SIA Newsletter 7 27 11 - Dance Party Friday Night!

To all Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,

We have something very special at 7:00 pm this Friday evening - a "Sock Hop" at the Firehouse!

Brandis and Jorge Riba operate their own dance studio in Clark, New Jersey, where they provide basic lessons and also choreography for wedding parties. They know how to make dancing really fun and enjoyable! They vacation every summer with Joyce and Len Wilson and have grown to love Strathmere.

This "Sock Hop" is their gift back to Strathmere of their talent and enthusiasm for dancing.

Come as a couple ($9) - or come as a single ($5)! All will have great fun.

Light refreshments provided.
Have plans? Change 'em!
Don't like to dance? Friday night will change your mind - and what a bargain price!!!

For more information (and to help us plan for how many are coming), call

Len or Joyce Wilson at 215-520-5137, or   Linda Bateman at 609-970-0157

Tickets will be available at the door.

Upcoming Events - Update Your Calendar!


*SIA Sock Hop at the Firehouse Friday, July 29, 7:00 pm

*Wetlands Institute Program at Schiavo Library Thursday, August 11, 7:00 to 8:00 pm

*SIA Meeting Friday, August 12, 8:00 pm - Fruit Festival! Bring your favorite "Jersey Fresh" fruit dish or drink.

*Kayak Festival and Races Saturday, August 13

*Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company Fire Prevention and Safety Day Sunday, August 14, 2011, 2:00 to 4:00 pm

*Local Authors' Night at the Schiavo Library Thursday, August 18

*The games formerly known as the Strathmere Olympics will be held Saturday, August 20

*"Nightmare in Strathmere" Boat Parade, 6:30, Saturday, August 27

*Strathmere Fire Company Benefit BBQ at the Deauville Beach House w/ Bubba Mac Band, Wednesday, August 31, 6 to 10 PM

*Kids' Surf Fishing Tournament, Saturday, September 3, 9:00 am

*SIA Meeting Friday, September 9, 8:00 pm

*Last day of Flounder Season, Sunday, September 25

*Services at the Strathmere United Methodist Church every Sunday to September 25: 9:15 Hymn Sing; 9:30 Service.

Did you make your dues payment yet? Our thanks to everyone who has. Remember, it's just $10 per adult family member, and you can send it to SIA at PO Box 57 in Strathmere.

The Strathmere Improvement Association includes all owners and many visitors to Strathmere and Whale Beach. It was founded over 50 years ago as a community organization with the objective of making Strathmere a better place. We are proud of the organization's many accomplishments over the years. The dues and fund raisers provide for, among other things, funding the Fourth of July Parade, and our share of the Christmas Party. If you have adult children or relatives (or visitors) who visit Strathmere, please forward this message to them - perhaps they'd like to be members and receive these e-mail messages also.

You can contact us by responding to this e-mail sia6@comcast.net or by mailing SIA at PO Box 57 in Strathmere.



Thanks to all for your continuing support!
Butch Vandegrift - President
Linda Bateman -Vice-President
Donna Diefenderfer - Treasurer
Dorothy Addario - Recording Secretary
Ken Weaver - Corresponding Secretary

Short video with highlights of the 4th of July Parade

SIA Newsletter 7 19 11 - Auction Saturday; Bay Races Tuesday

To all Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,


This Saturday evening, July 23, the Citizens For Strathmere and Whale Beach will hold their third annual auction at the Firehouse.
As most of you know, the CFSWB is responsible for the legal action to deannex Strathmere from Upper Township and make Strathmere part of Sea Isle City. Proceeds from the auction will be used to cover legal fees for this activity.
There will be a "Chinese" auction, a "Silent" auction, and finally a "Live" auction - all taking place this year from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
There will be lots of great stuff for the kids, along with complimentary soda, beer, wine and desserts.
Among the many items to be auctioned will be this 8" x 10" oil on linen original painting by Greg Bennett entitled, "Old Jetty on a Hazy Morning", valued at $1500.
It is in the plein air style, but done in the studio.

Here are a few pictures from last year's auction: Kids enjoy the Chinese Auction... Some of the many items for the Live Auction....

 

Folks check out items in the Silent Auction...

 

Look at those desserts!   And then the Live Auction!     

Note that last year the Chinese Auction was scheduled to start at 4:00 pm, the Silent Auction at 7:00 pm and the Live Auction at 8:15.  This year it looks like both the Chinese Auction and the Silent Auction will begin at 7:00 pm, so adjust your bidding strategy accordingly...

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Check out the new Beach Patrol Website, http://www.utbp.us/ and especially their "Strathmere Doors" poster!

On Tuesday evening, July 26, at 6:30, the first of several lifeguard boat races will take off down the bay in the annual MS 6-mile race that starts and ends at the Deauville Inn.

Here is a picture from last year's race. Watch from the Deauville, Twisties, the playground, street ends - or take some beer to a friend's who lives on the bay!
 

Our July 8 SIA Meeting was unfortunately held during a torrential storm that caused power outages throughout Strathmere. Our thanks to those who came anyway!

On Friday evening, July 29, The SIA will sponsor a "Strathmere Strut Dance Clinic"!
Guaranteed to be a lot of fun, the "clinic" will be run by members of the Brandis Dance Theatre. http://www.brandisdance.com/index2.html
Join us for a great time!

LOCAL AUTHORS WANTED! The Schiavo Library is looking for local authors for their first Local Authors' Night, August 18, 2011, to display and discuss their books.
If you are interested in participating, please phone the Schiavo Library at (609) 486-6265 or email Christine, the Library Director at info@strathmerelibrary.org

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Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars

*CFSWB Community Auction at the Firehouse, 7:00 pm, this Saturday, July 23

*Lifeguards' Six Mile Bay Row, Tuesday July 26, beginning (at 6:30 pm) and ending at the Deauville

*Wetlands Institute Program at Schiavo Library Thursday, August 11, 7:00 to 8:00 pm

*SIA Meeting Friday, August 12, 8:00 pm - Fruit Festival! Bring your favorite "Jersey Fresh" fruit dish or drink.

*Kayak Festival and Races Saturday, August 13

*Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company Fire Prevention and Safety Day Sunday, August 14, 2011, 2:00 to 4:00 pm

*Local Authors' Night at the Schiavo Library Thursday, August 18

*Tentative Date for the games formerly known as the Strathmere Olympics Saturday, August 20

*"Nightmare in Strathmere" Boat Parade, 6:30, Saturday, August 27

*Kids' Surf Fishing Tournament, Saturday, September 3, 9:00 am

*SIA Meeting Friday, September 9, 8:00 pm

*Last day of Flounder Season, Sunday, September 25

*Services at the Strathmere United Methodist Church every Sunday to September 25: 9:15 Hymn Sing; 9:30 Service.

Thanks to everyone who has sent us their dues payment. Remember, it's just $10 per adult family member, and you can send it to SIA at PO Box 57 in Strathmere.

The Strathmere Improvement Association includes all owners and many visitors to Strathmere and Whale Beach. It was founded over 50 years ago as a community organization with the objective of making Strathmere a better place. We are proud of the organization's many accomplishments over the years. The dues and fund raisers provide for, among other things, funding the Fourth of July Parade, and our share of the Christmas Party. If you have adult children or relatives (or visitors) who visit Strathmere, please forward this message to them - perhaps they'd like to be members and receive these e-mail messages also.
You can contact us by responding to this e-mail sia6@comcast.net  or by mailing SIA at PO Box 57 in Strathmere.


Thanks to all for your continuing support!


Butch Vandegrift - President
Linda Bateman -Vice-President
Donna Diefenderfer - Treasurer
Dorothy Addario - Recording Secretary
Ken Weaver - Corresponding Secretary

SIA Newsletter 7 8 11 - 4th of July Parade Results and Pictures

To all Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,

We had a great day for our parade! A little hot, but still a great day!
We want to tell you here of our many winners, provide some parade pictures (and links to others) and thank at least some of those who made the parade happen.

Awards were presented as follows:

Division 100 – Motorized Floats
First Prize, “Dancing Yankee Doodles” - Ed Dietz;
Second Prize, “Summer Mummers” – Karly Boles

Honorable Mention
“The Fox Fourth” – Tim Fox
“Pop Chal Palooza” – Paul Geib
“Strathmere Safari” – Joe Coffey
Take A Kid Fishing” – Strathmere Fishing & Environmental Club

Division 200 – Hand-Pulled Floats
First Prize, “Strathmere Rocks” – Roland Family
Second Prize, “Pirates of Corson’s Inlet” – Gabor Family



Division 300 – Walkers, Wagons & Strollers (Adults and Children)
First Prize, “Super Sundae Squad” – Schwartz;
Second Prize (Tie), “Strathmere Recreation Department” – Furey & Pond Families
Second Prize (Tie), “Don’t Shop Around” – Collette Breen
Honorable Mention
“Red Wagon” – Darens
“Stars and Stripes” – DeGuzman and Lord Families
“Star Spangled Wagon”

Division 400 – Walkers and Wagons (Adults Only)
First Prize, “Fish 'n' Chics” – The Townsends

Division 500 – Bikes, Trikes and Scooters
First Prize, “Patriotic Wagon / Bicycle” - Matt Calloway;
Second Prize (Tie), “Nobody ‘Parades’ Like Strathmere” - Madeline and Jacqueline White;
Second Prize (Tie), “USA Sign / Pinwheel” - Holly Robinson

Honorable Mention
“Star Spangled Bikes” - Erin Daley
“Star-Spangled Girl” - Hannah Emmell
“Birth of America” - Rachel Bacon
“Seacliff Stripers” – The Hares and Friends
“Happy Fourth” – Luke Rantanen
“Streamers / Crepe Paper” – Shay Comiskey


Division 600 - Participation prizes were awarded to nine classic and antique cars:
Jerry Bailey - 1949 Chevy half-ton pickup
Walt McCormac – 1987 Jaguar V-12
Elaine Holsomback – 1967 Mustang
Steve Omrod – 1997 Mustang Cobra
Mike Murray – 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Greg Mahley – 1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88
The Biylers – 1931 Ford “A” 23 Durant Touring
Jim Wines – 1971 MG B
Mike Santori – 1982 Mercedes 380 SL



Here are some parade pictures. More can be found on the Strathmere Website here and on the SIA Facebook Page here


Parade pictures mostly by Holly Weaver. Award pictures mostly by Kate Weaver.

At the Deauville, Ken Weaver introduces Lance Corporal Andrew Loesch, who recently returned from his second tour in Afghanistan, while SIA President Charles “Butch” Vandegrift applauds.

Butch then announced the parade trophy winners

Watching the Parade is great, but perhaps the best part of the day is watching the children receive hard-won awards…

The program ended with Debbie Vandegrift singing a beautiful rendition of “God Bless America”…

Ken and Jessica Weaver were again co-chairs and organizers of the parade.

They would like to thank the Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company, Uncle Bill’s, Horace Lorillier and especially Lynda Brown and her staff at the Deauville Inn.

They would also like to thank everyone who participated, who obviously spent so much time on their ideas and decorations!
In addition, they would like to thank all those who helped with registration, judging, children’s giveaways and SIA Sales.

Kate Weaver and Sue Ernst directed people to the correct registration line. Mary Welker, Mary Ann Omrod and Judy Hollinger registered everyone in the parade.
The three pictures below show eight of our ten judges:

 Len & Joyce Wilson and Sophia Wisniewska & Mary Schmelzer

Unfortunately, your intrepid photographer failed to take a picture of Ginny & Steve Simone

Karen Berry & Tim O'Kane; Jim & Alice March

 

 

Holly Weaver & Gina Zeccardi saw that every child in the parade got a "giveaway".

 

Marion Ingram, Kay Higginbotham and Donna Diefenderfer sold SIA Strathmere "Stuff".

Please remember that the parade, including all of the giveaways and trophies, is financed by the SIA entirely from dues payments and the sale of items like tee shirts, caps, tote bags, coolers, etc.

We sold lots of caps, tote bags and coolers on the Fourth of July, so thanks to all who purchased!

Remember, our annual "dues" are just $10 per adult family member, and you can send them to SIA at PO Box 57 in Strathmere.


Remember also our SIA Meeting tonight at 8:00 pm - Beer Tasting with Philly Pretzels!


You can contact us by responding to this e-mail sia6@comcast.net  or by mailing SIA at PO Box 57 in Strathmere.
Thanks to all for your continuing support!
Butch Vandegrift - President
Linda Bateman -Vice-President
Donna Diefenderfer - Treasurer
Dorothy Addario - Recording Secretary
Ken Weaver - Corresponding Secretary