LHPYC October 2019 The Point

OCTOBER 2019

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954-942-7244 •

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

Tiki Bar Spa/Locker Rooms

Friday Saturday Sunday Sunday Monday Tuesday - Saturday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Happy Hour: 4:00PM-7:00PM 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Snack Bar Saturday
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday Pool
Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Daily
Dawn to Dusk

Happy Hour Little Skippers Childcare

Wednesday - Friday Wednesday - Thursday Friday - Saturday
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]
Ext. 217 Ext. 227 Ext. 212 / 954-802-1099 Ext. 214

Jessica Easterling Damian Burke Dan Zirolla 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 / 954-600-8854 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

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A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER

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2019 October State of the Club when struggling. It takes a huge amount of teamwork
but needs a strong, experienced Executive Chef at the
I have spent some time reading through prior years “State top of that team. Damian and I had been searching for
of the Club” letters and other newsletters that I have the right leader for the past 5 months. We knew that we
written to make sure that we are upholding our promises had to get this right because this person is taking the
and achieving our goals. I can confidently say that we are. club into our transition period; first the temporary club
Some achievements may take longer than expected but all house restaurant and then into our grand opening of
are being (or have been) achieved. I really want to thank our new facility. After many interviews we found Chef
our membership for helping us achieve our new heights. Ed who we are very proud to say is the right Chef for
All the feedback (good and bad), participation and the job. Already our members are loving his food,
activism in the health and wellness of our club has made demeanor and personality. Chef Ed has taken Chef
all this happen. We are strong because we are together. We Tristan and Chef Victoria and all the other kitchen staff
are on an upward path, although it might be slow, it is under his steady wing and is guiding them all on how
steady. Thank you all. to run an efficient kitchen producing amazing flavors. If
you haven’t been to the club yet this month to meet him
This time of year I present the membership with the “State and our newly invigorated staff, you really should
of the Club”. This includes ups and downs and overall come. Welcome Chef Ed. See more about him on page
direction of the Club: 6.

Membership: We have gained many new faces in the club Banquets: Gina has this department rocking. She is
over the past 2 years. We have also lost many faces due to even having to turn parties away, we are in such high
various changes in their lives and in a few cases, some not demand! Our banquet team knows how to throw a
liking our new club’s direction. But we feel that we are party and now with Chef Ed behind them, they will
building a strong base membership of all generations that take it to another level.
are proud to be members of LHPYC and can take us far
into the future. From the young children who bug their Fitness and Pool: Jeremy has our gym and fitness
parents to bring them to see Miss Jane and play on the programs in full swing. Please look at the calendar on
pirate ship, or the teenagers in our pro-level tennis and page 7 for fitness class times. We have some of the top
swimming programs being scouted for colleges, the instructors in the industry. If you haven’t tried a class, I
parents who have a place to relax knowing their kids are highly recommend you do. They are growing steadily.
safe, the empty nesters who want to enjoy their club like a
second home where everybody knows your name (and Please remember that while our new club is being built,
your drink), to the experienced members who have been the gym and pool will remain operational until the new
around long enough to demand our utmost respect and gym is ready for use. Call Jeremy for more details. He is
appreciation. We have something now for everybody. So designing an amazing new fitness facility for you.
please invite your friends to come join YOUR club. Add to
the 435 memberships made up of 1,500 people that are all Our first swim meet on September 7th was a total
proud to be here and want to meet other club members. In success with over 150 people enjoying the event. It was
the past 2 years and 4 months we have lost around 120 so much fun with the exception that my team lost; I
memberships but gained over 170. We added another 8 think Jeremy had some ringers in his team. I was blown
memberships in September alone. The amount of losses away watching our kids racing. Coach Dana has been
were vast in the first year but we have slowly maintained a training these kids so well!
good retention rate. We really need to increase our
membership by 100 more members to fully stabilize. After Without mentioning college names (college rules), our
the new club is built, our goal is 1,000 memberships. very own Lindsay Selbach had college scouts come
here to see her swim.
Food and Beverage: The biggest changes have been to the
Food and Beverage department recently. We have been Tennis: Our Tennis programs are off the charts! Tennis
very aware of our issues, especially during these past 5 Director Dan has the Womens leagues, both Summer
months. Unfortunately, this beast of a department, with 5 and Winter, going strong. There are many weekly
different menus in 2 locations on property and a banquet matches, clinics and classes going on all the time.
department with 20 different menus, is not an easy fix

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A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER

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Youth Tennis Director Jhonson is training future rocks stars (DRC) while waiting on the County. We are still
in his Tennis Academy. Various College scouts have been wanting to start our demolition process of the existing
here for them too. club by June 1st, 2020. Remember that we will have our
temporary clubhouse built for your enjoyment, with 5
We also have our local club member Christian Langmo, tennis courts, marina, gym and pool facilities available.
sponsored by LHPYC, who has risen in the world ranking
to top 200. Congratulations Christian! End of year Oct 30th things to consider:

Marina: The marina remains full with a waiting list. Zack, 1. We have decided not to charge the 3.5% convenience
Gary and their team keep the docks maintained, safe and fee for credit card payments as was stated in last
neat at all times. Gary and the boys competed in the swim month’s issue.
meet as team “Pump Out Boys”. There is a great
atmosphere in the marina. I recommend members 2. We strongly encourage you to pay electronically on
regularly just take a walk down the docks and feel the the LHPYC website, via wire or check.
tranquility and happiness. At night it’s very calm and the
yachts are majestic, while in the day it’s vibrant with plenty 3. This is the time of year to change your billing
of conversations all around. structure from Annual to Monthly or vice-versa if
needed. If the office doesn’t hear from you, then you
Please make sure all you boaters have Zack and Gary’s cell will be billed in the same manner as last year.
numbers to contact them for anything you need. Diesel
delivery at club rates is not only available at our face dock, 4. F & B minimums: Please look at your September
but also at your homes. Please call Zack to set it up. statement to see how much you have spent for the
year. Please remember that you must meet this
Committees: Commodore Peter Hanssen and I would number by the end of this month. October is
really like to thank all the committees and their chairs for normally a busy month with people coming in to
all their hard work this past year helping to organize meet this minimum. We enjoy seeing the people that
events for members. All 7 committees have taken their we don’t see that often. And it’s a perfect time to
responsibilities to the club very seriously. You have all come see our improvements in the food and service.
done an amazing job. Many of the events you see Come recognize that we have been listening. Please
happening are thought up by our various committees. I know that we are strongly encouraging that you call
can honestly say that we now run like a true club with for reservations.
members sharing ideas, organizing, marketing and
assisting at events. Complete member interaction. The Thank you all for another great year! Season is upon us
committees generally meet once per month to discuss and and we all are looking forward to spending more time
plan things like boating trips, fishing events, social parties, together. My family and I love being here and we hope
charity fundraisers, golf cart parades, kids functions and so you all do too. We are proud to call LHPYC our home.
much more.
Terry Paterson
Soon we will need to elect a Vice Commodore. Our Owner & Interim General Manager
Commodores will serve for a two year term. We intend to
have a Vice Commodore in place by next May to serve
with Commodore Peter Hanssen for one year before
he/she starts their 2 year term. Please let me know your
thoughts on who the Vice Commodore should be.

Development: I misinformed our members about the
County Approval timeline in last month’s issue. We did
get the Broward County Planning Council approval in
August and we are scheduled for the Broward County
Commission meeting in October to ratify this decision. We
do expect to be working with the City in October
reviewing our site plan in District Review Committee

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MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME ABOARD NEW & RETURNING MEMBERS

Maria-Grace & Tom Di Condina | Scott Manthorne | Glenn & Maureen Morris | Richard & Cara Overton

I can’t believe it has been 6 months already that I have been here at Tennis is still going on. Tennis is really blowing up here at
Lighthouse Point Yacht Club. I really feel like part of the “family” now LHPYC! Time to get involved!
and I just love meeting all the new (and existing) members every day.
Just a reminder that Member Dues will be increased by 8% as of Looking forward to our Halloween Golf Cart Parade and Monster
November 1st, per our bylaws. This will affect all members, not just Mash Halloween party! Who doesn’t love a good contest? Don’t
new members. Now is the perfect time to invite a prospective member forget we have prizes for best dressed golf cart, best decorated
to join you for lunch, dinner, or any special event at the Club. Refer a house AND best house giveaway! Time to get your competition
friend, neighbor, or colleague for Membership and receive a $500 Food on!
& Beverage credit to your account once they join. Call me and we can
set up a day and time to give them a tour of the Club. As always, let me know if Kim McMahon
there is anything you need. Membership &
Attention tennis lovers! Have you tried our Pickleball court yet? See Wishing everyone a wonder-
what all the buzz is about! Also we are so happy to have our new ful October as we get ready Communications Director
addition, JG Tennis Academy here at the Club! Our free Member for the holiday season.. my
Clinics were a big hit last month and our Quickstart Afterschool favorite time of year!

MARINA

I am sure you all have made a sigh of relief that Hurricane help of several Captains, crew and our marina vendors we
Dorian has dissipated and spared us the tragedy that has were ready. Special thanks to marina member residents/
affected thousands of our Bahamian friends. The out-pouring Captains- Steve and Patty Inglett, Steve and Jodi Lurcott and
of support has truly reached universal levels of support. For Dave and Mimi Laser who took the reins the last couple nights
us here in Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, the support was despite questionable predictions by adding extra lines,
riveting as our clubhouse lobby quickly started to look like a adjusting other boaters lines and keeping an open line of
warehouse; a neatly organized warehouse to be exact! Many communication with Gary and I as well as other members.
thanks to our members, Commodore Peter Hanssen, Diane
Elliot and Mary Steele for lots of behind the scene organiza- October is packed with events and we hope to see you all out
tional support and many others. All said, it took two box enjoying the club. Of course the month ends with the best and
trucks, 8 pick-ups trucks and 10 SUV’s just to transport several shortest holiday: Halloween, my birthday… turning 35 this
tons of much needed supplies. A special thanks to The Barwis year!
Hockey team, and their parents for helping load a small
mountain of supplies. Zack Rice
Marina &
Your team at the club mobilized, put a plan in place and had Facilities Director
the old girl wrapped up tight, every window and door was
protected, our onsite generator was ready to go and with the

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chef’s of LHPYC

CORNER Daniel J. O’Keefe • Fine Art
516-383-4000
Hello Lighthouse Point Yacht Club Members.
My name is Edward McCabe and I will be your The Art Gallery of LHPYC is excited to have the art of R. J.
new acting executive chef. I previously worked Boyle displayed throughout the Club. RJ, as he is known by
at Rack's Fish & Oyster House in Delray Beach his friends, has been a member of the Club since he was a
and ran Farm to Table as well as the Fish House. teenager. His fascination with drawing and painting started
at an early age. He credits his mother who was “very artsy”
With the help of Chef Tristan and Chef Victoria for his artistic inspiration .
we will strive to make your culinary experience
at the Yacht Club top notch on a daily basis. RJ majored in art in college and after years of honing his
I have a strong seafood background and am artistic skills, began his career as an artist. Pencil drawing is
excited about infusing our menus with more his favorite medium but RJ excels in painting and
fresh options as well as fresh shellfish and raw photography too. RJ accepts commissions. All of the art in
bar selections. the LHPYC ART GALLERY is for sale. More information
about all of RJ’s products can be found on his Website:
I have had the opportunity to speak with a few RJBoylestudio.com.
of you so far and have taken your feedback to
heart. Please contact Daniel J. O’Keefe at 516-383-4000 for
information about all the art in The Gallery.
Still getting my sea legs underneath me and in
time will have better opportunities to speak
with all of you.

Feel free to ask any questions or offer up
suggestions.

Talk to all soon,

Ed McCabe
Executive Chef

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OCTOBER 2019

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
Monthly Dining Specials:
Brunch Menu
Turkey & Prime & Snack Bar
Pasta Night Rib Night
Available
Tennis (p. 00) 1 2 3 4
Fitness (p. 00) X Factor Yoga 5
Youth/Family (p. 00) Group Fitness Core Yoga • 9AM 9AM 9AM
9AM Little Skippers Saturday Sweat!
SPOGA • 6PM Little Skippers Childcare Group Fitness
SpinCore • 6PM Childcare 6PM-9PM 10AM
Live Music: 6PM-9PM Oktoberfest Beginner Tennis
Juan Carlos 6-9PM 11AM-12PM
5:30-10PM Live Music: Live Music: Little Skippers
Alexandra Lewis Chenzo
Little Skippers 6:30PM-9:30PM 7-10PM Childcare • 6-10PM
Childcare Pot of Gold • 8PM
6PM-9PM 11
Yoga 12
67 8 9 10 9AM
X Factor Little Skippers Saturday Sweat!
Round Robin Yoga Sculpt Group Fitness Core Yoga • 9AM 9AM Childcare Group Fitness
9:00AM-11:30AM 9AM 9AM Adult Fun Day 6PM-9PM 10AM
SPOGA • 6PM 1-4PM Live Music: Beginner Tennis
SpinCore • 6PM Little Skippers Chenzo 11AM-12PM
Live Music: Childcare 7-10PM Little Skippers
13 14 15 Juan Carlos 6PM-9PM Randy Roberts
5:30-10PM Live Music: Show • 8:30PM Childcare • 6-10PM
Round Robin Yoga Sculpt Group Fitness Alexandra Lewis
9:00AM-11:30AM 9AM 9AM Little Skippers 18 Pot of Gold • 8PM
Childcare 6:30PM-9:30PM
SpinCore • 6PM 6PM-9PM Yoga 19
17 9AM
16 Saturday Sweat!
X Factor Live Music: Group Fitness
Core Yoga • 9AM 9AM Jonathan Lewis 10AM
Beginner Tennis
SPOGA • 6PM Little Skippers 7-10PM 11AM-12PM
Childcare Seafood Buffet
Live Music: 6PM-9PM 6-9PM
Juan Carlos Little Skippers
5:30-10PM Live Music:
Alexandra Lewis Childcare • 6-10PM
Little Skippers 6:30PM-9:30PM Pot of Gold • 8PM
Childcare
6PM-9PM 26 Saturday
Sweat!
20 21 22 23 24 25 Group Fitness
10AM
Round Robin Yoga Sculpt Group Fitness Core Yoga • 9AM X Factor Yoga Beginner Tennis
9:00AM-11:30AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 11AM-12PM
SPOGA • 6PM Halloween Golf
Tennis BBQ SpinCore • 6PM Little Skippers Little Skippers Cart Parade
Mingler Live Music: Childcare Childcare 4-7PM
Juan Carlos 6PM-9PM 6PM-9PM Halloween Party
11:30AM-1PM 5:30-10PM 7-11PM
Live Music: Live Music: Little Skippers
Little Skippers Alexandra Lewis G. Sparticus Party
Childcare 6:30PM-9:30PM 7-10PM
6PM-9PM 7-10PM Pot of Gold • 8PM

27 28 29 30 31

Round Robin Yoga Sculpt Group Fitness Core Yoga • 9AM X Factor
9:00AM-11:30AM 9AM 9AM 9AM
EC Happy Hour
SpinCore • 6PM 5PM Little Skippers
Childcare
SPOGA • 6PM 6PM-9PM
Live Music:
Juan Carlos Live Music:
5:30-10PM Alexandra Lewis
6:30PM-9:30PM
Little Skippers
Childcare
6PM-9PM

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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SPECIAL EVENTS

MONSTEROctober 26th
MASH 7PM - 10PM
Adult menu buffet 7-9pm
Entertainment: SBP Productions
Halloween Drink Specials
ADULT COSTUME CONTEST

Menu: Sides:
Assorted Rolls w/Sweet Creamery Butter Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Pumpkin Soup w/Autumn Spiced w/Blood Orange Ghoulish
Sun ower Seeds Gastrique
Deviled Eggs Sweet Potato Casserole
Mixed Greens Salad w/Assorted Children of the Creamed Corn
Toppings & Dressings Black Shadow Rice
Caesar Salad Screamed Spinach
Ghostly Grilled Pita w/Haunted Hummus
and Severed Crudite Fingers Desserts:
Mummi ed Franks (Franks in a Blanket) Ice Scream Sundae Bar &
Mains: Assorted Halloween Cookies
Witches Hair Pasta w/Butternut Squash &
Italian Sausage
Prime Rib w/Horseradish Cream & Au Jus
Spooky Salmon w/Bloody Coulis
(Roasted Red Pepper)
Bourbon Chipotle Grilled Chicken Breast

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FITNESS & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

FITNESS group fitness class, contact me and I will set you up for
a week free of classes. I continue to run our $200 special
We just keep knocking down the months of the year for 20 classes +5 for free. Feel free to contact me for all
like dominoes. Our fitness classes are on cruise control of your fitness needs.
and have been steadily increasing in numbers since the
beginning of this year. It makes me happy to see all our
participants enjoying our full array of classes at the
yacht club. Please don’t forget if you have not tried a

YOUTH ACTIVITIES events! Our kids Halloween party is always one of the
best of the year as you never know what to expect. We
Unfortunately, last month Hurricane Dorian ruined our look forward to a great night of scary costumes, dancing
plans for Family Bingo but have no fear. Next month we and of course, lots of candy!
look forward to putting on our first Bingo after summer
break. Jeremy Martens
Fitness & Youth Director
I look forward to seeing all our youth come out for our
Little Skipper’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on
October 26th, as well as our Second Annual Golf Cart
parade. Please RSVP so that we can correctly account for
the number of people partaking in all our Halloween

FROM THE POOL

I can’t say enough about last month’s Laps For Lightning We reached our goal of raising $3000 to purchase our
swim event at the club. We had a record number of lightning detection system and digital pace clock. We plan
participants on the pool deck that Saturday morning. The on making this event bigger and better in the following
pictures will tell it all. We had families as well as friends years. Thank you to all that participated and volunteered in
joining in all the action of our adult and youth swim races. this very special event. If you have any questions regarding
There was some friendly yet serious competition between our youth swim program, please feel free to contact me at
the adult teams and everyone came out winners in the end. any time: [email protected]

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FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS

It was a great feeling for me when we reopened last month and I was last year it’s only a few weeks away on October 19th and we will close
able to see my extended family again. This has been the most out the month with our Halloween party on the 26th!
fulfilling and rewarding position I have taken throughout my career
in hospitality and most of it is due to having such great members and As usual we revamped our lunch, dinner, main bar and tiki bar
staff to be around. October is a great month for me because this is the menus when we reopened. In the dining room, we will be featuring
month I joined the team last year and its true what they say “time flies lunch and dinner specials every day. If there is a particular dish you
when you’re having fun”. I am dedicated this season to enhancing might be craving please let the chef or myself know so we can offer it
your dining experiences, providing memorable events and continuing as a special. I implore all our members to personally speak with me or
to build great relationships. I would like to personally welcome our email me at [email protected] with any feedback, suggestions or
new Executive Chef Ed McCabe to the team. I had the pleasure to ideas so we can continue make your dining experience perfect.
have worked with him in the past and am excited to do so again. He Beginning November 1st we will reopen our dining room on Sundays
is a very talented and knowledgeable chef who showcases his passion for brunch. In closing, I would just like to thank all of our employees
in all of his cuisines. again for all their hard work and efforts in making Lighthouse Point
Yacht Club a wonderful place to be a part of.
Our “Laps for Lightning” event was a great moment when we
reached our goal and thanks to everyone who came out and Damian Burke
supported this charity which will benefit us all. Some other events to Food & Beverage
attend this month will be our Oktoberfest event with some German Director
food specials, a lederhosen contest in the lounge and of course an
accordionist to get the party started. If you missed our Seafood Buffet

FROM THE SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE

Roast pork tenderloin with apples, spaghetti squash, blue impeccable service is found right here at YOUR club. Stop by
cheese and pears, sweet potatoes, candied nuts – Oh those the Special Events office anytime – we would love to help plan
flavors of Fall! Can’t believe it’s already October and with the your flawless event!
holidays coming up, I can’t help but reminisce about precious
moments, and the meals I’ve shared with family and friends… Gina Miller
Members, why not celebrate the season with your special guests Director of Special Events
here at the Club. Our private rooms are beautiful and intimate,
and can be easily transformed into any theme. Prefer the
outdoors? There’s nothing more memorable than a private
dinner on the dock, or a table for two under the gazebo. Perfect
year round weather with a dream view, fabulous food and

FROM THE LOUNGE

As we move into season we have a lot of fun activities going on. We would also like to add that any member that needs to use
Football (college and NFL) is in full swing. Come and check out their F&B minimum towards wines can do so. You have until
your favorite team on Sunday with our NFL package allowing October 31st. Please either call me 518-522-1679 or email me
you watch your team. We are getting in new spirits to [email protected] so I can make sure you are taken care of.
accommodate your needs. This month we will be adding to our
list Papa’s Pilar Rum. This seems to be a South Florida hit and is Jason Zapotocki
taking off! Keep an eye out for our new featured Chile wines. Bar Manager
These two new merlot wines have an incredible taste and paired
very well with a filet mignon! Don’t forget Whispering Angel’s
Rose all day at the tiki bar on Saturday. Come check out the new
tiki bar menu, we’ve added a few new items in which we believe
you will enjoy. Thank you for your continued support. We are
always here for you, family and friends you bring to this beautiful
club! Thank you!

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IN OUR COMMUNITY

PAST:

BAHAMAS RELIEF DONATION DRIVE

We are all feeling incredibly fortunate to have been spared by
Hurricane Dorian. Our beloved neighbors to the North East were
not so lucky, and WOW – did you all step up to help!

LHPYC opened its doors to accept donations to be transferred to
the devastated areas of the Bahamas and the supplies quickly
came pouring in. Generators, Water Purification Systems,
Chainsaws, Tarps, Food, and Money were among some of the
most crucial items we received. We partnered with Hooker
Electric and all donations have since been dropped via hangers to
Treasure Cay for distribution.

I am truly touched by the generosity
of our members and surrounding
LHP community. We even had a
local youth hockey team, BARWIS
show up to help load up trucks!

THE CHEF SHAKEDOWN! founded by Tony Davis has touched our hearts and we look
forward to the next event they are hosting here at the Club in
If you missed this, you missed out! October. To get involved, visit www.missionfishin.org

What an incredible success for all involved. I need to personally Keep your eyes and ears open to hear about the next Eat Drink
thank the entire LHPYC Social Committee for working as a team and Be Local & LHPYC community event!
to make this happen. Troy Ganter took the lead on this and
absolutely KILLED IT in all aspects from the initial planning to See pages 18 and 19 for photos from Chef Shakedown.
marketing to seeing it through to the end of the event. What an
incredible group of members we have here who care about the
community, the club, and the cause!

Our main goal was to bring awareness to our chosen charity,
Mission Fishin, and that we did! This incredible organization

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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IN OUR COMMUNITY

HONOR FLIGHT SOUTH FLORIDA

Thank you.

The words are so small, but the sentiment runs so deep. Months in the planning, and decades in the making,
Mission XX was an absolute success! Thank you to everyone who was a part of it... From our veterans to
whom we OWE IT ALL, to our Guardians without whom we couldn't travel, to our unsung heroes - the
volunteers who were up early in the morning and late into the night, the HFSF Board and flight volunteers
who make thousands of details seem effortless, the phenomenal Spirit Airlines team who treated us royally
all day long, our partners at BCAD and all of the First Responders keeping us safe along the journey and the
INCREDIBLE south Florida community that made Operation Homecoming possible. Each time we land
and turn the corner to see thousands of you out there... It just never ceases to amaze. We are humbled and
grateful... The support and commitment from all of you contribute to a ‘day of days' for our veteran heroes.

The 'big news' shared Saturday on The ‘story of the The ‘LHPYC highlight’ was having our
Mission XX is that Spirit Airlines will day’ was our two own Diane Elliot serve as a Guardian to
oldest veterans; not only 1, but 2 of our Nations Heroes.
continue on as the partner airline to Honor Charles, a As you can imagine, the Veterans are
100-year-old WWII quite smitten with their new “guardian
Flight South Florida in 2020! Army Air Corps angel” and have sent her multiple
aerial bouquets of flowers this week!
photographer, and
Velma, just
months away from
turning 100, who
served as a WAAC
Nurse during
WWII. Here's a
shot of the two of them at Arlington! And in the small
world that is Honor Flight ... as it turns out Velma's
son/Guardian Steve, realized only AFTER the flight,
watching the video, that he used to work with Charles
many years ago!! What a unique crossing of worlds,
and we were blessed to have these young-at-heart
heroes with us.

UPCOMING:

HONOR FLIGHT SOUTH FLORIDA – SATURDAY OCTOBER 19TH

Our FINAL FLIGHT of 2019 takes off Saturday, October 19th! Each flight, the same
excitement builds up the weeks before. As always, it will be a day of Honor,
Appreciation, and Patriotism like you have never experienced.

If you have never come to the airport to welcome home our heroes, please make this
flight the time you do. I promise, you will thank me later!

FLL Arrival Terminal 4 Upper level - we expect an approximate 8:00 pm arrival. You
will want to arrive by 7-7:30pm to get a front row spot on the parade route! Wear your
red, white and blue - bring your flags and signs - and be part of an experience that will
touch you! Be a special part of the end to an incredible day for these American heroes!

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TENNIS

The season is already here! Our tennis program has MURPHY CASSONE and BAYLOR UNIVERSITY was
expanded this season, we will now have 4 Broward here looking at MICHAEL MILLER. HOPEFULLY they
County Women's League tennis teams at our facility. In will be following in the footsteps of CHRISTIAN
addition, member participation is up and we have a junior LANGMO (also a member of the club) who played #1 at
ACADEMY on our courts. We also have intermediate the UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI! Currently his WORLD
clinics 10:30-1130am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We ranking is #199 and his ATP ranking is #569. Our other
also have ladies team practices on MONDAYS and player/member CONNOR FARREN'S WORLD ranking is
Thursdays from 9:30-11am. THE PICKLE BALL COURT is #333 and his ATP ranking is #685. (ATP stands for
getting a lot of action so come over and check it out! The ASSOCIATION OF TENNIS PROFESSIONALS) They will
"PLAYBYCOURT” reservation system is going to be play a PRO EXHIBITION in November. It's unprecedented
implemented along with two free seminars ASAP. There to have recruiters come to see prospects at our club!
will be an email blast with dates forthcoming. Our tennis Normally recruiters go to major junior tournaments to
courts and windscreens are back in shape after a scout players. This is a BIG deal for our club and especially
tremendous amount of work due to hurricane for our members and families. I'm proud of our
preparations! professional reputation and of the positive response from
these two major top 5 college tennis programs in country.
Tennis News: We had 2 college recruiters here looking at They also loved the facility and want to bring their
our members’ CHILDREN. Ohio State was here looking at respective teams to practice here during the winter.

Dan Zirolla, Dave Rempel, Dave Rineberg,
Director of Tennis Assistant Pro Assistant Pro

Michael Miller Connor Farren Christian Langmo 1st place Joey Lynch, 2nd place
Wendy Cassone, 3rd Christin
Van Buskirk, 4th Ralph Cassone

Murphy Cassone Future Pro Giodani Zirolla Round Robin Tennis Mingler on Sept. 22
training at LHPYC
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JG TENNIS ACADEMY

Hello to our fellow members! September with the QuickStart Program for the younger
club members, the Wednesday Adults Clinic and the
After my first summer in this beautiful facility, I have to Saturday Doubles Strategies Training sessions.
say how happy I am to be a part of what I now call my
new home. Not just for the reason that I love coaching In order to organize our tennis facility and tennis courts
tennis but because of the wonderful warm welcome you we have created our new online system to reserve your
have all shown to myself and my coaching staff, my own tennis court and to sign in for all the tennis events.
players, and my academies parents. Just log into our new tennis website (LHPYCtennis.com)
and you will see how to book a court. On the website
I am really grateful to be a part of LHPYC family and I’ll you will find all of our club tennis events, coaches, and
do my best to make the tennis facility grow and be a more. If you have any questions, just let me know and I
wonderful and positive place to train and enjoy the best will help you with the process.
moments of your life.
Another new offering for our tennis playing members
I really wish to thank Terry and Yisella for opening the will be hitting partners for a very reasonable hourly fee.
doors of this amazing club. Also, I wish to thank all the Just text or call me (786-781-9691) and I will set it up for
members for your warm welcome for allowing JG you!
Tennis Academy to be a part of this LHPYC family. A
special thank you to the parents of my team who, from I look forward to meeting all the members and bringing
day one, trusted and believed in me and my vision for some spin back into your tennis game!
this new academy: Tracy, Patricia and Michelle. And a
big thanks goes to Coach Carlos and Assistant Coach Jhonson Garcia,
Patricio for their work ethics and professionalism. Academy & Junior Development Director
Our new Tennis Program started successfully in

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS SPOTLIGHT

INAUGURAL LAPS FOR LIGHTNING EVENT

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS SPOTLIGHT

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SAVE THE DATES

course course course course courseFarm to oTn athbe ldeocks Wednesday,
November 6th 6:30 PM
November 1st, 2019 • Courses begin at 6:30pm
All Courses Paired with Wine Reservations required, so we may properly
prepare. 24-Hour Cancellation Policy applies.
$110 Per Person

1 Key West Pink Shrimp Panzanlla salad with Heirloom tomato.
Key West shrimp/jumbo lump crab/balsamic reduction/feta cheese.

2 Roasted pumpkin Acorn squash and white bean chili.
Roasted pumpkin/acorn squash/San Marzano tomatoes/giant
white beans/onions/herbs/spices.

3 BBQ lacquered pork belly with bourbon spiked Mellon.
Center cut pork belly/molasses brown sugar glaze/roasted
cashews/bourbon spiked Mellon.

4 Red wine mushroom braised short rib with roasted green chili grits.
Red wine mushroom Demi glaze/smoked green chili and
pepper jack grits.

5 Chocolate covered key lime bites.
Graham crackers/cream cheese/key lime/coconut milk/tart
raspberry cream.

Reservations (954) 942-7244
Dockside Dining *weather permitting

Displayed:
Artisanal Breads and butter
She Crab Soup
Shrimp Cocktail with horseradish and cocktail sauce
Domestic and imported charcuterie and cheese platter
Warm Crab dip with toasted flatbread
Mixed greens with assorted dressings and toppings

Action Stations:
Carved Beef tenderloin with port wine reduction
Carved Pork Loin roulade stuffed with prosciutto and sage served
with shallot cream sauce
Oyster and sushi bar
Crab Cake Station
Chicken Marsala

Side dishes: Piano Music by:
Whipped Potatoes John Boiko
Crispy Brussels sprouts 8 - 11PM
Corn Maque choux
NOVEMBER 8, 2019 • 6:00-11pm Grilled Asparagus
Kabocha Squash
A La Carte Dining Unavailable/ Snack Bar Open
(Food served from 6:30-9pm) Sweets:
Assorted Pastries and Cannoli's
20 Chocolate dipping fountain
Ice Cream Bar

SAVE THE DATES

Thanksgiving

November 28th • 3 - 9PM

Bread: Croissants Creamy Turkey Gravy,
Dinner Rolls Giblet Gravy, and Cranberry Sauce
Buttermilk Biscuits Horseradish and Thyme Crusted Prime
with Sweet Honey Butter Rib with Creamy
Shrimp and Snow Crab Cocktail Horseradish and Au Jus
with Mustard and Cocktail Sauce Honey Glazed Ham with Mustard Sauce
Fresh Fruit and Domestic and Imported Sides: Turkey Stuffing
Cheese display Mashed Potatoes
Smoked Salmon with Dill infused Cream Sweet Potato Soufflé
Cheese Creamed Corn
Fruit Salad Green Beans
Crab Salad Braised Collard Greens
Quinoa and Squash Salad Crispy Brussels Sprouts
with Golden Raisins and Champagne Orange Glazed Baby Carrots
Vinaigrette Desserts: Pecan Pie
Mixed Green and Caesar Salads Pumpkin Pie
with Assorted Toppings Turtle Cheesecake
Pumpkin Bisque Soup Warm Apple Crumble
Carving Stations: Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Traditional Butter Basted Turkey with

Adults $60/Kids 12 and under $30 (age 5 and under free)

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CRUISING GROUP

The last cruise we had was in Port Lucaya, and they
had a ball. Roman had a hard time getting everybody
out of the pool at Tiano Beach as nobody wanted to
leave.

Carl’s fishing trip was a success with Wahoo and
Dolphin.

The Gulf Stream is now getting into winter seas so we
will be doing some coastal planning for this winter.

There will be a few boats going to Sailfish Marina Oct
18th, let me know if you are interested.

We are having a Christmas in October Yacht Shop
sale, lots of neat new items available. Watch for date!

LHPYC has long term helping hands plans in mind
for the Bahamas , we are looking forward to giving
more information about how everyone can be
involved in bringing our Islands back .

Questions? [email protected]

Peter Hanssen
Cruising Group Chair
[email protected]
612-308-6900

WINDWORD PASSAGE

“Sailing Spirits” - Part II shook the rigging and slowed the ship down. If BOTH
sheets on a sail became loose, the entire sail would luff,
When a sailor consumes too much “grog” (or any other causing more shaking, noise and loss of speed. Eventually,
alcoholic beverage for that matter) he may become if not corrected, the vessel would become sluggish and
“groggy” or he may begin to yaw, pitch and roll like a lurch in the waves.
sailing vessel with her sails not in proper trim. Therefore, it
shouldn’t be surprising that sailors in the Age of Sail Like the behavior of a ship with her sails out of control and
described intoxication in terms of the trim of a luffing, sailors described a drunken sailor as being “one
square-rigger’s sails. sheet to the wind” or “two sheets to the wind,” depending
on his degree of his inebriation. A sailor who was said to
Modern sail boats have triangular sails with one loose be “THREE sheets to the wind” was even more profoundly
corner (or “clew”). Old square-rigged vessels carried intoxicated. The latter phrase obviously exceeds the
square sails with two clews (the lower two corners), and a number of sheets attached to a square sail, but it conforms
controlling line (called a “sheet line” or simply a “sheet”) to one historical practice by boaters through the centuries –
attached to each corner. The sails were shaped to suit the namely, when in doubt, exaggerate.
wind and the direction of the boat by adjusting the sheets
until the sail became smooth and taught. by Gary Rex © 2018
LHPYC Member
If one of the sheets became loose, it caused part of the sail to wp#6
shake or “luff” in the wind, which created a loud noise,

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

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