Hello Lakeside Friends!
Even though Old Man Winter keeps “storming back into the room” like someone who’s lost an argument, yelling “And another thing…”, I do believe he’s running out of steam and will soon give way to better weather and another boating season. In fact, Lift-In begins Saturday, April 4th! If you haven’t signed up, please do so soon.
We’ve been busy during shutdown and the off-season. In addition to the usual deep cleaning and maintenance items we always attend to several additional projects have been undertaken. The interior Men’s Room has been remodeled; the exterior restrooms have be spruced up and the stairs and decking of the gas house have been replaced as well as the decking at the diesel dock. While not completed as promised by the contractor, the South Dock replacement is moving along. I want to thank Vice Commodore Mike Cunningham, Fleet Captain Greg Vitarrdi and Membership Chairman Dan Lydey for the support and dedication in seeing this project through and dealing with contractor delays and excuses.
Speaking of delays and excuses, the latest intel we have of the infamous Metroparks Bike Path is that our section of it should be completed in June. Given how this project has progressed to date, I’ll believe it when I see it. However, I do know that the Three Amigos of South Dock, mentioned previously in addition to Rear Commodore Adam Ressler, have been doing everything in their power to bring this to a speedy conclusion so we may enjoy our Club as we would like. Thanks, fellas! In the meantime, please be aware that North Marginal is closed from Aviation High School to Burke. Access to the Club is available only from 55th Street.
The season’s calendar is filling up quickly:
- Pasta Bar, this Friday, March 27th
- The final Prime Rib & Queen of Hearts evening, Tuesday, April 2nd
- Lift-In Begins, Saturday, April 4th
- Easter Brunch, Sunday, April 5th
- Lift-In Party, Saturday, April 25th
- Kentucky Derby Party, Saturday, May 2nd
- Mother’s Day Brunch, Sunday, May 10th
- Commodore’s Ball, Saturday, May 30th. Get your Zoot suits and Flapper dresses ready!
If you haven’t already had a chance to, stop by the Club and introduce yourself to Brett Williams, our Front of the House Manager, who was hired in February. Also, please don’t be shy about comments and suggestions regarding our menu, as we will be transitioning out of our Winter menu shortly.
It feels great to be writing about a new season. Winter was particularly harsh this year, with 97% of the lake freezing after having not frozen significantly for several years. We deserve a great season with warm temperatures, fair winds, and smooth boating. Abby and I look forward to seeing you all, including our new members, thanks to Membership Chair Dan Lydey.
New Members:
Senior Members Christle and Dan Vethun
Senior Members Mike and Sue Yates
Senior Member Habby Khalil
Senior Members Mike and Nancy Martin
Senior Members James and Marla Murphy
Senior Members Vic and Sitak Patel
Senior Member Trey Sheehan III
Senior Members Jon and Mary Janis "Welcome Back"
Three cheers to a new season at Lakeside!
Rob