named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Clubhouse Social Events
Hosts member gatherings, themed dinners, holiday celebrations, and social functions at the clubhouse and dining facilities
Dining & Bar Operations
Operates a full-service restaurant and bar for members and guests, offering seasonal menus and waterfront views
Yacht Mooring & Launch Services
Provides docking, storage, and launch assistance for member-owned vessels at the Port Washington waterfront facility
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 5 activities
- Host sailing races and regattas for membersHosts weekly racing events every Thursday evening and on weekends during the season on Manhasset Bay as part of the Cow Neck Spring and Summer Series, open to all members as participants or crew.
- Host women’s sailing programs and eventsOrganizes weekly sailing gatherings for women from June through October, including on-water activities and post-sail dinners, and offers certification programs and sailing lessons on Ideal 18s and larger boats taught by certified instructors.
- Operate junior and youth sailing programsRuns a comprehensive youth sailing program including age-based instruction (kindergarten through 8th grade), competitive race training for ages 8–16, adventure sailing with powerboat skills and excursions, and a keel boat program preparing teens to skipper in the 65-mile Overnight Regatta; uses Optimist, Laser, Feva, 420, C420, Pixel, J-105, and Hobie boats, with participants winning trophies and competing internationally.
- Operating clubhouse with yachting and social amenitiesOperates a clubhouse that provides yachting services, a restaurant, bar, and recreational activities for member use and socialization.
- Provide VHF radio communication and pump-out services for boatersOperates launch service communication via VHF Channel 74 during operating hours and facilitates free pump-out service for holding tanks through coordination with the Town of North Hempstead Pump Out Boat on VHF Channel 09.
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Shooting Sports Training and Safety 1 activity
- Operate trapshooting program and eventsRuns a weekly 16-yard 5-stand trapshooting program on the north patio from November to April and hosts competitive events with trophies and prizes during the season, including special shoots for Thanksgiving, St. Patrick’s Day, and the polar bear shoot.
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Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
- Provide dining and culinary experiences for membersOffers upscale dining in elegant and casual settings, operates the Sunset Grill adjacent to the pool open daily during summer, provides alfresco dining and barbecues on the North patio in summer months, and hosts special culinary events such as lobster night and chef's choice dinners to foster member engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct ceremonial and member traditionsObserves flag-lowering ceremony at sunset with members standing in silence, reinforcing club tradition and community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.57M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.88M44%
Investment income$165K3%
Other revenue$3.53M
expenses
Total expenses$6.29M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3.23M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.69M
Cash$3.20M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.83M
Net assets$6.86M
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LELAND VH KOONS | GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $271K |
| KEITH HABERMAN | DOCKMASTER | 40 | $162K |
| MICHAEL MEDORO | CHEF | 40 | $156K |
| PAUL WALLACK | PRO | 40 | $135K |
| MATTHEW BLANKMAN | ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $124K |
board members · 17
- AMY HYLAND — GOVERNOR
- ANDREW PRISCO — REAR COMMODORE
- ARTHUR BUHR — GOVERNOR
- BRIAN SMETANA — GOVERNOR
- DAWN SERIGNESE — GOVERNOR
- EDWARD PARISI — TREASURER
- GEORGE CATALLO — FLEET CAPTAIN
- KEN TAKAHASHI — GOVERNOR
- LIZ BLACKER — GOVERNOR
- MICHAEL NETTESHEIM — VICE COMMODORE
- PAM SORIN — GOVERNOR
- PATRICIA JAGENBURG — MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
- SAL RUSSO — GOVERNOR
- STEWART JERVIS — COMMODORE
- THERESA LUNETTA-HAUSER — GOVERNOR
- THOMAS STEELE — PAST COMMODORE
- WILLIAM NEVILLE — SECRETARY
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Cow Neck Yacht Club Partner — Participates in the Cow Neck Spring and Summer Series races hosted on Manhasset Bay.
- Storm Trysail Club at LYC Partner — Hosts the Safety at Sea Seminar required for participation in the keel boat program.
- Town of North Hempstead Government — Provides free pump-out service for holding tanks through its Pump Out Boat.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inclusive Identity and Family Engagement Modelmethodology: inclusive_member_participationBy rebranding programs to reflect modern values and promoting family-oriented activities like trapshooting, the club strengthens intergenerational bonds and broadens participation because inclusive identities and shared experiences increase long-term member investment.
- Member-Centered Recreation with Skill Developmentmethodology: member-centered_recreationBy providing a private clubhouse environment centered on yachting, dining, and social programming, the club fosters community engagement and sustained member involvement because participation in structured, skill-based activities like sailing and racing deepens commitment and belonging.