The club manager search is still continuing. If you know anyone who may be a possible candidate, please send an email to hiring@galileebeachclub.com.  

If you would like a full copy of the food survey, please send an email to president@galileebeachclub.com, and one will be sent out to you.  We are in the process of amending the Concessionaire's contract to include the suggestions and issues noted in the survey.

Any shareholder who would like a copy of the minutes of the October Shareholder meeting, please send a request to secretary@galileebeachclub.com.

The highlights of the annual shareholders meeting were as follows:

• The good and the bad of the past year were reviewed.  
• Plans for the next year were highlighted. 
• Documentation followed about the numerous hours spent by the volunteer board and committee members over the last year, showing that communication is flowing, matters are being addressed, and the hope that others will be encouraged to join in the process.
• Financials for the year were reviewed. Increase in membership fees will be held to 1% for next season. Highlights from the budget were discussed and the budget approved.
• The finance committee and the board recommended that "despite the increase in valuation of the club's assets, the share price remain unchanged ($15,000 Shareholder; $9,000 Associate Member) for the coming year."  This was also approved.
• The board is in the process of adding an amendment to the concessionaire's contract, which was in response to the feedback on the food survey.
• The results from the strategic planning meeting were discussed and an update was presented by each of the strategic task forces:  Who We Are, Food, Master Plan. 
• Each of the Standing Committees gave an update.
• Building and Grounds update was presented by Joe Fiorenzano.  Finish projects for the dugout are waiting for remaining insurance reimbursement. Projects for next year include bathhouse roofs and trim, the back wall of the two beach cabanas, and dining room rug replacement. Estimates are being sought for replacing the kitchen floor and any projects which arise from dealing with that project. 
• Function and Marketing update was presented by Jo Curzake.  2013 had 29 functions and 2014 has already 13 events booked with the potential for more bookings. 
• Entertainment update was presented by Kathy Beam. Not too much changed in the entertainment from this year to last year.  The new sound system will cut down on the need for live entertainment at some events which will contain costs. The committee is open to ideas and suggestions. 
• Membership and Communication was presented by Tracy Kubricky. Reports for the 2013 season include a total of 157 members with 19 dining members. There is one share available for sale and four buyout requests, bringing the total to five shares potentially available. Deadlines were reviewed to obtain the full payment discount and to retain cabanas and bathhouses. All members who have been involved over the past year were recognized and thanked for their efforts.
• Finance Committee report was provided by Jackie Tracy. Policy and procedural changes were made to strengthen the internal controls of the Club; point of sale system implemented, and online statement enhancement is now available to all members; land survey is being done; continued to work closely with FEMA and insurance carriers on maximizing the Hurricane Sandy insurance claim.  Were successful in holding flood and wind premiums to 2013 pre-storm amounts. 
• A call for volunteers for all committees and task forces was made.
• Joe Fiorenzano was recognized for his extraordinary effort during the Sandy reconstruction with the Theresa Donilon Service Award.
• Carolyn Coppolino presented the Nominating Committees report and the slate was approved as presented.
• The revised by-laws were approved. 

The 2014 Membership applications have been mailed, and you will notice the club is offering a 2% discount for memberships paid in full by December 1st.

After a long eventful fiscal year, thanks in part to Hurricane Sandy, a preliminary look at our 2013 profit and loss statement looks as though we should come in right on forecast.  With increasing memberships and private functions forecasted for 2014, our upcoming year should be even better.

I encourage anyone who hasn't seen the online billing and statement feature to do so. In addition to providing members up-to-date balances and activity, it should help our cash flow during the busy summer months. 

We would like to take this opportunity to answer a question regarding the "food minimum" charge. Any unused food minimum left over at the end of the season does not go to the concessionaire. The unused minimum goes to the club. We hope this clears up any confusion.

I am looking forward to serving as the treasurer of the Galilee Beach Club. I also welcome any questions or concerns that anyone may have. I can be contacted at Treasurer@galileebeachclub.com

• We are reorganizing the Dropbox, giving committees access to pertinent folders.
• Financials are on track.
• Shared update about strategic planning task forces. They will be meeting again in November.
• Continuing work on the Managerial search.
• Narrowing down the choice for the dining room rug.
• Will share member login information for the website.
• Next newsletter will offer copy, on email request, of full food survey.