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General Manager's Report
Stephen Grover
Vice Commodore
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What a tricky few months we have had, with other states locked out of our lovely WA for not taking COVID seriously.
Commissioning of the new kitchen facilities were completed late November with the result being a reintroduction of the view through to our magnificent Swan River via the Sailors Bar area.
Quite a vista!
Coinciding with the opening was return of an old favourite...Salt & Pepper Squid with Chips at a crazy $8.50. You would be hard pressed to find better value for your post race feed accompanied by your favoured tipple. On the day they were the Hot Item (excuse the pun!) on order.
At the same time a “soft” opening of the summer menu was introduced and despite some initial settling in problems ( all new kitchens have them), the summer eating/grazing season should be a cracker!
Yum, yum, looking forward to that!
The Functions Committee and Food & Beverage have been working hard whilst awaiting the opening of the kitchen. However they were still able to carry out the Melbourne Cup Day (an absolute ripper event according to all who attended), the Commodores Ball (sensational!), Childrens Xmas Party and a sit down ticketed New Years Eve event.
Post the New Year a breakfast Quarterdeck Club is planned to cater for those that have stayed overnight on their vessels or simply want to start the day overlooking the Swan at what is,without doubt, the states premier viewing platform.....South of Perth Yacht Club, Coffee Point, Applecross.
Recent discussions within House Committee have already commenced to re-establish some “way back when” style events such as a “Mariners Table” and definitely a regular “Fine Dining Experience” to provide something extra special for members and give our chefs and support staff a vehicle to display their culinary skills. Fine wines will naturally form a necessary part of these nights.
Book the Uber on these nights!
Now onto the nitty-gritty (or is that the nitty-grotty?) items.
BINS, BINS, BINS
Folks we have a real issue here and one which reflects badly on some of the members and guests of the Club. Whilst it is certainly acknowledged that extra pickup times and larger bin sizes will assist (and have been addressed) the problem of overflow on peak weekends has been particularly disgusting, in short, disgraceful, with the tour to Rockingham being a significant lowlight. It reflects badly on us as a Club, so please be more aware of how you dispose of your rubbish, and if the bins are getting full at the end of jetties there are other options not too far away.
PARKING, PARKING, PARKING
As it turns out, despite what appears to be a bounty of spare space in the Club grounds parking is a finite resource which reaches overflow (like the bins!) on weekends where everybody expects to park inside the Club. I wouldn't be churlish enough to suggest that non-members are occupying members bays BUT evidence obtained by a survey of windscreen stickers would suggest otherwise.
As a suggestion, try car pooling if you are on an extended time away from the pen and large numbers are expected on your vessel.
Just saying! Alright “Grumpy Pants” has said his bit!
The Eastern Hardstand Filtration System has undergone a major service involving some minor mechanical updates and is now operating at expected levels of output. It's hard to think that it's been part of the Club furniture for over four years.
Time's flying by!
Maintenance is always a major part of Club expenditure and this year is no exception. However with prudent fiscal constraints being acknowledged and agreed in order to maintain our healthy solvency it would be nice to maintain our outward presentation to members and guests. Give it a bit of botox, so to speak! To this end I have a number of items to be attended to around the Club (e.g. entrance statements) which, with a spruce up, will enhance our “first impression” to all.
Wish me luck with my talks with the fund controllers.
Until the next SOUNDINGS may I encourage you all to make maximum use of the Club facilities and enjoy the fellowship of like-minded people with a joint interest in all things aquatic. The more you are involved in the Club the more you will appreciate what is on offer.
Respect to all!
