Author: Lake Forest

The Porthole News

September 2019 Issue

Commodore’s Message

Hello neighbors,
The same question always surfaces in peoples’ minds this time of year. I’m not going to state that question, but I’ll supply my answer. It’s because of the commitment of the social committee in creating so many fun and exciting events for our members and guests to enjoy. Having an event almost every weekend to get together and enjoy each other’s company makes the summer so enjoyable. It’s looking forward to the impromptu or planned get together among friends which include dinner trips by boat, learning to surf or wakeboard, lobster feasts or Sunday beach dinners. The summer goes by so quickly because we live in one of the best neighborhoods in the area and we have the best people to enjoy it with.
I’ve heard a lot of compliments about how clean and well-kept our beach area looks. My response was “It’s all from the efforts of Donna Combos and our fantastic lifeguards.” Donna and the lifeguards went well above their job description this year. Among other things, they applied a fresh coat of paint to practically every surface you see, power washed the galley floor and laid a stone walkway near the wall ball court. Thank you to a wonderful beach crew that created a positive opportunity out of a negative situation. I’d also like to congratulate the lifeguards on defending their title and once again placing first in the 2019 Horseshoe Lake Lifeguard Competition. Great job, and thank you!
If you feel as though I am always thanking Debbie Pfieiffer and the social committee. Well, you’re correct. It’s because we are always entertained by awesome events planned by them. This is a social club and we definitely have a great group of people working hard to improve our get together and create bigger events in the future. Thank you! Debbie Pfieffer has earned a break and has decided to take a step back as head of the social committee. Please consider attending a meeting, joining the social committee or even becoming a chair or co chair of the committee. The social committee is the pump that keeps the action moving at LFYC and we want to keep it moving in a positive direction.
As the weather starts to become cooler we will see a decline in beach action and outdoor events. We would love to see the activity remain the same in the upcoming months but shift to indoors. Remember, this is YOUR CLUB. Every event we’ve had that brings people together at the club stemmed from one person’s idea. If you have an idea, you can make it happen. Just let the board know what you’d like to do and we will do what we can to help you. Be sure you’re connected to our communications via email, Facebook, or website so you don’t miss out on what's to come.
Plans are already in place for the beach cleanup on September 28. We are going to be looking for volunteers to help assist with breaking down and storing the beach items. As always, it should be a quick cleanup and breakdown.
I want to thank all of you for being part of a great summer! It certainly wasn’t a typical beach summer but we made the most of it.
Sincerely,
Mike Malakuskie
Commodore

Inside this issue:

Phone Directory	2
Social Events	3,4
Announcements	4
Board minutes	5

For Your Calendar:

Yoga classes	September 12
Beach Clean Up	September 28
Charity Event	October 13
Oktoberfest	October 19
OPA Boat races	October 25-27
Halloween Party	November 1

Page 2	The Porthole News - Contact Page - September 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…..
Nicolas Stankus September 2nd
Kasey & Kaleigh Stankus September 3rd
Gabriel Klammer September 3rd
Marc Caraccioli September 4th
Samantha Gowers September 9th
John Ducoat September 9th
Will Phalon September 9th
Chloe & Caleb Walsh September 13th
Scarlet Melick September 26th

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 (14) 973-770-8797

The Porthole News - Social Events - September 2019	Page 3

	October 19 - Oktoberfest
September 28 - Beach Clean Up	October 25-27 –OPA Boat Races
October 13 —Charity Event	November 1 –Halloween Party

LFYC/Lake Shawnee Yoga
Get your ZEN on!! Yoga classes will be available to Lake Forest and Lake Shawnee residents beginning Thursday evenings, September 12 – November 14, 7:00 – 8:00 pm at the Lake Forest Yacht Club. The classes will be provided by Certified Yoga Teachers: Chrissy Chismar, Lauren Jelinek and Kristine Wilsusen. Bring your own mat. Classes are $10.00 per session. Any questions or to reserve your space, call 973-445-5476 or email kristenbrown34@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BEACH CLEAN UP
September 28, 9:00 AM
Please join us for the end of the summer beach clean up/break down.
Here is a list of a few jobs/projects that we are looking for assistance with:
Disassemble the weed curtains and catwalks
Put away the grills, umbrellas, ping-pong and foosball table
Clean up the galley and the guard shack

Page 4	The Porthole News - Announcements - September 2019

Lake Hopatcong Grand Prix/ OPA Boat Races event was postponed to 10/25-10/27

Congrats to LFYC lifeguards for winning The Horseshoe Lake Lifeguard Competition two years in a row!

Attention Lake Forest Yacht Club Members:
Once again we are looking for members to be a part of next years board of trustees. We will have three vacancies that will be available.
If you might be interested and would like to know more, please reach out to me or any other member of the nomination committee. You can also ask current or past board members or contact the LFYC office at office@lfyc.org
We have made great strides in improving our club and community and we must continue to keep things moving forward, so we need community members to take on this rewarding responsibility.
Thank you,
LFYC Nominating Committee

The Porthole News - Classifieds/Board minutes - September 2019	Page 5

Board Meeting – July 17, 2019 / Location: LFYC Office / Meeting called to order: 7:05 pm, Meeting Adjourned: 9:15pm / Attendance: Bryan Hyland, Mike Kahwaty, Brian Richardson, Vanessa Luke, Jaime Evans, Chris Peters
Office/ Secretary - M. Kahwaty / -Rentals approved / - Bryan spoke with Princeton Hydro and gave them ok to start testing LFYC beach area. / - After the discussion regarding the DEP water testing and advisory Bryan proposed to reopen the beach with condition of signing the waivers for minors going in the water. The Board decided that entering the water should be the parent’s decision. Bryan H. will draft the waivers for lifeguards and members. The Board also suggest of posting multiple signs regarding the results of the DEP testing, advisories and swimming at your own risk. / Maintenance/ Grounds and Security- M. Kahwaty / - Mike K. reported that the current security guard Todd will be leaving and there will be a new guard assigned shortly. Mike K. has been communicating with Will / from the landscaping company regarding some outstanding tasks that were / Commodore Beach, Galley - M. Malakuskie / – The Board will reach out to Princeton Hydro to create a follow up plan and resolutions of the algae issue. / Office/ Secretary - M. Malakuskie for M. Kahwaty / -Rentals approved / Treasurer/Improvements/Legal - B. Hyland / - All financials are good. / Maintenance/ Grounds and Security- M. Malakuskie for M. Kahwaty	scheduled weeks ago. / Docks, Boat Course- B. Richardson / - Brian reported that Frank G. has been maintain the slips. Currently the Club has two slips available. Frank may shift some members to accommodate their needs. / Clubhouse Communications Wakeoff - for C. Peters / Chris advised the Board that the Club has been preparing for the Wakeoff, the ABC paperwork was filed and is pending, the contract has been signed. Aaron will receive the waiver and wristbands that the Wakeoff participants and people entering the water need to sign and wear. / Social - V. Luke / -Vanessa reported that the Turbokick has been a success and she would like to try to schedule yoga classes with Lake Shawnee members. / – Mike M suggested to look for the new security company for next summer. / Docks, Boat Course- B. Richardson / - Brian reported that two dock slips are still available / Clubhouse Communications Wakeoff - for C. Peters / Brian R offered to clean up the kegerators for the Cornhole event. / Social - V. Luke / Vanessa reported that the social committee decided that the Oktoberfest will not be an open public event but a regular members and their guests only.

Board Meeting – August 15, 2019
Location: LFYC Office
Meeting called to order: 7:13pm, Meeting Adjourned: 8:45pm
Attendance: Mike Malakuskie, Bryan Hyland, Brian Richardson, Vanessa Luke, Jaime Evans, Chris Peters

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