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September 1, 2014 • Volume 73, Issue 7
SEPTEMBER
Restaurant
Hours
DINING ROOM
CLOSED
for the season
GRILL ROOM
Open Fridays ONLY
5:30 to 10PM
See you
again
next
summer!
Dear AYC Members,
Angie and I hope that everyone had a fantastic 2014 Summer! It
is almost impossible to believe that the summer is actually over, how
did the fun fly by so quickly? It has been our honor and esteemed
privilege to serve as your Commodore couple this Summer and to have
represented the Club as Flag Officers. Over the past three years, we
have continued the longstanding traditions of the AYC while, at the
same time, having a bunch of fun with the many friends we have met
here at the Club!
We certainly sent the summer off with a big bang at a very well attended and fun filled
Last Big Night at AYC, complete with Changing of the Guard and The Fabulous Grease
Band! Although the season is regrettably over, the Club will be open Friday evenings
through December in the Grill Room and for (3) Eagles Potluck Tailgate Parties. On Sundays:
September 21, October 5 and December 2 at 1:00PM, we will have: Philly themed prizes,
50/50 raffles & cooking contests while we watch the Eagles destroy the: Redskins, Rams and
Texans... GO BIRDS!
It has been a privilege to work alongside so many talented and dedicated board members,
past Commodores, staff, instructors, parents and volunteers. Angie and I would like to
especially thank our fellow Flag Officers Pat & Deirdre McAleer and Jill & Mike Mundenar
for an awesome 2014 Season. We all especially welcome Lisa and Kevin Booth as they begin
their Rear Commodore tour on the Flag!
In closing out the Summer of 2014, I believe Angie and I speak for the entire Club in
congratulating our Manager Brian Juliano and his staff on a very successful season! Brian
is not alone, but backed up by a great support team, who rose the bar again this year in an all
out effort to increase member satisfaction: Jarrod Sykes, Chef Peter Mark, Sean Wilson, Seth
Baker, all the kitchen staff, servers, hostesses and our Accounting Manager Helene Moran. We
thank them all and look forward to a great 2015 with Commodore Pat and Deirdre McAleer!
In the offseason, please keep up to date and follow your TopSiders and the AYC website
www.avalonyachtclub.com. Have a happy, healthy and fun filled off-season !
Gratefully yours,
Gerry & Angie
PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF OUR NEIGHBORS!
Please take note, slow down and exercise caution.
7th Street is a residential street, busy with children,
grandchildren, homeowners and pets.
Please slow down when travelling on 7th Street,
especially when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Volume 73, Issue 7
10th Annual AYC Run From the Sun 5K
Many thanks are extended to our sponsors,
volunteers and participants for another
successful event with near perfect running
weather and close to 500 entrants. Through
your generosity, we were able to send The Skin
Cancer Foundation $18,400, bringing our total
to date $168,400! As we step down as directors, we would like to
thank everyone who supported us over the years. Please join us in
welcoming our new directors, Marianne Jason and Sheila Straub
Ledwith. Keep wearing your sunscreen and hope to see you at the
11th Annual AYC Run From the Sun next July.
Lauren and Bob Manning
Run from the Sun!
SUNFISH, LASERS, 420S, OPTIS,
and FSS…
DON’T STOW YOUR BOATS YET…
POST-SEASON SAILING
Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20 & 27
at 11:00AM!
PSS: Enjoy plenty of season-extending sailing adventures on
Saturdays in September (weather permitting) at 11AM.
ADULT SAILING
Adult Members Earn Sailing Certificates!
Members of the August Adult Sailing class pose with instructors before heading
out on the water. From left to right: Danny Ragone, Elin Paier, Ally Markussen,
Andrew Van Buren, Michele Lynch, Linda Loeper, Andy Van Buren, Grace Bluefeld
and Sam Mandell.
New sailors enjoyed the Adult Sailing Lessons and earned
their Achievement Certificates. Several sailors even passed the
“tipping” and “man-over-board” drills. The graduates included:
Andy Van Buren, Andrew Van Buren, Lisa Booth, Lee Warren,
Linda Loeper, Michele Lynch, and Elin Paier. Instructors, Grace
Bluefeld, Danny Ragone, Ally Markussen, Sam Mandell, Andrew
Shaeffer and Steph Haenn did a fabulous job and received lots
appreciation from their students. It was a fun sailing experience
for everyone!
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AVALON YACHT CLUB PERPETUAL AWARDS 2014
THE JUNIOR FLEET CHAMPION AWARD
This Award is determined by the lowest point total amassed by the Junior Sailor who competes in the required number
of intra club regattas. In the event of a tie, the best finish in the Avalon Regatta determines the winner. The regatta
results may be certified and submitted to The International Sunfish Class Association where upon the registered
member may be recorded as Junior Champion of Fleet 648 Avalon Yacht Club and entitled to display the
Fleet Champion Black Chevron on their Sail.
WINNER: Grace McBride
THE MASTER “A” FLEET CHAMPION AWARD
The award is determined by the lowest point total amassed by the Master A class sailor who competes
in the required number of races in the AYC Summer Series.
WINNER: Linda Tozour
THE OPTIMIST CHAMPION AWARD
This Award is determined by the lowest point total amassed by the Optimist Sailor who competes in the required number
of AYC Summer Series regattas. In the event of a tie, the best finish in the Avalon Regatta determines the winner.
WINNER: Sophie Sheffer
THE LASER CHAMPION AWARD
This Award is determined by the lowest point total amassed by the Laser Sailor who competes in the required
number of AYC Summer Series regattas. In the event of a tie, the best finish in the Avalon Regatta determines the winner.
WINNER: Grace Bluefeld - Overalll Brian Loeper - Junior
THE 420 CHAMPION AWARD
This Award is determined by the lowest point total amassed by the 420 Sailors who compete in the required number of
AYC Summer Series regattas. In the event of a tie, the best finish in the Avalon Regatta determines the winner.
WINNERS: Joseph Loeper and Jack Juska
THE WILLIAM B. CALHOUN (P.C. 1951) AWARD
The Award Is presented to the sailor who has successfully completed the greatest number of races in the AYC Summer Series.
In the event of a tie, the skipper with the lowest score is the recipient. The award is made by the sailing committee.
WINNER: Sophie Sheffer
THE DR. JOHN W. BARRON (P.C. 1952) AWARD
This is presented annually to the young lady sailor who best represents the Avalon Yacht Club on the MAYRA Circuit including
the mid week regattas. In the event of a tie, the lady with the lowest score is the recipient. The award is made by the sailing committee.
WINNER: Madison Mundenar
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AVALON YACHT CLUB PERPETUAL AWARDS 2014
THE DR. JOHN J. LEONARD (P.C. 1961) MEMORIAL AWARD
This is presented annually to the young male sailor who best represents the Avalon Yacht Club on the MAYRA circuit
iincluding the mid week regattas. In the event of a tie, the sailor with the lowest score is the recipient.
The award is made by the sailing committee.
WINNER: Sam Mandell
THE GEORGE NESSENTHALER (P.C. 1971) MEMORIAL ALUMNI FLEET CHAMPION AWARD
This is awarded to the alumni sailor who has successfully completed the greatest number of races in the AYC Summer Series.
In the event of a tie , the sailor with the lowest score is the recipient. The Award is made by the sailing committee.
WINNER: Ally Markussen
THE CHARLES DAGIT (P.C.1955) AWARD
The award Is presented annually to the sailor from the Avalon Fleet in any class of craft who has the highest finish
in the Avalon Regatta. The award is made by the sailing committee.
WINNER: FIRST PLACE Opti White: Jackson Eshelman
THE INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is voted on by all the sailors in our program, including the Instructors as well as the sailing Committee.
WINNER: Greg Hogan
THE JOEY PEARCE AWARD
This award is presented annually to the lady sailor who has demonstrated outstanding qualities in sportsmanship, leadership,
and sailing ability. The award is made by the sailing committee.
WINNER: Mary Jane Tague
THE CARL AND MARY POWERS (P.C. 1970) GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
These awards are determined by open nomination and balloting among the sailors, instructors, and the Sailing Committee.
These two persons, one girl and one boy, demonstrate those qualities which we associate with being a good citizen,
both at the Club and away from the Club. The winners have their names engraved on the award and it remains in the
permanent possession of the club.
Young Lady: Shannon Groskoph
Young Man: Kieran Hogan
THE AUGUSTUS F. DAIX, III (P.C. 1946) MEMORIAL TROPHY – ALSO KNOWN AS THE “THE HORN”
This is awarded annually by the sailing committee to the sailor in the fleet who, over the past season, has demonstrated outstanding
sailing judgment or ability or improved to the greatest extent and / or displayed the finest spirit of cooperation and sportsmanship.
WINNER: Grace Hogan
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LABOR DAY WEEKEND REGATTA RESULTS • • •
2014 Mothers & Fathers Regatta
2014 Old Timers Regatta
SUNFISH:
COVETED PERPETUAL AWARDS:
1. Amy Smoragiewicz & Anna Smoragiewicz
Recipient should sign and date the trophy, and return it at this time next year.
Honorable Mention:
Harrison Beach and Krista Beach
Sadie Bolton, Alexandra Warren and Lee Warren
Linda Loeper and Kathryn Loeper
1. Blake Eshelman and Bryan Eshelman
“Order of the Broken Spar” Award: Brian Loeper
“I should have never left the Bulkhead” Award: Gerry Cullen
“(Per)fidious Patrol Proficiency” Award: Frank Cirii
The “Bulkhead Bench” Award: Elin Paier
“Lifesaver” Award: Sophie Sheffer, Jack Juska & Kieran Hogan
“Should of Gone Fishing” Award: Penn Paier and Gavin Loeper
420s:
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS:
LASER:
1. Joseph Loeper and Gerry Cullen
2014 Old Timers Regatta
SUNFISH:
1. Linda Tozour
2. Amy Smoragiewicz
3. Larry Kenney
4. Steve Ramsey
OPTI:
1. Jackson Eshelman
2. Jack Bolton
Honorable Mention:
Ryan Maher
Lenny Warren and Wyatt Beach
Penn Paier and Gavin Loeper
LASER:
1. Jake McBride
2. Blake Eshelman and Bryan Eshelman
3. Brian Loeper
420s:
1. Sam Mandell & Grace Hogan
2. Joseph Loeper and Gerry Cullen
Honorable Mention:
Kieran Hogan, Jack Juska and Sophie Sheffer
FLYING SCOTS:
1. Mitch & Anna Shiles, Kristen Sheffer
Honorable Mention:
Dave Mohr and Dave Helwig
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“The OLD Salt” Award: Larry Kenney
The Youngest Sailor in the Regatta: Anna Smoragiewicz - age 6
Sailor wearing the oldest AYC T-shirt: Linda Tozour
Sailor with the oldest boat (Laser is 44 years old!) Blake Eshelman
“Don’t throw in the towel yet” Award: Harrison Beach and Krista Beach
Please “Don’t throw in the towel yet” with special thanks from Y&S: Don Echevarria, Bud Thalman,
Bob Hartel and John Groskoph
“GIRLS Rule” Sailing Award: Katie Loeper, Alexandra Warren and Sadie Bolton
“Sir Walter Raleigh” Gentleman Sailing Award: Joseph Loeper, Jackson Eshelman, Ryan Maher
and Brian Juliano
Great Sailing Team: Grace Hogan and Sam Mandell
Most Inspiring Sailing Team: Lenny Warren and Wyatt Beach
Most Improved Sailor: Jake McBride
Best New Sailor: Jack Bolton
Most Dependable Skippers: Joe Loeper and Lew Tozour
“Stick with Sailing” Award: Amy Smoragiewicz
Best OLD Timers: Mitch Shiles, Dave Mohr, Dave Helwig and Steve Ramsay
Special Recognition for Patrol Rescues: Jamie McDermott
Best Flying Scot Crew: Anna Shiles
Best New Sailing Moms: Linda Loeper, Elin Paier, Michele Lynch and Kristen Sheffer
“Finish Boat Specialist” Award: Marget Bluefeld
“You light up our Sailing Program” Award: Amazing Grace Bluefeld
“AYC Mug” Gratitude Award: Kristen Sheffer
THANK YOU RACE COMMITTEE and SAFETY PATROL !
Principal Race Officer: Don Echevarria
Finish Boat: Joe Loeper
Patrol Boats: Lew Tozour and Jamie McDermott
We are grateful to Kristen Sheffer who has been providing the festive awards this season…
Also…Many thanks to Sailing Moms- Linda, Elin, Amy…for the nice towels and assistance on the
Selection Committee.
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ELECTION RESULTS
Annual Proprietary Meeting
August 30, 2014
Term Expiration
Commodore
Patrick McAleer
2015
Jill Mundenar
2015
Rear Commodore
Lisa Natalizio Booth
2015
Secretary
Sheila Straub Ledwith
2016
Trustee
Henry J McHugh
2015
Trustee
Frank Cirii
2017
Trustee
Gerry Cullen
2017
Trustee
Mike Gillin 2017
Trustee
Bob Hartel
2017
Trustee
Charlie Reinhart 2017
Vice Commodore
ACCOUNTING NOTES:
End of Season statements will be mailed on or before September 10th.
As we will be transitioning to a new POS/Accounting system this fall, all account balances
must be paid in full by September 30, 2014.
Late charges will be applied to payments received after this date.
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