2. Vice Commodore's Report

While we have lots of fun-filled activities to look forward to in December, various work projects are also in the mix. First, let me give a well-deserved round of thanks to our Dock Chairs Art Mauldin, Dave Svendsen, and Randy Garvie and the many people who helped with the important docks inspections. This project has resulted in an excellent survey of the immediate needs required to maintain our docks and to plan the work sequencing with Waterfront Construction. Maintaining our docks is a critical component to our continuing success as a Club and it’s also a never-ending project—well beyond the available time of our volunteer Dock Chairs. So, they really need your help with a few projects. They’re reasonably simple projects but we need several people to take ownership of one or two of the projects, get a couple of friends to help and get the projects done. As members, if we don’t pitch-in we’ll be forced to pay outside contractors to do the work at a considerably higher cost. Please volunteer. Contact Art Mauldin or Dave Svendsen and they can get you started and provide guidance.

 

We’ve begun cleaning out unnecessary items from the Clubhouse and approved projects are underway on the third deck for the conference/meeting room concept. This will involve a few space-appropriate tables for use by our many committees, the Tarettes and the Tuesday bridge players as well as better lighting and a fresh coat of paint. We have limited space so it’s important that we use our space wisely and maintain it appropriately. We are considering selling the piano since it is so seldom used and takes up space. If you are interested in purchasing it, let me know.

 

There seems to be a noticeable increase in the number of flyers posted on windows, doors and other stationary objects around the Clubhouse. While we appreciate your desire to drum up attendance at our Club events, we also want to keep the Club neat and attractive. There are bulletin boards available for use through the Office, there are table top flyer holders, there’s The Bilge Pump, the web site, etc., etc. We have a beautiful facility—let’s keep it that way!

 

As you know, we have Jerry Zuvich to thank for getting the crane operational in the “U.” Kudos also go to Jim Damery for making the crane even more accessible. Jim has put together a red toolbox, located in Cummings Hall, with all the tools needed to operate the crane. The tool box contains: the crane control cable, electrical extension cord, weight indicator, attachment cables, and The instruction manual. Please return the box and its contents to Cummings Hall after use so it’s ready for the next Captain to use. Great job, Jim! Your many and continuing efforts on behalf of the Club are greatly appreciated.

 

I’ve been working closely with Kathy Fish, the Architectural Advisory Committee, and our Outstation Chair to give Winslow a bit of a face-lift. The Outstation has seen 40 years of continuous use and it’s starting to show. The Tarettes will be contributing an electric fireplace and a flat screen TV (and perhaps even more surprises), we’ll also be adding some additional shelving and storage space, improving the lighting, and adding a splash of paint—all with the intent of maintaining the “feel” of the Outstation while protecting our assets and enhancing the “Winslow experience.”

 

In closing, just a few reminders: the Reciprocal Dock is for use by reciprocal clubs only unless specifically approved in advance by the Bridge; tarps are not permitted as a covering for your boat; with Winter storms upon us, please check that your mooring lines are secure. Thanks for your cooperation.

 

As you can see, there’s a lot going on. I’ll keep you posted as things continue to develop.

 

Fair Winds,

 

Vice Commodore