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TUNA TIMES/ SEPTEMBER 2013
TUNA TIMES Commodore Jerry Felitti
Forked River Tuna Club Editor: Mike Wanca, Staff: Bob West PC, Marion Spielberger
BRIDGE OFFICERS
Vice Commodore Dan Tholen Recording Secretary Mike Sowa Web Master Dan Tholen
Rear Commodore Ron Tholen Corresponding Secy Pat Shulack Safety Officer Ken Devlin
Treasurer Ron Tholen Fleet Captain Jim Candia Chaplain Bill Lloyd
SEPT. 2013
Ahoy Mateys
Welcome to the Fall Tuna Times! We have been very busy at the club this
summer, and thanks to Fleet Captain Jim Candia, very busy with outside ac-
tivities. The Angler of the Year Board is full, so be sure to check Rear Com-
modore Ron’s column—remember, the AOY awards will be presented at the
Commodore’s Cocktail Party on September 28. There was lots of action this
year for AOY. I would like to thank Vice Commodore Dan Tholen, and Rear
Commodore Ron Tholen for a tremendous Crab Fest, and a hearty thank you
to all our members who helped set up, man the grill, and also to Doug McCar-
ron and the galley crew for a job well done.
The Ladies had a great tournament (as usual!), and all had a great time. Their Junior AOY awards
will be presented on August 25th, at the family picnic.
As I write this, the FRTC’s 56th Annual Tournament begins with the Captain’s meeting on August
16th, ending on the 24th, with the awards and Family Picnic on Autust 25th. The Tournament Com-
mittee works very hard to ensure that our tournaments are well planned and carried through, so
please try to support our tournaments.
The FRTC has won the Tri-Club Award—it is on display at the club—congratulations to all who
fished that tournament on behalf of the club.
As of now, no New Years Eve party is planned, so if anyone would like to run it, please let Vice
Commodore Dan know, or, maybe if anyone is interested in renting the club for that night, please
let him know that also.
I presented our “State of the Club” report at the BOG meeting on August 8th. We are in pretty
good shape, however, we need to keep abreast of our expenditures and keep an eye towards the
future. In order to help our finances, the BOG has enacted a modest dues increase of $10.00 per
member for next year, which will cover our increase in our property taxes. In addition, the BOG
has also enacted a $50.00 Raffle, mandatory for each member. It was decided that in order to
keep our club running, cost of maintenance, equipment upkeep, etc., it was necessary to look
towards an avenue such as this to solve this problem.
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The prizes are being determined and I will let you know as soon as the committee refers their
suggestions to me. This will be included in the dues notice that will be sent out this year.
Towards this end, please let me say, this was a very difficult decision for all involved, much dis-
cussion took place, and every recommendation was followed up. My Bridge and I, as well as the
BOG, are looking at any way we can to conserve spending; if anyone has any suggestions please let
us know. The membership committee has been busy recommending ways to attract new mem-
bers—PC Joe McLaughlin and his committee have put a new member FAQ sheet which answers
many questions a perspective new member may have. It is available at the club and please take
one and show it to any friends you think would make good members. If we filled our total member-
ship allowed, such increases would be drastically reduced or eliminated entirely.
Thank you for all your cooperation and support.
See you at the club and at the Commodore’s Cocktail party September 28.
Tight lines…………………..
Commodore Jerry Felitti ( Continued )
It is my pleasure to announce to all members of The Forked River Tuna Club
that we won the Joe Matuska Tri-Club-Tournament. We had an 8 fish total of
33.68 lbs. The Fish Hawks had an 8 fish total of 28.16 lbs and the Groundswip-
ers had an 8 fish total of 21.05 lbs. The trophy is back in the house with "OUR" name on
it. I want to personally thank all of the members that answered my emails by going out
and fishing for your club. It shows a lot of pride to come together as a club and "kick
butt" It was also very nice to have the Matuska family in attendance. Thank you all.
JIM GIFFONIELLO PC
(Tournament Committee)
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Ladies’ Catch of the Day Results
Adult
Fluke: 1st. Marci Pacifico, 2nd. Victoria Benesch, 3rd. Lauren Pacifico
Bluefish: 1st. Erin Engard, 2nd. Holly Candia * 3rd. Tina Popyk *
* Winner by Drawning
Mermaid
Fluke: 1st. Keyera Malick, 2nd. Olivia Sowa, 3rd. Amalie Werner
Bluefish: 1st. Grace Dreher, 2nd. Olivia Racioppi, 3rd. Sarah Babick
Crabs: 1st. Olivia Sowa, 2nd. AnnaBella Racioppi, 3rd. Amalie Werner
A hopeful contender
Winners in the Fluke Division. AnnaBella Racioppi (2nd), Olivia Sowa (1st), Amalie Werner(3rd) Crab Division
Olivia Sowa (2nd), Keyera Malik (1st),
Amalie Werner (3rd) Fluke Division
The Mermaids
First Place Bluefish Erin Engard
Photo of Mermaid bluefish winners not available, .
Catch of the Day
2013
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I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. Fishing has been
great and there are a lot of things going on at the club. The Sep-
tember BOG is on the 12th, Fleet Captain Jim Candia is hosting a
wine brunch on the 15th and the 27th the General Membership
meeting. The Commodore’s Cocktail party is Saturday, September
28 and is free of charge, just bring a dish to share with about 80
people. We will be giving out the Angler of the Year Awards and
there is a 2-hour open bar, so come on down. The following Saturday, October 5, is the
Change of Watch.
I hope we can have a lot of club members in attendance, as this event is the most tradi-
tional party at the club. Please come down and support your club.
We now have a “Recruitment Membership committee”. I am the Chairman and Joe
McLaughlin, Skip Malik and Eric Engard are also on the committee. We will be actively
looking for new members. If you have anyone that may be interested in joining, please,
bring them down.
The club is also now a member of the ALS (American Littoral Society). We will be using
their fish tagging program. I will have kits of tags to sell when I am at the club and will
explain the process at the next meeting. If you are interested, please, stop in and see
me or email me at [email protected].
Vice Commodore Ron Tholen
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Recording Secretary Mike Sowa Highlights of the AUGUST 2013 BOG Meeting
Called to order by Commodore Jerry Felitti.
Monthly Reports
Recording Secretary Mike Sowa—Motion passed to omit reading of the
minutes of the July 11,2013 BOG meeting.
Treasure Ron Tholen—Total accounts on hand $19,686.01. Payment of
property tax biggest reason for change from last month. Also, expenses from
Crabfest.
Commodore Jerry Felitti—Thanks to Tholens and all who helped at Crab-
fest. Fishing tournament coming up, please, sign up and fish.
Vice Commodore Dan Tholen—Thanks to Doug Mc Carron and all who helped at Crabfest.
There were 144 adults. The 50/50 winner, a Shrine lady, donated half her winnings back to
the club. Profit was $959.59. Had too many oysters and clams. Many left over. Will order
less next year. On plus side, two new members signed up at the affair. Commodore’s Cocktail
Party and Change of Watch coming up, please, attend. Party summary sheets should be turned
in within one week of the affaire. Please refer to calendar, flyers and website for upcoming
events.
Rear Commodore Ron Tholen —AOY results reviewed. Contest ends September 13.
Since black sea bass season is now closed, Blaine Schwarz won that category.
Fleet Captain Jim Candia—May have raft-ups in August, on short notice. Hope to have Sail
Away on September 15.
Corresponding Secretary Pat Shulack—There are 119 members in good standing, 55 vacan-
cies. Walter Wajas can be sworn in at the next meeting he attends. 112 total paid members.
Safety Officer Ken Devlin—No report.
Committee Reports
Web—All OK.; Tournament—Tournament starts August 17, Captain’s Meeting August
16. Please come out and fish.; Building Maintenance—Rug was cleaned, cost $214.;
Apartment—Complaint about smell after crabfest.; Grounds—Next work party in the
Fall. To be announced.; Tuna Times—Please get your items in by next Friday.;
Budget—Met to review dues for next year. See New Business.; By-Laws—Recommend
approval of Ladies' Club by-law changes.; Security—Larry Browning will check with
Securall on proper codes.; Communications—Thank you letter received from Heroes On the
Water for club donation.
Old Business—None.;
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Motion failed to issue a $20 club credit to any member bringing in a new member.
Motion passed to approve Ladies Club By-law changes.
Motion passed to put Heroes on the Water decal on entrance door.
Motion passed to pay $50 to join American Littoral Society (ALS), rather than volun-
tary contributions.
Considerable discussion about combining PC/PP Dinner and Commodores’ Cocktail
Party.
Len Roeber will head Committee to seek property tax reduction.
Good of the Order— Lee Tochterman, who won the $1,000 Shop Rite Catch of the Day
raffle, donated $500 to Lacey Food Bank, in the name of the FRTC Ladies’ Club.
Motion to adjourn passed.
New Business— Commodore Felitti presented recommendations of Budget/Finance
Committee. They are to increase dues by $10 for coming year, as well as an assess-
ment of $50, consisting of a mandatory raffle book for each member. Raffle prize to
be announced. These recommendations caused a long, heated. raucous and loud dis-
cussion. Base problem is club does not have enough members to spread fixed costs.
Motion passed to approve $10 dues increase and $50 assessment consisting of raffle
book. Vote was 11 for, 8 against and 4 abstained.
Motion passed to form Recruitment Committee, consisting of Dan Tholen, Eric Engard
and Joe Mc Laughlin.
Motion passed to change by-laws to allow a member to sponsor 6 new members.
Highlights of the AUGUST 2013 BOG Meeting (continued)
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Women’s Club President Holly Candia
Let’s not forget our friends at the Lacey Food Bank. Please bring non-perishable items with you
when you come to the club. They need our help all year round. Thank you.
The “Crab Fest” on August 3rd was a great success. The band was
terrific, food was outstanding and the weather cooperated. Thanks
to Danny and the folks that helped out for putting on this event.
A couple of tie ups at Tices took place in August. An overnighter
was attempted at Tices but unfortunately the weather didn’t coop-
erate so the remainder the evening was spent in Cedar Creek. It
was a great time anyway and hopefully more to come.
Remember to bring me your fish weigh- in slips. There are not too
many ladies or young folks on the “Angler of Year” board. So get
out there and bring in the BIG ones.
Don’t forget, our September meeting will include the Installation of Officers for 2013-
2014. After several years of service, Vice President Joanne Plichta and Secretary
Karen Breathauer have decide to step down. I’d like to say what a pleasure it was work-
ing with them this past year. After the ceremony, there will be a small reception for
our incoming Officers, so come on out an do a little socializing!
A suggestion to have a Polish night was made and I think it is a good idea. Any Polish
folks (or not) that can make perogies and are interested in running the event, please let
me know.
If you have an idea for a club event or would like to host an event, please, see me or one
of the officers.
All you animal lovers out there, interested in helping out by giving a
free bowl of food to sheltered animals? All you need is a computer.
Go to theanimalrescuesite.com and click to give a free bowl of
food at no cost to you. You can be reminded to click for food daily,
just go to the bottom of their page and click on the underlined
words. Remember it doesn’t cost you anything to click, but means
the difference to many sheltered animals!
Thank you!
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CHIT CHAT CORNER
SEPTEMBER 2013 Celebrations
If you don’t see your Birthday or Anniversary listed Or it is incorrect,
Call or E-mail Mike at [email protected]
Anniversaries
Birthdays 1 Joanne Plichta
5 Eileen Giffoniello
5 Evy Knowles
7 Carol Booth
7 Claire Roeber
9 Fran Brousseau
10 Paul Harrington
13 Liz Franz
13 Kelly Tholen
14 Kathleen Belschner
14 Bill Lloyd
20 Carrie Etzel
21 Harry Boldt
21 Bob West
24 Fr. John Negrotto
27 Joe Zaccaro
28 Fran Christie
3 Jerry & Kathie Felitti
4 Bob & Kathy West
11 Gary & Carol Booth
12 Al & Elaine D’Alessandro
16 Dennis & Linda Quinn
16 Ron & Jill Thloen
21 Harry & Liz Franz
26 Pat & Arlene Shulack
“Condolences” Our sincere sympathies to the family of long time member Ellen Brereton on her recent passing. Also, our condolences to Ed & Joanne Plichta on the recent passing of Ed’s dad.
“Sick Bay” Due to health issues, Howard Kornbrekke is currently residing in Tallwoods Care Cen-ter, 18 Butler Blvd., Bayville, 08721. According to the grapevine, Art Becker, also at Tallwoods, is back to his old “smiley” ways.
“Congratulations” Happy birthday to Jean Sullivan’s mom, Jean McLean, who recently cele-brated her 90th birthday. More Sullivan news! Ryan Sullivan topped off his Freshman year at the University of Rhode Island by making the Dean’s List. Brother Casey, a high school senior, has declared for Marywood College in Scranton, Pa., with a nice academic scholarship. Dad Chris has made a career change and is now teaching New Home Building courses at Ocean County Vocational School. One of the first projects will be a Habitat for Humanity home in South Toms River. Kudos!!!!!!!to the Sullivan’s !!!!!!!! Lee Tochterman, winner of our $1,000 Shop Rite raffle plans to
donate $500.00 to the Lacey Food Bank on behalf of the Women’s Club of the FRTC.
Congratulations on the win and a great big THANK YOU!!!!
“Ladies’, let’s do lunch” will be taking a cruise on the River Lady, out of Toms River on Tuesday, September 10. Boarding will begin at 10AM and leaves the dock at 11:ooAM. The cost for lunch, including tax and tip is $32.95. Make your check out to River Lady Tours and get it to Millie
ASAP. Please include your lunch choice: Chicken Marsala, Chicken Francaise, Salmon and Penne Vodka. Call Millie if you have any questions, 609-693-8213. If you haven’t done this before, don’t miss this opportunity for a great afternoon.
Any news???Call Helen Sowa, 609-242-1912 or email her at [email protected].
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The Forked River Tuna Club Presents
Commodores’ Cocktail Party
Saturday, Sept 29, 2012 @ 6:00pm Hosted by: Vice-Commodore Dan Tholen
Open Bar 6:00pm – 8:00pm Hors d'oeuvres
Admission: One of your Favorite Dishes to Share Let me know what you are bringing!
Music by Bose Tower Open to Members only
Angler of the Year Awards
Call Dan for Reservations @ 1609.548.2415 Or Email: [email protected]
Or Signup Sheet on the Club Bulletin Board
Dress: Bridge Officers / Members / Jackets, Ties optional
**Seating is Limited to 112**
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Anyone who has stuff for sale or needs to
buy something, call Mike
Wanca.
No Takers ??
STILL Wanted
A Few Good Members
The 2013-2014
Calendar of
Events will be
prepared
shortly and the
club is in need
of a few good
men ready and willing to host some
annual events as well as create some
new ones. Right now, hosts are
needed for the New Year’s Eve
Party. Mike and Mary Wanca will
gladly explain the basics in running
this event.
This is a great opportunity to add
some new events you’d like to see
held at the club. See Commodore
Jerry with your ideas and sugges-
tions.
TUNA TIMES/ SEPTEMBER 2013
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
Labor Day
3 4 5 6 7
8 National Grandparents Day
9 10 Ladies’
Lunch Noon
11
Patriot Day
9/11/2001
12Finance Mtg. 7:00 PM BOG 7:30 PM Women's Tourn
Mtg. 7:30 PM
13 14
15 Wine
Brunch
11:00 AM
16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26
AC Boat
Show stsrts
27 Sp. BOG Gen. Mtg & Women’s Club Mtg. & Inst. Of Officers
28 Commodores’
Cocktail Party
6 PM
29
AC Boat
Show ends
30
September 2013
October 5 Change of Watch
October 8 Ladies’ Lunch
OCTOBER 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 Annapolis
Boat Show
Starts
4 5
Change of
Watch
6 Annapolis
Boat Show
ends
7 8
Ladies’ Lunch
Noon
9 10 Finance Comm Mtg 7:00 BOG7:30 Women tour Mtg 7:30
11 12
13 14
Columbus Day
15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 Gen Mtg
7:30
26
27 28 29 30 31 Happy Halloween
Tourn Comm. Mtg 7:30
Bar opens 7:30
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