Thursday, July 7, 2016

COMMODORE NOTES July 2016

WRBC MEMBERS:

1. GUY BENNE RESIGNS AS VICE-COMMODORE -This is a note to thank Guy Benne for his long term as Vice-Commodore, second in command!  He has held this position for many years, before me as Commodore. He was instrumental in obtaining our dredging permits, welding, and maintaining our pier and many, many more projects and contributions to making this the club that it is. He always had his wooden boat in the 4th of July parade representing our club for the City of Whiting. He was always willing to step up and help with anything he was asked from the dock party, yelling quietly the door prizes, assisting me and always reading a good magazine during our meetings!!! He will truly be missed but we want to thank him for all he has contributed to make this a better club. He was also a huge contributor to helping get this club the lease and building we now enjoy.


Thank you Guy for all you have done to promote this club forward!!


Anyone interested in taking over the position of Vice-Commodore please contact Mike Kometz at (219) 659-0157.


2.  PARKING – Due to new concerns over parking by our club building, we have been asked by the City to first be sure to fill the front 8 parking spaces and then we are allowed to park in the same area without a trailer. We may also park anywhere else in the park unless there is a special event going on in the park. Please comply and fill in the spaces given to us first. Also, if you are asked to move and re-park, do not refuse or argue. Comply with the request and let us know, we will handle the issue. We have to stay a good neighbor with the City of Whiting.  Let’s not lose our Lease over stupidity.



3.  NEW MEMBERS – Please help our new members out to understand our Rules and Regulations. Help out if you are asked questions around club activities, parking, use of the club house, numbers needed on trailers and boats, jet skis, etc. Let’s make our newbies welcome and educated to our clubs function.  Thank You.       


4. Reminder on the Jet Ski Race Aug. 6 & 7 - Anyone wanting to volunteer as an observer please let me know. Next year maybe we will help with the high powered boats like Michigan City.


5. Thanks for all who were at the club for the Whiting fireworks and party. The view from our patio was great, from the front even better. We had probably 50-60 folks, family & friends. Cooking out and all having a great time for our first public event. This is all what it’s about. A nice building for all to enjoy!

Please continue to use this facility and keep it clean and respectable so this City Council can see we are a good neighbor.

THANKS TO ALL,

Mike Hill
WRBC Commodore