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Galilee Beach Club
Board of Directors | |
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Greetings!
Greetings!
GBC now recycles, an old favorite returns, and ways you can get involved in our club are some of the items discussed in this issue.
Happy Reading! |
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President's Ponderings
Get out your dancing shoes as Brass Attack is playing at the club on Saturday night. This is always a great night. My excitement this week is that my brother will be joining us for dinner. Did you know there is a Tracy boy as well as us Tracy girls? My brother did his time working at the club doing dishes and cooking in the dugout, so we cannot wait to show him the dugout in its new form and get him out on the dance floor. Hope to see you there as well! |
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Secretary's Summations
A Board Subcommittee, consisting of Suzanne Hassan, Paul Harrington, Donna Carlson, and Josephine Curzake, was formed to do a final review and tweaking of the by-laws before submission to our attorney for review and then to our shareholders. The plan is to have the by-laws discussed and ratified at the annual meeting. If you have any issues for the subcommittee to consider, please email them to secretary@galileebeachclub.com. |
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Board Brief's
The last board meeting was held on Saturday, July 6th, at the GBC. Issues discussed were:
- Website and other marketing materials will be updated to indicate that the club is available for events all year round.
- The Board subcommittee was formed to do a final review and tweaking of the by-laws.
- The Board is still in the process of creating letter templates for all shareholder transactions.
- A shareholder was added to the buy-out list.
- A significant other was approved for one of the members.
- Approved two shareholder membership related items that will allow a former shareholder to return as a seasonal member and for a shareholder in the buy-out process to stop the process and return to active status.
- September is booked solid for fall events, but there are still plenty of opportunities for events from October forward.
- The dugout bathroom must be made ADA compliant within 10 days of July 3rd .
- The cost of speakers is being reviewed for the beach and the dugout as two separate sound systems.
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Shareholder Statements
The most recent Shareholder Meeting was held on Sunday, July 7th, at the GBC. Issues discussed were:
- Carrie Grimm, our General Manager, and Kevin Millonzi our Concessionaire were introduced to our shareholders.
- The President acknowledged everyone's patience regarding the June hiccups and the external June events, which are an important piece of our function business.
- The answer to the question, "Why did the dugout project take so long?" was answered.
- The Nominating process for both Nominating Committee and Board of Directors was reviewed (See other sections of the newsletter for more information).
- It was requested and agreed that going forward paper ballots will be used for elections at the annual meeting.
- A strategic planning meeting will be held in the fall. Gene D'Onofrio, outgoing Treasurer, will chair this project, working with the President.
- Donna Carlson, Vice President, requested that any issues/concerns are first addressed with Carrie or Kevin and then addressed by Donna if the issue was not resolved.
- Gene D'Onofrio reviewed the club's financials and the club is on track to meet the current budget.
- The Various Committees provided reports
- By-laws - a final review is being conducted by a subcommittee of the board
- Buildings and Grounds - reviewing future projects and costing out the near-term ones for inclusion in next year's budget
- Functions and Marketing - September is full, rest of the fall is slow, have received some bookings for 2014 and beyond.
- Entertainment - full slate planned - all Saturdays have live entertainment, looking at sound system speakers to handle some of the Sunday afternoon and Friday music.
- Membership and Communication
- 171 Memberships. 154 Regular, 3 Weekday, 14 Dining
- Newsletter - We have done 8 so far; please read them as they are chock full of good information
- Finance Committee - POS is in place and we are working on tweaking the system. It was noted that some additional staff training was necessary. The budgeting process for next year is about to begin..
- During open forum, it was asked that we inquire with the DEM about why our property does not have the boating markers in front. Our club manager will be tasked with this inquiry.
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Membership's Memos
Recycle - As of today, we have started to recycle at the club. You will see recycle buckets by the tunnel and next to the Dugout. Please dispose of your paper (newspapers, magazines, etc.) and empty plastic containers in these buckets.
Prices: Guest passes are $6.50 for adults, $2.50 for teens (ages 13-17)
Pizza/Pasta Night $14.95 Adults, $7.95 children (free under 3)
Family Night $19.95 Adults, $9.95 children (free under 3)
Social Media - As previously mentioned, we are now on Facebook (Galilee Beach Club) and Twitter (@Beach_GBC). We will be posting general club scenes and pictures of events, as they occur, to supplement the weekly posters. As policy, we will not be tagging anyone in these pictures. Feel free to tag yourself in any picture, but we ask that you not tag others without their (or their parent's) permission. If you haven't already liked our page or follow us on Twitter, come on, get social! |
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Entertainment's Events
This weekend holds another exciting line up of events!!! Back by popular demand, we are going to once again feature the band Take Two for Friday Night Fires.
On Saturday night, we will have the absolute summer favorite Brass Attack lighting up the dance floor. This band never disappoints, and Kevin has an amazing meal to compliment the evening! (See Food Footnotes for the menu) Make your reservations now as this is a night you don't want to miss!
To complete the weekend, we have Beach Gymnastics for the kids from 1-2 PM on Sunday followed by Sips and Dips from 4-5 PM.
Lastly, a little preview for Friday, July 19th, we will be hosting a Member Appreciation Evening with local vendors in the dugout; Kevin will provide a complimentary wine tasting from 6-7 PM; and the evening will be completed with Friday Night Fires.
We hope you all enjoy the weekend events! All of the summer events can be found on the website by clicking here. |
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Building's Blurbs
We are in the process of making the downstairs dugout bathroom ADA compliant, and the work should be completed this week.
Our next project will be finalizing the estimate and installation plan of the beach speakers and dugout sound system. Details to follow. |
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Rules' Ruminations
Please remember shirts and shoes are always required on the deck and in the dining room. This rule applies to children & ADULTS alike. We want to set a good example for the children.
The Policy Manual and Additional Cabana Court Rules are on the website and can be found by clicking on the documents name. |
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Committee's Comments
Nominating Committee Interest/Nominations - Nominations are now being accepted for the GBC Nominating Committee. Officers and directors are selected by our nominating committee and elected by the shareholders at our annual meeting to begin their terms immediately after the meeting. According to our bylaws, "The president shall appoint a nominating committee consisting of five shareholders in good standing. The makeup of the nominating committee shall be, one member of the Board of Directors and four shareholders who do not hold an office in the Corporation and who are not chairpersons of a Corporation committee." To that end, I have asked Gene D'Onofrio to be the board representative and the Chair of the nominating committee.
If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee or would like to nominate someone for this role, please send an email to President@galileebeachclub.com. All nominations must be completed no later than Sunday July 21, 2013 at 5:00PM. If you have any questions, please contact President@galileeebeachclub.com.
Board Interest/Nominations - Nominations are now being accepted for GBC leadership positions. Nominations can be self-nominations or the nomination of others. According to our by-laws "Only shareholders have voting rights may hold elective office. All members of the club may serve as committee members, except on the Board of Directors and the Membership Committee, which shall be limited to shareholders."
The Nominating Committee Chair, Gene D'Onofrio is accepting applications for candidates for:
- Two At-Large Board members to serve a two year term as a member of the Board of Directors to perform duties as provided by the By-laws or as assigned by the President consistent with the By-Laws.
- Treasurer to serve a two year term with primary responsibilities of overseeing the management and reporting of the Club's finances.
Nominations are to be submitted electronically to the Treasurer@galileebeachclub.com. All nominations must be completed no later than Wednesday July 31, 2013, at 5:00 PM. If you have any questions, please contact President@galileeebeachclub.com or Treasurer@galileebeachclub.com.
Multiple Nominations - Because the nominating committee selects the board, these positions are intertwined. If you are interested in being on the board, you cannot sit on the nominating committee, as you cannot nominate yourself. The nominating committee will be announced before the deadline for board nominations. |
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Thursday, July 11th - Harpoon Beer Tasting 5 PM till 7 PM. Complimentary appetizers.
Friday, July 12th - Regular menu
Friday Night Fires with special Fire Pit menu
Saturday, July 13th - Brass Attack
Dinner Specials
Appetizer
Italian Antipasto Salad
Assorted Cheeses, Meats, and Greens
Entrees
Chicken Tuscany
Sautéed Chicken Breasts topped with Prosciutto, Sautéed spinach, fresh tomatoes, and melted provolone cheese topped with a pan jus gravy served with chef's choice of sides
$24.95
Beef Tenderloin Filet
Grilled beef tenderloin filet with wild mushroom demi glaze
Served with chef choices of sides
$33.95
Block Island Swordfish
Grilled swordfish topped with a Lemon Butter Sauce
Served with chef choice of sides
$34.95
Dessert
Chocolate torte
With Chantilly cream and Raspberry Coulis
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Mexican Fiesta 6 PM - 8 PM
The fastest way to make a reservations is to e-mail us at Reservation@galileebeachclub.com You may also come to the bar, or call us at (401) 789-9675 to make a reservation. |
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Manager's Minutes
Well, we made it through the holiday week with Great weather, lots of live entertainment, and fun-filled activities for the children. To ensure this trend continues, we need your help with a few items listed below.
Parking - When pulling into the parking lot, please pull your vehicle as far as you can into the lot; this will help make room for the cars following you to safely pull off the street.
Children's Activities - Are planned every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. This week we have Tie Dye on Saturday, so, in order to participate, we need you to please bring in a white tee shirt with your child's name on the label.
Fire Pits - Are every Friday night. Please plan the start to your weekend off here at the club enjoying family and friends' company on the beach around your very own camp fire. Reservations are made prior to or the night of with Kevin or his staff.
Enjoy - As always, my staff and myself are here to make your summer fun and enjoyable. Please let us know if you need any help carrying anything down to the beach, have a question, or just need some extra sunblock. |
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If you need to know what's currently going on at the club, check out the staffs' message boards in the parking lot and in the tunnel entrance way. The staff is also doing poster boards, showing pictures of the prior week's events. Be sure to check those out as well.
Until Next Time,
Jacquelyn H. TracyPresident
Galilee Beach Club |
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