June 2005

 

JUNE

 

 

 

1

7:00-8:00 PM

Sail/Swim registration

 

1

8:00 PM

Board Mtg

 

4

10:00 AM – Noon

Sail/Swim registration

 

8

6:30 -8:30 PM

Happy Hour

Members Only

11

7:00-11:00 PM

Beefsteak

Members Only

11

10:00 AM

JY-15 Regatta

 

18

9:00-11:00 AM

Swim test for Sailing

New Sailors

19

9:00 AM- Noon

Father’s Day Brunch

Members & Guests

20

8:00 PM

Spring Membership Meeting

Members Only

22

6:30 -8:30 PM

Happy Hour

Members Only

24

7:00PM

Babylon Cup Regatta

SBCC/BYC

27

8:00 AM

Sailing Lessons Start

 

27

8:00-10:00 AM

Swim Team / Lessons Start

 

28

12:00 Noon

Women’s Luncheon

Members & Guests

29

8:00 PM

Board Mtg

 

 

Note:  Schedule changes for South of the Border Party and Clambake. The South of the Border Party will be July 16 and the Clambake will be July 30.

The Spring Meeting will be Monday, June 20.

 

Club Hours (until school closes):

Main Club – M-Th 3-6 PM, Fri 3-11:30 PM, Sat 8AM to Midnight, Sun 8AM to 10PM

Pool – M-F 3-6 PM, Sat & Sun 11 AM – 7 PM

 

OPENING DAY CEREMONY

 

The weather cooperated and we are off to another great season.  The flag was raised at 1 PM with a bang. John Bell introduced the Board, Past Commodores, the staff, the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and most importantly, Father Jim, who prayed for us all to have another successful and safe year. The Coast Guard was kind enough to have a special fly-by and we all saluted.  The crowed rallied around the JYC for their ceremony and then it was off to the hot dogs and beer (or soda).

 

House Committee

The BYC looked fantastic, as always, with much help from many.  Included were those who helped Dick Patwell and Gary Guarino with the Clubhouse.  They accomplished their goal of painting the downstairs and porch with help from Will Walter, Bob Maher, Brian Nowotarski, John Schroeder, Charlie Hoyler, Warren Light, Gerard Costello, and Tom Devine.  A special thank you goes to Tom Hoyler – the floors never looked better.  The boat hoist in the boatyard looks great – thank you for the paint job John Hetterich and Tom Kennedy. 

 

Curtain and Cushion Committee - Compliments on a job well done.  Special thanks to Sue Howell and Joan St. John and their committee of Molly Blue, Mary Rinklin and Shirley Skeffington.

 

Planting Committee: submitted by Mary Schneller

          Very special thanks to Alyssa and Rick Van Bourgondien, of Van Bourgondien Nursery on Rt. 231 in Dix Hills.  Alyssa not only took the time to help plan the gardens, but she and Rick also donated new perennials, the beautiful annuals and all of the material needed, potting soils, mulch, etc. to turn the BYC into the floral spectacular that it has become!! (They have done this for many years.)

          Special thanks to the following members who helped clean up the flower beds on Saturday 5/14: Linda Devine, Jill Hoyler, Eileen Hoyler, Linda Hoyler, Carolyn and Katie Schneller, Christine, Samantha and Phoebe Hoyler, Kathy and Kara Winters.

           Special thanks to the following members who helped plant the following weekend on Saturday 5/21: Linda Devine, Eileen and Bob Maddox, Trudi Guarino, Carrie Lauren, Karen Valdini, Sandralee Captain, Joan Mathies, Jill Hoyler, Eileen Hoyler and Kathy Olsen.

          Without the hard work of the above mentioned members the BYC certainly would not have looked as wonderful as it does.  Thank you all so much for your help and I certainly hope your backs have stopped aching.

 

Entertainment Report

 

Opening Party 2005

 

BYC’s 2005 Season opened to a roaring start on Saturday, May 28th.  Taking the reins for hosting the opening day party were Kristine and John Calamari – and better hosts they could not be.  Working tirelessly with their crew, the Calamari’s did a superb job.  Approximately 200 members enjoyed the fine food, outstanding entertainment and good conversation.  Their crew included Sue Greco, Regina & Rick Jacoby, Bernadette & Scott Broderick, Camille & Ron Stanton, Lisa & Ralph Benzakein, Louise & Joe Gustella.  Additional thanks to Kathleen Bisson for all the cookies she made.

 

Upcoming Events

 

Beefsteak on Saturday, June 11.  For reservations call Paul Greco at 669-5696 or Tom McGowan at 587-0677.  The price will be $30 per person.  Gentlemen, jackets and ties please. 

 

Happy Hours will start on Wednesday, June 8, 6:30 – 8:30 and the cost for all that food and drink will be only $12.  This is a members only event.

 

Remember the Father’s Day Brunch on June 19th starting at 9:30 AM.  This is a great way to start your Father’s Day.  Members and Guests welcome.

 

Junior Yacht Club

A few corrections to our 2005 Yearbook.  The Officers this year are:

Commodore – Derek Williamson

Vice Commodore – Adam Sindband

Rear Commodore – Luke Merz

Secretary – Annie Greco

Treasurer – Karissa Calamari

Sergeant-at-Arms – Colin Matthes

 

 

JR .Sailing – submitted by Ken Goodwin

 

The swim test for all children interested in joining our sailing program will be held on Saturday, June 18th from 9-11 am at the BYC “T” dock.   Your child should be at least 8 years old and must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket for this test. This will be the. only opportunity for the swim test.

 

 

Secretary’s Report

The following people are Posted for Membership:

Donna and Lindsay Henry (Legacy)………Proposed by J. Glynn & T. Henry

 

Heather Cooper has been accepted as a Special Family Member.

 

 Resignations:

The Board as accepted the following resignations from members in good standing:

Robert and Jerilyn Kaich

Robert and Carol Srenka

John and Meg Auer

George and Sharon Donnelly

Robert and Patty Brink

Ray and Maureen Grim

Isabel Gallaher

 

The Babylon Yacht Club was saddened by the loss of two of its Senior Members, Judy Hangarter and Estelle Mannix.  We extend our sympathy to both families.  Judy was especially instrumental in orchestrating the new Afterguard Cup to be held for the first time this year on August 21. This cup will be in memory of all the gone-but-not-forgotten “Old Salts” of the BYC

 

Please don’t forget the Annual Spring Membership Meeting on Monday, June 20.

This is the time to come on down and get acquainted with the Board and fellow members.  It is an informal meeting and members are encouraged to bring to the Board’s attention any matters or concerns you may have. 

 

Yearbooks are available in the Manager’s Office.  If you missed the sign ups for sailing and/or swimming, contact Mike Barrett, our Manager.

 

BYC CLUBHOUSE INTERIOR RENOVATION

 

Purpose:

    To renovate the interior of the BYC main clubhouse.

 

Necessity:

   As the major focus of the BYC, the clubhouse needs to be maintained and

protected to ensure it’s continued  availability to serve our members.

Several years ago we renovated the exterior of the BYC Clubhouse by

installing new windows, cedar shakes and roofing.  The interior of the main

clubhouse is in dire need of updating and with the bulkhead and pool projects

completed it is time to focus on the main clubhouse. Aesthetically and

structurally it needs work.  At the same time it should be brought up to current

safety codes.

 

Major Renovations Needed:

·        Install a fire sprinkler system in the clubhouse

·        Replace/update wiring

·        Replace/update plumbing

·        Replace walls and ceilings (fire retardant materials)

·        Insulate

 

Major Renovations To Be Considered:

·        Install heating system in order to maintain temp. and humidity during the winter.  (Not intended for year round use)

·        Install bathroom upstairs

         

Plan:

·        Propose renovation plans in the newsletter and at annual spring meeting

·        Obtain membership feedback and input

·        Hire Architect/Engineer and obtain estimate

·        Finalize plans

·        Construction, Fall 2007 / Spring 2008

 

Financing Options:      

·        Dues increase

·        Loans

·        Assessment

·        Combination of the above