Thursday, March 19, 2020

RE: CANCELLATION OF MARCH 31, 2020 MEETING - CANCELLATION OF APRIL 4, 2020 SALMON CLASSIC FISHING DERBY - UPCOMING WRBC EVENTS

COMMODORES UPDATE & CHANGES:

SUBJECTS:
MARCH 31, 2020 WRBC MEETING CANCELLED
RESCHEDULED APRIL 28, 2020 AT 7PM.  MEET AT WRBC BUILDING -
                       
APRIL 4, 2020 WRBC SALMON CLASSIC FISHING DERBY CANCELLED
RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 25, 2020 - UPCOMING WRBC EVENTS

WRBC BUILDING CLEAN UP - WRBC BEACH CLEAN UP

TO ALL WRBC MEMBERS:

It has been decided in the interest of everyone's health do to this continuing coronavirus, and all the recommendations by our government, that the WRBC Officers and the Board have decided to cancel this months meeting on March 31, 2020 at the WRBC Building.  It will be rescheduled to Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 7PM at the WRBC Building in Whiting Park.

Also, if you become ill prior to the meeting date, please do not attend for the safety of the rest of the Boat Club Members who do attend.

Hopefully we will be through this virus in the next 3 to 6 weeks. I hope you are all in good health and hope to see you at next months meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 7PM at the WRBC Building NOT at American Legion, Post 80.  Hope to see you all there.

In addition, I spoke with Mike Zavesky (Derby Coordinator) regarding the upcoming WRBC Salmon Classic Fishing Derby on April 4, 2020.  He has recommended that we cancel the Derby do to the coronavirus and move it to the end of the month on April 25, 2020.  I have agreed with this recommendation.  All the same rules, start times, etc. will be in place for that day. If you are interested or if you want to participate in this Derby, payment is do by Monday, April 20, 2020. I am sure that he will accept anyone's entrance fee & sign up on the day of the contest.

If anything changes I will keep you updated.

Any questions or concerns, please contact myself at (219)937-2211 or Bob Mehok (219)644-9454.

Thank you all for your cooperation with this unforeseen pandemic.

Mike Hill
WRBC Commodore
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RE:    UPCOMING WRBC EVENTS

Please make note of the upcoming Events in the next few months.

They are as follows:

APRIL 25, 2020    WRBC SALMON CLASSIC FISHING DERBY

      Captains Meeting:  6AM at the WRBC building
      Fishing Time:  6:30AM to 1:30PM
      Weigh In:  2:30PM at the WRBC building
      Entry Fee:  $10 WRBC Member and $20 for Non-Members
      Entry Fee money is due by Monday, April 20, 2020.

      Any questions regarding the Derby contact Mike Zavesky (Derby Coordinator) at (708)259-9009.

MAY 2, 2020    FREE BOAT INSPECTION BY THE US COASTGUARD VOLUNTEERS

        Inspections will start at 10AM at the Boat Clubs Parking area. All types of powered water crafts inspected including jet skis. We encourage you to invite any friends or relatives who would like to have their crafts inspected to attend. Please lets have a good turn out as these Coastguard Volunteers depend on inspections to keep their status current.

JUNE 6, 2020    WRBC KIDS FISHING DAY OUTING

        Again we are looking for volunteers this year to help run this great event. There will be a volunteer sign up sheet or you can contact Jim Madison at (219)776-0335, if you can help in any way. This event again will be held at the Hammond Marina Pier North of the launch. Please be there by 8AM to help with set up followed by the event itself.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

JULY 11, 2020    WRBC PERCH DERBY

        Fishing Time:  6:30AM to 1:30PM
        Weigh In:  2:00PM SHARP - NO EXCEPTIONS
        You must be in line by 2:00PM or fish will not be weighed for contest.
        Entrance Fees: $10 for WRBC Members & Spouses
                                  $20 for Non-Members  AND
                                  $5 for Kids under 15 years of age for the "Kids Category".
                                  (Special Prizes will be distributed for Kids).
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RE:    ANNUAL WRBC BUILDING CLEAN UP

As a reminder we will again be asking for volunteers for our annual WRBC Building Clean Up. This will occur between late April or early May. This will include raking & picking up garbage, mopping floors, cleaning windows, dusting, etc.
There will be a volunteer sign up sheet for this event. This is our club, so lets all pitch in to keep it in as clean condition as we possibly can.

Thanks in advance for anyone who is willing to help.
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RE:    ANNUAL WRBC WHIHALA BEACH CLEAN UP

A date and time has not yet been decided. We will discuss the Whihala Beach Clean Up at next months meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.  We always depend on our surfers for this event.

Any and all are welcome to help.