From the Bridge

Mike Beaudrow, Commodore

As we are about half way through the year the boating season, I would like to take a minute to talk about where we are and where we hope to be headed.

We have made good progress this year, and as always this does not come easily. I have notice that many people are working and we have completed many things and this has left time for all to enjoy their families and the club.

I would like to talk about some of the highlights, and I’m sure that I will be forgetting some things, my apologies.

Although this year’s dock work was not the most work that we have done in a given year, it was the correct amount of work that we need to do to maintain the dock system and it matched our ongoing budget needs. This was accomplished even though we had a late winter.

Once the weather broke everyone jumped in to help, the docks and electric were ready on time. Nice job by all!

I hope that you either noticed or been a part of, but we are slowly cleaning the club up. It started with the down stairs room then the patio and now the area over by the sheds is coming together. And we will be continuing the effort. Again stand up and applaud yourselves …. Great team work.

I must say something about the Bar.

As we all know Don maintained the inner workings of the Bar for many years. With the sudden passing of Don, we as a club were left with a challenge. The Bar is something that we all enjoy, and a must have for club’s revenue. This comes with a price of a great deal of behind the senses work. After Don’s passing, the Board stepped up and made a quick temporary appointment of Frank Cummings. In the following weeks Frank took on this challenge without knowing what was ahead. Within the first month Frank faced credit issues with the distributor while never skipping a beat on the club inventory. He had to understand and complete the Bar banking records. This was followed by him having to learn how to files state sales taxes and if that was not enough our club license renewal came due and the renewal system just went electronic. Frank chased it all down while never losing a sale. Frank has also reevaluated the pricing system. Working with his team they are initiating a cash register system and in the future they are working towards an inventory control system. Please join me in saying a Well Done to Frank and the Bar staff.

Over the past few months we have been enjoying an influx of new members. As I look around I see people opening up their arms and making these folks feel welcomed, all I can say is OUTSTANDING….. Thank you