Author: Lake Forest

The Porthole News

December 2019 Issue

Commodore’s Message

Hello neighbors,
It's hard to believe there are less than 30 days until the new decade is here. The club has come so far and improved so much over the past ten years. One year ago this month we broke ground and successfully completed the A dock/parking lot project. However, this is not a season to reflect on materialistic items. It’s a season of being thankful and appreciative of what we have and the people we have to share it with. It’s always beneficial to pause and take a minute to remember what is most important in your life. In that spirit, the board of trustees wish peace to you and your family and hope you have the most wonderful holiday season and a prosperous and healthy new year.
One of the biggest events of the year is the annual Beefsteak dinner which will be held on Saturday, January 25. Ticket reservations are now open for LFYC Members until December 5th. Starting December 7th, members may add their non-member guests to the guest list and reserve a table of 10. Payment for reservations must be made within 5 days of reservation or be subject to cancellation.
It’s very unfortunate we did not have the interest to hold the Texas Hold ‘Em and Left Right Center Tournament Night last month. We are hopeful we can gather the interest and hopefully have that opportunity again in the near future.
Our annual meeting is on Friday, December 6. Hopefully, you receive this Porthole in time and you’ll be present to cast your vote for the new trustees and you share your ideas, thoughts, and concerns. Please be sure to check the details on the Psychic/Medium Night, The Kid’s Holiday Party and the New Year’s Eve party within this edition
Once again, we are looking for someone to run the snack shack next summer. If you are interested please let us know by contacting the office. If you haven’t removed your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard from the kayak racks please do so as soon as possible. We will be clearing the racks soon and notifying members for those that are still not removed.
Once again, We wish all of our Lake Forest Family a Happy and Healthy Holiday.
Sincerely,
Mike Malakuskie
Commodore

Inside this issue:

Phone Directory	2
Social Events	3,4,6
Announcements	5,6

For Your Calendar:

Annual Meeting	December 6
Medium Night	December 7
New Year’s Party	December 31
Comedy/Beefsteak	January 25
Super Bowl	February 2

Page 2	The Porthole News - Contact Page - December 2019

Lake Forest Yacht Club Office
Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 P.O. Box 217
Office Phone: 973-663-0158 Email: office@lfyc.org Website: www.lfyc.org
Office hours: Monday 9-1, Wednesday 10-7, Thursday 9-1, Saturday 9:30 - 12:30
Lake Forest Yacht Club—Board of Trustee

Mike Malakuskie	Commodore	973-945-7222	Beach/Galley / Asst.: Office, Swim Team, Dock, Welcoming/Membership
Bryan Hyland	Treasurer	973-663-3652	By-Laws, Legal/Insurance, Improvements/Construction
Mike Kahwaty	Secretary	973-294-6823	Office, Maintenance/Grounds, Security, Tennis, Nominating / Asst.: Beach/Galley, Social, Swim Team, Clubhouse, Improvements/Construction
Brian Richardson	Trustee	908-285-0539	Swim Team, Docks, Boat Course / Asst. : Beach/Galley, Maintenance/Grounds, By-laws, Social, Security, Nominating, Improvements/Construction
Jaime Evans	Trustee	973-601-7483	Welcoming/Membership, Grant/Scholarship / Asst. By-Laws, Communications, Budget/Financials, Legal/Insurance, Tennis
Vanessa Luke	Trustee	973-800-5541	Social / Asst.: Office, Communications, Clubhouse, Budget/Financials, Welcoming/Membership
Chris Peters	Trustee	862-432-6034	Communications, Clubhouse / Asst.: Maintenance/Grounds, Docks, Security, Nominating

Lake Forest Yacht Club Directory
Lake Forest Swim Team President:
Bonnie Sabia—973-663-5978
Dockmaster:
Frank Gutowski—973-663-5767

Lake Forest wants to send a Happy Birthday Wish to…..
Luke Calogero December 2
Liam Knipper December 2
Lily Miller December 6
Nicolas Sabia December 7
Jessica Leek December 14
Anthony Ducoat December 22

Babysitter List - *Red Cross Certified
Emma Brennan* (18) 973-663-3199
Shanna Leek *(15) 973-663-1904
Kristie Thompson * (17) 973-663-2027
Samantha Gowers (15) 201-704-7658
Nicole Kahwaty* (16) 973-479-0773
Rebecca Schultz * (16) 973-876-0362
Elise Gilligan* (14) 973-440-7166
Dog Walking/Watching
Mark Carrion (15) 973-770-8797

The Porthole News - Social Events - December 2019	Page 3

December 6– Annual Meeting	December 31 - New Year’s Eve Party
December 7—Psychic/Medium Night	January 25—Beefsteak/Comedy Night
December 21 - Children’s Holiday Party – TENTATIVE / Details to follow	February 2—Super Bowl

Come and celebrate the beginning of 2020 with your neighbors, friends and families at the LFYC New Year’s Eve Party

LFYC Children’s Holiday Party

Tentative date for the party is
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 4:00!
Please check your emails, LFYC website and LFYC Facebook Group for more details.

Page 4	The Porthole News - Social/Community Events - December 2019

New Year’s Eve 2019 Masquerade!!!
Tuesday, December 31, 8 pm

Bring the family and friends and come celebrate ringing in the new year at Lake Forest!
We will have a DJ, wine, beer, snacks, champagne toast at midnight, mask decorating for the kids, and much more!
$10 for Members, $15 non-members, Kids free.
RSVP by 12/15/19. Tickets on sale now.

Helping families in Jefferson Township
Dear Lake Forest Residents,
Let’s support our Community Pantry by donating:
Non-perishable food items such as- canned soups, tuna, chicken, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, sauce, macaroni and cheese, pasta
Non-refrigerated items such as: juice boxes and powdered milk.
Paper Products, household products and toiletries.
Drop off- Lake Forest Yacht Club office - 35 Yacht Club Drive, Lake Hopatcong by December 16
Please check the office hours on our website - www.lfyc.org

The Porthole News - Announcements - December 2019	Page 5

Dear Lake Forest Residents,
May your Holidays be filled with lots of happiness, peace, love and laughter.
Season Greetings and Happy New Year.
The LFYC Board and Office Manager

2020 Season Dock Rental Information
Members of the Lake Forest Yacht Club have always valued the benefits we have in club membership, especially with the dock slips we operate at our facility. Our dock slips continue to be one of the greatest assets to our club as dock rentals at any of the local marinas cost anywhere from $2,000 and up for the season. For the 2020 season, the member rental fee for a dock slip will be $550.00.
In early January, the club office will mail invoices and dock slip rental agreements to all members who rented dock slips in 2019 for the opportunity to renew their dock slip for the 2020 season. If you plan on renewing for the upcoming season, please return the completed and signed rental agreement along with a copy of your current boat registration and payment by March 14th, 2020. Please be advised that the office will not accept incomplete applications and applications without copy of the current boat registration. Also, please indicate if there is any repair issue that you feel needs to be tended to regarding your slip. If you have no intention to renew your dock slip for the 2020 season, please notify the club office.
To accommodate new members, we will limit renewal of the dock rentals to one slip per member family. As is club policy, dock slips will only be rented to members whose: financial obligations to the club are current, have completed a signed rental agreement and provide a copy of the boat registration indicating member ownership of the boat. All of the above criteria will be required before LFYC approval of dock slip rental or renewal.
For new members or members renting for the first time, we will have few open dock slips for the 2020 season. If you’d like to rent a dock slip for the upcoming season, please contact the club office at 973-663-0158. Dock Slip Rental Agreements are also available for download at our website www.lfyc.org . The open dock slips will be reserved on a first come first served basis for members who meet the above rental criteria. Actual slip assignments for new renters will be determined starting March 18th, after member dock renewals are confirmed.
Members who would like to rent a second dock slip may do so after March 20th. On April 1st, all remaining open dock slips will be made available to member guests, at a rental fee of $1,575. Only guests with a LFYC member referral may rent a slip in 2020.

Page 6	The Porthole News - Social Events - December 2019

Snack Shack Vendor Needed !
Lake Forest Yacht Club is looking for someone to manage the Galley’s Snack Shack for the 2020 beach season. Please contact the LFYC office with questions at 973-663-0158 or office@LFYC.org.

The Porthole News - Classifieds/Board minutes - December 2019	Page 7

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