LHPYC THE POINT February 2019 Newsletter

FEBRUARY 2019

954-942-7244 •

HOURS

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

Tiki Bar Spa/Locker Rooms

Wednesday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Sunday Monday Tuesday - Saturday

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Snack Bar Pool

Friday Saturday Sunday Daily
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Dawn to Dusk
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Little Skippers Childcare

Wednesday - Thursday Friday - Saturday

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

DIRECTORY Roni Bertucci Jeremy Martens Gina Miller
Bookeeper Fitness & Youth Director Director of Special Events
Terry Paterson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Owner/Interim General Manager Ext. 213 Ext. 212 / 954-802-1099 Ext. 214
[email protected]
Ext. 217 Dan Shuman Dan Zirolla Vita Thompson
Executive Chef Director of Tennis Banquet Manager
Meagan Whelan [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Membership & Communications Director Ext. 227 Ext. 222 / 954-600-8854 Ext. 218
[email protected]
954-942-3524 Damian Burke JP Ghazal Jason Zapotocki
Food & Beverage Director Maintenance Manager Bar Manager
Jessica Easterling [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Community Outreach Director Ext. 218 Ext. 226 Ext. 219
[email protected]
Ext. 217 Sari Keiser Zack Rice Gary Stallone
Clubhouse Manager Marina & Facilities Director Assistant Dockmaster
Tammy Shoffstall, MSM [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Director of Finance & Ext. 218 954-942-6688 / 561-843-5330 Ext. 226
Human Resources
[email protected]
Ext. 233

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A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER

Dear Members, Review will be our Change of Command Ceremony & Dinner with
speeches by the incoming Commodore, Vice Commodore, and
What a great first All-Committee Cocktail Mixer we had last month. Committee Chairs. All Members are strongly encouraged to attend this
Jeremy, Jessica, myself and our Committee Chairs: Peter Hanssen, Cassie important Club event.
Ganter, Kristen Kiss, Soraia Berger, Lucy Feit-Holman, Matt Donoghue
and Jill Selbach got up and spoke to more than 180 Members about what I want to thank all of our Staff and Management Team for all of their hard
each Committee is responsible for and some fun upcoming events work and dedication to this great Club. I’d like to shine some light on
planned. The Entertainment Committee will host a Member Mixer the Jeremy’s success in our Fitness and Youth programs. If you are
last Thursday of every month to mix and mingle with fellow Members unfamiliar with our personal training, swimming programs, and fitness
and make new friends. All are encouraged to attend and stay for dinner. classes, I would highly recommend you look into it all. Based on
feedback he has received and the incredible growth of the fitness
The Cruising Group has planned their boat trips this year to some program, we have decided to double the size of the gym in the proposed
impressive destinations. Miriam Maguire and Peter Hanssen have new Clubhouse, which would more than quadruple what we have now.
introduced a monthly “Yacht Shop” where they will sell Club logo Yes, quadruple.
apparel and merchandise in the lobby. A portion of the sales will help
fund upcoming cruising trips, which all Members are welcome to join in It saddens me to announce the retirement of Patricia Vargas our Director
on. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres while you shop on Thursday, of Finance as of February 1, 2019. Pat has chosen to take an early
February 21st. retirement to enjoy life with her husband after dedicating over 30 years
to her career at LHPYC. When buying the Club, I said to Mr. Anderson,
We are planning to do an Annual Member Satisfaction Survey. We “I’ve come to realize that I’m primarily buying Pat and secondarily, the
encourage you to take this questionnaire, so we can enhance your Yacht Club.” She has been an integral part of the transition and has
Member experience to fit your needs and expectations. We want you to taught me so much about the Club. I cannot thank her enough. Like Chef
rate our services as well as vote to install a new Commodore and Vice Rudy and his wife, we have gifted Pat and her husband a life-time
Commodore of LHPYC. The Vice Commodore will serve as an assistant Honorary Membership. We wish you all the best, Pat, and look forward
to the Commodore and take the role as Commodore the following year. to seeing you having more Fun At The Club!
The role of the Commodore will be to ensure the health and wellness of
each Committee, holding the Chairs accountable for their role within the
Club. The Commodores will also help coordinate in further detail with
major Club events. The Commodore will help with these parties – ‘all
committee hands on deck’ to make these events a huge success. The
Commodores will have monthly meetings with, help motivate, and train
the Committee Chairs in good leadership; they will request status reports
from each Committee Chair, which are then shared with the
Management Team. These roles are very important, as we want to make
the fun side of the Club be more Member-driven than Staff-driven.
However, let us do the dirty work— You control the fun side and help us
plan!

The installment of our incoming LHPYC Commodore and Vice
Commodore will take place on Sunday, May 5th. The day would start
with a Cinco De Mayo festival around the pool, followed by a Fleet
Review with many of our Members parading their vessels down the
marina. No uniforms or formal dress are required! Following the Fleet

I am pleased to introduce to you Tammy Shoffstall, MSM sound financials, and effective daily operations of an
as our new Director of Finance & Human Resources. organization. Tammy is very involved in community
Tammy grew up in Augusta, Georgia and has two activities; she served three years on the Board of Directors
children. She earned her Master of Science in Management and Treasurer for The Midlands Authority for Conventions,
from Southern Wesleyan University and is currently Sports, and Tourism, and three years on the board for
working to earn a Doctorate degree in Management Lexington SC Chamber of Commerce. She currently serves
focusing on Organizational Leadership and plans to on the Board and Treasurer for The National Association for
graduate in 2019. Tammy is a seasoned Hotelier, managing Adult Survivors of Child Abuse and radio show host.
the financials for properties with food and beverage Tammy is a Paul Harris member of Rotary International,
outlets, and has served as Director of Finance in South Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals, and
Beach, Palm Beach, Savannah Georgia, and Columbia Toastmasters International. Please join me in extending
South Carolina. She believes that teamwork is the key to Tammy a warm welcome.

Terry Paterson
Owner & Interim General Manager

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MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME ABOARD NEW & RETURNING MEMBERS

Jesse & Linda Bishop | Jim & Myra Bulis | Thomas DeSernia, Jr. | Dr. Edward Edwards
Carol & Jeffrey Ferguson | Alicia & Eddie Kozikowski | Christopher Partridge & Kassandra Moscato

Chris & Carmen Partridge | Mary & Greg Steele | Larry & Teresa Sully | Mitchel & Lina Zelman

Dear Members, While it may cause a slight hiccup in your usual visit, I can assure you that
during our proposed Club Renovation Project your amenities and member
Since the change of Club ownership in July 2017, we have been fortunate to experience will remain unscathed. Before construction begins, we intend to
experience a glimpse into what Mr. Terry Paterson and his family have planned build a temporary Clubhouse to be called the Bistro Kitchen. This facility
for the new Lighthouse Point Yacht Club. Setting sail through rough waters, but will be located on one of the current tennis courts and will have indoor and
now calm at bay, we are looking forward to steady seas ahead. However, we covered outdoor seating for 140 with an indoor bar and a full-service
need your help hoisting the sails. kitchen. You will enjoy brunch, lunch and dinner as usual and be able to
see first-hand how the construction project is coming along. Our Marina
As Members of this Club, with some of you maintaining your membership for will be fully-operational and we will always have five (5) Tennis Courts
as many as 40+ years, and others for as little as one day, we look to you all as available to our Members and League Players during and after renovation.
being our “beacons of light”, sharing your most memorable and positive Our Fitness Center will remain open normal hours. The heated and chilled
experiences here at the Club with your friends and family. It’s people like you Junior Olympic-size Swimming Pool will be available until the time comes
who attract the people who will become the fabric of this Club’s future. for it to be resurfaced.

With that in mind, we will continue to campaign the “LHPYC Membership LHPYC is a part of the ‘Yachting Club of America’ which offers our
Drive: Paving the Way to 2021”. Sponsor a friend, neighbor, colleague, or family Members reciprocity with 700+ other yacht clubs in the United States. We
member to join the Club and receive a $500 Food & Beverage credit to your also have reciprocity with the Fort Lauderdale Country Club and the
Member account after they join. If you sponsor two new Members in a Country Club of Coral Springs. The opportunities to enjoy the perks of
six-month period, you will receive a $1,000 Food & Beverage credit to your your LHPYC Membership remain endless. If you have yet to visit a
Member account for the second Member. Sponsor three or more new Members reciprocal yacht club or one of the two golf clubs mentioned above, please
in a twelve-month period and you will receive an additional $1,000 in Food & let me know and I would be happy to share more details on how to get
Beverage credits to your Member account for each new Member and your started.
name on a brick paver to be installed at the proposed new Clubhouse, projected
to be complete in the year 2021. Despite what you may have heard or thought, your Annual Dues are not
subject to increase. Please note: Members who maintain their membership
We are offering an attractive promotion for prospective members to join before during the Club Renovation Project will be “grandfathered in” and will not
the new Clubhouse is built. Now is the time for your friends to join, not later. be responsible for any balance or future increases in Initiation Fees or
Invite a prospective member to join you for dinner at the Club and “show them Reinstatement Fees once the new Club is built. Unlike most private Clubs,
the ropes”. It would be my pleasure to provide him or her with a tour of the LHPYC does not assess its Members for any renovation or construction
property and a Guest Card to enjoy the Club. Please contact me if you have projects. When the proposed project is complete, Members will enjoy a
someone in mind who is interested in making new memories and as we embark brand-new $32M Clubhouse for no additional fees. That value and savings
on a huge and exciting time in history at your fine Club. are incredible!

I also wish to pay respect to our resigned members who once served as our It is my responsibility to aide in keeping, you and the entire membership
“beacons” and whose light has been temporarily dulled but are looking for a “in the know” and not “out at sea”. E-mail and written notices will go out
warm welcome back. My team and I have been inviting former members to frequently and in advance, so the membership is well informed of Mr.
experience your revitalized Clubhouse with enhanced amenities and give them Terry Paterson’s plans for the Club. You are always welcome to contact me
an opportunity to reinstate their membership at no additional Initiation Fee or if you are unsure or have a question. I welcome your calls, emails and
penalty charge. They will only be responsible for Annual Dues and the required visits.
Food & Beverage Minimum each year. Or, they can elect to pay a $500 fee and
pay the dues monthly. What a kind gift Mr. Paterson is offering former In closing, I would like to remind you of our Guest Policy. These rules
members since before he purchased the Club. Please help me share this with have been in place since before Mr. Terry Paterson purchased the Club and
your friends and encourage them to join you back at the Club. the Management Team is actively enforcing them. Members are
encouraged to bring friends to the Club. It is expected that this privilege
will not be abused, and such guest should not attend the Club more than
twice a month. However, effective February 9, 2018, a former Member who
has resigned from the Club shall not be extended guest privileges for a
period of two years and thereafter only if accompanied by a Member twice
per month, retroactive to when they resigned.

On behalf of Mr. Terry Paterson, his family and staff, I appreciate your
support and dedication as we move forward toward rebuilding the Club
and creating memories that will last a lifetime. See you at your “home
away from home” –

Kind regards,

Meagan Whelan
Membership &

Communications Director

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FEBRUARY 2019

Monthly Dining Specials: Turkey &
Prime Rib,
Brunch, MON TUE Pasta Night Ladies Night FRI Brunch,
Chicken Wings 1 Burger & Fries
WED THU
SUN Yoga • 9AM SAT
2
Tennis (p. 16) New Happy Hour Little Skippers
Childcare Saturday Sweat!
Fitness (p. 12) Dinin&g 1/2 OFF Bar Menu, house wine, 6PM-10PM Group Fitness
beers and mixed drinks 10AM
Youth/Family Menus Wednesday - Friday
(p. 12) 4PM - 7PM Beginner Tennis
on February 6th 11AM-12PM
Live Music:
Chenzo Pot of Gold • 8PM

7PM-10PM

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Keeper’s Day
Group Fitness 5K & Parade
Super Bowl YogaSculpt 9AM Yoga • 9AM X-Factor • 9AM Yoga • 9AM 8AM
Party 9AM Spring Cotillion Keeper’s Day Saturday Sweat!
12PM Live Music: Live Ball Dinner • 6PM
Clubhouse Closed Begins! Juan Carlos 6PM-7PM Group Fitness
10 5:30PM-7PM 5:30PM-10PM Little Skippers 10AM
11 Little Skippers Childcare
17 SpinCore • 6PM SPOGA • 6PM Childcare 6PM-10PM Beginner Tennis
YogaSculpt 6PM-9PM 11AM-12PM
24 9AM Clubhouse Closed Little Skippers 15
Childcare Live Music: Little Skippers
Clubhouse Closed 6PM-9PM Alexandra Lewis Yoga • 9AM Childcare
6:30PM-9:30PM Little Skippers 6PM-10PM
18 12 13
14 X-Factor Childcare Pot of Gold • 8PM
YogaSculpt Group Fitness Yoga • 9AM 9AM 6PM-10PM
9AM 9AM Live Ball • 6PM-7PM Live Music: 16 Saturday
Live Music: Jonathan Lewis Sweat!
Clubhouse Closed Spring Cotillion Juan Carlos Valentine’s Day 7PM-10PM Group Fitness
5:30PM-7PM 5:30PM-10PM Dinner • 6PM-9PM 10AM
25 22 Beginner Tennis
SpinCore • 6PM SPOGA • 6PM Little Skippers
YogaSculpt Childcare w/ Yoga • 9AM 11AM-12PM
9AM Clubhouse Closed Little Skippers Video Game Truck Little Skippers Little Skippers
Childcare
Clubhouse Closed 19 6PM-9PM 6PM-9PM Childcare Childcare
Live Music: 6PM-10PM 6PM-10PM
Group Fitness 20 Alexandra Lewis Live Music: Full Moon Party
9AM 6:30PM-9:30PM & Will Bridges 7PM-11PM
Yoga • 9AM Ed Horowitz 7PM-10PM Pot of Gold • 8PM
Spring Cotillion 6PM-8PM
5:30PM-7PM Live Music: No à la carte dinner. March 1 23 Saturday
Juan Carlos Sweat!
SpinCore • 6PM 5:30PM-10PM 21 X-Factor Dive-In Movie Group Fitness
9AM Night: “E.T.” 10AM
Clubhouse Closed SPOGA • 6PM Kids Day
Little Skippers Yacht Shop Sale at sunset 10AM-4PM
4:30PM-7:30PM Beginner Tennis
Childcare
6PM-9PM Live Ball 11AM-12PM
6PM-7PM Little Skippers
26 27 Yoga Little Skippers
9AM Childcare Childcare
Group Fitness Live Music: 6PM-9PM 6PM-10PM
9AM Juan Carlos Live Music: Pot of Gold • 8PM
5:30PM-10PM Alexandra Lewis
Spring Cotillion 6:30PM-9:30PM 2
5:30PM-7PM SPOGA • 6PM
28 Floral Design
SpinCore • 6PM Little Skippers Class &
Childcare Member Mixer
Clubhouse Closed 6PM-9PM 4PM-7PM Luncheon

Entertainment Live Ball
Committee Meeting 6PM-7PM

6:15PM Little Skippers
Childcare
6PM-9PM
Live Music:

Alexandra Lewis
6:30PM-9:30PM

Adult Bingo • 7PM

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SPECIAL EVENTS

PARTY We are now o fering a new

Sunday, February 3rd • Beginning at 12PM Thursday Night
DINNER BUFFET
Come out and support your
favorite football team! featuring a Turkey & Prime
Rib Carving Sta ion, Stu ing,
Tailgate style BUFFET, drink specials, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce,
and squares for betting. Au Jus, Horseradish Cream,
Mashed Potatoes, Che 's
Reservations encouraged. Selec ion of Vegetables,
Mixed Greens Salad,
Caesar Salad

6PM - 9PM

$29 Adults • $15 Children (ages 6-12)
Reserva ions are always encouraged
954-942-7244 or recep [email protected].

LHPYC Youth Committee with International Etiquette Centre present

SPRING COTILLION 2019

A Youth Program in Good Manners and Social Dancing
For Children in Grades 1-6

Five Consecutive Tuesdays beginning February 5th
from 5:30PM to 7:00PM
Last Class and Parent-Child Dance on March 5th

Children will learn new lessons and get the opportunity
to practice the skills they learned previously.

Instruction by the International Etiquette Centre

$200 per Member Child
$250 per Member Guest

Limited space. Two-week Cancellation Policy applies.
Reservations required through Fitness & Youth Activities Director
Jeremy Martens [email protected] or 954-802-1099.
Lounge will be open only on these Tuesdays for
food & beverage service during and after Cotillion.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

DinnerValentine’s Day Bring your sweetheart to the Club
for A Delicious Four-Course Dinner!
Live Entertainment by Alexandra Lewis
and Ed Horowitz

Special Prix Fixe Menu O ered ursday, February 14th • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Hors D’oeuvres (Pick 2)

• Shrimp and Snow Crab Claw Cocktail
• Seared Scallops with Parmesan-Herb Risotto, Sa ron Aioli
• Braised Beef Short Rib with Crispy Duck Fat Fried Fingerling Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Malt Vinegar

Salad and Soup (Pick 2)

• Traditional Caesar Salad with White Anchovy and Parmesan Cheese Crisp
• Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Feta Cheese, Candied Pecans, Pickled Candy-Striped Beets, and

Pomegranate Vinaigrette
• Chopped Salad with Radicchio and Baby Romaine, Bacon, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes,

Castelvetrano Olives, Point Reyes Blue Cheese Dressing and Crispy Shallots
• Creamy Tomato Bisque with Pink Peppercorn Crème Fraiche

Entrées (Pick 2)

• Pan Seared Arctic Char with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce Served on a Bed of Cacio E Pepe and Wilted Spinach
• Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Fondant Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, and Melted Gorgonzola
• Whole Cornish Game Hen Stu ed with Dried Cranberries, Sage, and Pine Nuts Served with Whipped Potatoes

and Baby Heirloom Carrots
• Mushroom and Tru e Pappardelle with Sweet Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, and Pistachio

Desserts (Pick 2)

• Trio of Sorbets
• Crème Brulee Cheesecake
• Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

$90 per couple • $47 per person (single diner to pick 1 of each course)
No à la carte dinner available. Reservations required. 48-Hour Cancellation Policy applies.
Bar Menu available and Tiki Bar open. Little Skippers Childcare Available.

KIDSNIGHT OUTThursday, February 14th • 6PM-9PM

While the parents enjoy a delicious Valentine’s Day Dinner,
the kids will enjoy fun games and music in the
Commodore’s Room, plus a video game truck on property!

Kids Buffet Dinner to include Chicken Tenders, French
Fries, Quesadillas, Chef’s Choice of Vegetables, and Ice
Cream Sundae Bar

$40 Member Child • $50 Member Guest Child
Ages 5-12. Reservations required. 48-hour Cancellation Policy applies. No à la carte kids’ menu available.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, February 16th • Flag Deck • 7PM-11PM
Enjoy Live DJ and Geisha Entertainment!

Chef-Attended All-You-Can Eat Sushi Station
$30 per person

Unlimited Sake Tasting with
Food & Beverage Director Damian Burke
$15 per person
Reservations encouraged. À la carte dinner menu and Bar Menu also available.
Little Skippers Childcare available 6PM-10PM

ADULT

Saturday, February 23rd • 10AM-4PM Thursday, February 28th

Joinusforfun shingonthedocks, Join us for Happy Hour &
lunch, and a pool party! Dinner followed by fun games
of ADULT-ONLY BINGO at 7PM.
$40 Member Child Win a Gift Certificate for
$50 Member Guest Child Pasta Night, Lunch and
Ages 5-12. Reservations required. Brunch; LHPYC Gear, and so
8 much more!
$3 per BINGO card,
no limit on number of cards

Reservations encouraged.
Little Skippers Childcare available 6PM-9PM.

FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS

It’s been a great start already for LHPYC in launching off the New Year have the famous Alexandra Lewis singing in the Lounge and a special
with some fantastic events we had in January. A special thanks to all our violinist Ed Horowitz who will be playing a Ukulele, Guitar, Mandolin,
Members and guests who participated in our “New Year’s Eve Celebra- and of course his Violin in our upper dining room as well as or Patio and
tion”, “Taste of Lighthouse Point” and “Farm to Table Dinner”. It is a Flag Deck. We will have our monthly Full Moon Party on Saturday,
great feeling to have when we see all the staff’s hard work from the February 16th at 7PM but this one will have an Asian themed twist with a
service, food and décor come together for these events and then to see the live Geisha, DJ, Chef Dan’s sushi boat display and a Sake tasting where I
Members come together and enjoy their experiences. will be explaining the different styles of Sake and how Sake is made. Our
new dining menus and wine menu were unveiled earlier this month. We
Lighthouse Point is such a unique and special city and for never been to cannot wait for you to try our new items!
the city prior to my employment, I must say that I am falling more and
more in love with it every day. The Members and residents are what Quote of the Month: “There are no no’s, just how can I. You can attain any
makes this beautiful city really feel like home to me and the way everyone goal you set out to accomplish. The power of believing in yourself and persever-
cares for each other and supports their community is what makes ance goes a long way! There’s always a solution to every challenge.” Lori Greiner
Lighthouse Point a “Hidden Gem”.
Damian Burke
It’s February now and the love is in the air! A couple of “don’t want to Food & Beverage Director
miss” events will be our four-course Valentine’s Day Dinner (6pm-9pm)
where you and your loved one can pick two dishes from each course and
share many of our Chef’s creations for only $90 per couple. We will also

FROM THE LOUNGE

Wow! What a start the new year has brought to all of us. Please schedule into your books our Super Bowl Party. We will be having food and drink specials
and of course an awesome party. Valentine's Day will be very romantic and Chef’s food selection will be paired with delicious wines. St. Patrick’s Day is
going to unbelievable. We will have Irish food paired with cold libations. As always, we appreciate you, your family and your guests at this wonderful
Club. Please feel free to always ask if there is anything, I can do to make your experience the best. I can always be reached or approached. Don’t forget to
try one of our new selections from the Wine List next time you’re at the Club!

Jason Zapotocki
Bar Manager

FROM THE SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE

Welcome February… Love is in the Air! Thought I’d share “We could not have been more pleased with the “From the moment you meet Gina, you can't
some testimonials this month. No doubt about it, we LOVE entire process of planning our wedding help but fall in love with her attitude &
our weddings! And we do them right! If you or someone ceremony and reception at LPYC. We fell in energy! After stepping inside LHPYC &
you know are planning on tying the knot, we hope you love with the location from the moment we seeing the venue, my husband & I knew this
look no further than Your Club! stepped into the club, it is so warm and was the place we wanted to have our wedding.
inviting with a unique charm. Then we met we had looked at several other venues but
Gina Miller with Catering Director, Gina Miller, who is a didn't get that "feeling" that we did when we
Director of Special Events ray of sunshine!! We absolutely knew that we finally got to meet with Gina & she showed us
wanted to work with her, and she made us feel where the ceremony and reception would be.
“We absolutely love Lighthouse Point Yacht Club!!!!!!!!! Gina, so confident with her professionalism and She's with you every step of the way during
the coordinator, is AMAZING!!!!! She was super easy to industry knowledge. With Gina it is all smiles your planning process & helps to make sure
communicate with and organized everything perfectly. She is and laughs!! Together we planned the wedding you're on track! Vita & her team were there
there to help you have your dream wedding and will not let you of our dreams!! Everything was perfection, after the ceremony to make sure we had
down. The banquet captain Vita is awesome as well. She is so nice from the way they set up all of our accessories everything we needed & they even made extra
and helped to take care of us the day of the wedding too. in the lobby area, to the way the room looked meatballs just for me! Brides: you get this
Everything flowed so smoothly. The entire staff at the yacht club for the reception. (Not to mention the beautiful amazing bridal suite upstairs to get ready in
is very professional, quick, and fun! The food was hot and view as we said our I do's) We get compliments with your ladies & the view from the balcony is
delicious. Our wedding guests were impressed by the food and from all of our family and friends on the food amazing! Their wedding packages have
service. The venue setting is beautiful. You are right on the and the service. Vita is phenomenal!! As a everything you could ever ask for AND
intracoastal surrounded by palm trees with your loved ones. Banquets Captain, she takes the cake! She MORE! If you're looking for a venue that has
There could not have been anything better. We highly recommend always made sure we had everything we a beautiful backdrop for your ceremony and
Lighthouse Point Yacht Club” -Bridget needed, and her team is absolutely amazing. reception & you don't want to break your
Everyone was so helpful and a delight. Thank wallet, the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet
you so much for making our day one to cherish Club is the venue for you! Thank you to Gina
and remember with so much love and & her entire crew! They helped make my
happiness for the rest of our lives. We love you wedding day run smoothly!” -Cynthia
LPYC!!” -The Lopez'
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

NEWYEAR’S EVE

CELEBRATION

Jayden Paterson & Sarah Balas Lesli & Kevin Wessell Robert & Stacy Meehan

Brandon Gonzalez, Kelley Galbraith, Dennis & Corinne McNaney
Calvin & Sally Palmer

Sheryl & Andrew August

Nils Jacobsen & Ronnie Farr Paul & Sharon Alfieri

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Gary & Amy Nenner + Family Kristin Simpson & John Pfleger

Peggy Spencer, Cheryl Kleinhenz, Chris Spencer & Jennifer & Matt Long
Tatiana McClintock Dr. Dominic Kleinhenz
FULL MOON PARTY
FULL MOON PARTY

SWEATER

Teresa & Larry Sully Tom & Alicia Madonna, Keith &
Tammy Price

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FITNESS & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

FITNESS

After a very successful month of fitness classes to kick off 2019. Let’s keep it up! It was great to see so many children of Members
back home for the holidays and enjoying our great gym. It’s inspiring for me to see so many people that want to lead healthy and
happy lives in our community. Don’t forget you can pick up your 10 Class Pass from me in my office located in the gym. As
always, if you are interested in personal training please don’t hesitate to contact me so we can set up a complimentary evaluation.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

2019 is off to a great start with our youth programming. We hosted our first off site
Family Day at Frank McDonough Park on January 26th, and I can’t wait to share
all the pictures with you. If you missed out, have no fear we will be hosting more
events like this throughout the year. Please save the date for the next KIDS DAY
on Saturday, February 23rd from 10AM to 4PM. We will be hosting a day on the
docks where we will be fishing and eating lunch under the warm sunny skies,
followed by a huge swim party in the afternoon. Our 2019 Spring Cotillion is now
underway and I’m very excited to see how the kids react to all that they will learn
over the next five weeks. If you missed out on this season’s Cotillion stay turned as
I would like to offer another session again soon.

Jeremy Martens
Fitness & Youth Director

LHPYC SWIM TEAM

Welcome Head Swim Coach Dana Nolan

“I’m so excited to join the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club for the 2019 swim season. I look forward to
working with your children, building the swim program, and creating fun events at the pool for the
whole family to enjoy. I have been involved in swimming for most of my life, becoming a lifeguard
and swim instructor at 15 years old and eventually becoming a Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR
instructor. I swam competitively throughout college at The State University of New York at Potsdam
and earned degrees in music performance, psychology, and a minor in wilderness education. I
continued my education at The State University of New York at New Paltz where I earned my degree
in elementary education. When I moved to Florida, I spent a year in Tampa working for Hillsborough
County Schools teaching 5th grade and also ran Brandon Sports and Aquatics Center’s developmental
swim program. The past 6 years I spent working for Broward County Public Schools, first as an
elementary teacher, then switching to high school reading and physical education. I coached the
Northeast High School Swim and Water Polo teams from an 18th place finish to a top 6 finish in their
region in just one year. I returned to teaching 5th grade this past year closer to my home in Boca and
am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club Swim Team!”

Save the Date for our Swim-Break Sizzler on Saturday, March 23rd at 10AM. Join us for a day of fun. Medals awarded
for race winners! $10 per Member | $20 per Member Guest

For more information about practice times, pricing, and your FREE ASSESSMENT AND PRACTICE
please contact: Head Coach Dana Nolan at [email protected] or meet her on the pool deck weekday afternoons!

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PAST:

THE TRAVELING PLATE – A CULINARY EXPERIENCE BY ARC BROWARD

Thanks to those who came out to Fort Lauderdale Country
Club earlier this month to support one of our favorite local
charities, ARC Broward Culinary. It was a beautiful evening
out on the golf course as we
wined and dined while
supporting ARC Culinary
students receiving scholarships
into the program. See below for
exciting future Traveling Plate
dates coming up!

TASTE OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT

It was another successful Taste of Lighthouse Point on January 15th here at the Club. We were honored to be the venue for
another year for this incredible community event. The local restaurants brought a new level of energy and fun with their creative
specialties. This major fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Pompano Beach raised money for their charitable giving and
scholarships for Pompano Beach high schools. At this present time, Rotary Pompano Beach sponsors 9 students who are
attending UM, FSU, and UF.

UPCOMING:

19TH ANNUAL KEEPER DAYS WEEKEND THE TRAVELING PLATE –
A CULINARY EXPERIENCE BY ARC BROWARD
The wonderful City tradition continues with a fun-filled
weekend. The theme this year is “La Dolce Vita by the Sea - Share really great food with
A Sweet Life in LHP”. really great people for a
Friday, February 8th really great cause. We are SO
Kick-Off Dinner at LHPYC - 6PM Cocktails, 7:15PM incredibly thrilled that our
Dinner own Chef Dan will be the
Guest Chef for the upcoming
Saturday, February 9th Traveling Plate on Tuesday,
• Race - 8AM start at St. Paul’s Church. Register at February 19th at Hollywood
Hot Glass. All Members are
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=65715 encouraged to come out and
support their Chef and
• Parade - 10AM meet up at Pink Church. The parade culinary team for this unique
will head north to Frank McDonough Park dinner. Our next exciting
news to share is that your
• Fun at Frank McDonough Park - 11AM-1PM Club will be the venue for
the following Traveling Plate
~We congratulate the 2019 Honorees~ experience on Thursday,
March 21st. Our beautiful
Rep. Chip LaMarca / Ret. Chief Dave Donzella / marina will be transformed
Bernie Conversi into the perfect setting for a
magical dinner experience. The mystery Guest Chef is yet to be
determined. We will keep you posted! The mission of The Traveling
Plate is to support culinary arts education for adults with life challenges
looking for an opportunity to transform their lives. A portion of the
proceeds of the culinary experience supports students through the
Leadership Broward Project Scholarship fund. Tickets can be purchased
by visiting: www.arcbroward.com

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MARINA & FACILITIES CRUISING GROUP

We are off and running with projects throughout the Join us on our upcoming cruises
marina. Gary and his weekend High School helpers this year!
have replaced over 80 new deck boards and more to
come. As the weather holds, we continue to re-coat the West End • March 8th, 15th, 22nd or 29th
face dock also. We have also started the first phase of (Short one weeks’ notice depending on the weather watch)
piling replacement mainly along the east side. Fun-Fact:
it takes 590 piles to hold up all our docks. Many twen- Ocean Reef • April 12th-14th
ty-year-old piles are holding up nicely, but some of the Kids welcome!
older piles are starting to fail. The Club remains dedicat-
ed to support a strong maintenance program on the Bimini • May 17th or 24th
docks. If I were a Member, I would be delighted the Return to Bimini! We had 12 boats in May 2018. Also on
Membership program has no assessments as these piles weather watch - will try for one weeks' notice.
cost a small fortune.
Boat Harbour Marina, Abaco • June 28th
The kids fishing on the docks, both impromptu and WOW, this will be great!
organized, has been seeing even larger and larger
catches and/or attempted catches. While school was out Exumas • July 26th-Aug 4th (Terry's Trip)
for the holidays, we had several groups of Member kids
and their local pals come down and borrow poles, while If you have any questions about any of these trips,
some had their own. Chef Dan kicked in some cooked please let me know. Looking forward to cruising
shrimp, and these determined lads got their game on! with you!
The one I did not see, but Gary did, was a 4-5-foot bull
shark being dragged up the side. No gaff or net thank- Peter Hanssen
fully and the fish finally fell free. We have seen these Cruising Group Chair
little guys with big tarpon and few decent size groupers. [email protected]
The divers report to me often of bull sharks towards the
end of B-dock where they come in to safely have their 612-308-6900
babies. If you bring three or four slices of swiss cheese
and toss it in the water by my office front door, you will
be quickly greeted by large schools of catfish. Our
Marina is an interesting ecosystem and with polarized
glasses and a little patience there are amazing things to
see, especially at low tide. We have a 30 lbs. or bigger
grouper that travels the length of D-dock. I literally see
him every day. One day a few years ago I caught sight
of a green seahorse at least 5 inches tall. The grouper
came flying out from under the dock, swallowed him,
and promptly spit him out. The little guy just kept on
swimming. So, if you’re coming down to do a little
sight-seeing of our amazing ecosystem, bring a few
sliced hotdogs. It brings them out in schools!

A quick reminder to our slip holders and pet owners:
Please try and rotate the area your dogs do their busi-
ness. It really saves the grass. We have limited parking
on both sides of the marina; if you have multiple cars,
please spread them out so everybody has a chance to get
at least one car close to the Marina. Lastly, if you see
crew or vendors driving fast down the street or on the
property, please let me know ASAP. Stay safe out there
and enjoy this weather.

Zack Rice
Marina & Facilities Director

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WINDWORD PASSAGE

About this Column for the same reasons. What most people don’t realize,
however, is the degree to which the boating language and
For those of us who love the sport of boating, part of the terminology have been incorporated into our everyday
enjoyment comes from learning and using a broad vocabulary modern speech. That is what this column is all about.
of nautical terms. We have our own language for describing In coming issues of this newsletter, I’ll share the results of my
parts of the boat and particular maneuvers. But for research on this subject, which I have accumulated from
non-boaters, our terminology can be bewildering. If you various sources over the years. I’ll also include some nautical
doubt it, the next time one of your non-boating friends is on history from time to time as well. Maybe, I hope, you’ll find it
board, observe the reaction when you ask him or her to release as amazing as I have. Here’s the first installment of
the starboard spring line, stow the fenders, look for the weed “WINDWORD PASSAGE.”
line on the port beam, or refer to the transom, the gunnel or
the outriggers. “Say what?”
Actually, we use our complex lexicon simply to make
communication on a boat easier, and safer. And for centuries
before us, sailors have always communicated in their own way

“A Slick Idea”

Before the days of petroleum-based grease and oil, WD-40 and silicone, early sailors
relied on another source of lubrication for a sailing ship’s many moving parts -- namely,
grease and fat from the ship’s galley. In those days (as now) this grease and fat was the
natural byproduct of cooking meat. The resulting residue, called “slush” in those days,
was saved and used to ease the friction in moving parts and to preserve metal parts of
the ship and rigging from the corrosive effects of the marine environment.

This slush was a valuable commodity on board, as the excess was stored and sold at the
ship’s ports of call, where it was used as an ingredient in soap and candles. The proceeds
were placed in a fund used to purchase miscellaneous luxuries for the crew, like books,
musical instruments or supplies to make clothing. But today, most people don’t realize
the nautical origin of the term “slush fund.” Now the term carries a negative
connotation, describing a fund used for inappropriate or illegal purposes — perhaps
used to “grease the palms” of corrupt individuals.

by Gary Rex © 2018

LHPYC Member

Family Boat Club is excited to be part of the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club. Family

Boat Club is a family-run business that has made boating without owning an easy option!
We have a variety of 2019 fishing boats, deck boats, and cabin cruisers that make us stand
out as the premier boating club in South Florida.

We are offering a 10% discount on initial membership fees for all LHPYC Members
joining the FBC. Please contact us at 954-952-4624 for more information and tours or visit
us on D-Dock in the Yacht Club Marina to check out the boats. We look forward to
meeting all of you soon.

Introductory Membership - one month 4 outings during that month $995. After The
month is complete, you have the option to join the club full-time and just pay the
difference.

Quarterly Membership - $2,400 down, 3 consecutive months for one location
6 Month Membership- one-time fee of $2,999 and $249.00 a month. Once they come
back after that initial six months you just paid $249 a month for as long as you
wanted to maintain your membership.

Full Time Plan - one-time payment of $3,200 down and $300 a month for one location.
Full Time Reciprocity Plan: one-time payment of $3,400 and $349 a month if you want
to be a member at all locations.

Matt Wortley, LHPYC Member
Family Boat Club

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TENNIS

The 2019 Tennis year is well under way. Let's hit the tennis If you have any questions concerning events or anything
courts and have some fun, exercise, competition, and great pertaining to tennis, feel free to stop by the Pro Shop
instruction. The 3 ladies’ teams are still playing so let's get anytime.
out there and show our support!
Members and friends had a great time watching our Touring
Don't forget about our Thursday night Live Ball Clinic and Pro Christian Langmo (pictured below, left) in December
mingles. We’ve got a great group out there and we are play a Match against John Tierney. It was incredible!
looking for more players of all levels to come out and have Christian will be headed to Egypt next to continue his quest
some fun on the Courts. to make it on to the professional tour. Keep up the hard
work, Christian! Also, the Miami professional event will be
Last month, we purchased 20 tickets to the Delray Beach in March at the football Hard Rock Stadium; date to be
Open to watch the semi-finals for singles and doubles on announced ASAP.
Saturday, February 23rd. We will be traveling as a group by
luxury party bus from the Club to the tournament and back.
$135 per person includes tickets and bus. Tickets are on a
first come, first serve basis, so reserve now!

Dan Zirolla,
Director of Tennis

Dave Rempel,
Head Tennis Pro / Junior Director - Coordinator

Dave Rineberg,
Tour Coach / Head of Player Development

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

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SAVE THE DATES Floral Design Class
Luncheon
Dive-In Movie Night
Saturday, March 2nd
Friday, March 1st 11:30AM
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
(rated PG) Family Bingo Night
At sunset, weather permitting
Wednesday, March 13th
Taste of the Nations 5PM
Friday, March 8th
7PM

St. Patrick’s Day Kids Night Out:
Sunday, March 17th Laser Tag

Friday, March 29th
6PM

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SAVE THE DATES

Dining in the Dark SUPER Sunday Funday

Friday, April 5th Saturday, April 7th
6PM 12PM

Good Friday Seafood Buffet
Friday, April 19th
6PM

Family Bingo Night Easter Bunny Breakfast
& Egg Hunt
Wednesday, April 10th
5PM Saturday, April 20th

18 Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 21st

Brian Hermann 19

Yachts and Brokerage
Direct: 754-220-7835 • Cell: 954-993-4195

750 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
[email protected] • www.marinemax.com

The Cruising Group hosts a

GYACRHAT SNHODP

OPENING

Thursday, February 21st
4:30PM-7:30PM

A portion of the proceeds will help Shop for Club logo merchandise and apparel in the Lobby!
fund future Cruising Group functions. Special discounts on towels, bags, hats and more.
Enjoy complimentary passed hors d’oevres and Happy Hour.