Editor:
Catherine D. Kobasiuk Assistant: Marina Kobasiuk
August
General Meeting
The
M.B.P.O.A. celebrated their 85th anniversary at the August
General Meeting. To commemorate the festivities on the tables were
packets of old Minutes and Newsletters from the M.B.P.O.A. Also on
the tables were centerpieces announcing the 85th
anniversary.
The
meeting began with an explanation by Vice President Michael Kobasiuk
that Gerald Ludwig, our recent interim President had asked to step
down for personal reasons and that former Recording Secretary, Jean
San Martin had graciously offered to step in and fill the vacancy.
County Legislator Kate Browning swore in our new interim President,
Jean San Martin and then presented a Proclamation in honor of the
M.B.P.O.A.'s 85th anniversary.
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Jean San Martin being
sworn in by Legislator Kate Browning
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The
Board of Directors would like to thank Gerry Ludwig for helping us
out at a difficult time, and wish him the best of luck. We are sure
we will be seeing him around the club.
The
meeting continued with a presentation from Brookhaven Town Supervisor
Edward Romaine and Brookhaven Town Councilman Dan Panico
commemorating the M.B.P.O.A.'s anniversary and all we have done for
our community in the past 85 years.
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Supervisor Edward
Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico with the Officers and Board of
Directors
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The
business of the meeting then continued until the reading of the
Minutes. Instead of reading the minutes from the previous month's
general meeting Recording Secretary Catherine D. Kobasiuk read
excerpts from minutes from a general meeting in 1943. When our old
and new business, which included reminders of upcoming events, was
concluded the celebration of our anniversary progressed. First,
favorite stories of the M.B.P.O.A. from various Directors and
Officers were read by the Recording Secretary . Then the membership
was asked to stand up and tell their favorite memories of the
M.B.P.O.A. Some very
interesting
stories were told An lovely story was told by Eleanor Roberts about
attending a barn dance in the clubhouse with her parents when she was
a young girl.
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Past Presidents Wives:
Lynne DeBona, Eleanor Kobasiuk and Marie Riebe
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The
meeting was then adjourned for cake, coffee and mimosas with a
selection of music encompassing the last 85 years playing in the
background.
September
General Meeting
The
September general meeting will be on September 5. Our guest speaker
will be Maria Brady from the Mastic Beach Ambulance Company. Maria
will be showing us the latest techniques in CPR.
Marina
and Beach Report
Volunteers Director Kevin Collins, Director Chris Zarcone, Eddie Ambrose, Leslie Finch,
Director Maura Spery, Director Michelle Wilkinson and her sons; spread five yards of
gravel throughout the Section I Marina parking lot in preparation of the Blue Claw Crab Festival.
With shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows, they leveled out most of the ruts and holes. The majority of the electrical work has been completed on the west side of Section I Marina,
but progress has been stalled due to LIPA's slow response to our request to
connect the feeder cables to the overhead power. Once we have power, the system can be evaluated and a punch list will be developed to address any potential deficiencies.
Director Maura Spery, Director Michelle Wilkinson and her sons; spread five yards of
gravel throughout the Section I Marina parking lot in preparation of the Blue Claw Crab Festival.
With shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows, they leveled out most of the ruts and holes. The majority of the electrical work has been completed on the west side of Section I Marina,
but progress has been stalled due to LIPA's slow response to our request to
connect the feeder cables to the overhead power. Once we have power, the system can be evaluated and a punch list will be developed to address any potential deficiencies.
Blue
Claw Crab Festival
A
report on the Blue Claw Crab Festival will be in next months
newsletter.
Music
By the Bay
The
evening sky graced us with a beautiful display of pink streaked
clouds as southern breezes kept temperatures pleasant and the
mosquitoes away. The weather was perfect for our annual sunset
concert at Marina I.
The
free to the public event showcased local bands starting with the
talented Pandafan; Grace DeNatale, Delaney Hafener and Joe
Mineo, all multi-instrumentalists and natural vocalists, who brought
their unique brand of indie-folk to the stage. Our own local Mastic
Beach Fire Department Chief Mike Montello, Roy Arcuri, Mike Geremia
and Jarrad Nickels of the Black Circle
Project rocked out the place playing energetic covers of
the best 90’s alternative rock.
The
final act of the night was the versatile and innovative Touch of
Grey who entertained the crowd with some of rock and blues best
songs. MB Ambulance Company volunteer Tom Brady, Joe Corridore, Roy
Birkbeck and Ed Andersen also graciously backed MBPOA director, Maura
Spery, on one of her original rock songs.
Thanks
to all the Board and all the volunteers who make this event possible.
Special thanks to
Legislator
Kate Browning for her continued support of the MBPOA in bringing
cultural arts in to the community.
Snapper
Derby
On
August 17 the Mastic Beach Property Owner Association, in conjunction
with the Mastic Beach Yacht Club, held our annual Snapper Derby. The
weather was extraordinary with light winds and blue skies.
There
were 35 entrants over the course of the two sessions ranging in age
from 4 years to 12 years old. The winner of the 10 am session was
10 year old Hailey Lake with a snapper of 6.5 inches long. The
winner of the 11 am session was 9 year old Jordan Rios with an 8.5
inch snapper. The Honorable Mention for the most unusual fish caught
went to 11 year old Aubren Villasenor for hooking a 9 inch fluke.
After
fishing the children went over to the near by Mastic Beach Yacht Club
for hot dogs and sodas. Prizes were given to the winners and other
randomly chosen contestants. The prizes were donated by Joan Roth of
the Mastic Beach Yacht Club in honor of her husband. The bait and
fishing poles were provided at cost by Dicks Bait and Tackle, 386
Neighborhood Road. Thank you very much Dick's.
Director
Bill Hack organized and set up the derby. He was aided in
registration and baiting hooks by Officers Catherine and Michael
Kobasiuk and Director Michelle Wilkinson. A very big thank you to
Bob Schomber, who's father was a past M.B.P.O.A. President, for all
his help with setting up poles and measuring fish.
Volunteer
Work
A
request for student volunteers has been published in the St. Jude
Bulletin. If anyone has children or grandchildren who need to
accumulate volunteer hours please have them call Recording Secretary
Catherine Kobasiuk at 281-8430.
Country
Dance Lessons
- Line Dance lessons start Monday September 9 at 7:30 PM until 10:00 PM.
- From beginners to intermediate/advanced
- Guest $8
- Members $6
- Bring your own refreshments.
Monthly CalendarSept. 2nd – Labor DaySept. 5th – General Meeting – 7:30 pmSept. 6th – Country Dancing – 7:30 pmSept. 9th – Country Dance Lessons – 7:30pmSept. 13th – Meet & Greet Friday – 7:00 pmSept. 16th – Country Dance Lessons – 7:30pmSept. 19th – Board of Directors Meeting – 7:00 pmSept. 20th – Country Dancing – 7:30 pmSept. 23rd – Country Dance Lessons – 7:30pmSept. 27th – Meet & Greet Friday – 7:00 pmPhotosPhotos of our events this month were provided by Director Fred Tims and Pat-toydocter@verizon.netFuture EventsOctober 3rd – General Meeting – 7:30 pmOctober 17th – Board of Directors Meeting – 7:00 pmDon't Forget to Support Our Advertisers
Printable PDF of the September 2013 Newsletter is here
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