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TUNA TIMES/ OCTOBER 2013

TUNA TIMES Commodore Jerry Felitti

Forked River Tuna Club Editor: Mike Wanca, Staff: Bob West PC, Marion Spielberger

BRIDGE OFFICERS

Vice Commodore Dan Tholen Recording Secretary Pat Shulack 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

OCTOBER 2013

Happy Fall to All!

I hope the summer was great for all of you this year—the club had a successful year

thanks to all of you, our members—so please let me thank you for all of your help and

support during my first year as Commodore, and I am looking forward to serving you in

my upcoming year. As has been often mentioned, this is your club, and it can only sur-

vive by your support and ideas, so please keep them coming. Also, please join my in re-

membering those members and their spouses who have departed us this past year—

they will be missed, but not forgotten.

Thank you to all my Bridge Officers who worked so diligently to keep things organized

and smooth running. Please let me not forget our committee chairmen and their mem-

bers—they spend a lot of their time and efforts in order to facilitate the operation of

the club—thank you to all.

Congratulations to Holly Candia and her officers for a year well done and further congratulations to Holly,

as she is serving her next year as President of the Ladies Club.

We have lots of things going on, including our upcoming Commodores’ Cocktail Party (where Angler of the

Year Awards will be given), and our Change of Watch on October 5th. These are two great affairs, always a

lot of fun, so please let Vice Commodore Dan know that you will be attending.

The Tournament Committee starts its next season with the Striped Bass and Bluefish Tournament begin-

ning on October 12th, ending on November 16th, with the awards being presented on November 17th at the

club. Guido and the Committee have worked very hard at planning and running these tournaments, so please

fish the tournaments and help to make them more successful, as this can only benefit our club.

The Annual Christmas and New Years Eve parties are scheduled, so make sure to sign up for these. In addi-

tion, the Bridge will be scheduling the parties for 2014 after the Change of Watch, so if anyone would like

to rent the club or run a party, please let us know after the Change of Watch in order that Vice Commodore

Ron Tholen can schedule it.

Chaplin Bill Lloyd is stepping down as club Chaplain after many years of dedicated service and diligence.

Chaplain Bill has done a terrific job in serving the club and maintaining our moral and ethical standards.

Thank you Chaplain Bill for your commitment and dedication; your flag was well earned. Congratulations to

our incoming Chaplain---Mike Sowa—we look forward to his leadership and spiritual guidance. Please let

them know of your appreciation to this office.


This is my last report as your Rear Commodore. Its been a blast keep-

ing the AOTY board up to date with all the changes we had this year,

(see above for winners). I will be giving the awards out at the Commo-

dores’ Cocktail Party on the 28th.

Hope to see you all there. Ron

Rear Commodore Ron Tholen

Hope everyone had a great season! I would like to congratulate Jerry

and the rest of the Bridge for a great year and to the members who

ran parties through out the year. I am looking forward to being Fleet

Captain and expect to do some fishing this year! We have a very full

calendar so check it out to see the upcoming events. The Commodores’

Cocktail Party is Saturday, September 28th at 6pm. All you have to do

is bring something to eat. Lots of food, dancing, AOTY awards, and a 2-

hour open bar. October 5th is the Change of Watch and so far I have

very few people signed up. See the flyer for more details. The Recruit-

ment Committee will be hosting a Open House on November 10th at 6pm. Flyers are at-

tached so please print them and put them at any businesses you patronize.

Vicee Commodore Dan Tholen

Final Standings

FORKED RIVER TUNA CLUB

ANGLER OF THE YEAR

15-SEP-2012 THROUGH 14-SEP-2013

6:09:06 PM

: 21-Sep-13

DATE TIME ANGLER SPECIES WEIGHT [LBS.]

8-Dec-12 0:00 ERIC ENGARD BLACKFISH 11.24

26-Oct-12 0:00 ED PLICHTA BLUEFISH 17.50

28-Aug-13 0:00 PAUL LENZO MAHI 14.68

27-Jun-13 0:00 ED PLICHTA FLUKE 10.49

19-Jun-13 0:00 JEFF EVANS STRIPED BASS 50.50

22-Jun-13 0:00 CHRIS SULLIVAN SHARK 179.00

15-May-13 0:00 BLAINE SCHWARZ SEA BASS 3.16

18-Aug-13 0:00 BOB LUKOWSKI BIG EYE 105.72

MAY 14 2013 0:00 JOHN HOWELL WEAKFISH 5.50

18-Aug-13 0:00 ED PLICHTA SWORDFISH 65.29


It has been another fun year at the Club. I want to thank all of the members that

participated in club activities over the past two years. I know I had a great time and

I hope you all did too. We closed out this year's events with a Sail Away to Bay View

Terrace. It was one of those perfect late summer days. We enjoyed good food and

service on the patio at the res-

taurant.

Every new Bridge brings a new,

fresh perspective to our club. I

look forward to enjoying the

fun times that Dan Tholen will

bring in as our new Fleet Cap-

tain. I have offered to coordinate some of the events

for Dan, like a Broadway show next year and continua-

tion of our wine-making experience. And I am planning

a Deck Party for Friday, October 18th to say goodbye to Summer and to our members moving South for the

Winter. We will offer food for a nominal fee and enjoy our deck and music, on what should be a fantastic

fall evening. Don't forget to bring your favorite deck chair. 2013 was a great year.

2014 will be even better!

Fleet Captain Jim Candia


FORKED RIVER TUNA CLUB Christmas Party

Saturday, December 7, 2013 @ 6:00pm Hosted by: Pat & Arlene Shulack

Fancy Cocktail Party Hot and Cold Appetizers

Buffet with Pasta, Chicken, a Surprise And a Carving Station

Cash Bar Live Band

$30.00 Per person Open to Members & their Guests

Call Arlene for Reservations @732-886-6591 Or E-mail [email protected]

There is no sign up sheet, coupons are available on line

Or on the bulletin board. Or cut this one out Seating is limited !

EVENT: Annual Christmas Party

DATE: December 7 , 2013 Time: 6:00 PM

MEMBER NAME :__________________________ Phone:________________

FANCY COCKTAIL PARTY

CHECK ENCLOSED FOR (# of people) _____ @ $30.00 per person TOTAL:________

Please mail your reservation WITH payment to: Pat Shulack,4057 Highway 9,

PMB 331, Howell, NJ 07731

Make checks payable to the FRTC. Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the door.

Reservations & Payments should be received no later than Wednesday,Nov.27, 2013


Recording Secretary Mike Sowa Highlights of September 2013 BOG Meeting

Called to order by Commodore Jerry Felitti

Monthly Reports

Recording Secretary Mike Sowa—Motion passed to approve corrected minutes of August 8 BOG.

Treasurer Ron Tholen—total accounts on hand $19,194.17

Commodore Jerry Felitti—Family picnic was a success, thanks to Guido. Commodore’s Cocktail Party and Change of Watch coming up, please attend.

Vice Commodore Dan Tholen - Club is now official member of the Ameri-can Littoral Society.

Please refer to calendar, flyers and web site for upcoming events.

Rear Commodore Ron Tholen—AOY results reviewed.

Fleet Captain Jim Candia—Will post email tonight if Sail Away on Sunday, September 15. Hope to have Deck Party on October 18.

Corresponding Secretary Pat Shulack—There are 120 members in good standing, 54 vacan-cies. Walter Wajas, Kevin Allman, James Franson and Mark Zuccarello will be sworn in at the next meeting. Walter as Full, others as Associate members. 112 total paid members.

Safety Officer Ken Devlin—We are all safe at this time.

Committee Reports

Web—All OK.; Bar—$464.00 profit.; Tournament—Tourney went well. October 11, Bass &

Blues Tournament starts. Please come out and fish. Sportsmen Flea Market—September 21.

Table cost—$20. Building Maintenance—discussed removing limb to allow raising of power

line, burgee over front door, tile situation in Chit Chat room and movement of pictures to top

of room.; Apartment—All OK.; Grounds—Will front of building soon. Next work party in Fall,

date to be announced.; Tuna Times—Please, get your items in by next Wednesday.; By Laws

Copy posted on two proposed By-Law changes, affecting Past Commodores/Past President’s

Dinner and Commodores’ Cocktail Party, as well as sponsorship of new members.;

Scholarship—Paul receiver a call from McCaffrey Trust who may give the FRTC a $600 grant

to support Scholarship program.; Kitchen—Needs a Clean Up Committee for affairs. Tough

job for those who worked all day to have to clean up at the end.; Recruitment Committee -

Is active, Joe, Dan, Skip and Eric will have a table at upcoming Flea Market and Apple

Festival.; Communications—Requests from PBA and American Legion for donations.

Old Business—Raffle book assessment discussed at length. Main reason for need is the Tour-nament Committee will probably turn over $3,000 to club this year versus $8,000 or more in past years. Raffle aimed at overcoming the $5,000 short fall. Rear Commodore will

Investigate purchase AOY shirts from ”Sew You”. Apparently the club had a boat in the

Parade of Lights.

(Continued on page 7)

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.


The Forked River Tuna Club Presents

Commodores’ Cocktail Party

Saturday, Sept 29, 2012 @ 6:00pm Hosted by: Vice-Commodore Dan Tholen

Open Bar 6:00pm – 8:00pm Hors d'oeuvres

Admission: One of your Favorite Dishes to Share Let me know what you are bringing!

Music by Bose Tower Open to Members only

Angler of the Year Awards

Call Dan for Reservations @ 1609.548.2415 Or Email: [email protected]

Or Signup Sheet on the Club Bulletin Board

Dress: Bridge Officers / Members / Jackets, Ties optional

**Seating is Limited to 112**

Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 6:00 pm

Dress: Bridge Officers & Members

Jackets Required, Ties Optional

Please, No Jeans


Women’s Club President Holly Candia October is approaching and so is the cooler weather. Fishing is still good and it’s

going to get better. Ladies get out there!!

The Festival of Lights on September 7th was a whole lot of fun. Thank you Dick

and Cindy for entering Dewar’s and Water into the competition and taking second

place. And thanks to all that decorated and dressed up for the pirates night out.

September 15th was a Sail Away to Bay View Restaurant. It turned out to be a

beautiful day and a wonderful time with friends.

September 21st was the FRTC Flea Market. Hope to find some good deals.

September 26th the Atlantic City (in water) boat show starts.

September 28th the Commodores Cocktail Party. I missed this one, but I am sure

you all had a great time.

October starts off with the Change of Watch on the 5th. Thank you to Secretary Karen Breathauer and

Vice President Joanne Plichta. All your time and dedication as officers has been truly appreciated. And we

welcome new officers; Secretary Teresa McCarran and Vice President Alyce Heckler. We all wish the new

Board a successful year. October 8th is Ladies’, Lets Do Lunch. See Millie Devlin for details.

Our Christmas luncheon will be on December 3rd at the Smithville Inn again. Please let Millie know ASAP if

you plan on coming. On Sunday, November 3rd Teresa McCarron will be hosting a “Thirty- One” Holiday

Shopping Fundraiser, from 1pm to 4pm at the club. A percentage of all sales will be donated to the FRTC

Woman’s Club. So come on out and start your holiday shopping.

Highlights of the AUGUST 2013 BOG Meeting

(continued from page5)

The Committee of Mc Namara, West, Etzel and Cleveland will host the New Year’s Eve Party.

Good of the Order—Les Ferrullo’s neighbor will donate an electric awning to the club, if club

New Business— Motion passed: to have Raffle Prize be a Berkley Travel Voucher worth

$1,000; to do away with the Assessment/Raffle and just raise the dues $50; to have Chris,

Doug and Skip, with concurrence of Les, use their reasoned judgment to raise pictures to the

top of the room; to donate $50 to Lacey PBA; to send American Legion a polit letter rather

than a donation; to explore interest in3rd. Friday Night dinners; to approve private rentals as

a block, October 6,13, 26 and November 9.


CHIT CHAT CORNER

October 2013 Celebrations

If you don’t see your Birthday or Anniversary listed Or it is incorrect,

Call or E-mail Mike at [email protected]

Anniversaries

Birthdays 1 Mike Moro

2. Art Rone

6 Jeanet Dolack

8 George De Vaney

10 Patricia Barry

10 Ron Tholen

12 Skip Malick

16 Mike Sowa

20 Linda Quinn

21 Tom Mackie

23 Grellet Tochterman

26 Jim Candia

26 Carl Sterling

27 Arlene Shulack

28 Megan Ostrovich

31 Barbara Cronin

3 Allen & Carol Mc Caffrey

5 Bill & Mary Beth Tallman

15 Ken & Millie Devlin

17 John & Ellie Bidwell

19 Bob & Debbie Kimball

26 Leon & Diane Duschl

28 Ken & Bonnie Carmelia

“Congratulations” A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Bill Lloyd who recently celebrated his

90th birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations from all of us!! Eric Engard, son of Eric and Pat

Engard celebrated his 19th birthday….congratulations!!!!!

“Sick Bay” Helen Sowa is on the mend and thanks everyone for the well wishes, cards

and prayers. She’s glad summer is over and the trips become a distant memory!!

“Ladies, let’s do lunch” will meet at the Captain’s Inn Tiki Bar (weather permitting) on

Tuesday, October 8, at Noon. Incase of inclement weather we will lunch inside. Call

Marlene Cleveland, 732-269 4613, to let her know to save you a seat.

Millie has been in touch with the Smithville Inn to plan our Christmas Luncheon, which is

scheduled for Noon, on Tuesday, December 3. Call Millie, 609-693-8213, to let her know

you plan to attend. Details will follow in the November Tuna Times.

Any news??? Call Helen Sowa at 609-242-1912 or email her at [email protected].

Have a great month!


be received no later

than


Anyone who has stuff for

sale or needs to buy some-

thing, call Mike Wanca. @

609-971-0704

Members Teresa McCarron and Jean

Sullivan PP participated in the Lacey 5k

on August 24th. They had been training

together all summer and this was their

first 5k!

Here’s a photo of them at the finish

line ! Looking good, girls!

Congratulations!


OCTOBER 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 Annapolis

Boat Show

Starts

4 5 Change of

Watch

6 PM

6 Annapolis

Boat Show

ends

7 8

Ladies’ Lunch

Noon

9 10 Finance Comm Mtg 7:00PM BOG7:30PM

11Bass& Blues Captain’s Meeting Doors Open 6 PM

12

Tournament

Begins

13 14

Columbus Day

15 16 17 18 Friday

Night Dinner

5:30 PM

19

20 21 22 23 24 25 Gen Mtg&

Women’s

Club Mtg.

26

27 28 29 30 31 Happy Halloween

Tourn Comm. Mtg 7:30

Bar opens 7:30

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3“Thirty-one” Women’s Club Fund Raiser 1PM to 4PM

4 5

GO

6 7 8 9

10 6:00 PM

11Veteran's

Day

12 Ladies’ Lunch Noon

13 14Finance Comm. Mtg 7 PM BOG 7:30PM

15 16Bass& Blues

Tournament

Ends

17 Tournament Awards 1:00 PM

18 19 20 21 22Gen. Mtg. & Women’s Club Mtg. 7:30 PM

23

24 25 26 27 28 HAPPY 29 30

November 2013


Spend New Years Eve at the Forked River Tuna Club

With Good Food, Good Friends, Good Times

Music by DJ Rob

Champagne Toast

Continental Breakfast

$15 per person

And bring an Hors d’oeuvre to share

NEW YEARS EVE

Forked River Tuna Club

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 9:00 PM - - -?

Event: NEW YEARS PARTY 2014

Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 9 PM

Member Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________

Hors d’oeuvre you are bringing _______________________________________________________________________

Number Attending: _______________________ @ $15.00 per person Total enclosed:______________

Please mail this reservation WITH your check (made out to FRTC) to:

George McNamara, 913 Sarasota Drive, Forked River, NJ 08731

Reservations should be received no later than December 28

Party is hosted by the “FAB FOUR”: Earl E., Bob W., Joe C., and George M.

Party


October 18, 2013

Dinner served 5:30 - 8:00 PM

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER

Chicken Parm with PASTA Includes SALAD and BREAD

SAUERBRATEN with Red cabbage and potato pancakes Includes SALAD and BREAD

$13.00

$13.00

Dinner will be catered by Blue Collar Catering Co.

Reservations are not necessary.

There will only be a limited number of dinners available so you

are advised to come early to avoid being disappointed.

This is our first attempt in quite a while to bring back the Friday night dinner and we

would like to be able to continue providing a dinner on one Friday night each month.

If you have suggestions or would like to help please bring it to the Vice Commodores attention.

At the Forked River Tuna Club

FOOD BANK

As the Holidays are approaching, please, be as generous as you can with those less fortunate. Don’t forget our friends at the Lacey Food Bank. Please bring a non -

perishable item with you when you come to the Club.


The Woman’s Club

of the


YOU’RE INVITED TO A

“HOLIDAY” SHOPPING FUNDRAISER

Sunday * November 3rd, 2013

1:00 ~ 4:00 pm


Come spend the afternoon holiday shopping!!

Great-personalized gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list!

Utility Totes

Beach/Boat Bags

Collegiate Gear

Thermal Bags

Wallets

Purses

Storage

Organizers….and much more!!!

Percentage of sales donated to FRTC Woman’s Club

Hosted by Teresa McCarron

RSVP – 609-488-5101 or [email protected]

Please bring a snack to share!

You’ll love this!

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