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April 1, 2015 • Volume 74, Issue 2
Dear AYC friends,
April
Restaurant Hours
DINING ROOM
CLOSED
GRILL ROOM
Open Fridays ONLY
5:30 to 9:30PM
PLEASE BE
CONSIDERATE OF
OUR NEIGHBORS!
Please take note, slow
down and exercise
caution.
While Old Man Winter has been doggedly holding on in his attempt to
prolong his stay, Father Time will win out eventually…which means that
SUMMER is on its way! Earlier this month, the Commodore saw his shadow,
and the Club opened the 2015 season with spring hours in the Grill Room on
Friday nights. So far, attendance in our “shoulder season” has been strong;
the spring wedding season is also upon us, generating an essential revenue
stream to support our Club facilities and programming for members.
I hope that some of you can join together with your family friends for Easter Brunch at the Club –
if you are planning to attend, please make your reservations now! And speaking of reservations,
you’ll also want to get yours for brunch on Mother’s Day as well…seating is limited for both of
these Spring favorites, so don’t miss out! We’re also pleased to welcome our sailing friends from
neighboring yacht clubs for a MAYRA luncheon and meeting on April 17th; this promises to be
a nice event for our flag officers and sailing committee chairs to network with our counterparts
and to kickoff the 2015 MAYRA season; thanks to PC John Groskoph (who happens to be the
current MAYRA Commodore) for his role in getting this event off the ground.
The new season has also meant the rollout of the Club’s new “cashless” system; don’t forget –
now, you can sign for your purchases, which will then appear on your monthly statement. Also,
you can set up payment arrangements on the revised club website and our new “Members only”
section (click on the link on the upper right hand corner of the AYC homepage). You’ll need your
club member number to log in, and you’ll be prompted to create a password. You can also edit
your profile information online, look up other member’s contact information on their profiles,
and set your preferences for communication (Topsider, weekly email blasts, etc.). I’m sure that
the staff would be happy to help any member who asks for assistance. I’m sure you’ll find the
new system and webpage will make things much more convenient for you. And remember – you
can’t pay with cash, but you can choose to use cash for gratuities for exceptional service from
our staff.
This month’s Topsider highlights a few of the signature events that we have planned for the
summer – I hope that you can join us for some of the fun evening entertainment that we have
planned. Also, we thrilled to welcome back our sailors, young and old, and their families (and
don’t forget the arts and craft crowd, too). Mah Jong, bridge, Women’s Auxililary events, golf
and tennis – it’s all coming into focus for summer 2015.
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.
Spring is here – so says the calendar, if not the thermometer – so we’re in the homestretch!
Looking forward to seeing you all very soon at the AYC.
Best regards,
Pat McAleer, Commodore
704 7th Street, Avalon, NJ 08202 • (609) 967-4444 • www.avalonyachtclub.com
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April 1, 2015
Volume 74, Issue 2
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY BOOK CLUB 2015
Book Club is a group who gets together three times throughout the
summer season on Monday mornings at 9:30am in the upstairs Club
Room. The meetings begin with homemade baked goods from our
members and hot coffee. We enjoy lively discussions each time.
Book Club is open to everyone at Avalon Yacht Club and we look
forward to seeing fresh faces each meeting! If you have questions,
please contact Melinda Black at melindablack@mac.com and she
will be more then happy to help you.
THE SELECTION FOR THE SUMMER 2015:
Save the Date
Tuesday, August 4th
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY FIRST MEETING
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
June 22
Home with Henry:
A Memoir
By Anne Kaier
July 20
The Dovekeepers
By Alice Hoffman
August 17
The Perfume
Collector
By Kathleen Tessaro
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
THE 2015 HOUSE TOUR!
Join us afterward for ART at the AYC
FRIDAY, JULY 10
We are pleased to announce that the summer house tour is back
for 2015 and plans are in full swing. Our goal is to incorporate
all that the island has to offer, from bay to ocean, charming
bungalows to modern chic, old Avalon style to the new trends.
The Women’s Auxiliary still needs your wonderful home
for our House Tour. Please contact slshaeffer2@gmail.com;
301-502-3446 or Deborah McCabe at dmccabe2@aol.com;
610-348-8709 if you would like to participate. Thank you!
Become an Artist for the Morning and
Take Home Your Finished Painting
2015 WOMEN’S AUXILIARY SUMMER CALENDAR
June 20
Guidance by artist and fellow club member
Valerie Waywell-Peirson
Light Refreshments
June 22
July 6
July 10
July 13
July 18
Stay Tuned to the Topsider for More Details!
July 20
July 20
All Art Supplies Provided
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Women’s Auxiliary
Meeting; June Event
1st Book Club Meeting
Bridge; Mah Jongg
HOUSE TOUR
Bridge; Mah Jongg
Women’s Auxiliary
Meeting
2nd Book Club Meeting
Bridge: Mah Jongg
July 29
August 3
August 4
August 12
August 17
August 17
August 22
August 24
August 31
Bunko
Bridge
FASHION SHOW
Ladies Night Out
Final Book Club
Bridge, Mah Jongg
Women’s Auxiliary
Meeting
Bridge; Mah Jongg
Bridge; Mah Jongg
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April 1, 2015
Volume 74, Issue 2
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Independence Week at the Club is all about “the pursuit of happiness”!
Independence Week at the Club is all about “the pursuit of happiness”!
JUNE
JUNE
Tuesday – YOUTH ACTIVITIES NIGHT - All young
Tuesday – YOUTH ACTIVITIES NIGHT - All young
members of the AYC are welcome to participate;
members of the AYC are welcome to participate;
schedule of events to be announced.
schedule of events to be announced.
JULYJULY
Wednesday - QUIZZO IS BACK!!! Welcome our
Wednesday - QUIZZO IS BACK!!! Welcome our
new Quizmaster, Dan Ryan, for a night of trivia,
new Quizmaster, Dan Ryan, for a night of trivia,
tunes and tasty food in the Grill Room.
tunes and tasty food in the Grill Room.
JULYJULY
Thursday – ALL-AMERICAN CLAM BAKE & BBQ Thursday – ALL-AMERICAN CLAM BAKE & BBQ Bring the family for a New-England inspired clam
Bring the family for a New-England inspired clam
bake – Jersey Style! DJ Dan will spin the tunes, and
bake – Jersey Style! DJ Dan will spin the tunes, and
there’s face painting and surprises for the kids.
there’s face painting and surprises for the kids.
JULYJULY
Friday - DUELING PIANOS – LIVE! Come out and
Friday - DUELING PIANOS – LIVE! Come out and
join the fun when Tony T and Wildman Joe go head
join the fun when Tony T and Wildman Joe go head
to head, tickling the ivories. High energy sing-along
to head, tickling the ivories. High energy sing-along
fun! fun!
Space
is limited;
reservations
required.
Space
is limited;
reservations
required.
JULYJULY
Saturday
– HAPPY
BIRTHDAY,
AMERICA!!!
Saturday
– HAPPY
BIRTHDAY,
AMERICA!!!
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JULYJULY
Sunday
- FAMILY
NIGHT
– Music
and and
Magic
in the
Sunday
- FAMILY
NIGHT
– Music
Magic
in the
Dining
Room!
Sunday
dinner
at
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AYC
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Dining Room! Sunday dinner at the AYC – make
youryour
family’s
summer
tradition!
family’s
summer
tradition!
3030
“BACK TO THE FUTURE” DECK PARTY
SAT, 6.27.2015 @ 9PM
FEATURING THE MUSIC OF
DECK PARTY
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
@ 9PM
FEATURING THE MUSIC OF
WELCOME BACK!
Please Don’t Forget to Get Your Tickets!
Have a chance to WIN a VIP Parking
SPOT for the 2014 Season.
RESERVED
PARKING
Proceeds Benefit The Women’s Auxiliary, Donation $10.00
Tickets are Available at the Bar or please see Angie or Gerry Cullen.
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RESERVED
Proceeds benefit the Women's Auxiliary, Donation $10.00
Tickets are available at the bar or please see Angie Cullen or Lisa Booth.
704 7th Street, Avalon, NJ 08202 • (609) 967-4444 • www.avalonyachtclub.com
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Avalon Yacht Club
April 1, 2015
Volume 74, Issue 2
Dates at a glance… post on your refrigerator!!
MAY
JUNE
JULY
2015 AYC SAILING SCHEDULE
Sunday 24: 1pm
Saturday 30: 11am
Memorial Day Regatta
Pre-Season Sailing
Saturdays 6, 13, 20, 27: 11am
Saturday 20: noon
Monday 29:
Pre-Season Sailing
Flying Scot Interclub w/YCSH (Great Sound)
Youth&Sailing 1st session begins
Thursday 2:
Saturday 4: 10am
11am
Thursday 9:
Saturday 11: 10am
Sunday 12: 11am-1pm
Thursday 16:
Friday 17: 5:30pm
Saturday 18: 10am
11pm
Thursday 23:
Saturday 25:
Monday 27:
Thursday 30:
AUGUST
Saturday 1: 10am
Sunday 2: 11am-1pm
Thursday 6:
Saturday 8:
Thursday 13:
Saturday 15: 10am
Tuesday 18:
Friday 21:
Saturday 22: 1pm
Saturday 29: 10am
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 5: 1pm
Sunday 6: 1pm
Saturdays 12, 19 & 26:11am
OCYC Junior’s Regatta
AYC Summer Series: Independence Day Regatta*
Flying Scot Interclub w/YCSH (Great Sound)
YCSH Junior’s Regatta
AYC Summer Series: Olivia Constants Foundation
Pizza & Ice Cream Regatta*
ADULT Sailing Lessons
BYC Junior’s Regatta
Twilight Sail/Poker Regatta
AYC Summer Series: Past Commodore’s Regatta*
Flying Scot Interclub w/YCSH (Great Sound)
CYCCM Junior’s Regatta
Youth&Sailing Family Day
AVALON CUP Race (offshore)
Youth&Sailing 2nd session begins
CRYC Junior’s Regatta
AYC Summer Series: Pirate Regatta*
ADULT Sailing Lessons
AYC Junior’s Regatta (no Y&S Program for non-racers)
AYC MAYRA/Flying Scot Interclub (Great Sound)
GWYC/YCSIC Junior’s Regatta
AYC Summer Series: Commodore’s Regatta*
SJSS JR’s Awards Dinner & Dance at YCSH
Youth&Sailing Family Night /Perpetual Awards
Flying Scot Interclub w/YCSH (Great Sound)
Mother/Father and Old Timers’ Regatta
Flying Scot Interclub w/YCSH (Great Sound)
Labor Day Regatta
Post Season Sailing
*The “AYC Summer Series!” AYC Optimist, Sunfish, Laser, 420 & FS sailors of all ages are welcome to
compete in this series of 5 regattas. (Trophies are given for each regatta; and there are several coveted
Perpetual Awards given at Family Night based on overall participation and performance.) Patrol boats are
on the water, so come out and practice your racing skills. Skippers’ Meetings start at 10am; arrive earlier
to get your boat rigged to go. We would like to start the races promptly. Invite your family to gather for
the sailors’ lunch and awards presentation.
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INTERESTED IN AYC HISTORY?
April 1, 2015
Volume 74, Issue 2
USCG BOATING SAFETY
COURSE
The US Coast Guard Boating Safety
Course and NJ State License Exam to
be held on June 20. The course will be
held in the youth room. The maximum
number of people that can attend is 45. The cost of the
course is $60.00 per person which includes refreshments
and lunch. The course time will be from 8:00AM to 4:00PM.
Please plan to arrive at the youth room by 7:30AM. This
will allow time for completion of paperwork.
There will also be free boat safety inspections conducted
at the marina from 9:00AM until 3:00PM.
The AYC yearbooks from
1953 THRU 2007
are now located online. Check them out through the link on
our website History page.
www.avalonyachtclub.com/about-us
AYC
Members...
... We Need
Your Pictures!
The Yearbook Committee is working on the club
yearbook, and we need your photos from the
Summer of 2014.
IF YOU HAVE ANY PHOTOS TO CONTRIBUTE,
HERE'S WHAT TO DO:
1. Submit them online on Flickr (www.flickr.com).
Plug in the username "ayc_commodore". You'll need to log
in using the password "avalon" (both are all lower case).
Once you've logged in (you'll see the AYC burghee on the
top right), you can upload photos to the account; save them
to an album called "AYC Summer 2014."
2. Email your photos directly to Commodore Pat McAleer
at mcaleer95@comcast.net.
3. Burn your photos onto a CD or download to a flashdrive,
and mail them to AYC, c/o the Commodore.
Thanks for your assistance!
Email Pat McAleer with any questions: mcaleer95@comcast.net
Please make your checks payable to:
Avalon Yacht Club
P.O. Box 321
Dennisville, NJ 08214
You should reference the boat safety course on the
check. Checks received after the class has been filled will
be returned.
HONOR A PAST
COMMODORE
Why not pay tribute to a
Past Commodore for their years
of service at AYC and at the
same time add artwork to the
renovated Club Room on our
second floor? A new project is
in place to do just that! You can
arrange to have a copy of the Past Commodore’s yearbook
cover matted, framed and labeled with their name and year.
These framed tributes will hang on the walls of the Club
Room to honor our Past Commodores. It would make an
ideal gift for home or office as well.
We have commissioned The Inside Advantage,
2900 Dune Drive, to do this custom framing. The price to
honor a Past Commodore is $150. A prototype honoring PC
Davis Pearson is on display in the lobby. Please contact Jay
Mallon 215-450-1113 for more details. To place an order,
contact Jane at the Inside Advantage 609-368-7283.
704 7th Street, Avalon, NJ 08202 • (609) 967-4444 • www.avalonyachtclub.com
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