2. Vice Commodore's Report

Winslow: We are currently waiting final permitting before beginning the replacement of the transverse dock. Hopefully, by the time you read this we will be well on our way toward completion. We’re also in the very preliminary stages of investigating a little upgrading of our wonderful outstation. Under consideration are lighting upgrades, brighter interior paint, reinforcing of the deck, and, in conjunction with the Tarettes, the possible addition of a fireplace and flat screen TV. Stay tuned for reports as plans are finalized.

 

Main Station Docks: Capt. Dave Svendsen is coordinating the dock inspection project. This project is vital to the assessment of our docks and for organizing the work of Waterfront Construction in order to make best use of the available “window of opportunity” to complete the work. Inspection dates are Oct. 18 & 19; Oct. 25 & 26; Nov. 1 & 2; Nov. 8 & 9 beginning at 0830 and includes lunch. This is a great opportunity to help the Club in a very important project. Please come and spend a morning!

 

Capt. Art Mauldin is continuing to coordinate the docks electrical inspection project with a view to assessing and upgrading the system. Anyone with an interest in the project should contact Art.

 

Replacing the existing water line on Dock 1 is under the direction of Capt. Randy Garvie. We hope to have this project completed in the near future. Extra hands would make the project move ahead faster. Please contact Randy if you can help.

 

Moorage: With winter approaching and many folks leaving for warmer climes, please make sure you have clearly visible emergency contact information posted on the dock side of your boat. Hopefully, we won’t need to use it but we do need to be prepared. Also, please be sure to check your dock lines and make sure loose items are securely stowed. With our fall and winter windstorms we don’t want loose items damaging your property, other members’ property or the structures.

 

Moorage Chair, Richard Frisch, and his committee will be continuing with the always difficult issue of “inactive boats.” As difficult an issue as it is, it is necessary to enforce the rule in order to ensure that active members can expect moorage to become available in a timely manner. Active members are what make our Club viable and moorage is what attracts many to join the Club. So if your boat has been “inactive” the cure is to use your boat to cruise or to cruise to a Club function, maintain your boat in a seaworthy condition, or get involved with one of our committees. Our goal is to encourage active participation in Club activities by all members. It’s your Club.

 

House: Not unlike many of our garages, the Club is “acquiring” many items which are not Club property and which have outlived there usefulness. These items are going to be removed in the very near future. In the future, any items you wish to donate to the Club should be approved by the AAC prior to leaving them at the Club. As you may have observed, these items tend to end up in the former apartment, making it an unsightly depository. Since we are moving forward with plans to make this area into a conference room, excess items will need to be removed. The conference room plans are modest and do not involve any structural changes so as to maintain flexibility. This is valuable space and we need to use it effectively.

 

The Club has also purchased a wheel chair in case any of our members or guests are in need of special assistance. It is being stowed in the coat closet on Deck 2.

 

I’m excited about this year and look forward to constructively moving forward with our many projects. I’d encourage each of you to get involved in the Club’s activities, volunteer to help on a project or serve on a committee. If I can be of service, you can email me at vicecommodore@queencity.org. I’ll see you around the Club!

 

Vice Commodore