May 2018 Newsletter

President’s Message

Hello Everyone,

     I hope everyone had a good winter, and are as happy as we are, that the snow and cold weather is behind us for a while.

     We have been busy getting the Marina open for May 12th with Security Guards in place, and electric & water available. In preparation of the opening, we replaced many missing boards, numbered the slips, and will continue throughout the season to do any maintenance that is required.

     Remember, this year additional security is available for your boat through Black Hawk Security. To be able to view your boat 24/7 from your phone or computer, call Brian at Black Hawk 888-257-5702 for more information.

     Boat slips are still available and can be reserved by calling Kevin Collins at the MBPOA office at 631-399-6111.

• MBPOA stickers must be applied to boats, trailers & cars
• Trailer parking is North of the ramp
• Electric outlets are available for recharging, but not for continuous plugin
• Hoses must be removed from spigot after each use
• Trash is carry in-carry out
• No wooden ladders permitted; aluminum ladders available for purchase; see security guard
• Cleaning of fish in Marina is not allowed.
• Absolutely No power washing of boats at Marina

     As you may have noticed, we had fencing installed around the perimeter of the clubhouse grounds and by the time you get this, the sprinkler system and seeding will have been completed in anticipation of outdoor family events. I find it extremely appropriate that the first event we have is the 90th birthday celebration party of the MBPOA. Details about the party are still in the planning stages and will be announced. Suggestions are welcome for any yard games or events you would like to see.

Thank you and have a Great Summer,
Frank DeLustro

Community Clean Up Day

Join us on May 19th for the annual Town of Brookhaven Community Clean Up Day. We are meeting at CVS on Havenwood Drive at 10AM and will continue down Neighborhood Road to the Cannon. Bring gloves: bags and pickers will be provided. With many hands, we should be done within an hour.

Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 28th the MBPOA will join the American legion, MB Fire Dept., MB Ambulance Company, Boy & Girl Scouts along with many other community organizations, by marching in the Memorial Day Parade. We will gather at the Cannon on Neighborhood Road at 10AM and proceed to the Nathaniel Woodhull Cemetery and continue to the American Legion for a short ceremony and refreshments. Please join us!

Tri Hamlet Community Day

Join the tour on June 2nd that will take you to several historic sites in the Community; such as, the Manor of Saint George, William Floyd Estate, Nathaniel Woodhull Cemetery, Wertheim Estate, and be sure to stop at the Mastic Beach Property Owners for hot dogs and a cool drink while viewing some MBPOA videos of past events.

Annual MBPOA Yard Sale

On June 9th from 9AM to 3PM, we will be having our yearly yard sale. Tables are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Call the office to reserve your spot.

Hot dogs, water & soda will be available for purchase. So, come on down and rid yourself of unwanted items and make some money to boot!

Any items left over will be picked up by a local organization.

Dance Nights

The Activity committee reserves the first Friday of each month for a night of dance and short instruction by Donna DeSimone. Donna is well known throughout LI’s Performing Arts Community and has a large following. MBPOA Member fee is $10 and non MBPOA member fee is $15.

The third Friday of each month is Country Line Dancing. June and Pete Jepson have many followers and start the evening off with a short instruction session. MBPOA members fee is $10 and non-member fee $12.

Hall Rentals

If you are planning to have a baby/bridal shower, communion, graduation, birthday party, etc., we have the place for you.

The rental is for four (4) hours including a cash bar. Tables and chairs are included, all other items must be supplied by the renter.

Please call 631-399-6111 and leave a message and someone will call you back asap.

MBPOA

31 Neighborhood Road,

Mastic Beach, NY 11951

P.O. Box 212 Mastic Beach, NY 11951

Phone: 631-399-6111 ■ Fax:631-399-6198

e-mail: mbpoa1928@optonline.net

www.masticbeachpropertyownersassociation.org

MBPOA Officers

President : Frank DeLustro

Vice President : Lynne DeBona

Financial Secretary: Lynne DeBona

Recording Secretary : Jean SanMartin 

August 2017 Newsletter

President’s Message

Hello Members,

I hope everyone and their families are doing well. By the time you read this we will be in August and the summer will be half way through. I believe at this point we all find ourselves trying to cram everything we didn’t due in June and July into the rest of the summer.  I believe we should take it one day at a time, and enjoy each day, because when we get to September there will always be something we didn’t get to.

Life at the MBPOA is no different, although we refinished the floor, installed a new door, fenced the clubhouse property, replaced an air conditioner unit, installed a fence at the marina, as well as fixing multiple sink holes at the marina, there are still many things we didn’t get to. 

We are currently working on getting surveillance cameras installed at the marina. The cameras will be offered as an option. If the boat owner wishes to be able to view their boat 24 hours a day from their computer or mobile electronic device, they may elect to pay for the service. We plan on having the system running before the end of the season and offered at a steep discount for anyone wishing to try it out. More information will be available in the near future.   We will also be upgrading the cameras at the club house as well as the alarm system.

A rear deck for the club house is in the planning stages, as well as general landscaping and activities for our back yard. The goal is to create a family friendly environment in our back yard to attract younger members and their families.

The Activity committee is currently working on several community activities which you will hear about more in this newsletter or future correspondence. The big event for this month is the Crab Fest on August 27th. Lynne DeBona has been working tirelessly to organize the festival.  Although Lynne has this down to a science, I’m sure she could use all the help she can get. If anyone can help, please contact Lynne or myself by calling the clubhouse and leaving a message. Helping can be by selling raffles, serving food, light cooking, shucking clams or just setting up and breaking down at the end of the day. I look forward to seeing everyone on the 27th.

Thank you,

Frank DeLustro

mbpoapresident@optonline.net

Blue Claw Crab Festival August 27th

The Mastic Beach Property Owners Assoc. is sponsoring their 13thth Annual Blue Claw Crab Festival held at the waterfront overlooking the beautiful Great South Bay at Marina 1, 96 Riviera Drive in Mastic Beach on Sunday, August 27th from 11am to 6 pm.   Free admission and continuous shuttle bus parking is available at the MBPOA Clubhouse at 31 Neighborhood Road.  

A large selection of seafood including blue claw crabs, crab cakes, shrimp and clams on the half shell will be sold along with beer, wine and soda.  Several food vendors will be serving hot dogs, sausages, zeppoles, ice cream, etc.  

Vendors will be selling jewelry, craft items and shirts, food items, pet items and much, much more.   Activities for children will be available.    

Live musical entertainment will be throughout day from 11 am to 6 pm; featuring Chain Reaction, Lisa Polizzi Band, Kristen Rose, Take Three, Mike Balsamo and dance performances by Artistic Choreography.

Come and enjoy the day while overlooking the Great South Bay.  For more information, call 631-399-6111.

Marina News and Rules

Please note on the weekend of the Blue Claw Crab Festival the Marina ramp will be closed from 12 AM August 27th until 9 PM.  There is no overnight parking from August 26th until 9 PM August 27th.  Also, there is no day parking on the South side of the ramp Saturday August 26th until Sunday August 27th. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Just as a reminder---please be sure your MBPOA sticker is placed in your car window if you are parking at the Marina.  

Boaters, Jet Ski operators, please it’s important to reduce your speed when entering the Marina. We are getting complaints from the boat owners that their boats are being damaged from the excessive wakes.  We have a no wake zone that must be adhered to.  Thanks to John Pastore & John Jr., Jean Pastore, Mike Wettig and Jim Searfoss for launching the NO WAKE ZONE sign at the entrance of the Marina.   

Your patience is appreciated while we do some repairs to the bulkhead.  We depend on volunteers to do many chores and repairs at the marina and clubhouse.  Some repairs were done to the west side of the marina bulkhead and estimates are in the works for resurfacing the bulkhead in sections.  This project will not begin until the Fall.  Thank you to Chris Zarcone, Frank DeLustro, Mike Bissonette and Jim Searfoss for their time spent this past weekend reinforcing two sections of the bulkhead. Our Junior members Brayden Wilkinson and Arik Getchell spent several hours filling in the holes with gravel on the east side parking lot.

We always need volunteers to keep the cost down for these projects.  Please call the MBPOA if you are interested in helping.

Snapper Derby

The MBPOA and the  Mastic Beach Yacht Club will be having the its Annual Snapper Derby on September 9th for children ages 5-12.

The MBPOA will supply snapper poles and bait for the fishermen & fisherwomen and the MBYC will be serving hot dogs and soda at the YC at 12 noon.  The lucky fishermen & fisherwomen will receive prizes for three different categories  Sign up is 9 AM Sharp.

Calendar of Events

August 3rd       General Meeting 7:30 PM

August 4th   Latin Dance Night 7:30 PM

August 11th   Game Night 7:30 PM

August 16th   BOD Meeting 7 PM

August 18th   Country Dance/Game Night   

August 25th   Game Night 7:30 PM

August 27th   Blue Claw Crab Festival

Sept. 7th        General Meeting 7:30 PM

Sept. 9th        Snapper Derby   9 AM            

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MBPOA

31 Neighborhood  Road,

Mastic Beach, NY 11951

P.O. Box 212 Mastic Beach, NY 11951

Phone: 631-399-6111 ■ Fax:631-399-6198 ■

e-mail:mbpoa1928@optonline.net

www.masticbeachpropertyownersassociation.org

MBPOA Officers

President : Frank DeLustro      

Vice President : Lynne DeBona

Financial Secretary: Lynne DeBona    

Recording Secretary : Jean SanMartin