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September 2008

MEETING SCHEDULE
Regular Meeting:
Wed  Sept10th   8:30PM
Hosts this meeting:
   Conners & Costello Sr
Hosts for next meeting:
   Costiglio & Crawford
Executive Board:
Thursday Sept 18th   8:00 P.M.
Auxiliary:
Wednesday  Oct 18  8:00P.M.

 
Deadline for Next Newsletter
Sep. 19th
  :
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Officer Columns

   Halloween Flyer

  Officer Nominations
Email your input to Rhussey@optonline.net

The following members are
in the BRIG for failing to
perform their Assigned duties. 

Charles Carre - Grounds

 
 

COMMODORES COLUMN                                              Commodore  -  Tim O’Keefe

Ahoy Shipmates,

The cool September nights are back, the kids are in school, and the 2008 season is coming to an end.  That was one of the quickest summers I can remember.  I would like to thank you for keeping the club clean and running on all cylinders this 2008 season.  The  hoist is operational but should not be boomed up and down when sustaining weight such as a dock or boat.  This is very important.  The dock lights are all working, the paving stones are beautiful, and the showers/lockers are almost completed.  We had a pipe fixed in the basement bar area so please let me know if you see anything leaking down there.  We have an extra large amount of bar bills outstanding, so please address this at the September meeting. 

The Auxiliary stores hot dogs in the kitchen freezer during the summer months to be used for the summer lunches.   During the month of August these hot dogs went missing.  The food in the refrigerator and freezer belongs to the Auxiliary.  If you put food in there it should have your name on it.  At no time is any member to take the hot dogs or any other food without the permission of Cathy Romano.  This problem has caused great distress to the weekend lunch program throughout the month of August.

The bar is also reporting a large quantity of pilferage has become a financial problem.  If the members can't stop it, the prices will go up and soon.

Thanks to the Auxiliary and Cathy Romano, Mike Krol on the snapper derby, and the leadership of our Entertainment Committee Chairman, Kevin McAlese the Labor Day festivities were more fun than whip cream on a Commodore.  I got creamed at the Carnival, but that's another story.  Thanks to all who helped.

Those of you coming to the Spirit Rider Regatta, I thank you for your support of this foundation.  You help send a kid to college that could not go if it wasn't for the generosity of all of you.  It's still not too late to attend.  You can call Noreen Costello at 662-0485. 

Last I would like to offer our condolences to all the families who lost a loved one this summer.  This was a very hard summer for HPYC members.  Our prayers go out to you. 

Don't forget to boat more and boat more often.

                                                                                                              Tim O'Keefe

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  ON THE HORIZON

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

Boat Hauling

Start thinking now and be prepared.

October 26

Kids Halloween Party

Great Fun for the kids.

November

Goods and Services Party

Donate any goods or services (legal of course)

 

 

 

 

 

WORK ASSIGNMENTS                                                     * Denotes Committee Chairman

 

 

House

* Ken Pribil

(516) 707-2574

Grounds

* Pete Graffeo

(516) 887-4163

Bar

* Ken Mclean

718 525-1658

August 31 – Sept 6

(U) Sweeney

(L)  Sharkey

(A)  Ferrato

(B)  Dombrowski

(C)  Elges

9/06  Sepe

9/07  Kimnetzer

07 – 13

(U) Trombly

(L)  Steele

(A)  Elges

(B)  Hussey

(C)  Derkash, J

9/13  Lithen

9/14  McAllister

14 – 20

(U) Uzinski

(L) Sollecito

(A)  Jaye

(B)  Keller

(C)  Cregeen

9/20  Sharkey

9/21  Keller

21 – 27

(U) VanHouten

(L)  Trombley

(A)  LaBlanc D., Sr

(B)  Hoffelder

(C)  OPEN

9/27  Lodico

9/28  McSweeney

28 – Oct. 04

(U) Weeks

(L) Uzenski

(A)  Agostinacchio

(B)  LeBlanc, G

(C)  Lithen

10/04  Kilfoyle

10/05  Costiglio

05 – 11

(U) Wetherell

(L)  Passariello

(A) Derkash, G

(B)  Becker

(C)  Keller

10/11  McBride

10/12  Weeks

12 - 18

(U)  Allen

(L)   Wetherell

(A)  Rice

(B)  Schulze
(C)  Dombrowski

10/18  Williams

10/19  Kid

Members MUST telephone committee chairman when assignment is completed.

House – U = Entire upper floor L = Entire Lower Floor

Grounds – A, B & C assignment breakdowns are posted on bulletin board

 

FRom The Crows Nest

                                        Ken Gilloon – Secretary

 

            At the August meeting there was no new business or unfinished business conducted, however the topic of outside vendors working on members’ boats was discussed.  Just remember a lot of the problems would be solved if a member was present when their boats were being worked on as the rules state.

            At the Executive Board Meeting, the Board discussed losses at the bar due to members not paying for their drinks.  Many suggestions were discussed.  If we want to keep the privilege of all members having access to the bar please pay for all your drinks.

            The budget was discussed including various methods of paying for major expenditures such as dock replacement.  The Board approved the proposed budget.

            The Club will be in contact with Nassau County to discuss problems caused by the sewer line that runs under the North Parking Lot.

Thanks all for now.

See you at the Club!

                                    Ken

Waterways

                                Larry Mangiaracina – Chairman

Dear Shipmates:

            The summer is starting to wind down and so is the slip bidding. Slip A-12 was awarded to John O Sullivan. Slip G-3 10 ft 6 in beam is now up for bid. Slips C-1 and D-1 have 9 ft 8 in beams. slips C-2, C-3,D-2 D-3 all have 11 ft beams.

            At the Sept. meeting the new budget will be introduced to the membership.  It is very important to make the meeting so everyone knows what's going on and what is being done with our money.

            Ladies and Gentleman if you have any pictures from any of the trips you went on with the club or if you have any pictures from any events the club has sponsored such as the beach party, fourth of July, Commodores Dinner, you get the idea right, please send them to Cathy Romano so she will be able to update our web site.

  I don't know when the last time you have been on it but there are pictures from 2004 on it we need to step it up.

            We also have to have every ones registrations for their boats.  If you haven't turned one in you will not be able to keep your boat on the club grounds for the winter no if ands or buts!!!!

            Labor day is slowly creeping up on us but there is still plenty of fun going at the club and the fishing starts to get better too. So I will see you all at the club for a whole lotta fun.

                        See you all around the Club

                                                Larry

           

Membership

             Tony Monaco – Chairman

Ahoy Shipmates

            I would like to start by thanking Mike Krol and his committee for a job well done at the Beach Party.  What a great party and a very special thank you to Kenny McLean for his generous gift getting us the entertainment. The Classics did a great job. Thanks again Ken.

            Congradulations to Mike Wetheral and Tom Lithen on being voted in as regular members.

Club Stats:
73 regular members
15 house
17 senior honorary

Please remember to lock the gates and the clubhouse on your way out.

                  Thanks                  Tony Monaco

 


 

NEWS AROUND THE CLUB                                       by Cathy Romano

Condolences to Judy Kemnitzer and her family on the passing of her brother. Also to Tom Keller and his family on the passing of his mother.
Attention:   Please make note of Ken Pribil’s new phone number 516 707-2578 when calling to confirm the completion of your house duty or for any other matter concerning Ken.

 

Happy Birthday to:
September

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
September:

1 MaryAnne Hoffelder  6 Larry Mangiaraciana

6 Mary Clyne                 8 John VanHouten

8 Vicki DeMott              9 Paul Heinzel

9 Bob Hussey                10 Peggy Hoyt

17   Stephanie Morahan  20 Kathleen Cregeen

22   Millie Krol               24 Pat Haugh

25   Tom Cittadino          26 Kathy Trombley

28   Joan Ferrato

 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
September:

             7         Ron & Karen Uzenski
             7         Ken & Tammy Pacheco
             9         Gerard & Norah LeBlanc
             9         Ray & Linda Barnard
            13         Pat & Maureen Haugh
            13         Robert & Mary Clyne
            20         William & Barbara Jaye
            23         Hugh & MaryAlice Whitenack

Thanks to all who sent in information. Please KEEP US POSTED. Contact Cathy Romano with good news, announcements, best wishes, etc

JUNIOR COMMITTEE:

Happy Birthday:

2          Patrick Imbornoni
6          Brian Eagers McSweeney
8          Marissa Romano
10        Lexi Metz Chanice
12        Paul Richard Roesel Pleasants
17        Sayre Sherrill Hoyt
21        Colleen Acquafredda Monaco
23        Matthew McLaughlin McSweeney 

Next event will be Halloween Party at the end of October. Please let me know if you are planning on attending by Oct 12. We are not sure if this event should be held, due to lack of participation.

If you don't see you birthday- let me know- Cathy Romano

 

  AUXILIARY

            Hope everyone had a good Labor Day. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, September 17 at 8 PM. If you have any ideas you want to discuss, please come down and join us.

            The Halloween Party is scheduled for Oct 26th. We don’t have any volunteers as of yet to help with this party. If you have children and are planning on attending, please let me know early, preferably by Oct 12, so we can determine if it’s worth still having this party. This party is great fun for the kids, but if we don’t get the attendance and nobody wants to help, we really don’t have much choose.

            Start planning for the Goods and Services Auction in November. If you have anything to donate or a service (legal, of course), please donate early and often.

  Hope to see you on September 17th! 

                        Cathy Romano - Chairlady

 

 

WATERWAYS / SAFETY

 

            If you haven't already had a Vessel Safety Check please contact Ken McLean or myself to make sure you are properly equipped and issue your sticker. Let's have 100% participation this year. 
                                                            Bob Steele

 

FLEET CAPTAIN                 Bob Steele

 

Fellow Cruisers,
Wow what a turn out!!! 
            I’m talking about our Club Cruise to Atlantique, Fire Island (July 28-31) and the Babylon Yacht Club (Aug. 1-3).
            We had thirteen (13) vessels from our Club participate, and boy did we have a great time.  It was nice to see first time cruisers and old cruise veterans all enjoying the beautiful weather and the company of other Club Members. Vinnie and Cathy Romano came by ferry to join in on the fun.
            If you weren't there, make plans to be on this cruise next year.
            As I write this report, our members are on our next cruise to Sailor's Haven, Fire Island.
 
                                    Bob Steel - Fleet Captain

 

 

 HPYC Nominations  

           

The Nominating Committee for the 2008 - 2009 yacht club year, consisting of the last three Commodores.  Paul Grupp, Sal Agostinacchio and Ray Barnard and two Regular members in good standing, Ken McLean and Hugh McAllister,  is pleased to announce the following members for the Board of Directors 2008 - 2009.
Commodore                  Larry Mangiaracina

Vice Commodore          Tony Monaco
Rear Commodore          Ken Gilloon
Secretary                      Kevin McAleese
Treasurer                      Ed McCann
Director                        Tim O' Keefe

Nominations from the floor will also be accepted.