as often as I do, I see the pride
and efforts he takes and puts into making each dish special for our
members. The time of year is now to be enjoying the beautiful weather we

FROM THE SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE

Corporate Events! Seminars & Conferences
Company Milestone Events
Members, join us for your next corporate private event. Trade Shows
Not only do we offer custom menus with top notch service, we will also Team Building Events
assist you with your audio visual needs, break rooms, even hotel and car Appreciation Events
service recommendations. And, if you ask nice, we’ll even deliver flowers
on Administrative Assistant’s Day! (yes, it’s coming up, Wednesday, April Gina Miller
22nd – you’re welcome) Director of Special Events

To put it simply, we are here to help you achieve your planning goals. Call
or stop by anytime to discuss your business meeting needs.

FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS

We’ve started the year 2020 off wonderfully with some great events and Goombay Getdown which is a special fundraising event on May 2nd.
participation from our members. The month of March will be no different There will be auction items and the proceeds will go to Commodore
as we begin with our Full Moon Party on March 7th at the pool and Tiki Hanssen’s charity CleanBahamaBeaches.org. Also 10% of the sales this
Bar. If you missed the Full Moon Party where we had a DJ playing 80’s day will go to the charity. Each committee will orchestrate a portion of
MTV music videos on a big screen well since it was such a huge hit we this event which will include EDBL wines donated by Troy Ganter, beer,
decided to bring them back because who doesn’t love 80’s music. Our liquor and champagne tasting stations, a cigar rolling station, food
Entertainment Committee has put together an event on March 13th which prepared by Chef Ed and other fun activities.
I am personally excited about, being as I am from New England, called the
Nantucket Bucket. Start off with one of our drink specials such as a cold Our Swimming Committee will now be named “Fitness and Swim
Samuel Adams and then proceed to our New England style buffet out on Committee” since the two go hand in hand, chaired by Jill Selbach with
our patio. These dishes are right up Chef Ed’s alley and we guarantee you Jeremy Martens as Club Liaison. They have started a water polo
will be hooked just from the delicious smell in the air. $50 per person class/game on Saturdays and their next great event will be a Triathlon on
inclusive of tax and gratuity. St Patrick’s Day on March 15th is a great way April 18th in which teams of 4 will compete in swimming, running and
to spend time with your family with our waterslide and lifeguard (he’s biking (on a spin bike tracking time/distance). They are looking for
important if you’re having some drinks at the Tiki Bar). We will have a volunteers to assist, so please reach out if you are interested.
full Irish Buffet. Don’t forget that if you sign up the kiddos up for the Kids
Day Party with Jeremy, his price includes the pool party with DJ and Our Yacht Shop Committee chaired by Miriam Maguire has been a huge
buffet for the kids. support of LHPYC by selling their logoed clothing and spreading the
profit to the other committees for trips, events, programs etc. Check out
I would like to just take a moment and thank our Commodore, Governors, their next pop up sale in the lobby as many new items have been added
Committees and Board members for all their hard work, passion and (such as umbrellas and Turkish towels).
dedication in truly making this yacht club stand out from all other yacht
clubs and making us a pillar in the Lighthouse Point Community. In the Damian Burke
last board meeting, some important topics and events that our Food & Beverage
committee’s discussed were: Director

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FEBRUARY SPOTLIGHT - KEEPER DAYS

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FEBRUARY SPOTLIGHT

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SAVE THE DATES

Passover
DINNERSPECIALS
April9th

KIDS NIGHT April 24th

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Brian Hermann

Yachts and Brokerage
Direct: 754-220-7835 • Cell: 954-993-4195
750 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
[email protected] • www.marinemax.com

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+1.954.399.1612
[email protected]
www.shenkolaw.com

Katie Shenko

Attorney at Law and LHPYC Corporate Counsel

Licensed in Florida; Office Broward County Katie is fluent in Russian