Did someone say, "Swimming, swimming, swimming?" There was swimming with Nemo, Dory, and friends tonight at movie night, and then Karaoke. Hope you were able to come.  Don't forget to enter our July contest and make a nomination (for yourself or someone else) for a board position before next Wednesday. Keep reading for this week's other news.

 

Happy Reading!

  

So, my phone rang last night, and it was Chris O'Brien from the Buildings and Grounds Committee telling me that the alarm at the club was going off.  I walked him through the alarm cancellation process, and we got it shut off.  Our entertainer had come to check out the club in advance of his Saturday night gig and somehow tripped the alarm. I spent the next few minutes writing the ProJo headline that might have been if Chris hadn't  been there when this occurred.  As I have been since October, I am grateful for all the people, like Chris, who see this as their club and aren't afraid to help out when needed. If you aren't following me, then be sure to check out the Events section to see who is playing on Saturday, and then make your reservations to listen to both my sister's and my high school chorus teacher.  Then say along with me, "Only in RI!"

  

Billing Statements - Member statements were mailed last week for the month of June.  In the future, these statements will be made available earlier in the month.  We are still working out a few "bugs" but certain improvements to these statements have been made in July and will be reflected on the next billing cycle.  We continue to work toward offering of on-line access of member statements and billing activity. 

 

Budgeting - Well.... it may still be July, but work has commenced on the 2014 Annual Budget.  You may ask, "Why is so much attention given to this document at such an early date?"  In simple terms, budgeting is a basic and essential process that allows the club to attain its goals.  The club has several goals that it seeks to achieve when it creates and implements a budget.  These goals include evaluation, planning, and communication.  Perhaps the most obvious of the budgeting goals is that of control and evaluation.  Budgeting allows the club to have a certain degree of control over costs or assigning responsibility for these expenses.  A budget also gives the club a benchmark by which to evaluate various departments.  Planning and allocating resources is another purpose of budgeting and is arguably its primary purpose.  Budgeting allows us to take stock of revenue and expenditures from previous periods and to bridge a plan for where the club will be in future periods, i.e. it is a vehicle for forecasting.  Another goal our club may use its budget to achieve a less obvious reason, communication.  Budgeting allows the Board and its Committees to communicate goals so resources can be focused in key areas.  Although budgeting is a procedure that most business go through, it can be a greater tool than many people realize.  The budgeting process can allow us to communicate and achieve goals and allow us to monitor these achievements as well.  It is also an important step in overall business strategic planning.

 

Hope this gives you a little insight into this all important document.

The next board meeting will be held on Saturday August 3rd.

  

The membership committee would like to thank everyone for referring new members to the club. There are a limited number of walk on memberships still available. We do have openings for dining memberships this season for $200 plus a $300 food minimum. If you know anyone who has an interest, please send us an email to membership@galileebeachclub.com

 

In order to avoid two seafood buffets in the same week, the caterer switched the menu for the July 31st & August 7th. We hope this isn't an inconvenience.

Kathy Beam  

  

The committee is in the process of estimating and budgeting capital and repair projects for next year so they can be included in the 2013/2014 budget.

 

Don't forget to enter our contests:

 

July Contest - Name the bar corner of the Dugout! Please send your suggestions to Jackie's email at president@galileebeachclub.com by noon on July 31st; she will then provide the suggestions to the judging committee (and no, we aren't telling who it is) who will pick the winning name for that area of the Dugout.

 

August Contest - This will be a photo contest of scenes from the local area. The winning shots will be framed and hung in the dugout this fall and next season. More details will follow about the submissions, but start taking your snapshots now.

  

Nominating Committee - GBC Nominating Committee for creating the slate for the 2013/2014 operating year has been set.  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 (note: a person on a LOA is 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."  

 

This year's committee is as follows:

 

Eugene D'Onofrio - Chair

James Baldwin

Carolyn Coppolino

Dr. Daniel Harrop

Marge Scotti

 

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 and 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.

  

Friday - Adult clambake. Please make your reservations by Wednesday so we order enough lobsters

 

Saturday - Cocktail Party with Reggie Centrachio's band 

 

Passed Appetizers

Mini beef wellingtons.

Phyllo crisps with mascarpone cheese and fig

Maine lump crab cakes

Beef and chicken sate with soy sake dip

Vegetable empanadas

Thai spring rolls

Pot stickers with sweet and sour sauce

Shrimp cocktail shooters

 

Wednesday July 31st  (PLEASE NOTE MENU CHANGE)

Yankee Pot Roast Night 

Join us from 6 pm to 8 pm 

 

Menu Offerings

Garden Salad with Italian Dressing

Sliced Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Olives and Sliced Red Onion

 

Slow Cooked Pot Roast Served with gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Vegetables

Rolls & Butter

 

Dessert

 Chocolate Cake

 

Adult Pricing: $19.95      Kids Pricing (12 and under): $10.95

 

Thursday August 1st   

Wine tasting provided by Johnson Bros

Featuring Frei wines and other interesting selections. 

6 till 7 pm in the Upstairs Bar.  Complimentary Appetizers. 

 

Saturday August 3rd

 

Galilee Beach Club

Caribbean Night with the Baha Brothers

 

Appetizer and Salad Course 

Equatorial Vegetable Salad 

Wild Baby Greens with Citrus Vinaigrette 

Root Vegetable Chips  

 

Entrees 

(Your choices of one of the following entrée) 

 

Caribbean Spiced Statler Chicken Breast 

Served with chef's choice of sides 

$24.95

 

Seafood Jambalaya 

Served with chefs choice of sides 

$27.95

 

Dessert

Seasonal Fruit Skewer

Chocolate Dipping sauce 

Carrie Grimm  

 

Well, another week has come and gone but what fun we had!  You should see the beautiful bandanas the kids made!  They did such a great job that we are doing tee shirts this Saturday, so make sure you bring a white tee shirt to tie-dye!

 

The GBC is now selling clothing apparel; you can see our display of everything in the dugout.  To place an order please see Rorey or me.

 

Have you checked us out on Facebook?  You can catch all the upcoming events, daily happenings, and fun pictures on Facebook!  Just like our page and Enjoy!