February 2024 fifffflffiflfl fifffflfflffi Valentine’s Day
HOURS Shipwrecked Lunch & Dinner Jessica Easterling Owner/Community Outreach Director [email protected] 954-942-7244 / Ext. 217 Trevor Stewart Director of Finance & Human Resources [email protected] 954-942-7244 / Ext. 233 Julia Robinson Membership & Communications Director [email protected] 954-942-7244 / Ext. 231 Terry Paterson Owner/Interim General Manager [email protected] 954-942-7244 Stephanie Tornatore Executive Chef [email protected] 954-942-7244 / Ext. 227 Keith Kennedy Aquatics Coordinator [email protected] 954-942-7244 / Ext. 212 Toni Merlino Marina Director [email protected] 954-263-8281 JP Ghazal Director of Facilities [email protected] 954-942-7244 / Ext. 226 Gary Stallone Assistant Dockmaster [email protected] 954-942-7244 / Ext. 226 Geidys Santrich Food & Beverage Manager [email protected] 954-942-7244 / Ext. 218 April Gray Assistant Director of Finance & HR [email protected] 954-942-7244 / Ext. 213 Katie Hull Youth Social Activities Manager [email protected] 954-942-7244 Diane Elliott Assistant General Manager [email protected] 954-942-7244 / Ext. 211 Gina Miller Director of Special Events [email protected] 954-942-7244 / Ext. 214 Jim Scott Director of Tennis [email protected] 954-592-2853 Jeremy Martens Fitness & Youth Director [email protected] 954-942-7244 / Ext. 212 954-802-1099 Wednesday - Saturday 11:30AM – 9:00PM Sunday 11:30AM - 7PM Pasta Night Wednesday 5:30PM - 8PM Pirates Potion Bar Wednesday - Saturday 11:30AM – 9PM Sunday: 11:30AM - 7PM Monday - Sunday 5:00 AM-9:00 PM Fitness Center Saturday 4:00 PM - Close Happy Hour Ladies Night 4:00-6:00PM Wednesday, Thursday Friday & Sunday Daily Dawn to Dusk Tennis Courts Pool Hours Daily Dawn to Dusk Member In-Person Payment Drop Off | 9:30AM-4:30PM Accounting Office DIRECTORY 2 RESERVATIONS | 954-942-7244 • [email protected] 954-942-7244 • Any variation of these hours will be communicated to our members via eblast and social media. Dress Code: Dress code for the tented area should be smart-casual, however collared shirts are not required. All members and guests must have shoes on and be fully dressed. We do not allow thong bathing suits, crop tops, explicit graphics, ripped/torn jeans, or cut off shorts higher than mid length. We also ask that all bathing attire be limited to the high tops and sofas by the pool area, using proper cover ups when appropriate. Members are responsible for their guest's compliance to the dress code policy. Pet Policy: Friendly leashed pets are welcome on property and the pool deck; however, they are not allowed under the tented dining area next to the fitness center. Per Florida State Law, pets may not sit on furniture/laps or eat off plates. Members are responsible for any damage caused by an animal owned by the member or under the member's control. All animals must be leashed, and all handlers are expected to pick up animal waste. Children Policy: Children under the age of 14 are required to have adult supervision on property. We ask all children to refrain from rough or boisterous play. Please be mindful of other members enjoying the pool deck area and dining tent. Wednesday - Saturday 6PM - 9:30PM Little Skippers
3 LHPYC BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS Terry Paterson Owner Jessica Easterling Owner Troy Ganter Commodore Victor Bruzzone Governor Miriam Maguire Yacht Shop Chris Askew Cruise Group Krista Bundy Youth Jill Selbach Governor Kristen Kiss Governor Paul Alfieri Governor Matt Donoghue Vice Commodore Christine Bradley Swim Megan Serfass Fitness Danielle Dunfee Travel Sharon Alfieri Entertainment Kelly Donoghue Tennis Jen Midgett Social Diane Elliott New Member
4 FEBRUARY 2024 1 Thursday Yoga w/ Jenn L 9AM – 10AM Cardio Tennis 9AM – 10AM Start/Re-Start Tennis 10AM – 11AM Start/Re-Start Tennis 11AM – 12PM Tiki Tennis 6PM – 7:30PM Live Music byCatfish 6PM - 9PM Group Fitness w/ Lisa 9AM – 10AM Ladies Drill & Play 10AM – 11:30AM Junior Tennis (12-15) 4PM – 5PM Men’s Nite 3.0+ 6:30PM – 8PM Little Skipper’s Friendship Tree 6PM 2 Friday Saturday Sweat w/ Lisa 10AM – 11AM Feeding Frenzy 8:30AM – 10AM 3 Saturday 4 Sunday 5 Monday Group Fitness w/ Jeremy 9AM – 10AM Tot’s Tennis (3-5) 4PM – 4:30PM Tot’s Tennis Red Ball (5-7) 4:30PM – 5:30PM Kid’s Tennis (8-12) 5:30PM – 6:30PM Men’s Nite 3.0+ 6:30PM – 8PM 6 Tuesday Group Fitness w/ Jenn 9AM – 10AM Cardio Tennis 6PM – 7PM 7 Wednesday Yoga w/ Jenn L 9AM – 10AM Men’s Drill & Play 9:30AM – 11AM Tot’s Tennis (3-5) 4PM – 4:30PM Tot’s Tennis Red Ball (5-7) 4:30PM – 5:30PM Kid’s Tennis (8-12) 5:30PM – 6:30PM Pasta Night 5:30PM – 8:30PM Little Skipper’s STEM Heart Challenge 6PM Live Music by Eric Hansen 6PM - 9PM 8 Thursday Group Fitness w/ Lisa 9AM – 10AM Ladies Drill & Play 10AM – 11:30AM Let’s Do Lunch Tennis Luncheon 11:30AM – 2PM Junior Tennis (12-15) 4PM – 5PM Men’s Nite 3.0+ 6:30PM – 8PM 11 Sunday Super Bowl Watch Party (All Day) 9 Friday Yoga w/ Jenn L 9AM – 10AM Cardio Tennis 9AM – 10AM Start/Re-Start Tennis 10AM – 11AM Start/Re-Start Tennis 11AM – 12PM Tiki Tennis 6PM – 7:30PM Single & Lovin’ It Mingle 6PM – 7PM Live Music by Krista Bettevy 6PM - 9PM 10 Saturday Saturday Sweat w/ Jenn 10AM – 11AM Feeding Frenzy 8:30AM – 10AM Youth Committee Slime Kid’s Day 10AM – 4PM 12 Monday Group Fitness w/ Jeremy 9AM – 10AM Tot’s Tennis (3-5) 4PM – 4:30PM Tot’s Tennis Red Ball (5-7) 4:30PM – 5:30PM Kid’s Tennis (8-12) 5:30PM – 6:30PM Men’s Nite 3.0+ 6:30PM – 8PM 13 Tuesday Group Fitness w/ Jenn 9AM – 10AM Cardio Tennis 6PM – 7PM 14 Wednesday Yoga w/ Jenn L 9AM – 10AM Men’s Drill & Play 9:30AM – 11AM Tot’s Tennis (3-5) 4PM – 4:30PM Tot’s Tennis Red Ball (5-7) 4:30PM – 5:30PM Kid’s Tennis (8-12) 5:30PM – 6:30PM Bella Notte Valentine’s Day Pasta Night 5:30PM – 8:30PM Little Skipper’s Valentine’s Day Special 6PM – 9PM Live Music by Allan Truesdell 6PM - 9PM 15 Thursday Group Fitness w/ Lisa 9AM – 10AM Ladies Drill & Play 10AM – 11:30AM Junior Tennis (12-15) 4PM – 5PM Men’s Nite 3.0+ 6:30PM – 8PM *All events are subject to change. We will keep you updated via email blast and social media* EVENT CALEND A R 1 Wednesday Key HAPPY HOUR 4-6PM TENNIS MUSIC SPECIAL EVENTS FITNESS KIDS SWIM
5 FEBRUARY 2024 *All events are subject to change. We will keep you updated via email blast and social media* 18 Sunday Saturday Sweat w/ Jeremy 10AM – 11AM Feeding Frenzy 8:30AM – 10AM Bow Wow Breakfast 10:30AM – 11:30AM Servivor Round Robin 10:30AM – 12:30AM Little Skipper’s Valentine’s Day Canvas Painting 6PM 17 Saturday Yoga w/ Jenn L 9AM – 10AM Cardio Tennis 9AM – 10AM Start/Re-Start Tennis 10AM – 11AM Start/Re-Start Tennis 11AM – 12PM Tiki Tennis 6PM – 7:30PM Youth Committee Dive-In Movie Night 7:30PM 16 Friday Yoga w/ Jenn L 9AM – 10AM Men’s Drill & Play 9:30AM – 11AM Tot’s Tennis (3-5) 4PM – 4:30PM Tot’s Tennis Red Ball (5-7) 4:30PM – 5:30PM Kid’s Tennis (8-12) 5:30PM – 6:30PM Pasta Night 5:30PM – 8:30PM Live Music by Kool Kasual 6PM - 9PM 28 Wednesday 27 Tuesday Group Fitness w/ Jenn 9AM – 10AM Cardio Tennis 6PM – 7PM Group Fitness w/ Lisa 9AM – 10AM Ladies Drill & Play 10AM – 11:30AM Junior Tennis (12-15) 4PM – 5PM Entertainment Committee Leap Year 6PM – 7:30PM Men’s Nite 3.0+ 6:30PM – 8PM 29 Thursday 19 Monday Tot’s Tennis (3-5) 4PM – 4:30PM Tot’s Tennis Red Ball (5-7) 4:30PM – 5:30PM Kid’s Tennis (8-12) 5:30PM – 6:30PM Men’s Nite 3.0+ 6:30PM – 8PM 20 Tuesday Group Fitness w/ Jenn 9AM – 10AM Cardio Tennis 6PM – 7PM 21 Wednesday Yoga w/ Jenn L 9AM – 10AM Men’s Drill & Play 9:30AM – 11AM Tot’s Tennis (3-5) 4PM – 4:30PM Tot’s Tennis Red Ball (5-7) 4:30PM – 5:30PM Kid’s Tennis (8-12) 5:30PM – 6:30PM Pasta Night 5:30PM – 8:30PM Youth Committee Bingo Night 6:30PM – 7:30PM Live Music by Joey Calderaio 6PM - 9PM Group Fitness w/ Lisa 9AM – 10AM Ladies Drill & Play 10AM – 11:30AM Junior Tennis (12-15) 4PM – 5PM Themed Thursday: French Night 5:30PM – 8:30PM Little Skipper’s Friendship Bracelets 6PM Men’s Nite 3.0+ 6:30PM – 8PM 22 Thursday 26 Monday Group Fitness w/ Jeremy 9AM – 10AM Tot’s Tennis (3-5) 4PM – 4:30PM Tot’s Tennis Red Ball (5-7) 4:30PM – 5:30PM Kid’s Tennis (8-12) 5:30PM – 6:30PM Men’s Nite 3.0+ 6:30PM – 8PM 25 Sunday 24 Saturday Saturday Sweat w/ Lisa 10AM – 11AM Feeding Frenzy 8:30AM – 10AM Youth Committee Feast w/ The Beasts 11:30AM – 1PM 23 Friday Yoga w/ Jenn L 9AM – 10AM Cardio Tennis 9AM – 10AM Start/Re-Start Tennis 10AM – 11AM Start/Re-Start Tennis 11AM – 12PM Tiki Tennis 6PM – 7:30PM Live Music by Krista Bettevy 6PM - 9PM EVENT CALEND A R 1 Friday Yoga w/ Jenn L 9AM – 10AM Cardio Tennis 9AM – 10AM Start/Re-Start Tennis 10AM – 11AM Start/Re-Start Tennis 11AM – 12PM Tiki Tennis 6PM – 7:30PM Live Music byCatfish 6PM - 9PM 2 Saturday Saturday Sweat 10AM – 11AM Feeding Frenzy 8:30AM – 10AM MARCH 2024
6 UPCOMING EVENTS Check Out Our February Youth Events on Page 27 Tennis Events on Page 30 & 31
7 UPCOMING EVENTS
8 A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER February 2024 On behalf of the Club, we hope you all have had a wonderful start to the year. I want to express my gratitude to our club members for their outstanding contributions to our Holiday Gift Fund for the employees. Your generosity made our staff's holiday season truly exceptional. Recap of Our Charity Endeavors in December 2024 A big shout-out and thank you goes to our committee chairs, members, and the LHPYC Board for their unwavering dedication to the Club. You all are the backbone of what sets our Club apart, whether it's through events, community involvement, or Club support. All of you continuously back the Club through events, travel, and more, a heartfelt thank you from myself, management, and our staff. Speaking of philanthropy at LHPYC, I'm blown away by how everyone came together to support the two featured charities in December of 2023. The 4Kids fundraising campaign, led by our fantastic Entertainment Committee, not only surpassed its goal but raised $50,000! The incredible LHPYC support for a local charity providing Hope, Healing, and Homes for children in need in Broward is outstanding. Our LHPYC Cruise Group took charge in raising funds and awareness for the Staniel Cay St. Luke’s Medical Clinic Renovation and Expansion project. The camaraderie among our boating members was evident as we raised 200k from our Cruise Group members who understand and appreciate the need to spearhead the fundraising effort for this beachfront island clinic. The St. Luke’s Clinic is critical to all our safety and peace of mind while in the Exuma chain of islands. It was a stunning achievement, made possible not just by donors but also by those who contributed auction items that spurred generosity. This effort has cemented the relationship between LHPYC, Staniel Cay Community, and SCYC for generations to come.We will be hosting more fundraising efforts in 2024 to help us reach our goal of $500,000 for the St. Luke’s Clinic. If you are a boater or would like to contribute to St. Luke’s Click, please call 954.942.7244 EXT. 231.Our 501 C3 has been approved by the state of Florida is only awaiting its approval from the IRS. This is great news for the efforts we have made and will make this year. Huge thanks to both the Entertainment and Cruise Group Committee for their generosity and dedication to these causes. We are beyond grateful to our LHPYC Donors who helped us achieve these impactful totals. Changing lives isn't an everyday affair, but together, LHPYC is making a significant positive impact. Upcoming Travel We look forward to having members enjoying a ski week in Lake Tahoe at Heavenly Mountain. The ski week is a great opportunity to hit the slopes, hang out with new friends, and enjoy all the mountain has to offer. Which, in this case, is a lot of snowfall, good cocktails, and prime skiing. We will send photos of the trip as five LHPYC families head out from February 11th to 17th. As many of you know, in May, the Cruise Group usually invites our members to join them in Hawks Cay. However, in the spirit of keeping things new and fresh at the Club, we decided to change our typical May getaway to Key West! We will be visiting during the Key West Songwriter Festival from May 2nd to May 5th, which promises live music, Club camaraderie, and the best weather Key West has to offer. Even though it’s our first year in Key West, we have planned an awesome itinerary for you to enjoy. Featuring a Kickin’ Off the Key’s Happy Hour, Tunes in The Tropics group dinner featuring a live dueling piano show, a slew of children's activities, and Miss Katie to keep your kids in the evenings till late so that you may enjoy your weekend in the Keys.To wrap up the weekend with a bang we have also planned a Sunday brunch! You can check out the whole itinerary, booking details, and the itinerary on pages 18 and 19. We are also offering a pre- and post-trip extension to our Cruise Group Members for a quick trip to Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas. We will be sending dockage options to break up the journey from home to Key West and back. If you have not been to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, I highly recommend you come along. Please see the Club and Cruise Group travel schedule posted on page 16 so you can plan (Continued on Page 9)
9 A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER (Continued from Page 8) Terry Paterson Owner & Interim General Manager ahead. My family and I go on almost every trip because we enjoy them so much. Please join us! The big ones that normally get the largest attendance of 150 to over 200 members are the Keys (this year Key West) in May, Bimini in August, and Ocean Reef in October. Tennis See our Tennis Director’s article on page 29 where Jim talks about all the events we have happening on the courts. I want to congratulate the winners of the Club Tennis Championships – Women’s Doubles Kristen Kiss and Susan Mishkin. Men’s Doubles Dan Jacobson and Ayman Keindl. Mixed Doubles Kristen Kiss and Ayman Keindl. What a great event it was! Our women’s leagues are crushing it as usual, and our weekly group events, Cardio Tennis on Tuesdays, Tiki Tennis on Fridays, and Feeding Frenzy on Saturdays are so full that we now have a waiting list to play. Its great to see all our tennis players at the Shipwrecked Bar after Fridays play. Development Update We had planned a State of the Club address for February but have now moved it to March 22nd at 6:30PM on the Flag Deck where I will be answering questions. At that point, I expect to have all permits finally ready to be issued, an update on construction financing, and a demolition/start date. It’s been a long road. We greatly appreciate everybody’s patience, and we know that’s it’s taking longer than any of us would’ve liked to have seen or expected, but we’re close to the finish line. Thank you all for your patience. Once demolition and construction start, nothing changes regarding the current operations of the Club. We are all well settled in on how we operate during this construction phase. I have had a lot of questions about the east dock construction that seems to have stalled. We have run into an issue with the company installing the dock and we are working it out. It unfortunately does not follow the plan, is not straight, varies in width, and is up to 14” out of place, so I put a halt on them until they fix it. We recognized the problem and brought it to their attention before concrete was poured. We instructed them to refrain from pouring any more concrete and to address the identified issues. However, they proceeded at 7 am in the morning before our Project Manager arrived on-site at 8 am, and they poured the concrete. Certainly, we may have differences of opinion, but after surveying the docks and obtaining an engineer's report, we have easily substantiated our position.This doesn’t affect the general membership or construction, but it does affect the Clubs ability to rent the east dock space and it does not look good. We hope to resolve this soon. Membership Please all welcome all the new members into the Club. We are gaining two to four new families every month. Remember that these families all go through our vetting process and are great people who fit right in with our Club culture. Being friendly and introducing yourself will always be well received so please do it. We are a private Club not open to the public. Take advantage of this opportunity to expand your circle of friends or acquaintances and create a great atmosphere at the bar, on the tennis court, in the gym, or during our travels. Feel free to ask our staff for a member’s names if you need them. Let’s have a great 2024. It’s definitely going to be great for LHPYC and our future.
10 Ginny Mermaid PERMIT UPDATING (Continued on Page 11) County Permitting: County Permit Status: Broward County Drainage –L2022-094 – Approved Broward County Surface Water Management License - Approved– County Emailed License Approval Over, Provided To City Building Department 4/18/23 - License # SWM20230370 Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (BCWWS)– Project No. 107601 –Approved. Broward County gave their approval letter for this project on 3/31/23. Broward County will be installing a new sewer system in LHP up 39th Street to fix the leaking problem. It’s about 4,000LF and has multiple lift station upgrades. They will apply to the County Commission for funds to be allocated into their budget in October. This problem delayed our county permits byfour months. Thanks to the help from Mayor Lamar Fisher, we got this resolved. Tree Removal License – License No: TP22-1096 – License issued. City Permit Status: Auxiliary Permits: FPL Utility Permits - All FPL work is now complete, and we are ready to get the main clubhouse shut off. - Tennis Pro Shop and D-Dock are now live on a new FPL meter. - FPL has disconnected Marina A and B docks from the main clubhouse building and re-routed to the C dock transformer. Front Wall – Permit Issued:On July 12th, 2022,FPL made their determination for final pole locations outside the property.Waiting for them to install the poles required, and to remove the existing pole on the SE corner of the property. ETA for materials is 150-180 days as of June 1st, 2023. Access/ADA Site Ramps to Docks –Permit Issued: 3/15/23, and work to change to coincide with demolition construction. Demolition Permit – Permit ready to be issued when we receive the FPL power shut-off letter. Site Demolition Permit –This was issued in June of 2022 and was retracted by the City after we had begun. This is why you see half-demolished areas around the parking lot. Due to this delay, this will now be done in unison with the Clubhouse Demolition Permit. In addition, LHPYC has cleaned and added new barricades throughout the property. Temporary Construction Fence Permit- Permit Issued.The fence will be installed once site demolition has occurred. Master Permit Status: Entry Monument - Zoning: Approved - Plumbing: Approved - Mechanical: Approved - Electrical: Approved - Structural: Approved - Fire: Approved - Administration: DA to be final. Tennis Center Bistro - Zoning: Approved - Electrical: Approved - Mechanical: Approved
11 PERMIT UPDATING (Continued from Page 10) - Plumbing:Approved - Structural: Approved (Pending County Environmental Approval) - Fire: Approved - Administration: DA to be final. Townhouse Buildings 2,3,4,5 – Approved - Zoning: County Water and Wastewater Approved. City Commission voted to approved the proposed the proposed amendment to the site plan and updated Developer's Agreement. - Electrical: Approved - Mechanical: Approved - Plumbing: Approved - Structural: Approved (Pending County Environmental Approval) - Fire: Approved Yacht Club Clubhouse – Plans have been returned to LHPYC and comments are being addressed. - Zoning – Comments have been received and are bein. g - Electrical – One comment has been received and is being addressed. addressed. addressed. . - Mechanical - Approved - Plumbing - Approved - Structural - Approved - Fire - Comments have been received and are being *Please note that permitting changes on a daily basis and other updates to the above may be in effect from the time of publishing.
12 Ginny Mermaid JANUARY HAPPENINGS Bow Wow Breakfast
13 JANUARY HAPPENINGS Tennis Ladies Luncheon & Youth Committee Bingo Night
14 Ginny Mermaid JANUARY HAPPENINGS Youth Committee Character Brunch
15 JANUARY HAPPENINGS Longtime Member Mingle
16 fifffflffiflffffl fffiffi fifffifflffifl ffi fifffflffiflffi ffi ffffl fflflffiflffi fifffflffiflflflfflfflfl flfl ffifl fflfl fl ffiflflffl flfflffl ffi ffl fflffiff fifffflffiflfl fflflffflfflfflflfiffi fl fl ffffi flff fifffflffiflflflfflfflfl ffiflffi fl fflfl fl ff fl ff fl ff ff fflfl fifffflffiflfl fflflffflfflfflflfiffi fl fl ffl ff fflfl fifffflffiflfl fflflffflfflfflflfiffi flfl flfl ffiffi ffi fl fifffflffiflflflfflfflfl fffffflffffi ffff fifffflffiflfl fflflffflfflfflflfiffi fflffffi ffi fiffl ff fifffflffiflflflfflfflfl
17
18 Ginny Mermaid
19
20 Gina Miller Director of Special Events Introducing our new Cruise & Go! Chef Stephanie and I created this menu hoping it will assist with your overnight guests and intimate gatherings. We do ask that you place your order a minimum of 48 hours in advance so we may properly prepare. Fresh, superior product, convenient, and just one click away – email me, [email protected], and place your order now! Check out the menu on pages 22 and 23 or your member portal on LHPYC.com! As you may have noticed, the club is organizing some amazing monthly events. Save the date for some of our March events: Youth Committee Kid’s Day – Saturday, March 2nd Youth Committee Dive In Movie – Friday, March 8th Bow Wow Breakfast – Saturday, March 9th Tennis Ladies Luncheon – Thursday, March 14th Ladies Birthday Bash (Celebrating January to March Birthdays) – Friday, March 15th Complimentary Member Mingle – Friday, March 15th Youth Committee Bingo Night – Wednesday, March 20th State of The Club Address – Friday, March 22nd Good Friday Seafood Night – Friday, March 29th Easter Weekend Festivities – Saturday, March 30th & Sunday, March 31st 4Kids Fundraiser Raised $50,000 Your Entertainment Committee and LHPYC Members raised $50,000 for the kids in your community! Just Outstanding! Especially as the first year raised $13,000. The EC has grown this event annually. Big Kudos! 4KIDS is very grateful for our partnership with LHPYC and looking forward to our strong relationship in the future. FROM THE SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
21 Julia Robinson Membership & Communications Director As February unfolds, we're excited to bring you the latest from the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club’s Membership Department. We hope your year has started off on a fantastic note, and we are eager to enhance your club experience throughout the month. Don’t forget that you are not just a part of a club; you're part of a community! We encourage you to share the LHPYC experience with your friends, colleagues, and family. Our guest policy allows each member to bring guests to the club, and we wholeheartedly welcome their presence. However, to ensure an optimal experience, each guest is limited to two visits per month. If you have family visiting from out of town who would like to use the club, please contact the Membership Department for approval and a guest pass. This policy aims to strike a balance, allowing members to introduce their loved ones to the LHPYC lifestyle while maintaining the exclusive and intimate atmosphere that makes our club so special. As part of our commitment to expanding your horizons, we're delighted to have a reciprocal partnership with the Yacht Club of America (YCOA). This collaboration opens doors to a network of prestigious clubs, offering you unique privileges and access to facilities beyond LHPYC. To explore these opportunities, simply use the following login credentials on the YCOA website: Website:www.ycaol.com | UserID: club1040 | Password: y100446c This February, love is in the air, and we are not only celebrating our couples this month but also our single MEMBERSHIP members with a 'Single and Lovin' It' Member Mingle! Join us for an evening of camaraderie, laughter, and perhaps unexpected connections. The event promises to be a fantastic opportunity to forge new friendships within the LHPYC community. Pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable experience! This month, we'll be heading to Key West during the Key West Songwriters Festival week. Prepare yourself for an incredible lineup of live music, delightful cuisine, and the vibrant atmosphere that only Key West can offer. Don't miss out on this chance to immerse yourself in the rhythm of the Florida Keys. Check out all the details on pages 18 and 19. As always, your LHPYC Membership Department is here to make your club experience exceptional. We look forward to seeing you at the club events and welcoming your guests. Should you have any questions or require assistance, feel free to reach out to me. Wishing you a month filled with love, laughter, and memorable moments at LHPYC! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Who’s on the Cover Amy & Gary Nenner Odette & Bjorn Hansen Amanda & Michael Maruri It is hard for us to believe that 40 years ago this month, a reluctant young woman met a successful television executive on a blind date. Having parents who also met on a blind date, encouragement to take this chance was homegrown. While it would be dishonest to say we experienced love at first sight, “Like” at first sight was enough to propel us to continue to get to know one another, resulting in more than 36 years of marriage. At the 25-year mark of our marriage, we decided to renew our vows and reflect on the highs and lows that life throws into one's path. Our celebration shared a simple theme that still drives us forward today and keeps us together... " LOVE MATTERS”. So, our message this February and always, whether between spouses, friends, or family... LOVE MATTERS, celebrate it with those in your embrace.
22
23
24 SWIM We are keeping the pool busy these days at the club. The swim team practices up to six days a week. We offer some workouts on Fridays and Saturdays. If you're interested in getting more information about the swim team, we are hosting a free evaluation on the last Wednesday of the month from 4:00 to 4:30 PM. It's a great time to meet the coaches and see if your swimmer is ready for the team or our lesson program. We offer swim lessons to all children over the age of one. Email [email protected] for more information. The next exciting USA Swimming meet will be held at the Pompano Beach Community Pool on Feb 10th and 11th. We will have seven swimmers, along with Jayden Paterson, participating in the meet. Swimmers will be challenged to a few longer races, and we look forward to seeing some fast swimming. Keith Kennedy Head Swim Coach Swim lessons are offered daily at the pool! Reach out for more information. February is all about LOVE at the pool. We are working on loving the sport of swimming by learning our four-stroke skills and learning about great swimming techniques. Lap Swim is offered daily, and we encourage you to stop by and swim a few laps. The pool is heated all winter long and is currently at 87 degrees! Jump in and enjoy!
25
26 FITNESS & YOUTH Fitness s Jeremy Marten Fitness & Youth Director Did you know that 2024 is a leap year? That means we have one extra day this month to work out! How exciting is that? I hope everyone has settled into their fitness, tennis, or swimming routine and keeping up with their New Year's goals. I am thrilled that our attendance is consistent at the fitness center and on our tennis courts. Our members definitely overlap in these areas, so it's great to see so much support throughout our Club. I encourage you all to give me a call if you are interested in joining a fitness class or doing some one-on-one training. This month, your Fitness Department is introducing a new complimentary teen workout initiative. Our goal is to inspire our teens ages 13 to 19 to workout and do Youth Katie Hull Youth Social Activities Manager Happy February, everyone! As we continue this wonderful new year, I want to remind everyone about our Little Skippers Program. This runs from Wednesday night through Saturday night each week, starting at 6 pm for children ages 3-12. On Wednesdays, it's family pasta night, where you build your own pasta dinner with your children. After enjoying dinner together, they are welcome to have fun in our Little Skipper Activities room. The rest of the week, we provide dinner for your children so that you can enjoy your own dinner or other club amenities. Our Youth Staff look forward to doing crafts and playing games with your children weekly. On another note, I am excited to announce that we are bringing back a club favorite event, "Feast with the Beast"! This incredible event features a delicious lunch buffet and a captivating live animal show for the kids. We are offering complimentary tickets for children under the age of three and Happy-Hour Pricing for cocktails for the adults in attendance. I would have to say that this is one of my favorites; I love seeing their faces light up with each animal that comes out or how excited each child is when called upon to help the animal trainer. Send in your RSVP as soon as you can and prepare for a wild and tasty experience. it with the correct techniques. Our first Learn the Fundamentals is on Wednesday, February 21st from 5:30PM to 6:30PM. Teens will learn the correct techniques needed to achieve their fitness goals taught by myself. We invite them to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal at our weekly pasta night after the event!
27 KIDS’ EVENTS
28 FROM THE MARINA Ahoy, Lighthouse Point Yacht Club members! February is upon us, and it's time to set sail into a month filled with exciting events and maritime camaraderie. Grab your captain's hat and join us as we embark on a nautical journey through the highlights of this seafaring month. Kicking off the month in grand maritime style is the annual Keepers Day Parade hosted by the city of Lighthouse Point. On February 3rd, the streets will be alive with the theme of "High Tides and Good Vibes," inviting everyone to bask in the positive energy that comes with the flow of the tides. My favorite part is seeing our crew engage with our community and putting smiles on the little one's faces. Music, candy, and treats also help in creating smiles. There's nothing quite like the joyous faces of children as they catch sight of our decorated float and eagerly collect their maritime treasures. It's a heartwarming experience that adds an extra layer of community spirit to the day. Happy Valentine's to all our favorite boaters. February 14th is a great time to take your loved ones for a boating adventure. With that said, if you've been Toni Merlino Marina Director considering joining the LHPYC cruise group, now is the perfect time to take the leap! We've just finalized our schedule of events, and it promises to be a fantastic year of cruising adventures. For an annual fee of $200, you can become a member and enjoy all the exciting activities we have planned. To get started, simply reach out to me via phone at 954-263-8281 or email me at [email protected]. I'll be more than happy to provide you with an application and answer any questions you may have. Every month, on the second Tuesday (subject to change), we gather for these informative and enjoyable dining experiences. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow members, share insights, and get all the latest updates on our cruising plans. See you around the Marina!
29 TENNIS Well, 2024 is off to a rocking start! We started the year with our “Mixed Troubles” round-robin on six courts with 24 players. Although it was scheduled for 2 hours, the intense competition and 3 hours of play led to Kristen Kiss being crowned our champion, with Ayman Keindl as the runner-up. Congratulations to Kristen and Ayman, and a big thank you to all who participated. The Club Doubles Championships was a successful weekend for our tennis strength at LHPYC! The Mixed Doubles Champions for 2024 were Kristen Kiss and Ayman Keindl. The finalists for the event were Claire Smith and Chris Jones. The Men's Doubles Champions were Dan Jacobson and Ayman Keindl, and the finalists were Domingos Carlos and TJ Lescher. The Women's Champions were Susan Mishkin and Kristen Kiss, and the finalists were Kelly Donoghue and Emily Jensen. A huge thank you to everyone who played and came out to watch! Jim Scott, Tennis Director Our ladies' travel teams are performing exceptionally well, especially our Broward 4.0 team, which is still in 1st place. It's fantastic to witness the camaraderie among the teams! Due to overwhelming demand, our Tuesday night Cardio Tennis will now be extended to 1.5 hours. Other programs experiencing growth include the Start/Re-Start Clinic, Tiki Tennis on Fridays, and Feeding Frenzy on Saturday mornings. You can find more details about these and other happenings on the calendar in this newsletter. Lastly, if you want to stay “In the Know” regarding all tennis happenings, our LHPYC WhatsApp tennis chat is the place to be. If you want to be included, please email [email protected], and I'll happily add you. Last but not least, if you have any questions or would like to schedule lessons or events, please don’t hesitate to let me know. We are here to make your LHPYC experience the best. See you on the courts!! Mixed Troubles Winner Kristen Kiss & Runner Up Ayman Keindl Men’s Doubles Finalist Domingos Carlos & TJ Lescher with Champions Dan Jacobson & Ayman Keindl Mixed Doubles Champions Kristen Kiss & Ayman Keindl with Finalist Chris Jones & Claire Smith Women’s Doubles Finalist Emily Jensen & Kelly Donoghue with Champions Kristen Kiss & Susan Mishkin
30 TENNIS EVENTS
31 TENNIS EVENTS
32
33 of LHPYC Daniel J. O’Keefe • Fine Art 516-383-4000 • danieljokeefe.com The Art Gallery of Lighthouse Point Yacht Club is featuring artist Margaret Rasp’e for the 2024 February issue of The Point magazine. Born in Wroclaw, Poland, Rasp’e grew up in southern Germany, studying art in the 1950s in Munich before settling in Berlin with her husband. Her budding practice came to a stand still as marriage and motherhood forced Rasp’e into the traditional role of the housewife. After her dirvoice in the late 1960s left her of meager resources, she began taking in artists and theorists of the Fluxus and Vennese Actionism schools. Many of these figures became became lasting companions and encouraged Rasp’e to resume her practice. Rasp’e’s so-called camera helmet films, which date to the early 70s, are among her first pieces of this period. Comprising point-of-view shots as the artist prepared schnitzel, washed dishes, or gutted a chicken, they overthrough with anger with both the patriarchal structures that dominated her everyday life and her own failure to resit the oppression and alienation that so through thoroughly trapped her. Rasp’e also worked with photography, performance, text, and drawing. For several years, she devoted four hours a day to “automatic drawing”, not to conjure the unconscious a’ la the Surrealists, but to surrender to the absolute lack of intention, the numbing automatisms, that otherwise dominated her domestic labor under capitalism. In the 80s and 90s, Rasp’e began to explore nature as an artistic medium. At the time when ecology was hardly a buzzword in the arts, she placed wool in riverbeds to draw vines of blue clematis, branches carfefully gathered from her garden became columns that – in a reference to the wooden architecture of Mycenaean Greeks – linked heaven and earth. Rasp’e’s keen eye for slow, hidden processes and automated actions and her unwavering efforts to make them visible in her art at once gentle and disturbing. Margaret Rasp’e produced a sensitive and profounddly uncompromising body of work that has, until very recently, received only scant attention. Credits: Pia Marie Remmers. Please get in touch with Daniel J. O’Keefe at 516-383-4000 or email me at [email protected] for questions about the artists.
34
35
36
37
38 On Site Service, Inc. • Main diesel engine repair • Risers • Exhaust • Heat Exchanger • Oil and fuel coolers • Turbo diagnostics and repair/replacement • Engine alignment • Shaft alignment • Engine mount replacement • Generator systems • Battery testing and replacement • A/C & chiller system diagnostics and preventative repair. • Hydraulic systems including trim tabs, steering and rudder The Solution for All Systems Go! Ed Mills 846 N. Dixie Hwy. Lantana, FL 33462-1803 Cell: 561-662-7836 Fax: 561-434-2730 [email protected]
39 [email protected] Direct: (954) 331-1367 Mobile: (860) 681-1054 Fax: (954) 776-4446 BBrown.com Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc. 1201 W. Cypress Creek Road Suite 130 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Roland Stanley Marine Insurance Advisor