Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee Minutes
In attendance:
Bob Santanello
John Babbini
Doug Vitale
Scot Crowley
Molly Schaller (camp)
Patrick Cavanaugh
Janice Aportela
Debra Bodine-Vazquez
Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm
Old Business:
Pleasure Park Rec Camp
At this time there are 74 campers registered. There is one more sign up day (6/22) before camp starts on June 24th.
Molly Schaller has hired 13 camp counselors:
1. Rebecca Cairns
2. Courtney Mc Garry
3. Danny Fraunheim
4. Taryn Turnback
5. Sophia Longo
6. Josh Yates
7. Zachary Sluka
8. JoAnna Liotta
9. Ki Costa
10. Brianne Barry
11. Luke Frauenheim
12. Anna Riley
13. Samantha Kelly – -asst. Director
Carolan Ammirata made a motion to accept the group of counselors. Scot Crowley seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous to accept this group of young adults for our summer camp program.
We are still waiting on artwork for t-shirts but it is expected to be in the end of the week. Shirt should be ready in time for camp.
Molly shared:
*Breakwater Beach Day will be on Thursday July 18 and the campers will stay till 4pm so they can enjoy a full day at the water park. The fee for this off site event will be $26.95 which is only $2.00 more than the half day event.
*Bowling will be twice this session
*Train Ride to Manasquan date will be determined once summer train schedule is posted by NJ Transit.
*There will be weekly theme.
Surf Camp
Scot Crowley stated that Surf Camp will be June 24-28, from 1-4pm at Maryland Ave Beach. Sign up will be June 14 in the Antrim School Lobby at 2:30. Last years fee was $187.00, we do not know at this time if there will be a slight increase. Scot will find out.
Best Day
All continues to be on track for our second year with this event. Pat Cavanaugh states that all permits have been submitted. Water donations are still needed. John Babbini suggested asking Stop and Shop. Delicious Bagel in Pt. Boro is hosting breakfast, and Surf Taco is hosting lunch. Carol Vacarro is in touch with Jenkinson’s who have offered to do goodie bags for the campers. Signs will be from Blazing Visuals in Pt. Boro.
Parking lot on NJ Ave is expected to be cleared for parking as beach work finishes up shortly. Bob Santanello will check so we may have use of the Beach Trolley for this event.
BonFire
Doug Vitale states that permits for this September 7th (rain date Sept 8) have been put into the town. He would like to use the same band “Dentist”. The cost of band was $300.00, he is going to check to see if they are available. Food was donated last year. Our towns various pizza places donated the pizza, and Stop and Shop donated the S'mores ingredients including the long sticks. Doug will check to see if that will work this year as well.
Family Fishing Day
This is a new event for us this year. Date is Sept 14th as not to interfere with the Seafood Festival. John Babbini has contacted Jersey Hooker who says they are willing to help with the event. Times and more information will follow.
Intercoastal Tug of War
This event will be held on October 12 at the Manasquan Inlet. Bob Santanello attended the last meeting in Manasquan. The tug teams will increase by 8 to include
HS Alumni,
Local Businesses,
lifeguards,
Radio Station
Fire/Police/EMT
Teachers
Football teams
Gyms
Residents
Jersey Mike’s Monmouth vs. Jersey Mike’s Ocean
Naval Weapons Station Earle vs. Lakehurst Naval Air Station
Teams are members of 25. The “TOW” team would like to get more sponsorships. Planning is still in early stages but coming together nicely.
Beach Yoga
Carolan Ammirata has been in touch with Nicky Scholz of Joyful Living Yoga (Arnold Ave) who will be hosting these classes. The will be held daily, early mornings on Maryland Avenue Beach. The first session will be July 5th. Time a bit unsure, 7:30 or 8:00. Classes will be an hour.
Carolan made the motion to accept this activity, second by Pat Cavanaugh. The board voted unanimously to accept this motion. Recreation Yoga for children will start shortly and will be held at the Joyful Living Studio.
New Business:
Pickleball
Janice Aportela would like to get a pickleball teams going. We have the courts set up. Joe Fitzsimmons (Antrim) has the equipment. Stanley Angeloni is interested in running/organizing this event.
Basketball Backboards
Tom Cavanaugh brought up that the backboards on the courts at Pleasure Park need some refurbishing. Possible get local kids to paint wood for new backboard design.
There will be NO meeting on June 24th unless some new issues arrive.
Meeting was closed at 7:45 pm. Doug Vitale made the first motion, seconded by Carolan Ammirata.
Respectfully submitted
Debra Bodine-Vazquez
