2014

Ocean City Marlin Club

OFFICERS

Franky Pettolina President

Mark Radcliffe Vice President

Annette Cropper

Secretary

Brian Tinkler Treasurer

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Pat Svehla

Ron Callis

James Jefferson

Val Lynch

James Giles

Mike Diffendal

Bill Regan

9659 Golf Course Rd

Ocean City, MD 21842

410-213-1613

March –April 2014

A Message from the President - For the first time in 2014 I am writing a Marlin Bill article without snow on the ground!

Thank goodness. Enough was enough. And then some.

I guess I will jump right into the hot topic of the past month. Since the timing of the last

Marlin Bill and the launch of the transitional menu did not coincide there have been many

questions regarding the club’s food service over the past month. I will try to address those

concerns here. First of all, we went with the paper menu as a temporary plan while we sorted

out some new entrees and appetizers so we can see what worked and what did not. We will be

returning to the “traditional” looking menu in the beginning of May. Historically speaking

March and April are the 2 slowest months of the year in the club so we thought this would be

good timing to try some new things out. Second, yes the prices have gone up on several items.

We have to hold a certain percentage over cost on the items we serve in order for the

restaurant side of the club to work. In comparison to “normal” restaurants we hold that

percentage at 10 to 20 percent less as a benefit to our members. When the cost of goods goes

up we have to adjust the menu prices. The other thing we strive to do is to maintain a high

quality of product for the price. So in some cases we may be priced similarly to other local

establishments, but we are putting out a higher quality product. Again we do this as a benefit

for our members. I recently went to another area restaurant and someone at our table ordered

the Seafood Alfredo. Since we serve the same dish I paid particular attention to what came to

the table. There was roughly two-thirds as much seafood with the pasta when compared to

ours, and the price was over 5 dollars more than ours. Again we strive to provide a high

quality at a fair price for our members. Another question that was brought to me was as to

whether or not we could work some “value minded” items into the menu. To that end Mikey

is working on some items that will be featured as a sort of “Pub Fare” in the coming weeks.

Lastly, our goal is to have a variety of “Specials” each week. We have an awesome crew in

our kitchen, and I am sure that the specials will be just that, special. As a whole I am pleased

with adjustments made to the menu, and I have received much positive feed back. I hope I

have helped clear up any questions you may have had about the food service.

Speaking of feedback, as President I always encourage members to share their opinions or

suggestions with me. Whether it be an email, a phone call, or a quick chat at the marina, I am

here to serve the membership. I will always take opinions and suggestions to the Board of

Directors for discussion. Likewise, Board Members bring feedback to each board meeting.

Again, we are here to serve the membership. One thing I do ask, is that if you choose to send

an email or a letter to the club please be respectful and include your contact information so I

can respond to your query.

Continued on next page.

A Message from the President—(continued) This weekend marks the annual Pirates of the Caribbean party. This is always a fun night at the club

and I am quite excited to see the Wenches and Buccaneers show up in full Pirate regalia. I wonder

who will win best costume this year? The next party after that is the season opener on May 3rd. I

expect there to be a lot of frivolity at the event as well. And don’t forget about the Annual Nautical

Flea Market that morning. Be sure to show up early and get a good deal!

Now on to the fishing report. First of all I would like to congratulate Capt. Andy Helms, John

Gudelsky, and the crew of the EnJoy on their winning of the Los Suenos Triple Crown tournament

series in Costa Rica. Scoring the most points overall in a 3 leg tournament in some of the most prolific

billfish waters in the world, against some of the best crews in the world is no small feat. Through the

wonder of the internet many of us were cheering for the “home team” during the final leg of the

tournament while working in the boat yard and later hanging out at the club. WAY TO GO TEAM

ENJOY!!! The bite in Costa Rica has continued to be red hot throughout most of the winter. Capt.

Jonny Duffie gave me his report the other evening when he got back in from an exciting day on the

water. The end of the day, yes (1) day, was a tally of 85 for 118 on sailfish along with a chafed off

blue and a 40 pound dolphin. Now that’s fishing! Also, as I write this, Squidman Bill Pino was

finishing his third day of the Offshore World Championship out of Quepos. They were holding 7th

place going into the day and the fishing has been good, so let’s hope pink squids and blue squids raised

a bunch for them today! I talked to Capt. Blaine Champlin the other morning and he told me that the

sails bit ok out of Palm beach following a cold front a few days earlier, but then they disappeared right

away. Sneaky sailfish. And lastly, I have heard reports that the back country and surrounding shallow

waters in the Florida Keys are likely to never be the same again now that Sharon and Capt. Al

Rittmeyer are done with them. I hope Al will share a report with us when he gets back.

In closing this month I would like to take a moment to remember 2 Club members that passed away

recently. Woody Klein was a long time member of the Club and an all around great guy. I never saw

him when he wasn’t smiling. Whether it was first thing in the morning getting his coffee at Wawa or

sitting at the Club on a Sunday afternoon, Woody was a happy guy and a pleasure to be around. Sue

Congialdi of the charter boat JoJo also passed away this past week. Sue had a passion for fishing and

loved her time at the beach. Along with her husband Joe she fished all over the world and caught

everything from Makos to Marlin. I have talked to Joe many times over the past few days and I feel

just awful for him and his family. Please keep the Klein and Congialdi families in your thoughts and

prayers.

Until Next Time,

Franky

Ocean City Marlin Club Hours of Operation:

Friday - Saturday

3:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Light fare Served 4:00 – 10:00

Full Menu Available 5:00– 10:00

Sunday

3:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Light fare Served 4:00 – 9:00

Full Menu Available 5:00 – 9:00

Wednesday - Thursday 3:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Light fare Served 4:00 – 9:00

Full Menu Available 5:00 – 9:00

Celebrate Earth Day Every Day! Help the Marlin Club be more earth-conscious & begin receiving the Marlin Bill by e-mail,

please contact Amanda at: info@ocmarlinclub.com , (410) 213-1613

Are you interested in becoming a CORPORATE SPONSOR of the Ocean City Marlin Club?? Jump in-front of the waitlist! Call Amanda @ (410) 213-1613 today to find out more information.

5th Annual Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament To benefit the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund Chairmen: Franky Pettolina & Chris Evans Registration: Friday, May 23, 2014, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Captain’s Meeting: 8:00 p.m, Fishing Days: (1 of 2) May 24 & 25 Weigh Ins: May 24 & 25, 3:30-6:00 p.m., Sunset Marina Awards Banquet: May 25, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Awards Presentation: 7:00 p.m. 35th Annual Small Boat Tournament Chairmen: Bill Regan, Annette Cropper, & Colin Campbell Registration: Friday, June 20, 2014, 6:30 p.m. Captain’s Meeting: 8:00 p.m. Fishing Days: (1 of 2) June 21 & 22 Weigh Ins: June 21 & 22, 3:00-6:30 p.m., Sunset Marina Eastern Shore Style Crab Feast: June 22, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Awards Presentation: 7:00 p.m. 32nd Annual Canyon Kick Off Chairman: N. Dave Birkett Registration: Thursday, July 3, 2014 6:30 FREE TO PAID OCMC BOAT MEMBERS Captain’s Meeting: 8:00 p.m. Fishing Days: (2 of 3) July 4, 5, & 6 Weigh Ins: July 4, 5, & 6, 5:00-7:30 p.m., Sunset Marina Awards Banquet: July 6, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Awards Presentation: 8:00 p.m. 10th Annual Kid’s Classic: To benefit the Wish-a-Fish Foundation Chairmen: TBA Registration: Friday, July 18, 2014, 6:30 p.m. Captain’s Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Fishing Days: (1 or 2 of 2) July 19 & 20 Weigh Ins: July 19 3:00-6:30 p.m., July 20 3:00-6:00 p.m., Sunset Marina Sunday Carnival & Awards: July 20, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Awards Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Every Angler receives an award!

6th Annual OCMC Ladies’ Tournament: “Heels & Reels” To benefit the OCMC Auxiliary Scholarship Fund Chairmen: Franky Pettolina & Amanda Shick Registration: Thursday, July 31, 2014, 6:00 p.m. Captain’s Meeting: 8:00 p.m. Fishing Days: (1 of 2) August 1 & 2 Weigh-Ins: August 1 & 2, 5:00-7:30 p.m., Sunset Marina Awards Banquet: August 2, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Awards Presentation: 8:00 p.m. 56th Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament Chairmen: Franky Pettolina, Bob Wimbrow, & Bill Fenwick Registration: Thursday, August 28, 2014, 6:30 p.m. FREE TO PAID OCMC BOAT MEMBERS Captain’s Meeting: 8:00 p.m. Fishing Days: (2 of 3) August 29, 30, & 31 Weigh-Ins: August 29, 30, & 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sunset Marina Awards Banquet: August 31, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Awards Presentation: 8:00 p.m. 36th Annual Challenge Cup Chairmen: Jon C. Duffie & Andy Helms Registration: Thursday, September 11, 2014, 7:00 p.m. Captain’s Meeting: 8:00 p.m. Fishing Days: (2 of 2) September 12 & 13, No weigh-ins. Italian Night: September 12, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Awards Banquet: September 13, 6:30-9:00 p.m. 2nd Annual OCMC Rockfish Tournament To benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Chairman: Colin Campbell & Jeremy Blunt Registration: Friday, December 5, 2014, 6:00 p.m. Captain’s Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Fishing Days: (5 of 9) December 6-14 Weigh-Ins: December 6-14, Time: TBA, Ake Marine Awards Banquet: December 14, Time: TBA

2014 Ocean City Marlin Club Tournament Schedule:

Invitation Only: Invitations are mailed via the USPS to your home address during the month of October 2014.

5th Annual White Marlin Party with DJ BK Friday, October 17, 6:30-10:30 p.m.(-ish)

This party celebrates all those boats and individuals who have released five (5) or more white marlin during this fishing season & have reported them via catch report on-line: www.ocmarlinclub.com . Please call Amanda for any report edits or if you need assistance. Trust me — you do not want to miss the party of the year !!

2014 OC Marlin Club Seasonal Awards Saturday, October 18, 6:30-10 p.m.

5th Annual Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament May 23—25, 2014

Registration: Friday, May 23 @ 6:30 p.m. Captains Meeting: Friday, May 23 @ 8 p.m.

Fishing days: (1 of 2) Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 Awards Banquet/Party @ OCMC Clubhouse: Sunday, May 25 6:30—9:00 p.m.

Chairmen: Franky Pettolina & Chris Evans

Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial

Foundation and Scholarship Fund

Our Purpose: The purpose of the Foundation and Scholarship Fundraising program is to provide support, encouragement and a better life for the noble men and women who upheld world peace and United States freedom. Phase IV is providing graves for the needy, homeless, hospitalized and disabled Veterans at their time of need. The Honor Museum, Freedom Wall and Historic Bell from the War of 1812 and thirty-three memorials, three flags flying and the twelve-foot “Statue of Liberty” is located at the beautiful 109-year-old famous Druid Ridge Cemetery, 7900 Park Heights Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland on Exit 20, one block off 695, (the Baltimore Beltway) (410) 486-5300.

Entry Fee(s):

A portion of the Entry Fee will be donated to the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund: www.kratzmemorialfoundation.com

Boat Entry Fee* $200.00

*includes 4 tickets to the awards banquet/party

Shore Entry Fee* $50.00 *includes 1 ticket to the awards banquet/party

Heaviest Bluefish

Level A—$50 $______ Level B—$100 $______ Level C—$200 $______ Level D—$250 $______

Levels A, B, & C pay 50/30/20 Level D Winner Take All Heaviest Fish

For more information - Please call the Ocean City Marlin Club @ (410) 213-1613,

e-mail info@ocmarlinclub.com, or visit the website www.ocmarlinclub.com

Be sure to mark your calendar!!

Fish News:

Look who were the Grand Marshals of the Ocean City Annual St. Patrick’s Day

Parade Saturday, March 15, 2014… Auxiliary President, Cathy Donovan & her

daughter and OCMC Sponsor for “New Wave” , Colleen Donovan Brown !!

Colleen & Cathy were chosen to be the Grand Marshals by the Board of the

Delmarva Irish American Club: Buck Mann, OC Mayor Rick Meehan,

& Dennis Roarty in honor of Cathy’s late husband, Mike Donovan.

Pictured above: Cathy’s grandchildren -

Quinn, Maeve, Grady, & Ashlyn Donovan

Pictured to the right: Cathy’s grandchildren,

Cathy, Colleen, & Cathy’s step-daughter,

Kyla Donovan Porter

E-mail us your fish tales & catch them in the

Ocean City Marlin Club “Marlin Bill” Newsletter!!

Send pictures &/or stories to: info@ocmarlinclub.com

The Ocean City Marlin Club Auxiliary will be selling: baked goods, hot dogs, potato chips, coffee, bottled water, & soda during the 9th Annual

Nautical Flea Market to support the Lower Shore Special Olympics. Please make sure to donate !!

Be sure to mark your calendar!!

Be sure to mark your calendar!!

Come & enjoy a spectacular array of fine jewelry & fashion accessories.

Open to the Public at the Ocean City Marlin Club

ANNUAL JEWELRY SHOW & BOUTIQUE

Thursday, August 7, 2014

11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. $5 Admission fee

Includes: 1 complimentary glass of wine, beer, or soda

Proceeds to benefit the Ocean City Marlin Club Auxiliary Scholarship Fund

9659 Golf Course Road, Ocean City, MD 21842

(410) 213—1613

Lunch will be prepared by the Auxiliary. Sandwiches & Chips may be purchased for $7.

Extra drinks may be purchased at the bar.

Information: cathy@ocnewwave.com , cspicknall@gmail.com

ANNUAL PIRATE’S OF THE CARIBBEAN PARTY

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Live Music with Ocean 98.1’s DJ BK!

$30 per person. 6:30 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.

Dancing, Caribbean Buffet, Costume Contest with Prizes,

one free evening cocktail—beer, wine, liquor, spirit-free,

& keep one eye out for Rick’s Pirate Punch!! ARRRRRGGGHHHHH!!!

8 ticket limit. Dinner limited to 140 people. There is no reserved seating.

Call to make reservations! (410) 213-1613. Sel

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SEASON OPENER DANCE PARTY!!!

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Live Music with Ocean 98.1’s DJ BK!

Only $25 per person!! 6:30 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.

Cornhole on the Porch, Drink Specials, Dancing,

All-You-Can-Eat Gourmet BBQ by OCMC Head Chef Mikey J.,

& one free evening cocktail—beer, wine, liquor, spirit-free

Please make pre-paid reservations in advance (410) 213-1613.

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Refrigeration Co. Inc.

410-289-2326

The OC Marlin Club Board of Directors would like to thank all of our Corporate Sponsors for all the support they have given the Club over the past year.

White Marlin Level—$5,000 Sponsorship

Sailfish Level—$500 Sponsorship

Blue Marlin Level—$2,500 Sponsorship

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410-213-9283

Beth

Gismondi,

Allstate Agent

410-213-7400