Proposed Bylaw Change
Director Lou Richard proposed an increase in the Dock Fees at the January Board Meeting . This equates to a 4 % increase for all Wet and Dry slips . Director Richard indicated that this would keep the fees at the level which was in effect after the December Board Meeting .
This increase will be voted on its 2nd reading at the Board Meeting on February 21st .
If you have any questions or comments , please contact Director Richard or another member of the Board .
The Meritorious Service Award was presented at the Change of Watch on January 7 to Jennifer Grant . As prescribed by the Deed of Gift , only service during the current year could be considered , however , most members are aware of her continuing service over the past years .
A major contribution while Chair of the Appointments Committee , she worked tirelessly over many months managing and overseeing new flooring for the club within the budget . This was a huge project . Jennifer not only educated herself , but the club members , who enthusiastically anticipated this project coming to fruition , which it did .
Creating a vignette ( with a little help from Sam ) answered many questions queried by club members . With this vignette set up , the membership could visually appreciate the custom designed carpet for the Dining Room and Commodore ’ s Room with the furniture , as well as the coordinated carpet tiles in the other areas .
Jennifer physically helped to remove the old flooring in preparation for the new tile , worked with other club volunteers with grouting , and in general was “ hands on ” for the entire project . As everyone knows , this was a long overdue and badly needed enhancement for our club .
Seeing the need to replace dining tables with furniture in the foyer and Castaway Room , she haunted flea markets , Waterfront Mis- sion , etc . until she found the right pieces for very little money . Refinishing was her next step ; spend- ing many hours creating two pieces of very used fur- niture into beautiful additions to our club . Please check them out .
Her enthusiasm didn ’ t stop here . Jennifer was a very active member of the Enter- tainment Committee . Her ideas for the events showed up in her artful signage , pictures or whatever would add to the theme ; such as
Derby Day , Oktoberfest and Halloween . Jennifer , as chair for the New Year ’ s Eve party , created the theme and directed the décor which was beautifully done .
In addition to her being part of the Race Committee when needed , Jennifer was Regatta Chair for the J-22 Midwinters . This is a huge regatta . Participating sailors were from all over the country . This regatta required great organizational skills as well as expertise . Utilizing other venues in order to accommodate all activities was an important part of having a successful regatta .
Jennifer continually works on self help days ; always ready to do what is needed , painting , cleaning out dry slip areas , etc . She has never backed away from hard work .
Jennifer was , and is again this year , along with Sam , Co-Editor of the Letter Log . Many hours are spent coordinating information and articles which must surely have been done after midnight , as it is apparent there is not enough hours in the day for all she accomplishes . By the way , she also has a very viable painting business .
One can look around and see her talent , such as the new artwork just completed now hanging on the walls in the Dining Room .
7The Florida Commodores Association congratulates Jennifer Grant for jobs “ well done ”. ~ Phyllis Seaton