JUNE 2014 BEACON

Herewegoagain………………….. Another great year to look forward to at the island. I spenda lot of time talking to the membershipwhileat the island.One of thenewermembers toldme something that expresseshow I felt when I was new to the club. He toldme that whenhe came to thework party this year it hit him that he, as he said “loves this place” that “if there is anything I cando to make the club successful just ask, anything”. Another person told me that hehopes that thework partiesnever stop. That those eventsarewhat helpshim feel personal ownership in the club. This kindof feedbackdescribes thepositiveeffects that the islandand our extended family hasonaperson. We havehadour first generalmembershipmeeting, steer roast, and theABYAoutingof 2014under our belt. Theywereall very successful, andmanyhad tons of fun!

Thanks for themanymembers that supported theactivities through their volunteerismand through their participation. Theseeventsand the visionof the club that was sharedby our memberswith the visitors producedsomenewmembershipapplications. We have kid’s day comingup very soon, Sandi and I look forward toputtingon theactivitywith thehelpof somany othermembers. The daywill be full of funandgames for the kids and I am sure theadultswill findenjoyment aswell. It is not too late to signup to givedonations, support, andbrining the kids, nephews, nieces, grandkids, friendsand neighbors.GiveSandi Stroha call. I look forward to agreat summer of enjoying the island, ourmembers, anddeveloping relationshipswith our newestmembers. Come, get involved, help support theeventsand the OD’s andmanagers inanyway that you can. Beapart of the club, seeaweedpick aweed, takeaminuteand fix the little things, and let anyboardor flagmember knowof anything you maywant addressed.

See you soonon the island

R/CChuckStroh