March 2013 NEWSLETTER

Editor: Catherine D. Kobasiuk     Assistant: Marina Kobasiuk

Super Bowl Party

Members had a great time watching the Baltimore Ravens win the 2013 Super Bowl. There was quite a lot of food brought by various people to share with the crowd. Kevin and Barbara Collins organized everything wonderfully, including supplying a large hero. The children entertained themselves while the grownups chatted and critiqued the commercials and the half time show. Even the blackout in New Orleans did not dim the fun at the MBPOA Clubhouse on February 3^rd.

William Floyd High School Musicians Romance Valentines Day

  

 Jazz Ensemble with Dir. M. Cordaro - photo by Pat - toydocter@verizon.net

 The 2013 Friday Night Music Café opened with a magical night of music and dance as the William Floyd High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Michael Cordaro and the High School Mens Acapella group, the Soundsations directed by Barbara D'Orio, stole hearts and ears as they serenaded the crowd. They showed their pitch perfect combination of standards, oldies and contemporary music that has earned them well deserved accolades throughout the County. The Valentines Day Dance raised over $500 through ticket sales, 50/50 raffle and bake sale items, which will help to support performing arts activities for William Floyd High School students.

Thanks to all the member volunteers and to Cathy Meinhold and her team for putting on a great event. Look for Cathy and her crew to be hosting open mic night on the 4^th Friday of every month.

  

Soundsations - photo by Pat-toydocter@verizon.net

Atlantic Community Activity Center

 On February 21^st the Atlantic Community Activity Center Board of Directors met at the Mastics, Moriches and Shirley Community Library. They held elections for seven new directors for the board. Amongst the candidates was Nancy Sorkow an active member of the MBPOA . We are happy to say that Nancy was elected to the ACAC Board of Directors. We wish her lots of luck in helping make the ACAC a great success and in continuing in Bob DeBona's footsteps.

Marina Update

Don't Forget that come the spring, starting in March or a little later we will be setting up work groups of volunteers to help repair our marinas. There is no experience necessary, the work will consist of basic carpentry and labor. Please call our office (399-6111) and leave your name and number and you will be called back.

Section 5 Marina after Blizzard Nemo – photo by C.D. Kobasiuk

February General Meeting

The meeting on February 7^th was another quiet one. Mastic Beach Village Trustee Bob Morrow was the guest speaker.

Seventh Precinct

Community Open House

 The Suffolk County Seventh Precinct will be holding a community Open Houses at the Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM.

This month we have a report by Jean SanMartin.

The inspector spoke about the change of location.  It was recommended that it be held in a more friendly place, where residents can feel comfortable with questions and speaking to the COPE officer.

1.  On Friday, 2/15/2013, they arrested a felon by Marina One, who had stolen a vehicle, crashed the car and then took off running toward the Marina,when he was caught by the K-9 unit.

2.  The police caught "in action", a male and female, who were pumping out home fuel oil from vacant homes and reselling it on the street.  At the time of arrest, the thieves confessed to taking home oil from (7) homes in the tri-hamlet area.

3.  A male was arrested for stealing copper piping and metal from vacant homes and reselling it to Gershow Recycling.  He was pulled over for suspicious driving on Wm Floyd Pkwy and the police noted burglary tools in his car with some copper piping.  Upon checking records at Gershow, the thief had made over $30,000.00 in just a couple of months.

Anyone who is interested is invited to these meetings.

Friday Night at the Clubhouse

• First Fridays are country dancing
  • 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
  • entertainment by Double JJ Dance
  • Entry is $8 /person ($6 for members)
  • Coffee and cake will be provided
• Menu:
  • 3/8 - Tacos
  • 3/15 - Pizza
  • 3/22 – Open Mic Nite
  • 3/29 - Wings

Christmas Pictures

a Photos from our Christmas Party are posted on the bulletin board next to the MBPOA bar. If any of them are of your family or friends you may take them home for free. A good time to check them out is during our Meet and Greet Fridays at the Clubhouse.

Village News

We encourage everyone to go to www.vmbwaterfrontplanproject.com and sign up to participate in shaping the future development and use of our fabulous waterfront.

Winter Sky and Phragmites - photo by C.D. Kobasiuk

Monthly Calendar

March 1^st Country Dancing 7:30 PM

March 2^nd Nite at the Races 7:00 PM

March 7^th General Meeting 7:30 PM

March 21^th Board of Directors 7:00 PM

March 22^nd Open Mic Nite 7:30 PM

March General Meeting

Learn about HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF: Speakers from Family Service League and Club House of Suffolk will be at the March Meeting to explain their programs and answer any questions.

Services are available to individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Save the Date

Make sure you put the April 4^th General Meeting on your Calendar as we will be having a very special treat. Our resident Tomato Growing Guru Joe Fazzio will be giving a gardening tutorial along with our other expert gardeners, Ketty Colbert and Shawn Getchell. Take advantage of the wealth of knowledge that these gardeners have to offer and grow all the food you need for the summer.

In addition mark the May 2^nd General Meeting on your calendar as Ed Romaine and Lee Zeldin will come down to let us know what they are working on and answer residents questions.

Advertisers Wanted

We are looking for more advertisers for our newsletter. It is a really great deal at $50 for a year of 12 issues which are also delivered electronically. If you are interested call or email us for an application.

Printable PDF of the March 2013 Newsletter is here