GSYC

Your Commodore is working hard

Friday July 21st

OPERA NIGHT

Miriam & Gabe Torok - 973-770-5770

Susan & Howard Mandelbaum - 973-663-6667

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Saturday July 22nd

Fiddler on the Roof

Featuring the Bobby Block Klezmer Band

(and real dancing as well)

The Ungers - 908-204-0057

The Stones - 973-541-0650

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Friday July 28th

Trivia Night

Hosted by the Steins

973-770-4824

(Flier will be going out with the menu this week)

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Saturday July 29th

50s Night

with the

"Who's Johnnie"

Rock & Roll Band

Judy & Paul Steinbock - 973-973-857-5141

Sandy & Eli Gaynor - 973-584-6045

Patricia & Richard Gaynor - 973-300-4647

(Flier going out this week)

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Coming Attractions

Friday August 4th - Ada Rosen Sexologist

Saturday August 5th - Caribbean Night at the Pool

**One Correction for your Calendar

Friday August 11

Buffet & Cards is being hosted by

The Kamine's AND the Buck's

It will include Black Jack

(WE NEED DEALERS)

and some other surprises

FYI

Dress code for Friday & Saturday Nights at the club is "Country Club Casual"...meaning... Unless stated, NO jackets are required

(but) No shorts or jeans

(unless the party is at the pool - Caribbean and Lobster night)

I'm sure that by now you are aware that Rear Commodore Larry Blumenfeld had to resign his flag and board position. Carol has Crohns disease and due to its nature, felt she could not assist him. We wish Carol well and applaud Larry's committment and respect for the position.

It is now time to share with you

"A weekend in the life of the Commodore"

This is very hard for a Jet fan to admit, but the color green is giving me nightmares. (Actually the Jets have been giving me nightmares for years.) First it was the pool that was attacked by green algae, then our cottages were being attacked by green mold and now for the ultimate insult -- our lakefront is being ravaged by green weeds! Friday night I was lamenting to Gabe Torok and Howard Mandelbaum about the problem with the weeds that washed up on our docks. Gabe suggested that I contact a diver who cleaned up the stuff at a friend's house. Howard had also used him. Have you all noticed that whenever Gabe has a suggestion it costs the club money?? (I just thought I would point that out)

I called Hank and Rick Rosenthal, our dock chairman, and set up a meeting with the diver for Saturday morning. The diver shows and quotes us a price. I turn colors, (if you guessed green), you are right.

As part of the price they will cart away the green crap. Hank asks if it would be cheaper if they just dump the crap on our property. Rick points out that the crap will dry out and rot and stink. Hank doesn't care as long as it's cheaper. We're saved because it doesn't matter where he dumps it - same price.

Commodore decision time, we hire him.

Barry Epstein is grateful as he showed up with a rake and was going to try and rake it up.

(Talk about p---ing into the wind.)

After a sleepless Saturday night, due to being upset over Larry's resignation. Sunday arrives, I go up to the club, play one hour of tennis and then have to attend a meeting with the nominating committee to inform them that they have an additional position to fill. I meet with the nominating committee. PC Justin Stone's reaction to the news was to tell me that he forgot that he needed to be in Connecticut in 10 minutes. I tied him down and then went out to the tennis court just as everyone was leaving. Plan B, I get into my swim suit and go to watch the diver and his crew, who are working on the docks.

As part of the deal, the diver will look for the anchor and chain that we had lost when we put the docks in. (that's another story)

They work into the afternoon cleaning and cutting the weeds. I stood by the pool gate each time they drove the crap away and waved goodby. Three truck loads later they were finished and our lake front is cleaner.

As for the lost anchor, the diver couldn't find it. Why?? too many weeds and muck on the bottom. (talk about going full circle)

Now, just when I claim my chaise lounge, put on my closed sign, and am attempting to catch up on my sleep, I get a call from the deck. It's Steve Berger. He needs me - guess what? (yes, you are right) to attend his meeting. .

Our club holds more meetings then the government.

This meeting is with the committee studying the new membership programs. So, I put on my body armor and go sit in on the meeting. Meeting went well, both sides of the argument were well represented and I can report that there will be a report.

(Whenever there is a meeting there has to be a report)

Dinner is now being set up.

So, I put on my kippa and went to inspect the Hebrew National hot dogs and the Black Angus hamburgers. I checked the tips of the hot dogs (I saw the Rabbi do that at the Reiling Bris) and I measured the hamburger and hot dog buns to make sure they were the correct size. All ok on that front.

Now I can finally relax.

Just wanted to share my weekend with you!!

"A weekend in the life of a Commodore"

Alan Karpas

Commodore