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Forked River Tuna Club TUNA TIMES/ APRIL 2013
APRIL 2013
Editor: Mike Wanca, Staff: Bob West PC, Marion Spielberger
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Commodore Jerry Felitti
Here we are---rapidly approaching spring---lots to do at the club for this year’s
spring clean-up, which is on April 20 at 8:00 A.M. Any and ALL help is greatly appreciated, with the Chili cook-off to follow at 2:00 P.M.
We’ve been busy partying at the club, what with Spaghetti Night, and Sully’s St. Patrick’s Party, which was a great time as usual---thanks Chris and Jeannie for a great
evening. (I would also like to thank Casey and Ryan Sullivan for their expert waitering
abilities---great job boys.)
The Stripe Bass Seminar was very informative and fun. Tony Maja did a terrific job
for us as usual. Thanks to Ron and Dan Tholen and Lacey Marine.
There will be an Open House on March 23 and it would be great to see a large turnout
to bring in new members and introduce them to the club. Please see Dan Tholen’s column and plan to attend.
PC Mike Hathazi has repaired the inside foyer door and installed a closer to keep it shut as we lock up and
alarm the club; he has also repaired the French door into the bar area. Thanks, Mike.
At the BOG meeting of March 14, the club decided to join the Lacey Chamber of Commerce---this will be
another way to network the club, get our name out in some diverse venues, and take part in the business
community. I have met with the Knights of Columbus from Lacey Road, and they will be providing us prospective clients for the rental of our facility so that we may reap some income from these rentals. They
will refer clients to us in the event their facility is booked, and together with our Vice-Commodore Dan
Tholen, I will liaise with the Knights. Please keep our club in mind if any friends or relatives may like to rent
the club for their party.
Don’t forget to register with the Saltwater Registry for your saltwater license—they are aggressively
checking anglers for their license, both on the water and from the shore. (I recently saw them checking
the anglers at the Oyster Creek Bridge on Rt. 9.)
March is colon awareness month. Our Safety Officer Ken Devlin, together with Earl Etzel have arranged
for a guest speaker to address us at the General Membership Meeting on March 22. Hi is a gastroenterologist and I am sure will be very informative, and will answer any questions we may have. The Ladies Club will
be joining us for this presentation.
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BRIDGE OFFICERS
Vice Commodore Dan Tholen
Recording Secretary Mike Sowa
Web Master Dan Tholen
Rear Commodore Ron Tholen
Corresponding Secy Pat Shulack
Safety Officer Ken Devlin
Treasurer Ron Tholen
Fleet Captain Jim Candia
Chaplain Bill Lloyd
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Please check my Bridge’s columns for more info, especially the Fleet Captain Jim Candia. Who is doing a
great job of keeping us busy...and Sully’s Fish Fry on April 13 should not be missed.
Plan on fishing our upcoming tournaments—see the calendar for dates and deadlines.
Uncle Floyd on May 18---Comedy Night.
The Heckler’s have many surprises for us, so be sure to check out their selection of club gear at the club.
I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter season and Easter Sunday.
See you at the club………………….
Vice Commodore Dan Tholen
SPRING is here and there is a lot to do at the club this month! This Friday is our General Membership Meeting. On Saturday, March 23rd the Bridge is hosting an Open House to try to gain some
new members to help keep our dues down. Please print attached flyer and hand them to friends or
at local businesses you think might be interested. Even if you do not have anyone to bring, PLEASE
come down and SUPPORT your club and let's show folks what the FRTC is about. Friday night, April
5th, Fleet Captain Jim Candia is hosting an Hawaiian Shirt Night which should be a lot of fun. April
11th is our BOG, the 13th is Sully's Fish Fry, and on April 20th there will be a Work Party at 8 AM
and the Chili Cookoff is at 2PM.
I would like to thank everyone who helped with the Seminar especially Paul Lenzo who was our MC.
We raised some money for the local High School Fishing Clubs and had a great time doing so. The
Past Commodore & Past President Dinner is Saturday, June 1st. I do not know the cost yet, but
will be about $30 per person. If you would like to attend, please, let me know or sign up at the
club. This is one of the most traditional events in the club and I hope to see more members there
from previous years. Also, in June is the Luau Pig Roast on the 29th. It will be an Annual Pig
Roast with an Hawaiian theme so make sure you have your Hawaiian Shirts ready!
Our Soft Rentals agreement and brochures are completed. If you know of anyone who might be
interested in renting the club for an outside rental, please, direct them to me, Commodore Jerry
Felitti, or our website. All of the info, including pictures, are online. There is also a large binder
at the club that will be near the front door with more info and pictures.
See you at the club.
SAVE THE DATE
May 4th, Armed Forces Dinner.
For more info and reservations contact Skip Malick.
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Fleet Captain Jim Candia
Finally, Spring has sprung and prime boating/fishing weather is here.
Fans might also note that baseball season starts, too. So, coming up on
May 2nd we have a picnic at a Lakewood BlueClaws game. This was a
great event last year and we filled up pretty quickly, so let me know
ASAP if you want in. Tickets are $24.95 per adult and $19.95 for juniors (5-12). There is no charge for children under 5.
The winery brunch did not work out. When I called to confirm the
number of participants I was told there would be no brunch for several
months. Not sure what happened there, perhaps we'll try again in the
fall.
Winemaking is still in the works . I'm hoping to attend an open house at Bacchus to help
us select a grape variety. More details to follow in April. Please let me know if you are
interested in participating. The wine will run between $10-13/bottle. A barrel holds
around 250 bottles, so we need a few more participants to share in the effort and reward
of winemaking.
FRTC Hawaiian Shirt Night
Let’s celebrate Spring
Hawaiian Islands Style
Island Cocktails Music &
Dancing , 50-50 Raffle
April 5, 2013 7:00PM
At the FRTC Club Lounge
Wear your Hawaiian Shirt or
other island garb. Bring a snack
or appetizer to share
Free for Members! SEE YOU THERE!!
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Reserve Early ! Space is limited !
RSVP by May 11 to:
Paul and Joyce Lenzo,
609-693-1377 or
E-mail, [email protected]
Bring a snack to share with your
Friends at the table !
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Recording Secretary Mike Sowa
Highlights of the MARCH 2013 BOG Meeting
Called to order by Commodore Jerry Felitti
Monthly Reports
Recording Secretary Mike Sowa—Minutes of February 7, 2013 BOG
read and approved.
Treasurer Ron Tholen—Total accounts on hand $31,570.95. Assessed
value for 2013 is $677,2000.00.
Commodore Jerry Felitti—Good Daytona 500, fishing seminar and St.
Patty’s Day party. Fish Fry coming up in April. Need a Kitchen Chairman. Met
with the K of C to discuss club rentals. All details of possible collaborative
arrangement with them reviewed and discussed extensively.
Vice Commodore Dan Tholen— Please refer to calendar, flyers and website for upcoming events. A new sheet has been developed for use in reporting affairs expenses.
Rear Commodore Ron Tholen— Flounder season opens March 23. Fluke - May 18 through
September 16, 17.5 inches, 5 fish. Remember to sign up for your fishing Registry, they are
checking every day at the Route 9 bridge. Review your boat insurance policy to see if
“recovery “ is included. Earl Etzel had considerable problems when his boat sank. Remember
to enter your name for AOY if you catch a big one. Finally, if you are running a party, first
check with me for toilet paper.
Fleet Captain Jim Candia—Open house March 23 at 6 PM. There will be tacos and a cash bar.
Bring potential new members. Hawaiian Shirt night, April 5. Blue Claws game and outing,
May 2 and June 10. Planning a wine making adventure at Baccus Winery. Would like to have
10 people to participate.
Corresponding Secretary Pat Shulack—No report.
Safety Officer Ken Devlin—There will be a “Colon Awareness” presentation at the General
Membership meeting, March 22. Joint meeting with the Ladies Club planned for this event.
Committee Reports
Web—www.forkedrivertunaclub.COM is new website. New members seem to be missing the
change to .COM.; Bar—$266.58 profit.; Tournament—Since there is no ad book, we are
asking membership to PLEASE try to get sponsors for our tournament ads. An email letter
has been sent to all members asking for help and includes instructions about how to go about
it. PLEASE HELP. The first tournament is May 18. We need more sponsors.; Building
Maintenance—Situation with letters on front of building addressed. Door security issue
resolved.; Apartment—No report.; Grounds—Please take flags down after various events.
Pavers and rope fences discussed. The large tree stump has been removed.; Tuna Times—
Please get your items in by Monday.; By Laws– By laws not on new website yet.; Budget—
Seems OK so far. Need new members. Joe Mc Laughlin will man a club advertising table at
Silver cloud opening party. Any help is welcome. Additional advertising efforts are under way.
Scholarship—Remember Uncle Floyd show May 18.; Communications—Received letters from
Chamber of Commerce requesting our membership and Lacey fire Dept. requesting donation.
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Highlights of the MARCH 2013 BOG Meeting (continued)
Old Business—Club received thank you from Lady Shriners for use of the club.
New Business— Motions made and passed: for private rental, April 28; to purchase new POW
and NJ state flags; to refund 50% of annual dues to Victor Newman; to join the Chamber of
Commerce for $100; to donate $50 to the Lacey Fire Department; to donate the rental fee
to the Lady Shriners. Earl Etzel discussed a new game to possibly raise money for club.
Guido Giffoniello discussed possible “Real New England Clam Bake” to be held at club in
September or October. Cost to be about $35. Sense of membership is to proceed. Crab
Fest will be August 3, Past Commodores and Past Presidents Dinner, June 1, Luau/Pig Roast,
June 29.
Good of the Order—General Membership meeting, March 22.
To Honor our departed members
To Honor
Our Departed
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FORKED RIVER TUNA CLUB
Will hold our twenty first annual
Will Hold Our Twelfth Annual
MemorialDay
day Ceremony
ceremony
Memorial
Sunday,
May
2012
Sunday,
May27th,
26 , 2013
Breakfast Served 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Memorial Service
Immediately Following Breakfast
Eggs — Bacon — Sausage — Pancakes
Juice — Coffee — Fresh Fruit and More !!!
Proper Dress Uniform : All Bridge Officers and Past Commodores
Members : Uniform or Appropriate Dress for this Occasion
Widows of our departed members are respectfully invited to
attend as our honored guests. Transportation can be provided.
As a courtesy please make reservations
Contact Jim Candia:
(609) 558-7637 — [email protected]
Or sign up at the club. Breakfast : $ 7.00
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Women’s Club President Holly Candia
Hi, Happy Spring!
Spring means lots of events at the club, beginning with—-April 5th our
2nd annual Hawaiian Shirt night. So come dressed for Maui.
If you want to spend an afternoon with Millie Devlin and ladies, then
it’s “Let’s Do Lunch” on April 9th.
The work party on April 20th starts at 8:00AM. I would like to finish
cleaning up the galley, so if a few good women can show up that would
be great. We end a hard day of fun and work with the Chili Cook Off
at 2:00 to 5:00PM. All you crock potters get ready to show everyone
you’ve got the best recipe. Those that don’t cook, like me, can come
and enjoy tasting all those recipes. But don’t forget to bring an
appetizer or dessert to share.
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April 26 is the next general meeting. Hope to see more ladies show up. Remember we
will chance off another jewelry set to help fund the OUR Tournament. Tickets are only
$2.00 each.
Don't forget, we have our Annual Family Chicken Barbecue coming up fast on Sunday,
June 9, beginning at 1 PM. The cost is $10 per person, and you are asked to bring a covered dish to share. This is a great opportunity to gather your family and friends and enjoy an afternoon at the club. The dishes that have been brought to past barbecues have
been fantastic! I'm sure I speak for everyone, when I say I can't wait to see
what recipes are created this year. So, mark your calendar and check out the May issue
of the Tuna Times for all the details.
I welcome your ideas and suggestions. You can catch me at the club, call me, text me
(609)646-3002 or email me, [email protected].
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CHIT CHAT CORNER
“Condolences” Our sympathy go out to Betty and Blaine Schwarz on the recent death of Betty’s
brother.
“Sick Bay” Lee Tochterman is back home recuperating after a set back from her recent
surgery.
Karen Brethauer is recovering from a recent injury to her foot and ankle. Ed Plichta hopes his
finger injury heals in time for the fishing season.
“Congratulations” To Bill and Kathie Lloyd on their granddaughter’s recent graduation from
The Coast Guard Academy and assignment to duty in Seattle, Washington.
Ken and Millie Devlin recently announced the birth of their first great-granddaughter, Taylor
Lynn.
And, Yes, that would be Grizz’s granddaughter.
“Ladies', let’s do lunch” will be meeting at noon, Tuesday, April 9 at Lefty’s . Please give Millie
Devlin a call to let her know you are coming.
Have anything you would like to share, contact Helen Sowa, 609-242-1912.
We’ll be needing baskets for the tournament prizes. If you have any, please, put them aside
for us, we’ll collect them at a later date.
Let’s not forget our friends at the Lacey Food Bank. Please bring non-perishable items with you
when you come to the club. They need our help all year round. Thank you.
If you are receiving the Tuna Times by US Mail and no longer wish or need to, please
notify Mike W, 609-971-0704 or [email protected].
APRIL 2013 Celebrations
5 Carol Ferrullo
6 Art Becker, Sr.
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Jim Giffoniello
Kathy Normant
Craig Tomallo
Leon Duschl
Dolores Jaskot
Birthdays
Anniversaries
17 Kathy West
20 Millie Devlin
21 Karen Brethauer
22 Larry Hillman
24 Betty Schwarz
26 Bill Christie
*March 17 Carol Shaw*
7 Ed & Joanne Plichta
8 George & Barbara McNamara
9 Bob & Evy Knowles
15 Bob & Cynthia Riggs
19 Grellet & Lee Tochterman
If you don’t see your Birthday or Anniversary listed or it is incorrect,
Call or E-mail Mike at [email protected]
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FORKED RIVER TUNA CLUB’S
CHILI COOK-OFF CONTEST #3
PRIZES for our Chefs!
TUMS for our Voters!
Saturday, April 20, 2013
2:00 – 5:00 PM
---------------------------------------------------------------Chili Chefs:
No Charge to enter your Chili.
Chili must be hot and in a CrockPot by 1:45pm.
Not a Chef:
Bring an appetizer or homemade dessert
Think Tex Mex …
Admission:
$5.oo per person to taste and vote for your favorite
chili.
Vote:
Best Chili South of Lacey Road
Most festive/decorated table
RULES
For rules see March Tuna Times page nine
Chili Cook-Off Contest
Saturday, April 20th – 2:00-5:00pm
Event:
Attendees:
Chili Chefs:
# ________
Judges:
# ________
Mail this reservations to : Mike Wanca, 327 Paradise Point Way, Forked River,
Make checks payable to FRTC – and please send checks by April 12h. Good luck!
Note: If you use paypal, you must mail in this form
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April 2013
Forked River Tuna Club
Sun
Mon
Tue
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2
Wed
3
Thu
Fri
Sat
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5
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Hawaiian Shirt
Night
7:30 PM
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9 Ladies’
Lunch Noon
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11 Finance
Mtg.7:00PM
BOG 7:00PM
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Fish Fry
3 PM
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JCAA Dinner
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20 Work
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Party 8 AM
Chili Cook-off
2-5 PM
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26 Gen. Mtg.
25
& Women’s
Club Mtg.
7:30 PM
27
May 4—Armed Forces Dinner
May 17 TriFecta Captains Meeting
May 18 Work Party
May 18 Comedy Night
May 26 Memorial Day Service & Breakfast
May 2013
Forked River Tuna Club
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
Fri
2 BlueClaws
Sat
3
4 Armed
Forces
Dinner 6 PM
Game
& Picnic
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9 Finance
Mtg.7:00PM
BOG 7:30PM
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12 Mother’s
Day
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14 Ladies
Lunch Noon
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17 TriFecta
Capts. Mtg.
7:30 PM
18 Work
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24 Gen.Mtg.
& Women’s
Club Mtg.
7:30 PM
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26 Memorial
Day
Breakfast &
Service 9AM
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29
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Party 8 AM
Comedy Night
Doors Open
6 PM
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SATURDAY, APRIL, 13th, 2013
Please RSVP by April 6th
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