TO: ALL WRBC MEMBERS
RE: PARK BEACH CLEAN-UP
I just want to thank boat club member Steve Arnam and his Surfriders group for again coordinating our annual Spring Whiting Park & Whihala Beach Clean-up.
This year and last year we combined efforts with the City of Whiting and were able to get 63 volunteers to help clean refuse from Whiting Park and Whihala Beach East to West.
We ended up collecting a little over 1300 pounds of garbage. This exceeded last year's effort and is amazing.
The event took place Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10AM to 2PM and we will again do another clean-up in September when the park closes.
Special thanks to club member Shawn Turpin (Whiting's Councilman-at-large) and Nick Suarez (Whiting's 1st District Councilman) for helping to coordinate and getting the City's involvement.
Another special thanks to club member Jack Vetroczky, for not only doing a terrific effort in the clean-up but also supplying food for all volunteers for the event.
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RE: FREE USCG AUXILIARY BOAT INSPECTION
Just a reminder that the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting a vessel inspection at our facility this coming Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10AM to 2PM for any power boat including jet skis for any residence. Due to the continuing dredging, the inspections will be held at the West end parking lot of Whihala Beach. This is just past the Lifeguard Station at Adi Cruz' Office.
I am asking everyone who owns a boat or a jet ski to please participate in this event because it not only is for your safety but will help you keep safe boating.
Joshua Zajac, Division Commander, and his crew from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will get credit for every vessel that is inspected.
Again, please let's have a good turnout.
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RE: DAMAGE TO OUR BOAT CLUB PROPERTY
Anyone who attended our last meeting was made aware of damages that occurred to our refrigerator. Apparently, someone was distraught and decided to yank or pry the lock latch to the extent that it bent out and pulled out the clasp with screws. I would hope this was not a member, but maybe a guest of a member. But keep in mind, you as a member, are responsible for anyone you bring into the club.
We were in the midst of changing our lock codes when this occurred. This based on our By-Laws and Rules & Regulations is damage to our club and will not be tolerated. I have and still am reviewing our inside cameras to see if I can determine who caused this damage.
Anyone intentionally destroying boat club property is grounds for termination.
If a lock does not open or if there is an issue that you find out of the norm, do not forcibly destroy our property. You can always get in touch with me Mike Hill, WRBC Commodore at 219-937-2211 to discuss the issue.
We have a great club and let's keep it that way.