Editor:
Catherine D. Kobasiuk Assistant: Marina Kobasiuk
June
General Meeting
The
June 5 General Membership Meeting began on time. President Jean
SanMartin had our guest speaker Jim Ruocco from
http://www.operationsplash.org/
introduced. Mr. Ruocco explained that Operation Splash is a 22 year
old non-profit and carries about 3,500 members. Their headquarters is
in Freeport but they are looking to expand along the South Shore of
Long Island. Members go out and cleanup along the waterfront and
along the waterways. They used to cleanup things like Styrofoam
coolers and bottles, and such, but now after Super Storm Sandy are
cleaning up a wide variety of things. They engage in a lot of
educational programs for fourth graders and up. They try to be a
practical response to pollution in our waters.
The
meeting continued with the financial reports and reading of the
correspondence. The committee reports included a report from Village
Trustee Maura Spery and a reminder of the next Village Meeting.
The
Nominating Committee headed by Vic Viola then made their report on
selecting officer and director nominations for the next elections.
The 2014 nominations put forward by the Nominating Committee are as
follows:
Officers
President: Catherine
Kobasiuk
Vice President:
Michael Kobasiuk
Treasurer: Fred Tims
Financial Secretary:
Lynn DeBona
Recording Secretary: ?
Sergeant At Arms:
Richard Wilkinson
Board
of Directors
Ed
JaneesnKetty Colbert
Peter Costelloe
Jean SanMartin
Maureen Getchell
Chris Zarcone
Michelle Wilkinson
with three spots remaining unaccounted for.
Nominations
are still open and will be addressed again at the July 10 General
Meeting.
The
committee reports continued with plans for Music By the Bay and the
Blue Claw Crabfest. The biggest needs were volunteers and a trailer
for the Crabfest.
President
SanMartin asked if there was any new business from the floor. A
group headed by Dir. Maureen Getchell introduced some suggested bylaw
changes.
Note:
The
current Board of Directors consists of 12 members, not 20. As the
Board of Directors retire no other shall be appointed until we reach
12 directors.
The
following changes were proposed:
Sec.
6 (First Paragraph)
The
Board of Directors shall consist of all Elected Officers of the
Association except the Sargent-At-Arms and in addition, the twenty
[20] Directors elected from the membership.
Changed
to:
Sec.
6 (First Paragraph)
The
Board of Directors shall consist of all Elected Officers of the
Association except the Sargent-At-Arms and in addition, the twelve
[12] Directors elected from the membership.
And
Sec.6 (Ninth Paragraph)
A
quorum of the Board of Directors shall consist of at least eight
[8]of its members.
Changed
to:
And
Sec.6 (Ninth Paragraph)
A
quorum of the Board of Directors shall consist of at least six [6]of
its members.
A
Membership change was also brought up by Dir. Michelle Wilkinson
which will be formally proposed in July.
The
50/50 was $28 which was won by Kevin Collins which he split half to
the Flag Fund and Half to the YUMA Softball Team.
The
meeting then adjourned for coffee and cake.
TriHamlet
Day
The
Mastic Beach Property Owners Association was a popular stop during
the TriHamlet Day. We gave away hotdogs and sodas to everyone who
came by. John Pastore of Ice Cream Cottage gave away ice cream and
his new sensation, Frosae, wine sorbae. It was a good day to meet
other residents and potential members. Thanks to Dir. Kevin Collins,
Dir. Bill Hack and Dir. Fred Tims for doing the cooking. Thanks to
all our helpers for setting up and breaking down at the end of the
day.
MBPOA
Radio
We
now have a online streaming radio station sponsored by the MBPOA. To
keep costs down we need to increase our listeners. If you have a
smart phone or tablet you can find the station on the TuneIn and
Rad.io Apps. Search MBPOA Radio.
On
your computer you can listen in from the MBPOA Radio website at :
http://mbpoaradio.blogspot.com
Just
click on the radio app on the right hand side. Suggestions for music
blocks and scheduling can be left in the comments or to the email
address at the bottom.
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
Smith
Point Triathlon
Our
volunteers to the Smith Point Triathlon had an exciting time as
always. Since the race was earlier this summer it was a little
cooler in the morning but a great deal brighter when everyone showed
up. Thanks to all our members who helped out, this is a great event
which showcases our wonderful peninsula.
July
General Meeting
The
July General Meeting will be on July 10 instead of July 3 because of
the Independence Day holiday. The guest speaker will be Kerri
Rosalia from the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library. We
wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend.
Tag
Sale
The
second annual MBPOA Yard Sale was a great success. The front parking
lot was filled with tables holding everything from glassware to
sports equipment. Antiques and lightly used items were available for
purchase. Big Brothers and Big Sisters provided a truck in
the evening to take donated items away Thanks go out to all our
helpers who moved tables outside and back in at the end of the day.
Music
By the Bay
The
MBPOA annual Music By the Bay will be on July 26. This
year we are having a fantastic band called “Somethin' Fresh”
They play music from the '70's up till today. The free concert
will be from 6 pm to 10 pm. There will be refreshments for sale.
Bring your lawn chair and your family to Marina 1 on the Riviera in
Mastic Beach for a fun night. No Coolers Please.
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. Friday
May 30 there was live music with “Acoustic
Fusion” . It was a
lot of fun. The duo took requests and played wonderful pop hits from
the 50's to the present.
Country Dancing
Friday
night dances are held 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.There will be no July
4 dance due to the Independence Day holiday.
Marina
News
The
Marinas are open. Boat owners please remember that there are no
structures 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.
Blue
Claw Crab Festival
August 24, 2014
Plans are well underway for
our 10th Annual Blue Claw Crab Festival at the Marina 1
waterfront on Riviera Drive. Contracts have gone out to previous
vendors but we are always looking for new and exciting exhibits.
If you would like to
participate as a vendor, please contact Terrie Cicerelli at 281-2231.
If you would like to help during any part of the day or want more
information, please call the MBPOA office at 399-6111.
We are also looking for a
travel trailer or motor home to be used as our central location,
strictly used as our office with only our limited staff having access
to it during the day of the event. If anyone has one that they can
transport to the waterfront that day and remove it after the event,
we would greatly appreciate your help. A camper van would do
also. Please call Lynne at 395-5432 for more particulars.
Fund
Raising
The
MBPOA Flag Fund Raiser is still ongoing. The purpose is to help
defer the cost of the flags that we fly outside of our club house and
at the marinas. Also the MBPOA is sponsoring the same girls YUMA
softball team for 6 to 10 year olds as last year. Donations can be
made to any officer, at the club house meetings, by mail to our P.O.
Box address or at the bar on Friday nights. Just make sure you
indicate which fund you are supporting.
July
Monthly Calendar
July
4th – Independence Day
July
10th – General Meeting – 7:30pm
July
11th – Meet & Greet – 7pm*
July
17th – Board of Directors Meeting – 7pm
July
18th - Country Dancing – 7:30pm*
July
25th – Meet & Greet - 7pm*
July
26th – Music By the Bay 6-10 pm
*Bar
Open
Future
Events
August
16th - Snapper Derby
Aug.
24th – Blue Claw Crab Fest
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