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A Monthly Publication of Tammany Yacht Club 1196 Harbor Drive Slidell, LA May, 2007

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GRAND RE-OPENING!

TYC SpyGlass May, 2007

Where does time go? TYC has certainly become a busy club. In the first week, we had a Bill Watson Series sailboat race, a First Mates Meeting, a superb Friday Night Steak & Salmon Dinner (thanks to Jim & J.B. Ilgenfritz) and a great Easter Breakfast (thanks to Charlie & Sue Purvis, Martin Smith, Ann Courrege, her Dad Charlie Hodges, Alan & EmileCoulter, Scott & June Collins and Brenda & Phil Fulkerson). Membership continues to grow. Please greet our newest membersJacques & Maurine Magne and Rae Ann & Al Normand. At least four

more applications will be presented to the Board for approval at the nextBoard Meeting. The Race Committee continued to build on racing activities with a successful Spring Bill Watson Series (See the Bill Watson Series article). We are advertising the Wednesday Night races to the public to attractpotential new members. If you have a friend who might want to enter hisboat in the competition or who might like to crew on a sailboat, invite themto the join the fun. The Pot-Luck Party for South Shore Yacht Club was a great success! More than sixty persons,TYC & SSYC Members, enjoyed a terrific selection

of food served-up by members from both sides of the lake. Special thanks goes to June Collins & BrendaFulkerson for coordinating the efforts of the large cast of entrée providers and kitchen helpers. We had ascare with the failure of our double but Scott Collins found the problem and got the ovens back on line for theGrand Re-Opening Celebration On Friday, April 27th, our volunteer chefs provided a tasty selection of hors d’oeuvres for our Re-OpeningShower. Shower donations replaced some of the kitchen & bar equipment and supplies needed after thehurricane. See Dodie’s “TYC Needs your Help List” on the bulletin board and on the website for anyremaining needs. Don’t forget, cash will be accepted toward some of the larger items. Our Re-Opening Celebration on Saturday, April 28th, was a huge success! Our Celebration washighlighted by a Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Ben Morris and your Commodore. Danny Schaus led adelegation from the Greater Slidell Area Chamber of Commerce in presenting the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.The Boat Rides, which were open to the public, exposed nearly a dozen potential members to the adventure o

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sail boat racing and power boating. Delicious hors d’oeuvres from Chateau Bleu (and a surprise contributionfrom Phil’s Marina Café) delighted our palates as we celebrated into the evening, dancing to the excellentmusic of The Arrivals. Val Monahan led the traditional raffle for baskets of wine & other goodies with anadded twist. Harold & Jan Pecunia donated hand carved rocking horse which brought some spirited biddingfor the coveted stallion complete with a saddle blanket. There are still a lot of minor and not so minor jobs to be done. Check the THINGS TO DO list on the bulletin board, choose an item and mark it off when you’ve completed it. There is also a COMMITTEE SIGN UP SHEET on the Bulleting Board. All the committees can use some help, so sign up for a committee and make your contribution to TYC. The May Board Meeting will be at 1900 hours (7 pm), Monday, May 14, 2007, at TYC, 1196 Harbor Drive at Oak Harbor Marina. I will be out of town caring for my parents, so Jim Ilgenfritz will lead the Board Meeting. See you at Tammany Yacht Club.


HAPPY EASTER!

Easter Breakfast. Bubba Groce and his family are pictured enjoying a great meal, Vicki, Tommy Thompson, Harley and Sandy McPeek, and Brenda Fulkerson got the coveted table by the window. Below, Ann Courrege and Sue Purvis take a break from their work. Bottom right, Charlie Purvis and Ann’s father, Charlie Hodges, the cooks, are busy in the kitchen! Happy Easter to everyone, sure is great to be celebrating it at TYC!

Here are some great pictures of our


WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACINGWhat a beautiful evening out on the water! Pictured here are Harley McPeek and Bill Jobston the committee boat for Wednesday night racing, and Susan Jobst at the helm. Looks like the Jobst’s have their boat back in great shape again! Check out this website for a really great video of Wednesday racing: http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/video/index.ssf?sailboats For the rest of our club members, come on out on Wednesday for our racing. Or, even if you’re not into racing, come early and watch the boats gather, they cast off around 6pm. Enjoy the sunset from our great balcony, along with the great camaraderie at the bar. Brenda is usually cooking burgers, and they are available for a nominal charge. Wednesday night at the club is a great way to start easing toward the weekend!


TYC completes Bill Watson Spring 2007 Series One

Tammany Yacht Club enjoyed 6 weeks of good sailing weather and stiff competition between competing crews. Eight boats participated in the first Bill Watson Spring 2007

Series which concluded on April 25th. Crews competed in 2 classes: 4 spinnakers and 4

non-spinnakers. Kyle Bowser in Kokopelli edged out Kenny LaNata in Weather Witch for the lead in the spinnaker class while Sandy Stone in Bali Hi out paced Bill Jobst in Windsome for the trophy in the non-spinnaker class. Thanks go to the Race Committee, Steve Jones, Bobby Tassin, Wayne Russ, Bill Jobst and all the crews who made it

a

fun & safe series.


MORE SUCCESS FOR SAPPHIRE! Mark has been trying to keep me up to date on hislatest racing news, there is more to the story now asthey have racked up even more successes since the last

article. Here is a compilation of various news storiesand Mark’s comments. The sailing crew of Team Paul Mitchell from Slidellspent February and March basking in the war

mweather of the Caribbean - and capturing trophies fromthree sailing regattas. Skipper Mark Palermo, the owner of Vanguard SalonSystems, and the Paul Mitchell School in Slidell andBaton Rouge, said the experience was "awesome." Team Paul Mitchell placed fifth in the HeinekenRegatta on St. Maartens, finished second at the U.S.Virgin Islands Rolex Regatta and won the Bitter CupRace for the British Virgin Islands Spring FestivalRegatta. On Feb. 9, Palermo and his eight-man crew leftPensacola, Fla., on the 40-foot racing yacht, Sapphire.Palermo said the Sapphire is a 40.7 Benetau that isknown as a racer-cruiser sailing yacht. Bruce Farr,who has designed racing yachts for most of thewinners in the America's Cup races, designed theSapphire, Palermo said. The Sapphire made its way to the Bahamas, then to theU.S. Virgin Islands, and then to the island of St.Maartens for the Heineken Regatta. The regatta is aseries of four races. Palermo said that it was excitingto race against world-class sailing crews that had beenin the Olympics and the America's Cup. The crew of the Sapphire team was made up ofmembers of the Gulf Yachting Association who hailfrom up and down the Gulf Coast. TYC represented amajority of the crew for the BVI Spring Regatta inwhich they placed third: Mark Palermo -Skipper/Helmsman, Kyle Bowser - Bowman, SteveJones - Genoa Trimmer, David Bolyard - Tactician,Genoa Trimmer, and Spinnaker Trimmer, JulieBolyard - controls, and Karl Boehm - Main SailTrimmer. Dodie Jones and Val Monahan were greatland based support crew. The International RolexRegatta team included the all of the above with theexception of Kyle and Steve, but included Mark

Itinyre, Bowman (also a TYC member). The teamsbiggest victory - The Bitter End Cup ironically had thesmallest crew - 7! Indeed, a small but mighty crew!The majority were TYC members. Mark P., David B.,Julie B., Karl B., Dewayne Crochet, Lake CharlesYacht Club, Lee Crona, and Mark Oswald, PontYC. "Our crew was from everywhere," Palermo said"Everybody from auto mechanics to affluent guys." The Sapphire got a lot of press because it was one ofthe few racing yachts in Lake Pontchartrain thatsurvived Hurricane Katrina. "We were called the SeaBiscuit of sailing by the press," Palermo said. The"Sea Biscuit" angle emerged in part by the fact that wewere sponsored by one of the smallest yacht clubs inall of GYA and the USA. The media really got a kickout of that! What a great success story for our humblebut proud yacht club (I guess that's contradictory butyou get the point). Despite the label, the Sapphire showed the big boys ofsailing that they had come to the Caribbean to win. In the first race of the Heineken Regatta, the Sapphiredidn't do so well, coming in eighth. We were just likethe Saints in the Bears' playoff game," Palermorecalled. "One step forward, two steps back." Butafter Palermo gave his crew a pep talk, they went outand won the second race, despite a collision withanother boat and an injured first mate. Palermo saidthe Sapphire was in the lead and in the process ofturning, when a competing yacht smashed into them,causing the Sapphire's boom to swing over and hitFirst Mate Mark Oswald in the head. Oswald wasknocked unconscious, but with the help of the othercrew members the Sapphire went on to victory. Itseems their competitor had committed a foul and hadto do a penalty lap, and Palermo and Team PaulMitchell were able to cross the finish line first.Oswald suffered a concussion, but after a short stay inthe St. Maartens hospital, he was able to continuecrewing on the Sapphire. Team Paul Mitchell placed fifth overall in theHeineken Regatta. From St. Maartens, the Sapphire sailed back to theU.S. Virgin Islands, docked at the marina in Red Hookon St. Thomas Island and prepared to compete in theRolex Regatta.


Their performance on St. Thomas was much improved, and they placed second overall in the competition, whichmade the Sapphire a hot topic in the local press, Palermosaid. From the U.S. Virgin Islands, Team Paul Mitchell madethe short journey to the British Virgin Islands to competein the BVI Spring Festival Regatta. In that race, Palermo and his crew surprised everybody bywinning the Bitter End Cup, coming across the finish linefour minutes ahead of the competition. Still it wasn't aneasy win, Palermo said. As the boats approached the finish line, the Sapphire was

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK!!!

Frank, one of our beloved bartenders, celebrated his birthday while working the Grand Re-Opening Party. Above, he sports his new sunglasses, while below, Frank and several partners dance to the music.

behind the yachts Dark and Steamy and Yeoman XXXIIbut managed to catch up and out pace the two other racersto finish first. "The Bitter End Cup was tight right down to the end,"Palermo said. Palermo has been sailing since he was 13 when his familymoved to Slidell from New Orleans. For him, sailing is a real passion, and competing in theprestigious Caribbean races was icing on the cake. "The Caribbean circuit is where everyday guys like us cancompete against world-class sailors," Palermo said. "Thiswas a life-long dream come true for me."


WELCOME ABOARD SSYC! TYC hosted South Shore Yacht Club at a party in their honor.

A great time was had by all as evidenced in the above photos.


GRAND RE-OPENING PARTY

Boat rides were available to the public. At left, both powerand sail boats are ready. Above, Bill Jobst aboardWindsome, leaves the pier with passengers. Below,Tommy Thompson gets ready to set sail.

Above, a representative from the Gulf Yachting Association makes a presentation to Commodore McPeek .


SCENES AS THE CELEBRATION GOES ON


At left, Commodore Harley McPeek,Pontchartrain Yacht Club CommodoreKelvin Troughton, and Vice CommodoreJim Ilgenfritz pause for a photo. Above,TYC merchandise is ready for purchase.

Above, at left, Dick & Jean Almos and Dave & Hetty Barnes cut a rug. As the day progressed and the band started to play, the dance floor was never empty.

TYC SpyGlass Page 11-A May, 2007

MORE GRAND RE-OPENING PHOTOS Many thanks to Dick & Jean Almos for submitting these three pages of great photos.

TYC SpyGlass Page 11-B May, 2007

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RAFFLE PRIZE WINNERS

Nancy Ritzmann crows over the wine, chocolate, and liquor basket she and Carl won.

J.B. Ilgenfritz was the first wine & chocolate basket winner.

Ann Courrege needed help from Val Monahan to carry her prize: a large basket containing wine, liquor, chocolates, and other things.

The final raffle prize of the evening was won by Kelley Richardt. Kelley was out of town, but before the party she said if she won it she would auction it off,which is what was done. The wooden wonder brought a nice amount for TYC. This man is shown riding his prize.


FIRST STEAK NIGHT SINCE HURRICANE KATRINA!

Above,

Jim and J.B. Ilgenfritz pause rom grill duty as TYC members (right)

FIRST MATES GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The First Mates held their first General Membership meeting since Katrina in the TYC clubhouse. It’s great to be back.

fanticipate the fabulous food.


In the last Spyglass, we somehow missed thebiographical information we had about one of ourfavorite musicians, Dr. Jazz. So, here it is! Jim Harris, known as Dr. Jazz, has been a musiciansince the age of 6. He has studied music theory andpiano at the University of Alabama, University ofJacksonville and at the Universario Straneri inFlorence, Italy. Jim has had a diverse career including:

Director of Creative Services for recording ofcommercials, films and stage shows. Supervisor of musical requirements for

national commercials for clients such asShoney’s, Delta Airlines, Arby’s, C&S Bankand Day’s Inn. Musical director of regional production of

Jesus Christ Superstar and contributed musicalservices to Coca-Cola’s 25th anniversary film.

Jim has performed with nationally known artists suchas Lesley Gore, Roy Hamilton, Rodney Dangerfieldand Bill Cosby. Jim quickly became one of the mostin-demand pianists in the United States and Europe,playing at venues including showboats, receptions,formal dinners and casual gatherings. Jim’s professional affiliations include the AmericanFederation of Musicians as a member & the Governorof Georgia’s Council to Promote Georgia Music as aconsultant. Jim is proficient in all technical aspects of electronicmusic, including MIDI, Digital Sequencers andNotation Software.

THURSDAY NIGHT MUSIC A number of TYC members have asked“when are we are going to have anotherThursday night music jam”. Well, sincethe Thursday night jams have never beendirectly paid for by the Yacht Club Iguess it will happen again when the clubmembers can put enough money together

whole thing by themselves anymore. Sofar this year and in years past we havenot asked all the club members if theyeven would like to have a monthly jam. Inorder to pull it off each member wouldhave to pay $5 per month to cover thecost. I hate to ask a good musiciancoming from New Orleans, Metairie,Kenner and across the river to play forless than $100. It takes at least fourplayers to get the job done and I canusually get a couple of extra players toset in on some tunes. So, let me know by email or send me anote if you are interested in supportingthe $5 per month for the music and I willpost it on the bulletin board and we willsee where it takes us. My email addressand home is: [email protected]

to pay for the musicians. I don’t want thesame eight or so people to pay for the

SPOT LIGHT

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. Walt Groce 1189 Clipper Drive Slidell, La. 70458


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FROM THE EDITOR . . . As you read this Jim and I are in sunnySanibel, soaking up the beach and thesunshine! Sandy McPeek had to put togetherthe tail end of this newsletter as we left townbefore the Grand Opening. I know that the Grand Opening was a hugesuccess, when our members decide to dosomething it is always appreciated. We surehad a great time in April, I particularly enjoyedhosting South Shore Yacht Club and hope tosee them all at the club many times in thefuture. One of their members was telling methat they are hoping to be able to use thebuilding on the point at South Shore for theirnew clubhouse. Jim and I went there years agowhen it was a restaurant and it was a fabulousp

lace. It would be a great cruise destination! Also in this issue, Bubba is hard at work tryingto get more of his great music up at the club.Please give some thought to his suggestion,and let him know what you think. If you havean alternative idea for funding music, I’m surehe’d be happy to hear that too. Bottom line is,it sure is fun to have live music at the club. Have a great May, Kelley Richardt

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Thank You TYC Contributors!!!

Among the gifts bestowed upon TYC are a beautiful Brass Ship for the wall, Grill and Kitchen Utensils,Tea Light Candles, Dirty Martini Mix, Candles, Pictures and Accessories for the Ladies Room, a WeatherStation, $ for Bar Stools, and $2,750 in cash. Of the money donated, 4 Crock Pots, 2 Telephones, aVacuum Cleaner, Wastebaskets, and 3 Stainless Steel Shelving Units have been purchased. Thank you to the following people who have already contributed: Karen Allen Wayne & Beth Jablonowski Dick & Jean Almos Bill & Susan Jobst Dave & Hetty Barnes Silas & Sally McKinley Karl & Jackie Boehm Harley & Sandy McPeek Kyle Bowser & Val Monahan Rae Ann & Al Normand Mary Brisbi Glenn & Mary O’Rourke Matt & Deanna Chapman Harold & Jan Pecunia Alan & Emilie Coulter Anil & Sheri Raj Steve Forrest & Darnell Godwin Wayne & Margaret Russ Jeff & Kathy Hebert Martin Smith & Ann Courrege It’s not too late for you to make a contribution to help restore our club to its full potential as there are many more items needed. Please take a look at Dodie’s list that is posted on the bulletin board and select something to purchase or make a cash donation. Many items need to be purchased as a set or at the same time so they will match.

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TYC Committee Chairpersons Membership Barry StatiaEntertainment Val Monahan Finance Kyle BowserFirst Mates (President) Brenda FulkersonHouse Scott CollinsRace Committee Steve JonesGYA Offshore Council Karl BoehmGYA One Design Kevin BlankGYA PHRF Mark PalermoJuniors & Flying Scot Steve JonesLong Range Planning Jim IlgenfritzLPRC Regatta Reps Kyle Bowser,

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Pictured here are Bubba Groce and Jim Ilgenfritzenjoying their birthday night! Come up to the club on thefirst Friday of the month to help cheer on our memberscelebrating a birthday during that month. As may be obvious to anyone who has been there on thefirst Friday of the month, you don’t have to be a greatsinger to join in on singing Happy Birthday! (Or asBubba would always say when he had a group performingat the club, the more you drink the better we sound!

BIRTHDAY NIGHT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!IN MAY

1 JEAN ALMOS 6 DANNY GREEN 11 DAVID BOLYARD 13 MARK PALERMO 15 MARGARET RUSS 25 CHARLES LEMARCHE 26 JEAN ROBERTS 28 KEVIN BLANK 29 BRAD CAREY 30 JULIE BOLYARD 30 JAN PECUNIA 31 NIGEL BEALE

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6

7:00pm Bill Watson Race Series 6:30pm Happy Hour

7:00-7:30pm Cornish Hen Dinner and Birthday Night

May Day Regatta Postponed

Opening Day Regatta Make Up Postponed

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

7:00pm Bill Watson Race Series 7:00pm Coast Guard Auxillary Flotilla Mtg.

6:30pmHappy Hour 7:00-9:00pm First Mates Board Meeting

7:00 pm Friday Night Dinner

7:30 am- 5:00 pm USCG

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

6:30pm Long Range Planning Committee 7:00pm TYC Board Meeting


7:00 pm Surf & Turf Dinner

10:00am Leen Polderman Regatta TBD Membership Event . 3:00pm First Mates Blessing of the Fleet and 4:00pmCrawfish Boil & Race

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

7:00pm Bill Watson Race Series 6:30pm Happy Hour Club Rental Club Rental

28 29 30 31 June 1 2 3


7:00 pm Friday Night Dinner(Catfish Fry), Birthday Night and Hurricane Party

10:00 am Charter Day Invitational Regatta

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

7:00pm Bill Watson Race Series

6:30pm Happy Hour 7:00-9:00pm First Mates Board Meeting

7:00 pm Friday Night Dinner


Tammany Yacht Club hours

Monday & Tuesday Closed

Wednesday & Thursday 5-10 PM

Friday 5-11 PM

Saturday 2-11 PM

Sunday 1-9 PM

Club hours may be extended at the discretion of the Club Manager or the ranking Board Member. Don’t forget that on Thursdays, your second drink is free and either a light supper or hors d’oeuvres are frequently served. Also, be sure to sign up for Friday night dinners by Thursday evening and cancel if you can’t make it to avoid a penalty. Manager: Dodie Jones TYC Phone: 985-649-5222

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