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Author Archives: Craig Bridges (Manager)

Craig’s Corner

Calling all volunteers! Plenty of May projects to pick from as we prepare for summer. On the 25th ALL are welcome as we attack the South grounds/ small boat area to clean, weed, mow etc… Please join us and feel … Read full article

Manager’s Report – 14 May 2013

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Recognize Constance as she is leaving for Utah, and welcome Lorri Kaighin aboard the office team.
Rental Fleet has expanded by 2 sunfish and two Lasers. I would like to recognize and thank A.G. and Diana Lafley and Bob

SRQ County SWAT training

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Craig’s Corner

The first third of 2013 has been a remarkable dash.  The long established notion that we are genuinely the “World’s Greatest Sailing Club” has been repeatedly confirmed over the last couple of weeks.

Full of fun, racing and social functions … Read full article

Manager’s Report – 9 Apr 2013

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Membership has remained steady.
2013 volunteerism is exceptional even by our standards. 2012 recorded hours over 6100, 2013 3 months pace has us ahead 312hrs. Super important please keep up the documentation.
Quick appeal: Membership is expected from any

Craig’s Corner

The Friday Night Series “Kick off Party” and the SSS Easter Egg Hunt & BBQ started the last couple of weeks off perfectly. I mostly remember Herb, Donna, Vanessa & Deneen. But all the volunteers, organizers and folks involved showed … Read full article

Craig’s Corner

I hope you had the opportunity to enjoy the activities over the last couple of weeks.  It was a literal “whirl wind” of goings-on, unusual weather, important events and merriment.

It started as we welcomed the appointment of the new … Read full article

Craig’s Corner

The Members have spoken and the office has listened. Please stop in and ask about or “check out” our many new retail offerings.

Noticeable improvements to the facility over the last 30 days: New exterior seating/ patio chairs, Hoist repair, … Read full article

Manager’s Report – 12 Mar 2013

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Membership has remained steady. 40 new membership’s ytd. As member enrollment is focus member retention has been a priority for the office. Within the last 5 years we regularly realized declining numbers. Example 09- loss of 148 members gained

Craig’s Corner

Coming off a lively weekend at the Club, as we hosted our Club’s first Open House of the year, the 2013 Windsurfing Classic, The Venice Windjammer and the Youth program and Cub Scout pack 100, I’m reminded of the formidable … Read full article