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SOUTH VENICE YACHT CLUB

YACHT YARN

Marie Cofrode

VOLUME XXXIV ISSUE 7 Sept. 2013

Debbie Rossi

EVEN KEEL’S NEWS

Hope you all had an enjoyablesummer – those of us who stayed inthe area enjoyed a pretty wet one!Getting back into the swing ofthings, our first event is the Pot LuckWelcome Back Luncheon onOctober 17 at 12 Noon. Please bring adish to share and enjoy the company of friends you may nothave seen over the summer months. This event is open toall SVYC members.

Our next general meeting will be November 21 at 1 pm andDoris is lining up a program for us. I am in the process offorming a Nominating Committee. If you are interested inserving on that committee, I’d appreciate an e-mail orphone call. The committee will propose a slate of officersfor 2014 at the November meeting. Also, at that meeting,nominations can be made from the floor. The election ofofficers will then take place at the November meeting, andthe new officers will be installed at the DecemberChristmas Dinner which will be held on Thursday,December 19 at 5:30 pm. This event is also open to allSVYC members.At the September board meeting on the 12th, we’ll beplanning for future events. Any suggestions will bewelcome! Contact any of the board members with yourideas!

PS: Don’t forget to join us for cards and dominos onThursdays from 1 to 3:30 pm. If you’re interested inplaying Hand & Foot, contact Micki Granados.

TREASURER’S COMMENTS

The club finances are rolling along asexpected through the summer, runningdown somewhat as we move backtowards the Fall and re-starting dinnerdances.

Our reserves appear to be adequate and well provisioned forthe summer months as we anticipated. But the news forthis summer is unfortunately the passing of Herb Bryant. Igot the news about losing Herb the same way most of you

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did – by email – and it was a shock for Anne and me.Herb was more than just the last SVYC Treasurer whotransferred financial stuff to me almost three yearsago, he was a continuous source of support and humorand I’ll miss that. If ever we ran up against somethingno-one knew how to handle, we called Herb and I wasno exception in calling him and he always straightenedus out. He taught me more than the books and keepingthe Club afloat, he taught me generosity of spirit andhow to loose gracefully at poker.

In the early days, when I took over the books fromHerb, we spent many hours in his and Betty’s homestruggling with numbers and past practices and wealways cracked it because we had humor, persistenceand good spirit.

I’ll miss him dearly, he meant a lot to me and a wholelot to the Club and our members. We’re so sorry foryour loss Betty.

BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

NEEDED - PART-TIMEASSISTANT BEVERAGEDIRECTOR FOR 2013

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Twice Monthly Liquor Inventory

Purchasing of needed beverages for the Club

Setting up the Bar

Bartending

Breaking down the Bar

Coordinating Booze and 50/50 Ticket sales

Please call myself or Debbie Rossi if you can lend amuch needed hand in managing our bar and all theassociated activities.

Cathy Linhart

Tony Murfin

Cal Bumpus

Marie Cofrode - Commodore

Extending our hearts and condolences to Herb Bryant's "Bride" (as he called Betty), his daughter Nancy and hiswonderful grandchildren and family that he always spoke about with Love and Pride.

Herb was an Icon of this Club, he stood for it's integrity and honor. Herb and Betty both loved this Club and tried not tomiss anything that was going on, be it meetings, cards, dinner dances and even the yard sales the Even Keels put onevery year. If there was an event, you could be sure that Herb and Betty attended, it kept them young and vital; andHerb always had a story whether from the club's past or his life from Texco where he and Betty worked and wouldeventually retire. They would spend 6 months a year here and joined our Club where Herb was elected Commodoretwice, once int 1990 and again in 1997, then he took over the treasurer's job continuing in that position till 2011 when hefound it too much to handle at that time, he and Betty needed to "slow down". Now mind you Betty was also veryactive as Secretary and then she took over membership. They both contributed tremendously to our Club and mentoredthe new people as they arrived. Bill and I were on the receiving end of all of that help and how fortunate were we tohave ended up with two of the most loving and generous friends we could have.

Herb was never afraid to tackle anything put in front of him and if you needed his help he would be the first one therefor you and especially at the Club. I don't know many people who knew the ins and outs of our Club like the Bryant's.Ask Betty the criteria/by-laws and she could tell you in a heartbeat!

I could go on, and on but I think we all agree that Herb was one of those people who gave of himself without regret andlots of Love, but believe me he got a whole lot of that back from his Family and Friends.

You will forever be in our hearts my Friend and Mentor.

Sandra Brookshire - SVYC Member

Herb Bryant and his lovely wife of 67 yrs, Betty, have been loyal hard working members of South Venice Yacht Clubsince they joined in 1984. Herb was Commodore twice, treasure for 20 years and the leader of one of the men'scooking teams back in the good old days when the men members were our chefs. Anytime a job needed done you couldcount on Herb being part of it. Betty served as the club secretary for many years. She probably thought if she wantedto see Herb she needed to become involved herself. In the Fall, Venice holds the Sun Fiesta in downtown Venice.South Venice Yacht Club has a booth each year in hopes of attracting new members to the Club. Herb always showedup to help other club members recruit new members. Herb always had a smile and story for everyone he came in


contact with. Kind of a goodwill ambassador for the South Venice Yacht Club. This charming couple never missed aDinner/Dance in all the years they were members. That is true loyalty to the Club. Even when they no longer dancedthey came to be with their friends and watch others having a good time dancing.

I would like all of Herbs friends and fellow members to pay a last tribute to Herb by helping to keep this Club alive.Bring your friends and neighbors to the Dinner/Dances. Join with other members to help, were help is needed. BeHappy, Friendly and Helpful to everyone you meet. Just like Herb always was. I am sure Herb will be watchingdown from the heavens over all of us and we will bask in the memory and sunshine of Herb.

The celebration of Life for Herb was just great. The hall looked great, the food was great and there were manypeople that attended. Bruce Brookshire facilitated the event. Two people from Trinity Presbyterian Church spoke,Herb's grandson, David Hein , spoke. His daughter, Nancy Caparell and her son Adam spoke. Marie Cofrode, spokeand sang a song. Joe Granados spoke. I spoke. One other man spoke. He had been a neighborhood kid and hadknown Herb when he was growing up, then moved here and would golf with Herb. I never got his name. When noone else had anything to say the family went to the Commodore’s table and were served their dinners. Everyone elsewent through the serving line. It really worked out very nicely. The family shared many uplifting stories of how Herbhad always been in their lives and always had time to help them and make them feel special. It seems his memory willlive in their hearts forever. They are truly a special family.


Mickey Dunlap - Editor

SVYC lost one of it's most dedicated members over the summer, Herb Bryant. While he is no longer physically withus, his spirt will live forever in our memories. No one was more dedicated to the club and to it's success. Herb willalways be the example that the rest of us will strive to follow. A kind word for everyone, an infectious smile andpositive outlook on life, a willingness to pitch in whenever and wherever he was needed, a person anyone would behonored to have as a friend.

I met Herb when I first joined the Club (over 12 years ago). He called me one day and asked if I would help him anda few others prepare the dinner for one of the upcoming dances (before catering). I told him I wasn't a cook but Icould cut a mean carrot. He wasn't impressed, but he took me under his wing and, in spite of my kitchen shortcomings, the dinner was a major success. Throughout the years I helped Herb with some club maintenance activities,played Thursday cards with him and the guys, and joined him for a drink or two at our numerous dances and socialevents. In Herb's case it was the quality on time spent with the man, not quantity of time, that defined him. I likedhim the first time we met and thoroughly enjoyed his friendship throughout the years.

Many of you knew Herb much better than myself. I wish I had spent more time with him, but the time I did spendwas special. He will be missed, but, just as important, he will be remembered fondly and with love by us all.

Herb on his 90th birthday


Herb, Fred, Family & Friends

Herb & Betty - Western Dance

Herb & Betty Bryant - Prom Dance

Fred & Trudy Siewert

Herb (far right) with fellowCommodores

Fred - Luau Dance

L-R Jodie Hein (Granddaughter), David Hein(Grandson), Betty Bryant, Nancy Caparell(Daughter) and her son Adam Caparell

Fred joined the SVYC in 1997 and also belonged to the German American Club with Herb


SOCIAL EVENTS

TO OFFER VOLUNTEER SUPPORT

Bartending - 2nd & 4th Saturdays 5-6:30 PMCalvin Bumpus 484-3964Clean Up Hall - Monday after a Dinner - 9 AM.Debbie & Charlie Rossi 485-3061Raffle Sales - 2nd & 4th Saturdays 5-6:30 PMCalvin Bumpus 484-3964Salad Fixings - 2nd & 4th Saturdays 5-6:30 PM.Debbie Rossi 485-3061Cocktail Sponsors ($100 Donation)Tony Murfin 445-4217Decorating - 2nd & 4th Tuesday 10 a.m.Debbie Rossi 485-3061Set Up Tables - 2nd & 4th Friday 10:30 AMCathy Linhart 474-1438Greeters - 2nd & 4th Saturday 5 -5 :30 PMBarbara O'Donnell 474-4130Outside Work - Charlie Rossi 485-3061

Note: You will find the dates you need posted onthe YY calendar.

PS: Don’t forget to checkout our Website:www.svyc.com. It has a wealth of informationabout the club and it’s planned events.

Please note that the Cocktail Sponsors for a particular Dinner Dance will also serve as Greeters.

September 28th, “Welcome Back Dinner Dance”

Dinner by: Gary Miller

Dinner Served at 6:30 pm

Salad Bar

Roasted Chicken Picante

Penne Pasta with Afredo sauce

Broccoli with cheese sauce

Coffee

Desert - Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Dancing 7 pm. - 10 pm

Music by The Flashbacks (Sonny & Sable)

IT’S

WELCOME BACK

Members: $25 Guests: $30(7% Sales Tax on meal portion of price included)

SOUTH VENICE YACHT CLUBSOCIAL CALENDAR

DINNER RESERVATIONS, CALLDIANA HERRES 408-9455

NO SUNDAY CALLS PLEASEMAIL OR DELIVER CHECK TO:

3152 WILLOW SPRINGS CIR., VENICE, FL 34293


September 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

Labor Day

3 4

Line Dancing10:30 am -

Noon

5

Cards/Dominos1 - 4 pm

6 7

8 9 10

Board Meeting 5 pm

General Meeting7 pm

11


Noon

Patriot Day

12

Cards/Dominos1 -4 pm

EK Board11 am

13 14

15 16 17 18


Noon

19

Even KeelsBoard Meeting

11 am


20 21

22 23

Decorating1 pm

24

Reservations9 pm

25


Noon

26


27

Set up tables10 am

28

Welcome BackDinner Dance

5:15 pm

29 30

Clean up9 am


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BOARD:

Commodore Marie Cofrode 473-4801 [email protected]

Vice Commodore Debbie Rossi 485-3061 [email protected]

Rear Commodore Alan Canonico 924-5968 [email protected]

Secretary Catherine Linhart 474-1438 [email protected]

Treasurer Tony Murfin 445-4217 [email protected]

DIRECTORS:

Bldgs/Grounds Charlie Rossi 485-3061 [email protected]

Public Relations John Donahue 244-0168 [email protected]

Membership Debbie Rossi 485-3061 [email protected]

Food Management Diana Herres 408-9455& Purchasing

Beverage Cal Bumpus 484-3964 [email protected]

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Decorating Debbie Rossi 485-3061Polly Wood 493-7244

Sunshine Vacant

Reservationist Diana Herres 408-9455

Entertainment &Special Events Vacant

Fleet Captain Vacant

Yacht Yarn Mickey Dunlap 492-9656 [email protected]

EVEN KEELS

BOARD:

President Cathy Linhart 474-1438 Vice President Joris Reintsema 497-0578 Secretary Joan VanZile 412-1121 Treasurer Doris Elmore 408-0644

DIRECTORS:

Greeter Barbara O’Donnell 474-4130 Sunshine Jo Izzo 475-9196 Telephone Sally McGreevy 493-0116 Publicity Micki Granados 486-8252 Membership Joyce Keefe 475-6623 EK Hostess Pat Price 493-2434

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