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NEWS ~ DECEMBER 11, 2022
Yes, I am still here. Nearly a month after my supposed retirement, I continue to communicate with our members. But this is probably my last newsletter. The Board has found someone to take care of the Constant Contact portion of communication. Jan will handle the website/blog. Brad Walls will be in charge of Face Book communications. So, it’s taking 3 people to replace me 🙂 I will be helping them until they learn all of the ins and outs of three separate platforms. Please be gentle with them while they learn. Remember, we added programs slowly over the years, so I didn’t have to learn it all at once. Good thing! Luckily this is a slow time in terms of meals, events, reservations, etc. If you have questions, simply call the Club office. If there is no answer, leave a message. Someone will return your call.
STAFF CHRISTMAS GIFT! Time is running out to contribulte to the staff Christmas gift. Our staff has gone above and beyone to make sure that members have a pleasant experience every time they visit. Friday, December 16 is the final day to make your contribution. You can place a check in the suggestion box just inside the front door, or mail a check to our PO Box. Be sure to note Staff gift in the memo section of your check.
These are a few of our staff members at the Christmas party Friday evening.
BOARD MEETING: During the Covid pandemic, Board meetings were held using a Zoom type program. As the number of cases decreased, some members met at the Club while others met online. Now that those who want to be have been vaccinated, the number of cases is lower, and the newer variants are not as serious, Board meetings are once again held at the Club. All members, Regular and Seasonal, are encouraged to attend Board meetings. The December meeting will be held December 19 at 6:00 at the Club. If you would like to address the Board, you must contact Jan Sheppard prior to the meeting to be placed on the agenda.
DUES STATEMENTS: Statements were mailed over a week ago. If you have not received your statement, please call the office ASAP. It could be that we do not have your correct address in our data base. This year we made an effort to include locker fees on your dues statement. Our data base of lockers was incomplete; therefore, you may not have been billed for your locker. If not, call the office. Let them know your locker number and they can handle it. Dues are due no later than January 31. According to our Constitution, any member failing to pay dues by the deadline will be automatically suspended and denied the privileges of membership until dues are paid.
CHRISTMAS UNDECORATING: What goes up must come down! We need volunteers to help take down and store the Christmas decor on December 27 at 10:00am. When members volunteer to help, it reduces our staff payroll which helps to keep our expenses in line. We realize that this is a work day, but would appreciate all who can come lend a hand.
CHRISTMAS CLOSING: The Club will close for the Christmas break on December 23. All doors will be locked and the office will be closed until the new year. The schedule for the winter months will be announced at a later time.
CHRISTMAS PARTIES: We had a great turnout for both of our Christmas parties. The Club was decorated beautifully and the food was delicious. Thanks to the Social Committee for doing such an outstanding job on these events – and all of the events this year. It has been so nice to be able to socialize with our Club friends again! The Social Committee has given us many opportunities to get together and have fun.
