FL 32210 EST.1876 EST.1876 F M onthly N ewsletter F ebruary 2015 The Florida Yacht Club F St. Johns River | Jacksonville, Florida 5210 Yacht Club Road | Jacksonvi Children’s Etiquette F Class & Dinner Saturday, February 7th b Valentine’s Dinner Saturday, February 14th 76 ES L 32210 The Florida Yacht C 5210 Yacht Club Road | Jacksonvil Valentine’s Kid’s Club Party Saturday, February 14th 2015 F Y C Annual Health Fair Friday, February 20th Frostbite Cruise Friday, February 27th - Sunday, March 1st www.thefloridayachtclub.org www.facebook.com/thefloridayachtclub www.instagram.com/floridayachtclub# www.twitter.com/fyc1876 Commodore COMMENTS FROM YOUR I can honestly say that my first month as Commodore of The Florida Yacht Club has truly been a pleasure and a privilege. Having a fantastic staff and a dedicated Board of Governors makes my job more fun than work. The Change of Command was fantastic. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food, fun, entertainment and camaraderie. To everyone who attended, thank you! If you did not, please plan on attending next year. This event really showcases our food, facility and friendships, the essence of The Florida Yacht Club. Most of the Committees have begun to meet to plan their activities for this year. Please consider joining one of our Committees as these are the “heartbeat” of The Florida Yacht Club. They are fun, rewarding and the best place to meet new Members. Please get involved. The Big Plan construction is now in full swing. We are excited about the final result but please understand that while construction is in progress, The Florida Yacht Club will be somewhat of a mess. In February, we have some great Club events that everyone should make every effort to attend. See the Events Page for a complete list. Get involved and participate in these great functions! The Club’s major focus in 2015 is to continue to deliver value to all of our Club’s Members. In 2015, the Board of Governors and the Club’s Management Team will work hard to add new Members. We need your help in order to be successful! Please bring your friends and neighbors to our Club. Show them that we are a Club full of warm and friendly people with a great facility and staff. We have only limited remaining Memberships available, get your friends to join now before we have a waiting list and have to say “sorry, you will have to wait.” We have a great Club but we need additional Members to continue to improve our facility and deliver value. Please come and experience your fantastic Club! We truly appreciate your patronage and support. We cannot complete our mission without you so we are counting on each Member to help us increase the value of being a Member of The Florida Yacht Club! Come have fun! F J. PalmerCommodore Clarkson Comments from your General Manager It is my pleasure to share with you just a sampling of our initiatives for 2015: JONAS Accounting System: Enabling us to be more accurate and timely with billing and collecting data to enhance your FYC experience. Dining: The Backhouse Supper Club- For those that enjoy a fine dining experience. The FYC Sunday Buffet has been revamped to include a Full Buffet along with a Soup & Salad option and the Build Your Own Blood Mary and Mimosa Station! The Pool Area: Renovation of the Snack Bar will be turned into a full service bar area complete with TVs and bar stools, upgraded menu, waiter and towel service. Credit Cards: Master and Visa cards are now being accepted in Pirate’s Den for you and friends if you choose to charge your food and drinks. The Big Plan: Phase 1 of The Big Plan is well underway, layout to the right. Flag Officers and Board of Governors Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Secretary Treasurer J. Palmer Clarkson Russell E. Grooms, Jr. Matthew W. Tuohy Wade M. Hampton Wilson S. Studstill William W. Allen IV Margaret E. Barnett A. Lynn Ellis G.A. Ralston III Ryan S. Salem Stephen J. Shewbrooks Jeffrey A. Thompson Timothy W. Volpe Lawrence K. Weber III Staff Carol Edell Sharon Miller Bailey Rowland Stephen Bechan S. Billy Mayo Wendy West Pamela Mills Heather Jarman Louis Ballantyne Steven Crowder Jodi Weinbecker Lydia Easterling Angela Florio General Manager Controller Director of Membership & Marketing Executive Chef Clubhouse Manager Bar Manager Catering & Events Director Catering & Events Manager Tennis Director Building & Grounds/Fleet Director Sailing Director Health & Fitness Director Accounting Manager Contact Information FYC Front Office: Fax: Tennis Pro Shop: Fleet Center: Fitness Center: Massage: Facials: (904) 387-1653 (904) 389-9993 (904) 389-4281 (904) 387-1653 Ext. 414 (904) 387-1653 Ext. 413 (904) 228-8127 (904) 434-7524 Front Office Hours Tuesday - Friday Saturday Sunday & Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed Pirate’s Den Restaurant Hours Tuesday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm MondayClosed Pirate’s Den Bar Hours Tuesday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm MondayClosed FYC Tennis Pro Shop Hours Tuesday - Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Fitness Center Hours Monday - Sunday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm & 3:00 - 7:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed 4:00 am - 10:00 pm Variety of Activities: Things like Jr. Networking events, Adult Sailing and more! Carol Edell General Manager, CCM For more information on our events, check out our pages online! Membership Dear Members, All of the activity taking place around the Club is really terrific to see and we believe that this is a good indication of the success we will have in 2015! Last year was an exceptional year for the Club with increased utilization, encouraging financials and the furthering of our exciting The Big Plan. We have several important objectives but continuing to grow our Membership remains one of our top priorities. With this in mind, please review the following initiatives: 1. Introductory Program: A perfect way to engage prospective Members and introduce them into the Club while they are considering. Membership. The Introductory Program is similar to our Summer Program but is available throughout the entire year for any three consecutive months. 2. 2015 Commodores Council: For those who sponsor two or more new Members (at least one Resident), their name will be placed on the prestigious Commodores Council plaque. 3. Reinstatement Amnesty: With all of the positive things taking place, we plan to receive a number of requests for reinstatements from past Members. Following a good response from last year, the Reinstatement Amnesty is available this year from March 1st - May 31st. We are confident that these proactive programs will provide the platform we need to aid in Membership growth. Please contact our Membership Director, Bailey Rowland, or any Member of the Board of Governors for additional information. Thank you in advance for your interest in these initiatives as well as the consideration of your friends and associates who will benefit from them being a part of our great Club. Carol Edell General Manager, CCM Stephen Shewbrooks Membership Committee Chairman All about the Introductory Program: The Sponsor then receives a second F&B Credit For the initial 12 months of Membership the new Member will receive a Monthly F&B Credit to be used in the month received e iat en t 500 500 300 200 100 100 100 3,500 1,225 525 175 200 100 100 100 * * 100 75 40 so c 1,000 sid As Conversion to Regular Membership: Usage continues with approval by the Board of Governors (two meetings), acceptance of the invitation and Initiation Fee Payment Ju ni or Usage begins after sponsor and prospective Member complete appropriate forms, approval by the Board of Governors, acceptance of the invitation and Entry Fee Payment for three months usage The Sponsor then receives a Food & Beverage (F&B) Credit Re Entry into the Introductory Program: Featured Reciprocal Club: Bradenton Yacht Club ar Re Non sid en t J.Commodore Palmer Clarkson Ne Kind regards, 30 Note: * If an Associate or Junior reaches the next higher age level during their initial 12 months, the monthly F&B credit continues at the higher level. Prospects approved for Membership in the above categories who do not wish to participate in the Introductory Program will receive the same Monthly F & B Credits. Sponsors of the above new Member categories will also receive F & B Credits of $400 for new Residents and $200 for all other categories. The Introductory Program advantage is that it enables the Prospect to begin using the Club faster as well as try the Club prior to paying their Initiation Fee. Please contact Membership Director Bailey Rowland at (904) 387-1653 Ext. 408 or [email protected] with any questions or for more information. General Manager Ken Nythus welcomes you to the Bradenton Yacht Club! The Bradenton Yacht Club offers elegant as well as casual dining in its spacious Formal Dining Room and adjacent Burgee Room as well as a full bar that overlooks the scenic Manatee River. There is also an additional Members Room and Commodores Room that are perfect for meetings or small parties. The club has a 52-slip basin and a 185’ Transient Dock with 30 and 50 amp service for members and FCYC visitors along Governors Cut which connects Terra Ceia Bay to the Manatee River. The heated swimming pool and Tiki Bar are situated along the Cut as well. Fuel and pump-out facilities are available along with a boat launching ramp. Overnight guests have access to restrooms with showers, ice, cable television, wifi connections and morning newspaper. There are also bicycles to explore Snead Island and nearby Emerson Point Park. Two lighted tennis courts are available on the grounds for members and visitors. Please call the FYC Front Office if you are in need of a new Membership Card, (904) 387-1653. Fleet & Sailing This month, our Junior Sailors will attend the Regional USODA Valentine’s Day Regatta in St. Petersburg, Florida. Our 420 and Laser sailors will also compete in major regattas this month: the Club 420 Midwinter Championships in Jensen Beach, Florida and the Laser Midwinter Championships in Clearwater, Florida. Congratulations to our team for attending these National Events and sail fast! Spring Jr. Race Team practice will start Sunday, March 1st. If your child is interested in joining our race team in Opti, 420, or Lasers, please get them signed-up. Registration information will be on the website or you can email me directly at [email protected]. Junior “Learn to Sail” classes will start in March for Optis and 420s. Please email me for more information. The FYC Women’s Sailing Group meeting will be held Tuesday, February 10th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. This month’s topic is “Cocktails & Code Flags.” We will discuss how Nautical Code Flags are used in boating and sailboat racing. We will also talk about how to get involved in sailboat racing, plan our FYC women’s teams for 2015’s regattas and remove discuss how to volunteer for Race Committee. No sailing or racing experience is necessary. I hope you will join this fun group of ladies. Adult Sailing Seminars start this month! Learn to Sail “Crew U 101” will be held on Wednesday evenings in February. We’ll meet on the 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The cost is $100 for FYC Members or $150 per person for Sponsored Guests. Topics to be covered include: sailing basics, how the boat works, knots & basic boat tuning, points of sail and sail trim. Please email me for registration information. The Annual Orange Peel Thistle Regatta will be held March 20th - 22nd. We are looking for volunteers to help make this event the best one yet. Email me at [email protected] to sign-up and help! Finally, Summer Sailing Camp registration will open March 5th at this year’s Member Reception and Summer Camp Open House. Bring a friend and your family to this complimentary networking and Summer Camp informational event. Come see all that FYC has to offer your children and grandchildren this summer. Get your kids registered early as space is limited and classes will fill up! Jodi Weinbecker Sailing Director Upcoming Fleet Events: February 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Adult Sailing Seminars February 10th Cocktails & Code Flags February 27th - March 1st Frostbite Cruise March 5th Member Reception and Summer Camp Open House March 20th - 22nd Orange Peel Regatta April 25th & 26th Cowford Cup February is one of my favorite cruising months. The annual Frostbite Cruise is a Club Tradition for both boaters and those with land yachts. The event, hosted by Past Commodore Ira, is on his farm overlooking Black Creek and is an event not to be missed! Boats of all sizes form a massive chain of lines, anchors and fenders as we attempt to tie as many boats together as the weather will allow. Spirits are always high as we gather around a warm fire and enjoy some other spirits before cooking steaks over the massive Yacht Club grills. If you return Sunday morning, a feast awaits with a breakfast cookout that will warm even the coldest of winter mornings. Please join us for this great Club Tradition! Progress is slow but steady in the building of our new Fleet Center. Power is being rerouted and transformers moved as we start building our new home on the cove. The new facility will give us a great base of operations to grow our sailing events, youth sailing program and other boating activities. We are planning a return to the Bahamas this year. If you are interested in taking your boat over in June or flying over to meet everyone in the Abacos, please contact me so I can add you to the list. We had several boats make the journey last year and it was a beautiful week to enjoy all of the activities the Bahamas had to offer. Don’t miss this year’s trip! We have many opportunities to help with our sailing programs as spring arrives. The Orange Peel Regatta is one of our major regattas that we will host on March 20th - 22nd. We are always looking for volunteers to help run these regattas so if you are interested in volunteering, let me know. I am very proud of the accomplishments of our Junior Sailing Teams. Under the direction of Jodi Weinbecker, they have traveled far and wide these last few months and have many awards for their efforts. A special thank you to our team parents as well for your efforts in taking your children to the regattas. You and your children make us proud when we see the many accomplishments they have made representing The Florida Yacht Club! Will Allen Fleet Captain Tennis My Point The Florida Yacht Club will be hosting a city wide Junior Team Tennis event on February 28th. If you have a child that is in our Orange Ball Group or older they are probably eligible to play in this cool event. For more details regarding this event, please give the Tennis Pro Shop a call. Due to this event, the courts will be completely booked on the 28th of February. If you would like to play, we will do our best to find you a court close by. Thank you in advance for your understanding as we host this. I want to congratulate Mark Worsham on being appointed as the Director of Junior Tennis for the winter/spring program. Mark’s responsibilities and goals will be to keep the communications strong and current on all junior activities at the Club and around Jacksonville as it pertains to the FYC Juniors. Mark will be communicating through weekly emails, phone calls, Clubster, Facebook and good old fashion “face to face”. He will be focusing on building the “team” atmosphere by creating fun team events. Please let us know if you have any ideas to help us continue to improve and keep FYC Junior Tennis #1. Go Zone Team! If you are not receiving email updates and would like to get on the list, please let us know and we will be happy to add you. February will begin the USTA league season. We have 12 - 14 USTA teams representing FYC this year. With Working Women’s and USTA leagues crossing over on play time, our court sheet will be very busy on Saturdays. Please keep in mind that we are down one court right now. We will always do our best to find you a court to play on. Due to the construction with The Big Plan, the Mixed Doubles Club Championship has been postponed. This Championship, the Finals and the Players’ Party will be rescheduled to a date following the completion of the Tennis Courts. Thank you in advance for your patience as we are down a court and will be down to six lighted courts during the construction of our new courts. The new courts as well as all of the lights should be completed and ready to play on by March 1st. We will keep our fingers crossed for that completion date! Louis Ballantyne Director of Tennis Save the Date... The Miller Electric/Brumos Companies Steeg Member-Guest Tennis Tournament Tournament week is April 17th - 19th If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Liza Barnett at [email protected] for details. This is a great way to support your Club and have your company recognized. Upcoming Tennis Events: February 1st- USTA Adult Team Tennis begins 13th- Valentine’s Sweetheart Mixed Doubles Social 28th- NFPTA Junior Team Tennis March 10th- Tennis 101 (Free Adult Beginner’s Clinic) 10th- Tennis Committee Meeting 13th- St. Patrick’s Day Social April 17th - 19th- The Steeg Member-Guest Retail Moment We are receiving new apparel every month from Nike, Fila, Lija, Bolle, Tail, Sofibella and many more! When you come in, mention one of our new lines and receive 35% off an item of your choice! Events The NEW FYC Sunday Buffet Sundays | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Pirate’s Den Sundays at FYC are now better than ever! Choose between the Full Buffet for $16 or just the Soup & Salad for $9. Burgers, Club Sandwiches and the Children’s Menu will be available. Build Your Own Bloody Mary for $9, Build Your Own Bubbly for $5. Buffet: Assorted Danishes and Muffins Smoked Salmon Display Assorted Cereals and Yogurts Chef ’s Featured Entrée Variety of Fresh Fruit Cheese Grits Boar’s Head Bacon Egg Casserole Azar Original Sausage Hash Browns Made-To-Order Omelets & Waffles Soup & Salad Children’s Etiquette Class & Dinner Featuring Kaye Simonetta Saturday, February 7th | 6:00 - 8:00 pm Formal Dining Room | $32 Per Child Ages 8 - 12 | Limited to 20 Children Etiquette is knowing and practicing dignified and charming behavior. Special guest Kaye Simonetta from Manners For Life will instruct the children on good manners and social skills which build self-confidence to navigate through important life events. This event is brought to you by the Youth BOG. Reservations required. Wine Club: "The Old and New Worlds of Spain" Tuesday, February 10th | 6:00 pm Ballroom | Reservations Please $15 Per Person, Complimentary for Wine Club Members Spain is an “Old World” country making “New World” style wines. Thanks to the modernization of many Spanish wineries and the desire to increase their export market, many Spanish wineries have started making “New World” style wines. We will compare and contrast some of these “New World” style wines with some of their “Old World” style counterparts. Nathan Asaro (Certified Sommelier!) will lead this tour of old vs. new as well as discuss modern winemaking techniques and centuries-old farming practices. Nathan spent eight days touring these vineyards and wineries and he will share his experience and photos. Valentine’s Dinner Saturday, February 14th Reservations Accepted 6:00 - 8:00 pm Pirate’s Den & Formal Dining Room $45 Per Person | Reservations Required À La Carte Dining and To Go orders will not be available Choice of Appetizer: Spinach Rockefeller Salad Soft Boiled Egg, Crispy Shallot, Roasted Tomato Coulis, Bacon Dressing, Hollandaise Essence Hearty Oyster Stew Gulf Oysters, Portabello Mushroom, Smoked Bacon, Tomato Confit Escargot Phyllo Cup Saffron Wilted Leeks, Garden Herbs, Garlic Cream, Sundried Tomato Oil Choice of Entrée: Seared Beef Tenderloin Ratatouille Risotto, Prosciutto Shiitake Salad, Beurre Rouge, Cabernet Gastrique Snapper Étouffée Bronzed Gulf Snapper, Pecorino Corn Polenta, Local Shrimp, Haricot Vert, Andouille Trinity Sauce Choice of Dessert: Chocolate S’mores Tart Chocolate Ganache, Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Cracker Crust, Caramel Sauce Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Raspberry Compote, Almond Praline, Marble Chocolate Stick Valentine’s Kids Club Party Saturday, February 14th | 6:00 - 10:00 pm 7:00 pm Dinner | Astor Room | $15 Per Child Reservations Please Make it a date night by bringing the kids to the Kids Club Party and then enjoying a special dinner! Your kids will have a blast making heart shaped crafts, playing games and tasting sweet treats, after their dinner of course. Children who are fully potty-trained through age 10 are welcome to attend. All children must be checked in and out. The Parent/ Guardian MUST REMAIN on FYC grounds while their child is at the Kids Club Party. Jr. Networking Night Thursday, February 26th Happy Hour 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Pirate’s Den Bar Trivia 7:00 - 8:30 pm | Formal Dining Room It’s another Trivia Night! Come to the Club to network with new people and enjoy some Bar Appetizers, drinks and prizes! 2015 FYC Annual Health Fair Friday, February 20th | 6:00 - 8:00 pm Living Room, River Porch and Formal Dining Room Join us for a fun filled evening of complimentary Health Screenings, beauty & health advice and raffle drawings! Participate in our Demonstrations, Fitness Challenges and much more! Frostbite Cruise Friday, February 27th - Sunday, March 1st Ira Farm on Black Creek Travel by boat or car, bring your dinner and enjoy a wonderful evening along the banks of Black Creek. Saturday night, the Club will provide salad, baked potatoes and a large grill for you to cook your own meat entrée. Chef Stephen will have steak that you can pre-order from the Yacht Club for this event. Choose the Filet for $1.75 per ounce, the Ribeye for $1.50 per ounce or the NY Strip for $1.50 per ounce (24 hour notice is required). Don’t forget to bring something for the Sunday morning pot-luck breakfast which is one of the highlights of the weekend! For directions or more information, call the FYC Front Office at (904) 387-1653 or visit The Florida Yacht Club website. A nominal fee applies for each person. Save the Date: Member Reception & Summer Camp Open House Saturday, February 21st | 6:30 pm Reception 7:00 pm Dinner | Tickets required for admission Call the FYC Front Office for more information, (904) 387-1653 Enjoy dinner in one of our attractive rooms set for a fine dining experience. There will be a thirty minute Champagne welcome reception for socializing and then an amazing four-course dinner! In order to provide the freshest and most unique ingredients, the menu items and room location will be revealed to the ticket holder one week before the event. Along with this hand-crafted, gourmet meal, Chef will pair some great wines. If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled Backhouse Supper Club dates, you may give, sell or auction your ticket off to a friend or family member. Tickets are sold as a package only for the quarter. Your Club account will be charged monthly throughout the quarter. Thursday, March 5th | 5:30 - 7:00 pm | Ballroom RSVP (904) 387-1653 Please join us for a Member Reception! Bring a prospective Member and your family to this event and enjoy complimentary Wine, Beer and Light Hors d’oeuvres. Mingle with other Members and FYC Staff as well as sign-up for any of FYC’s Summer Camps. Plan to stay for our famous Pasta Bar in the Pirate’s Den! Plan a strees free, rewarding and memorable event at FYC! Enjoy the unique experience of entertaining at your Club. We guarantee: • Personalized Service • Detailed Execution • Exquisite Food Contact Pamela or Heather in the Catering & Events Office (904) 387-1653 [email protected] [email protected] BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1ST: To better accommodate the entire Membership, Pirate’s Den seating will now be on a first-come first-serve basis except for Special Club Events. Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FEBRUARY FYC Sunday Buffet 1 Club Closed 11 am - 2 pm Club Closed FYC Sunday Buffet 8 11 am - 2 pm FYC Sunday Buffet 15 Club Closed 11 am - 2 pm 2 3 Famous Fried Fleet Committee 6 pm Chicken Dinner Entertainment Pool and Fitness Commitee 6:30 pm Commitee 6 pm Flexibility Workshop A Adult Sailing Seminar 10:30 - 11 am 6:30 - 8:30 pm Happy Hour 5 - 7 pm 9 Building & Grounds 10Famous Fried 11 am - 2 pm 16 Food & Beverage Committee 6 pm 17 Famous Fried 24Famous Fried 23 Cuisine Tennis Sailing 8:00 AM Trophies per age group Technical Tee race shirts for all participants 5 Swag bags full of goodies 6 Surf and Turf Fried Shrimp Beer and refreshments at finish line Membership Committee Sunset Pot O’ Gold 1 mile FUN RUN and Kiddie Dash 6 pm Game Day Madness 5:30 pm Runners Village with vendors, food and music Croquet Committee Children’s Etiquette 6 pm Entry Fee: 8K & 5K: $25 Now0Feb.13th $30 Feb. 14-20th Dinner $35 Day&ofClass Race 6 pm 7 1 mile Fun Run: $12 Now-Race Day Fried Shrimp 12 13 14 Use Code FYC15 for a $5 discount on registration Game Day Madness Valentine’s Dinner Valentine’s Sweetheart 6 pm Mixed Doubles Social Valentine’s Kids Club Party 6 pm Sunset Pot O’ Gold 5:30 pm To register: Visit 1st Place Sports or online at www.1stplacesports.com/riverday8k.html Lotsa’ Pasta Bar 18 Fried Shrimp 19 Sunset Pot O’ Gold 5:30 pm 20 Surf and Turf 21 27 Surf and Turf 28 Game Day Madness Backhouse Supper Club 6:30 pm Women and Young Ladies’ Safety & Self Defense Course 10 am Moonlight & Moonshine 6 - 8 pm 2015 FYC Annual Health Fair 6 - 8 pm 25 Lotsa’ Pasta Bar Chicken Dinner Spring Membership Meeting Adult Sailing Seminar 6:30 - 8:30 pm To register, visit 1stmedals Placefor Sports or5K go online at Finisher 8K and www.1stplacesports.com/riverday8K.html Lotsa’ Pasta Bar 11 Chicken Dinner Board of Governors 6 pm Adult Sailing Seminar 6:30 - 8:30 pm Saturday February 21 Committee 6 pm Chicken Dinner Cocktails & Code Flags Finance Committee 6 pm 7 - 9 pm Adult Sailing Seminar Wine Club 6 pm 6:30 - 8:30 pm Happy Hour 5 - 7 pm Happy Hour 5 - 7 pm Events 4 Lotsa’ Pasta Bar Happy Hour 5 - 7 pm Club Closed FYC Sunday Buffet 22 Friday Fried Shrimp 26 Jr. Networking Night Happy Hour 5 pm Trivia 7 pm Wellness Sunset Pot O’ Gold 5:30 pm Frostbite Cruise through March 1st Committee Game Day Madness Junior Team Tennis Event Bar Tear along per foration Sunday Cuisine Scene Happy Valentine’s day! This night is usually the highlight of February except for maybe the Super Bowl and the Daytona 500. This year we are doing something a little different from the norm on Valentine’s. I have created a special menu that will be the only menu available (the menu is on the Events Page) on Saturday the 14th. It has been awhile since it fell on Saturday so make reservations now and guarantee a special meal for that special someone. Another one of the many things to look forward to this month is the FYC Sunday Buffet. We have decided that in order to better serve the Membership, we are going to enhance the buffet with some new additions like Smoked Salmon, Cereals, Yogurts and a Special Entrée that will change from week to week. There will be a small price increase but this will still be the best value in town. The next Chef ’s Dinner Series will be on March 26th in the Astor Room. I think this concept has been a tremendous success thanks to the support of the Membership. It’s a great chance to take advantage of learning new cooking techniques. I will answer any questions the best I can and hopefully everyone walks away having learned something about cooking. Look for the menu in next month’s NewsWaves. As for the Club traditions, we are having the Frostbite Cruise at Ira’s Farm on Black Creek which is always a great time. We will supply the attendees with a full salad and baked potato bar. The Members are responsible for supplying their own entrée. The entrée of choice is usually steak. Like last year, I will be cutting the steaks by the ounce. See the Events Pages for pricing and pick-up information. You reserve your steak and I will cut it and vacuum seal it for you to take to the Cruise for dinner Saturday night. Why go to the grocery store when you can have FYC quality food? Credit Cards are now being accepted in the Pirate’s Den! Chef Stephen Bechan Executive Chef *NOW QUARTERLY* COMMITMENT Backhouse Supper Club b Tickets are available for purchase through the FYC Front Office. Tickets are sold as a package ONLY for the quarter. b The cost per ticket, per month is $120. Your Club account will be charged monthly throughout the quarter (three months). Cuisine How Good Was the 2014 Vintage? A vintage wine is one made from grapes that were all, or primarily (varies by region but typically at least 85%), grown and harvested in a single specified year. Vintage is the year in which the grapes were harvested. The importance of vintage, however, is both varied and disputed. In wine produced on the colder limits of wine production (Burgundy for example), vintage is often very important, because some seasons will be much warmer and produce riper grapes and better wine. On the other hand, a poor growing season can lead to grapes low in sugar, which lowers the quality of the resulting wine. In many wine regions, especially in the New World, growing seasons are much more uniform. In dry regions, the systematic and controlled use of irrigation also contributes to uniform vintages. However, such wines are regularly labeled by vintage because of consumer demand. Wines of superior vintages from prestigious producers and regions will often command much higher prices than those from average vintages. This is especially the case if wines are likely to improve further with some age in the bottle. For the men and women who make wine, perhaps no word is more packed with nervous anticipation than “harvest.” After months of spending time, sweat and money in their vineyards, it’s the moment to see what nature delivered. For California, 2014 brought another year of record-breaking drought. For America’s East Coast, winter brought a deep freeze. For much of Western Europe, 2014 was unpredictable, with sun, clouds and plenty of hail in some unfortunate spots. Napa Valley vintners are celebrating another early and excellent quality year. In spite of the drought and the South Napa earthquake, vintners are using words like “quality,” “depth of flavor” and “excellent” to describe their expectations for the vintage. Many are also noting “perfect weather,” “abundant crop” and “good fortune” among the blessings they are counting in a season where Mother Nature threw a curveball. In Washington and Oregon, sunshine was abundant and harvest came early. French winemakers report a challenging but ultimately rewarding year. From Bordeaux to Champagne, spring was warm and sunny. But summer brought cloudy wet days to much of the country, requiring countless hours in the vineyards. Just in time, September brought sun. So, the answer to how good a year was 2014, varies by region, but in general, it was quite a good year after all! The Wine Club meets for a tasting class the SECOND Tuesday of each month. Make a reservation to try it out by calling the FYC Front Office (904) 387-1653. If you have questions, send me an email at [email protected]. SteveWineShewbrooks Club Chairman Wellness February Group Exercise Schedule Class Time Location Mondays Power Walking Group TRX Advanced River Queens Line Dancing Yoga TRX 9:00 - 9:45 am 9:00 - 9:45 am 9:45 - 10:30 am 5:30 - 6:30 pm 6:30 - 7:00 pm Fitness Center Fleet Center TBD Fleet Center Fleet Center Tuesdays TRX River Queens Stretch & Strength TRX TRX Advanced 8:30 - 9:00 am 9:45 - 10:30 am 9:50 - 10:20 am 5:00 - 5:30 pm Fleet Center Upstairs in the Clubhouse Fleet Center Fleet Center Power Walking Group TRX River Queens Chair Aerobics Yoga TRX 9:00 - 9:45 am 9:00 - 9:30 am 9:45 - 10:30 am 5:30 - 6:30 pm 6:00 - 6:30 pm Fitness Center Fleet Center Upstairs in the Clubhouse Upstairs in the Clubhouse Fleet Center TRX 8:30 - 9:00 am Fleet Center River Queens Chair Yoga & Balance 9:45 - 10:30 am Upstairs in the Clubhouse TRX Core on the Courts TRX Advanced 10:30 - 11:00 am 5:00 - 5:30 pm Tennis Courts Fleet Center Power Walking Group TRX Core on the Courts 9:00 - 9:45 am 10:30 - 11:00 am Fitness Center Tennis Courts Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Join Groups to receive updates on the things you’re interested in. Clubster Fitness Groups: Ballet TRX Group Boot Camp Aqua Fitness Group Exercise River Queens Swim Lessons Walking Group Health and Wellness Group Exercise Rates: River Queens: $45 Per Month, $15 Per Class TRX: $50 Per Month, $15 Per Class Walking Group: Complimentary Yoga: $45 Per Month, $15 Per Class Men and Women’s Fitness Lockers Now available to rent! The Rental Fee is $100 per year. Please see Sarah Lopez at the FYC Front Office to choose your locker. Women and Young Ladies’ Safety & Self Defense Course Flexibility Workshop A Tuesdays, February 3rd - 24th | 10:30 am - 11:00 am Tennis Courts (or in the Fleet Center in the case of inclement weather) | $15 Per Class Workshop B will be Tuesdays, March 3rd - 31st Improve your performance, speed up your recovery time and reduce injuries. You will learn static, dynamic and PNF stretches, stretches specific for improving your tennis skills as well as overall flexibility to reduce low back pain. Saturday, February 21st | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Astor Room | $45 Per Member | $50 Per Guests Ages 15 and Up The course is designed for the average woman or teen girl. The tactics are easy to learn, easy to remember and easy to employ in the stress of a violent encounter. We have partnered with Paradigm Tactical Training Group for this course. These guys are law enforcement officers with many years of experience. The basics of this system include: • Situational Awareness • Preventive Measures • Risk Reduction • Legal Issues • Alternative Weapons • Empty Hand Fighting Techniques and Avoidance Information Massage and Facial Information Massage Therapist Karolyn Cantin (904) 228-8127 Esthetician Gina Bradley (904) 434-7524 Massage and Facial giftcertificates make a great gift and are available for purchase at the FYC Front Office. 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