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1 October November 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 A Message from the President - Wow, this is the second time I am writing a Marlin Bill article on the heels of a United States presidential election. I had originally written another version of this letter from the President, but I had to do a rewrite after the returns from Ohio and Virginia came in..so here it goes. Those of you that know me well know how I felt about the United States Presidential Election this year. Let me just say that I hope the next 4 years show us the era of transparency, reaching across the aisle, and economic growth that were promised in the last 4 years. Many of our interests as a sport fishing community are greatly affected by what goes on in DC, but more importantly we, as Americans, live in volatile times and we are putting our faith in our leaders to bring us through them unscathed. I look forward to seeing how a second term of President Obama turns out, and may God continue to bless the United States of America. Ok, now that I got that off of my chest, on to business. There are several big items that need to be addressed this month. The first item is the election of Directors and Officers for the club for Vice President Radcliffe is running unopposed, so it looks like I am stuck with that cantankerous, bald headed, loud mouthed son of a gun for another term.. and since I am not up for re-election until next year, he is probably saying the same thing! All kidding aside, Mark is a good friend of mine and I look forward to having him as my tag team partner for another year. That leaves the election choices for treasurer and directors. In keeping with club tradition I will not endorse any one candidate for any position. I know every one of the nominees for the Board positions, and honestly, there is not a bad choice on the list. I have enjoyed working with Brian Tinkler as treasurer, and while I do not know him well, I have talked with Brian Roberts and he is ready and willing to work for the good of the club. I encourage the membership to read the candidates bios, talk to them if possible, and then vote. The next big item, which those of you that attended the general membership meeting are already aware of, is a $50 increase in dues this year. The Board did not come to this decision lightly. While the club is on very stable financial ground (the best I have seen it since I became a Director in 1999), we need to be mindful of the future. This $50 increase will not go into the general fund, it will go into a reserve account that is earmarked for the future upkeep/ repairs/renovations that the clubhouse will need. Our building is not brand new anymore, and between Mother Nature and our membership, we are pretty hard on it! Another change that will be going into effect after January 1, 2013 is that all new members will be paying a one time $350 initiation fee in addition to their regular dues upon being accepted into the club. This initiation fee will also be put into the reserve account. By establishing this reserve, the Board is planning ahead so that future Officers and Directors will have the means available to maintain the clubhouse in the manner which the membership deserves Continued on next page.

2 A Message from the President (continued) During this shoulder season and over the winter months there will also be some changes to the club house. First off we are renovating/refurbishing the kitchens. Mike Diffendal has spearheaded this project and is working closely with Chef Mikey J. to bring it to fruition. As the planning looks now, the job should be mostly complete by the early part of December. The other off season project (also being overseen by Mike Diffendal) will be a revamping of our HVAC systems. We have met with HVAC engineers and we have plans for getting the club properly cooled and heated. Upon completion, both of these projects will greatly enhance the clubhouse experience for our members. Just a few weeks ago we held our 3 rd Annual White Marlin Party and our Annual Seasonal Awards Dinner. It was an incredible weekend. The White Marlin Party surpassed all expectations (gummy fish, give-a-ways, off-shore fishing s first ever Ultimate Fighting demonstration on the deck striker vs. submission artist, traveling ice sculptures ) And of course the Seasonal Awards, where the best of the best get recognized. Truly one of my favorite weekends of the year. As those of you that frequent the clubhouse have undoubtedly noticed, Shirley is no longer with us. Ms. Hopkins left her position at the club at the end of October. I have known Shirley for the better part of 20 years, and she was with the club for the past 6 years. She brought a taste of Southern Charm and Class to the club, and will be missed by all. Rick, Mikey J., and I will be working hard to find Shirley s replacement, and I wish Ms. Hopkins nothing but the best in her future endeavors. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Christmas and NYE parties next month, or at the Clubhouse before then. Till next time GO RAVENS!!!! Franky Pettolina CALLING ALL OCEAN CITY MARLIN CLUB MEMBERS & SPONSORS!! AUXILIARY BAKE SALE Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 4:00 p.m. - until Please help the OCMC Auxiliary on November 14, 2012 by bringing baked goods to the club for a BAKE SALE EXTRAVAGANZA! Just in time for your Holiday guests, the OCMC Auxiliary is having a Bake Sale to add to the Scholarship Fund. You can drop your bake sale items off at the club between 2:00-4:00 PM or bring them if you are planning to come for dinner. Suggested items:* brownies, cookies, bars, muffins, cupcakes, whole cakes (in disposable circle, square, or rectangular pans.), pies, candy, fudge, breads, etc. *Please package them in zip-lock bags or plastic wrap. Be sure to label them as to what the item is. As an added bonus, people love it if the item is accompanied by the recipe! Also, with concern for people with allergies label if the item contains nuts and what kind. All proceeds go to the Bertha Holloway Scholarship Fund!! Contact Dianne if you have questions (302)

3 2012 Seasonal Awards Winners! Heaviest Shark: White Lightning 174 lbs. Heaviest Wahoo: Reelentless 74 lbs. Heaviest Dolphin: Pool Party 43 lbs. Heaviest Tuna: Bills 4 Bills 304 lbs. Most Tuna Caught in 2012 Charter Boat: 1st Marli (225) 2nd Reelentless (201) 3rd Moore Bills (155) Most Tuna Caught in 2012 Private Boat: 1st Dawg Haus (71) 2nd Absolute Pleasure (44) 3rd Reel Fantasy (29) First White Marlin of the Season (+ $5,000 from the Town of Ocean City): Junior Angler Grant Clubb (nonmember)/chain Reaction II (nonmember): 11:44 AM First White Marlin of the Season (+ $5,000 from the Town of Ocean City): Junior Angler Grant Clubb (nonmember)/ Chain Reaction II (nonmember): 11:44 AM First White Marlin of the Season on Member Boat (+5,000 from the Ocean City Marlin Club): Mike Matarese/Reel Chaos: 7:50 AM Charles E. Kratz Award 1st White Marlin released by a Junior Angler: Junior Angler Austin Moore/Moore Bills: 11:00 AM First Blue Marlin of the Season (+ $2,500 from the Ocean City Marlin Club): John Elms/Reel Desire: 10:28 AM Most Blue Marlin Released by Any Boat: Billfisher (11) Most Billfish Released by Any Boat: Billfisher (222) Most Billfish Released Charter: 1st Billfisher (222) 2nd Reel Chaos (103) 3rd Reelentless (95) Most Billfish Released Private: 1st D.A. Sea (114) 2nd Reel Joy (110) 3rd Makara (83) Most Billfish Released : 1st Predator 44 (47) 2nd Reel Estate (35) 3rd Last Call (33) Most Billfish Released 34 - Under: 1st The Stacey (31) 2nd Brenda Lou (26) 3rd Fish Whistle (25) Most Billfish Released Charter Boat in 1 Day: Billfisher (32) Most Billfish Released Private Boat in 1 Day: Makara (35) Top Lady Angler: 1st Susan McCart (28) 2nd Debbie McCann (25) 3rd Peggy Mumford (14) Top Gentleman Angler: 1st Ed Dunn (51) 2nd Jeremy Duffie (26) 3rd Richard Benn (23) Top Junior Angler: 1st Gregory Benn (27) 2nd Connor Campbell (23) 3rd Taylor McCart (20) Last Billfish of the Season (+ $1,500 from the Ocean City Marlin Club: Junior Angler Ben Welling (nonmember)/lunasea (member): 8:20 AM Recreational Angler Award: Maddie Pettolina/Last Call Jimmy Jackson Memorial Award for Top Mate(s) on Any Boat: Austin Robins & Chris Horning/Billfisher Edna Hodgens Award for Outstanding Service to the Ocean City Marlin Club 2012: Dan Burt/Pumpin Hard 58 & Pumpin Hard 66 Special Recognition Award (donated by Bahia Marina in memory of Jimmy Jackson): Marshall Freng/Pool Party

4 Celebrate Earth Day Every Day! Help the Marlin Club be more earth-conscious & begin receiving the Marlin Bill by , please contact Amanda at: or Other Dates To Remember: April 13 Pirate s of the Caribbean Club Dinner May Opening Season Club Dinner Ocean City Marlin Club s Annual Christmas Dinner Live Music with DJ Donnie Saturday, December 8, 2012 $45 per person 6:30 Cocktails & Appetizers 7:00 Prime Rib Dinner Price includes your choice of one free evening cocktail. Seating is limited, so please make pre-paid reservations in advance (410) There is no reserved seating for Club Dinners. Limited to 110 people. RESERVE EARLY!! $50.00 (fifty) per ticket!! New Year s Eve Party!! Saturday, December 31, 2012 Party 7:00 p.m. with heavy hors d oeuvres & open bar all night long! Live music with DJ Donnie!! Champagne midnight 8 ticket limit. There is no reserved seating for Club Dinners. Limited to 110 people. Call to make reservations! (410)

5 Join us for the Ocean City Marlin Club Super Bowl February 3, 2013 Tailgate Party! $15.00 per person Includes: All-u-can-eat Buffet & Draft Beer! 5 p.m. until game ends Buffet Includes: Chili, Wings, Sliders, Kielbasa s, Chips & Salsa, Cheese & Veggie Trays, & Brownies for dessert! We d prefer prepaid reservations in advance to get a count: (410) Monday Friday CLUBHOUSE HOURS Wednesday - Thursday 3:00 10:00 p.m. Light fare Served 4:00 5:00 Full Menu Available 5:00 9:00 Friday - Saturday 3:00 11:00 p.m. Light fare Served 4:00 5:00 Full Menu Available 5:00 10:00 Sunday 12:00 10:00 p.m. Light fare Served 2:00 5:00 Full Menu Available 5:00 9:00 We have your NFL ticket! Valentine s Day Dinner Saturday, February 16, 2013 $45.00 per person Entertainment from DJ Donnie As always A Rose for the Ladies Complimentary Champagne & a Free Drink Ticket! Cocktails & Appetizers 6:30 PM: Oysters Rockefeller with shaved fennel & baby spinach in a Sambuca cream sauce Passed App(s) Winter Greens Salad Dinner will be served 7:00 PM: Enjoy a plated dinner - Filet Mignon Lobster Tail Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Grilled Asparagus Rolls and Butter Dessert Chocolate Lava Cake with a chocolate covered strawberry & whipped cream Reservations are a must! Call the Club to purchase your tickets today! 8 ticket limit. Dinner limited to 110 people. There is no reserved seating for Club dinners. Call ahead to make reservations: (410)

6 2013 OCMC Fishing Tournament Schedule 4 th Annual Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament Chairman: Franky Pettolina Registration: May 24, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m./captain s Meeting: 8:00 p.m, Fishing Days: (1 of 2) May 25 & 26 Weigh Ins: May 25 & 26, 3:30-6:00 p.m., Sunset Marina Awards Banquet: May 26, 6:30-9:00 p.m. 34 th Annual Small Boat Tournament Chairman: Bill Regan Registration: June 21, 2013, 6:30 p.m./captain s Meeting: 8:00 p.m. Fishing Days: (1 of 2) June 22 & 23 Weigh Ins: June 22 & 23, 3:00-6:30 p.m., Sunset Marina Awards Banquet: June 23, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Awards Presentation: 7:00 p.m. 31 st Annual Canyon Kick Off Chairmen: Bill Regan & Annette Cropper Registration: July 3, :30/Captain s Meeting: 8:00 p.m. Fishing Days: (2 of 3) July 5, 6, & 7 Weigh Ins: July 5, 6, & 7, 5:00-7:30 p.m., Sunset Marina Awards Banquet: July 7, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Awards Presentation: 8:00 p.m. Invitation Only: 4 th Annual White Marlin Party Friday, October 18, 6:30-10:30 p.m.(-ish) 2013 OC Marlin Club Seasonal Awards Saturday, October 19, 6:30-10 p.m. 9 th Annual Kid s Classic: To benefit the Wish-a-Fish Foundation Chairmen: Bill Regan, Annette Cropper, & Pat Svehla Registration: July 19, 2013, 6:30 p.m./captain s Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Fishing Days: (1 or 2 of 2) July 20 & 21 Weigh Ins: July 20 3:00-6:30 p.m., July 21 3:00-6:00 p.m., Sunset Marina Sunday Carnival & Awards: July 21, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Awards Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Every Angler receives an award! 5 th Annual OCMC Ladies Tournament: Heels and Reels Chairmen: Franky Pettolina & Amanda Shick Registration: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 6:00 p.m./captain s Meeting: 8:00 p.m. Fishing Days: (1 of 2) August 2 & 3 Weigh-Ins: August 2 & 3, 5:00-7:30 p.m., Sunset Marina Awards Banquet: August 3, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Awards Presentation: 8:00 p.m. 55 th Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament Chairmen: Franky Pettolina, Al Rittmeyer, Bob Wimbrow, & Bill Fenwick Registration: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 6:30 p.m./captain s Meeting: 8:00 p.m. Fishing Days: (2 of 3) August 30, 31, & September 1 Weigh-Ins: August 30, 31, & September 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sunset Marina Awards Banquet: September 1, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Awards Presentation: 8:00 p.m. 35 th Annual Challenge Cup Chairman: Jon C. Duffie Registration: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 7:00 p.m./captain s Meeting: 8:00 p.m. Fishing Days: (2 of 2) September 13 & 14, No weigh-ins. Italian Night: September 13, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Awards Banquet: September 14, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

7 3rd Annual White Marlin Party Invite Only. Pictures taken by Cindy the Ocean City Marlin Club

8 3rd Annual White Marlin Party Invite Only. Pictures taken by Cindy the Ocean City Marlin Club

9 3rd Annual White Marlin Party Invite Only. Pictures taken by Cindy the Ocean City Marlin Club

10 MONTHLY RECIPE Chicken Fried Steak INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. beef bottom round, trimmed of excess fat 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 whole eggs, beaten 1/4 cup vegetable broth 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the meat with the grain into 1/2-inch slices. Season each piece on both sides with the salt and pepper. Place the flour into a pie pan. Place the eggs into a separate pie pan. Dredge the meat on both sides in the flour. Tenderize the meat, using a needling device, until each slice is 1/4-inch thick. Once tenderized, dredge the meat again in the flour, followed by the egg and finally the flour again. Repeat with all the pieces of meat. Place the meat onto a plate and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before cooking. Place enough of the vegetable oil to cover the bottom of a 12-inch slope-sided skillet and set over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the meat in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each piece on both sides until golden brown, approximately 4 minutes per side. Remove the steaks to a wire rack set in a half sheet pan and place into the oven. Repeat until all of the meat is browned. Add the remaining vegetable oil, or at least 1 tablespoon, to the pan. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the flour left over from the dredging. Add the chicken broth and deglaze the pan. Whisk until the gravy comes to a boil and begins to thicken. Add the milk and thyme and whisk until the gravy coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Season to taste, with more salt and pepper, if needed. Serve the gravy over the steaks. Level: Intermediate Prep Time: 45 minutes Inactive Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves four to six.

11 The Ocean City Marlin Club Board of Directors would like to thank all of the Sponsors of the Club for all the support they have given the Club over the past year. White Marlin Level $5,000 Sponsorship Blue Marlin Level $2,500 Sponsorship Billfish Level $1,000 Sponsorship Sailfish Level $500 Sponsorship Experience Ocean City s Premiere Miniature golf 23rd St., 28th St., 68th St.., 136th St.