Editor: Catherine D. Kobasiuk Asst. Editor: Marina Kobasiuk
April General Meeting
The
guest speaker at the April General Membership Meeting was Brendan
McCurdy, Chairman of the Board of the Peconic Baykeeper. Mr. McCurdy
began by giving us the history of the Peconic Baykeeper.
Peconic
Baykeeper is one of 35 North Atlantic waterkeeper organizations which
are all linked together through the Waterkeeper Alliance (
waterkeeper.org ) to hundreds of grassroots organizations around the
world.
The
Peconic Baykeeper's range of interest is the Peconic Bay and the
South Shore
Estuary
of Long Island. The main topics of interest right now to the PBK are
reduction of pollutants into the ecosystem from waste water and
fertilizer and controlling the amount of insecticides released into
the ecosystem; especially from mosquito spraying.
Mr.
McCurdy's talk was very informative and educational. We thank him
again for his time.
The
meeting then continued with old and new business including our
committee reports. There were reminders for our upcoming functions.
To
top off the meeting Mario Dimeo a former director and long time
member was presented with his lifetime gold membership card.
The
winner of the 50/50 of $17 was Sonny Vineri. The meeting then
adjourned for coffee and cake and to congratulate Mario.
May General Meeting
The
guest speaker for the May 1 General Membership Meeting will be the
Honorable Stephen Ukeiley, County Court Judge. The Honorable Stephen
L. Ukeiley has authored “The Bench Guide to Landlord & Tenant
Disputes in New York” and
has been a Suffolk County District Court Judge since 2008. Judge
Ukeiley will be speaking about the court system and how it works.
Please
be advised that Judge Ukeiley can not make comment on any court cases
or give any legal advise. His talk will explain why it is important
to participate in the election of judges and the court process. All
are welcome to attend.
Hall Rental News
Hall
rentals are now being handled by Director Michelle Wilkinson. If you
would like to rent the hall please call the clubhouse number 399-6111
and leave your number with a message or fill out the request form on
our website www.masticbeachpropertyownersassociation.org
Brookhaven Cleanup Day
The
MBPOA has been assigned the corner of Havenwood Drive and William
Floyd Parkway. We will meet in the morning of May 17. Dress
appropriately.
Tri Hamlet Day
The Mastic Beach Property Owners Association will be
participating in this years Tri Hamlet Community Day on
Saturday May 31, 10 am – 4 pm. Stop down and say hello.
With One Brush Stroke Charity Art Auction Report
A lovely afternoon was had on April 13. Almost a dozen local artists
displayed their work some even gave demonstrations while the crowd
sipped wine and cocktails. There were sketches, pen and ink drawings,
watercolors, and acrylic paintings. Hand made jewelry was also presented.
There was art up for auction and for sale in all price ranges. The proceeds
of the admission and auctions were donated to 'Visiting Nurse Service &
Hospice of Suffolk Inc.' Thank you to the organizers and participants for putting on this engaging
activity at the Mastic Beach Property Owners Association.
Fridays Nights
Friday
nights are Meet & Greet at the MBPOA Clubhouse Bar. Members are
invited to stop by for a drink (alcoholic or not) and a chat.Country Dancing
Monday
night dance lessons are over for the season. Friday night dances
will continue on the first and third Fridays of the month. Three
dances will be taught at each Friday night dance so people can still
learn new dances. Admission is $8 for MBPOA members and $10 for
guests. There is a 50/50 raffle, complimentary coffee and cake and a
cash bar. No outside beverages please.
Volunteer of the Month
Director
Kevin Collins
This months volunteer is Director
Kevin Collins. He is the dock master for our marinas and the
gentleman who tends bar most Friday nights.
1.How
long have you lived in Mastic Beach?
My family has had a house here since 1929- I moved into the City in 1969. I bought the house I am living in 2001.
2.How
long have you been a member of the MBPOA?
I
first joined in 1973
3.How long have you been a director?
Since
2004.
4.What is your favorite thing to work on as a volunteer for the MBPOA?
I
love working on the marinas and with the people looking for boat
slips.
5.What is the most important thing you get from being a member of the MBPOA?
The
feeling of belonging. Belonging to a group that has no ulterior
motive- just making Mastic Beach better.
6.What
would you say to people thinking of volunteering with the MBPOA?
How
could you hesitate its a great group of people with a great cause.
We thank Kevin for his time in
answering our questions.
Marina
News
The
marinas opened on time thanks to Director Bob Muse supervising to get
the covers off the poles. The electric is now on and we are
evaluating what work needs to be done. The guards will start on May
15 and that is when the water will be turned on. Boat owners please
remember that there are no structures to be put on the walks or
bulkheads except for previously approved catwalks and ladders.
If
your boat is near a planter feel free to plant flowers or herbs.
Remember to plant something the deer do not like to eat.
Please
remember that the marina's are carry in – carry out facilities and
no garbage should be left behind. Please do not filet fish or dump
leftover bait at or in the marinas and remind your friends and
neighbors to pickup after their dogs.
Keeping in Touch
During
the busy summer when you are out and about keep in touch by following
the MBPOA on the following social media:
- twitter
- facebook
- pinterest
- flickr
- linkedin
- google+
- blogspot
- google calendar
- you tube
- foursquare
Make
sure your email address is kept up to date to receive our newsletter
and any other notices and reminders.
Coming Soon
Live
music on a Friday night at the club house during Meet & Greet.
Acoustic Fusion with Terry
and Joe will be appearing one Friday in the near future. Please
check your email and social media for date.
May Mastic Beach Scrambles
Here
are this months word scrambles, they all are words about places or
things in Mastic Beach:
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Fund Raising
The
MBPOA is starting a new fundraiser. The purpose is to help defer
the cost of the flags that we fly outside of our club house and at
the marinas. Donors for this fund will be printed in our
newsletter. Donations can be made to any officer, at the club house
meetings, by mail to our P.O. address or at the bar on Friday nights.
Just make sure you indicate which fund you are supporting. Please
see the flier in this newsletter.
May Monthly Calendar
May
1st – General Meeting – 7:30pm
May
2nd – Country Dancing – 7:30pm*
May
5th – Cinco de Mayo
May
8th – VE Day
May
9th – Meet & Greet - 7pm*
May
11th – Mothers Day
May
15th – Board of Directors Meeting – 7pm
May
16th – Country Dancing – 7:30pm*
May
17th – Armed Forces Day
May
17th – Great Brookhaven Cleanup
May
23rd – Meet & Greet - 7pm*
May
26th – Memorial Day
May
31st – Tri-Hamlet Day
*Bar
Open
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