2010 Wyncote Southeast Florida Annual Luncheon Reunion

Present and former members of Wyncote Yacht Club, again on Tuesday February 18, 2010, held a Luncheon/Reunion, which has become an Annual Affair. The group met at Mangrove Matties Restaurant in Fort Pierce, Florida, set on the very beautiful Ft. Pierce Inlet. Some of the Inlets of Florida are just spectacular for sightseeing as are many places on the East or West Coasts of Florida. Former members of Wyncote living near the Coastal Areas of Florida have such great views along the Atlantic Ocean Front and the Gulf of Mexico coast line. But then I’m partial to large bodies of water, like the Atlantic Ocean and The Gulf of Mexico.

The Wyncote reunion was attended by the following: Al & Carol O’Donnell, John & Trudy Panaseny, Bob & Jo Hammond, Don & Jan Liljestrand, Geoff Stark, Jeanne Oschmann, Bill Kaiser, Mary Boita, Mary Lou Walendorf, Don & Marilyn Stevenson, Bob & Rory Helbing and for the first time Joe & Fran Mercolino attended our Wyncote Southeast Florida Luncheon Reunion. It was sure nice seeing them again after all these years. Sorry we could not spend more time with all who came. It is a short time to try and get together with everyone for more chat time.

Unfortunately we missed Pam & Bruce Dantzler by one day. The 18th of February was the day their flight was leaving for home. I hope next year if anyone thinks they might be here in Florida in February 2011 they might let me know the times they plan to be here. Maybe we can work something out for that period. We all hope more active members can some day join us. All the former are Active Members, ex-Wyncote Members or Associate Members.

Thanks Al O’Donnell for making the arrangements at Mangrove Matties again. Al, as he has done in past years keeps on top of these arrangements. We had a few date changes in years past because of scheduling changes a few members had to make. I know that many names mentioned, are not familiar to a lot of the newer members, but there still are members that will recognize these names from the past. Some day all Wyncote Members will be in our position, and will be reporting on their activities here from the Sunshine State or from whatever location they will retire to. If a Wyncote Member who happens to be here in Florida at this time of year, I will try to give ample notice next year in case any member wishes to attend.

Patricia DeGeorge keeps all of us living in Florida up to date on active members well being, and we all here in Florida wish all active Wyncote Members the very best and hope all who had any medical problems these last months a speedy recovery. All of the Wyncote retirees here in Florida wish all Wyncote Active Members the very best for the coming 2010 Boating Season. I would personally like to acknowledge Vinnie Nicholes for his generosity and time in having my letter over the years about our annual luncheon printed in the Wyncote Newsletter.

Thank You
Bob Helbing