3. Rear Commodore's Report
On behalf of Elaine and myself, I'd like to extend our best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year.
GROUNDS
I have received the plans for the waste disposal container and mechanical system enclosures. Our plan is to begin the project in the near future with a completion date set for early Spring. Volunteers will be needed to build the enclosures so if you have an interest please contact me at jennerich@mindspring.com.
Preliminary discussions are underway with a landscape architect to develop a long-range solution for the west hillside. I'll keep you posted as details develop.
A Winter Grounds Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday February 9th. We need lots of volunteers so please mark the date on your calendar. Details to follow in the February Bilge Pump or contact Linda Roehl to volunteer at ljroehl58@hotmail.com
MEMBERSHIP
Mark LaFountaine has started the year off in grand style with 18 new members since October! But we still need approximately 35 more members to be at our full compliment. We can do it—all we need to do is ask! Let's not keep QCYC a secret. Remember—the #1 reason people don't join organizations is because nobody asks them to join.
SECURITY
We've been dealing with several security computer issues which we trust will be corrected with the purchase of a stand-alone security computer. Security Chair Dick Geving has been doing the annual update of proximity cards and deactivating those cards that are not longer valid.
Regarding Proximity Cards, the Bridge has approved the following policy which will also appear in the Annual. This policy formalizes in writing what has been the practice of the Club since the proximity card system was installed several years ago (and even prior to that when we had keys). Given the importance of member safety and the value of the Club's physical assets, it's vitally important that we maintain a proactive security program.
POLICY ON PROXIMITY CARDS
The security of the club's valuable assets and property is of prime importance to the leadership of Queen City Yacht Club. Membership in QCYC carries with it certain benefits and responsibilities. One benefit is access to the club's facilities. Thus, access to the club's grounds, buildings, docks and outstations is restricted to members and others as set forth below.
- As a benefit of membership in QCYC, all Active Members are provided with one (1) PROXIMITY CARD which allows access to the Clubhouse, grounds, docks and the Winslow outstation. Active Members are the only people entitled to PROXIMITY CARDS. The PROXIMITY CARDS are non-transferable and use by non-members is prohibited.
PROXIMITY CARD readers will be set to coincide with Clubhouse hours. Clubhouse hours are normally 0600 – 2400 seven days per week but may be altered for special events with the permission of the Commodore or his designee. Grounds and docks have unlimited access by Active Members.
- Spouses of Active Members are issued (1) PROXIMITY CARD. Significant Others of an Active Member will, upon request by that member, be issued (1) PROXIMITY CARD if their name appears in the Annual, or is otherwise approved and directed by the Commodore or his designee. Access for this category of PROXIMITY CARD will be the same as for the Active Member and is a courtesy extended to spouses and significant others.
- Upon the withdrawal, resignation, suspension or expulsion of an Active Member, the PROXIMITY CARD for the member and the spouse/significant other will be de-activated. In the event of the death of an Active Member, the surviving spouse/significant others' PROXIMITY CARD will be de-activated six months after the death of the Active Member.
- Upon the request of an Active Member made to the Commodore or his designee, other individuals (e.g., service personnel) may be issued PROXIMITY CARDS to specific areas and at the times necessary for them to fulfill their duties. These may be modified or revoked at any time by the Commodore or his designee.
- Except as restricted above, all other individuals are most welcome to enjoy the Clubhouse at the main station and at Winslow at all times when the Club is open and during all social events.
As a result of a disturbing incident involving vandalism to a member's vehicle in our parking lot, we are also investigating the feasibility of installing security cameras. Such incidents are clearly unacceptable and of great concern to the Bridge. Appropriate action will be taken to prevent future incidents.
Puget Sound Blood Center
Several months ago, we were approached by Puget Sound Blood Center to assist them in transporting blood and/or emergency personnel in the event of a catastrophic disaster rendering the bridges across Lake Washington inoperable. The Board of Trustees and the Bridge agreed that this was a project we should be involved with. Art Mauldin and Lynn Montgomery have graciously agreed to step forward and co-chair this project, assisted by Ken Klett as the Eastside contact. Thanks and gratitude to each of you – let's all pray we never need to activate the protocols.
Fair winds,
Ed Jennerich
Rear Commodore
