LITTLE SHIP CLUB July 2016 eNews

Commodore What can one say about June! End of the financial year, a long, drawn-out electoral campaign and some rather unfriendly weather taking its toll at different times during the month – and into early July. Our managers have completed their probationary period with flying colours and have been officially confirmed in their role. It has been clear to all the amount of energy and enthusiasm they have injected into our ‘little piece of paradise’ and their efforts and passion have been widely remarked-on. Well done, Julie and Craig, and thank-you from everyone!

Amidst the unhelpful weather our bar fridge also ‘spat the dummy’ and froze the beer lines … Before the end of civilisation as we know it was declared, urgent repairs were undertaken, only to find that ‘Gordon Gecko’ had got in amongst the plumbing and caused a valve to malfunction! Members would be aware that a lot of our equipment is starting to succumb to age and will sooner rather than later require replacement; we are obtaining quotations and prioritising requirements. Live entertainment continues to be a drawcard and

Power points and cleats on the pontoon have been repaired but, ashore, the news is rather more grim for the caffeine aficionados among our ranks: I have to report that after several attempts to resurrect the ageing coffee machine the ‘old girl’ has finally given up the ghost so back to the drawing board on that issue. Alternatives are now being considered but a new unit may have to be purchased. We are also on the lookout for a new Hon.Treasurer after Tracey Watts

despite inclement June weather, the diverse range of musical perform- ers have certainly been pulling in the audiences! Monthly functions are also now being planned by our managers and I will have more to report in future eNews editions. The RQYS proposals for the water management of Deanbilla Bay have now expanded to include on-shore facilities, and these continue to attract significant, and growing, media attention throughout the Straddie and Bay communities.

advised her resignation due to work commitments. Our bistro menu continues to improve with nothing but praise for our Chef Jit who continues to satisfy a wide range of palates and tastes. (I can heartily recommend the succulent lamb shanks, based on recent, first-hand experience!)

Included in this edition is a supplement reporting on this and many other issues affecting our island and boating lives, collected and presented for the general information of our readers. Roger J McDowall

Little Ship Club (Queensland Squadron)

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