What an outstanding start to the warmer weather. Friday nights are bubbling full of
activity, kids face painter, BBQ’s about
to kick off, outdoor bars, members and guest debriefing after the busy working
week and before you know it we are back for the Sunday sessions enjoying the
idyllic location with friends sharing
stories on the one that got away and exploits from the night before. I appreciate the members who have taken time
out to offer suggestion through the member’s portal and on how to improve their
club experience. In essence, the feedback and suggestions we receive creates a
strategy to understand and cope with our competition.
Around The ClubIf you haven’t already noticed the club has increased its online presence keeping
active across all our Social Media channels. Make sure you check out our fresh
new Facebook and Instagram pages.
Ryan Khong has come on board as our Digital Marketing Coordinator. Get in touch with
Ryan if looking to increase your club related activity.
marketing@swanyachtclub.com.auMembership continues to steadily climb and I would encourage members if they have a guest
considering getting on board to make that commitment sooner rather than later.
The Commodores Ball and the Melbourne Cup have been our two most recent outstanding
events and I’d like to thank the Ladies Committee, staff, administration
including kitchen for their efforts ensuring that these two major club events
were a success.
This weekend will be dominated by Sunday’s Open Day and I encourage all members and
their guests to get along and get involved in the festivities. The weather will
be fine and we will have something for everybody on the day. Please contact the
office to confirm your attendance on the day.
In an effort to curb any criminal activity keep an eye out for suspicious behaviour
and don’t hesitate to report matters to Police with accurate information
including descriptions of persons of interest and or details of vehicles used
including registrations.
Member’s guests: Reminder that members are permitted the invite the same guest a
maximum of 5 times after of which time that person is required to either join
as a member or not permitted to utilise the facility as a guest any further. It
is in everyone’s best interest to encourage guests to abide by the rules and
regulations and apply for membership at the club that is Bringing Life to the River.
Well done and thanks to the members who attended and carried out works at the Busy Bee.
The white and bright Bosun shed looks great!
On Water Activities
The speed humps scattered throughout the marina have been removed improving the amenity
for members.
Jetty Power boxes are being upgraded, mainly due to persons running trolleys into the
connections. This maintenance
is expensive and greater care is required when navigating trolleys on the
jetties.
At the recent Open Mooring Meeting, Commodore Bob Trotter OAM RAN (Ret’d) presented on
the fate of HMAS Sydney. On behalf of the club well done Bob and we hope to
have you back again for more informative presentations related to our maritime
history.
Pen licence holders, boating partners and ramp users who have not met the mandatory
attendance and or participation to 5 Club Point events by now have received
some correspondence and I ask if you have a query please put it in writing so
the matter can be dealt with accordingly.
Building Update
We patiently await the completion of the carparks, signage and the final
environmental improvements along the overflow car park side of the club and
once complete we can all take stock of the vast improvements and manage the
final fitout of pre-existing furnishings.
The Swan Yacht Club is a club that arguably is the most environmentally engaged with
around 800k of improvements committed to the club over the past 18 months.
A 10 year marina maintenance and capital expenditure plan is in place which includes such
items as the Jetty 5 replacement and ramp upgrades. The focus of our Management
Committee will be redirected in due course with the aim to meet the proposed
timelines and associated costs.
With a purpose of giving members and locals access to an involved boating community
and the social benefits of a ‘river side lifestyle’, vision of ‘bringing life
to the river’ and our 3 strategic pillars;
1. Facilities and Infrastructure
2.
Attracting and Engaging People
3.
Financial Sustainability
The club will remain on course experiencing positive trends across all 3 pillars = long
term success.
In closing, thank you to those who attended the events and activities over the
past fortnight. With so much on the calendar including Ladies Christmas Lunch,
Members Nights, Angling & Christmas events there is something for everybody.
Support the affiliates and get on board!
See you at the club!
Regards,
Damien Gaspar
General Manager
