GENERAL MANAGER

General Manager’s Log

by: Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM

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Happy New Year!

I hope each of you had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends alike. 2021 continued to be challenging but much improved from that of 2020. Although 2021 had its challenges it was still a great year for the Club as it became a safe haven for our membership. The Clubs usage was up as à la carte dining increased in addition to banquets returning. Marina activities were also very active. It is now 2022 and one in which we will exceed your expectations and continue to create “Member Delight”. This is also the time of year to reflect on all the great things we have accomplished as well as those areas we can improve upon. As we prepare to set sail in this New Year our commitment is to serve the needs of our entire membership and incorporate fun filled, affordable, and diverse activities for all to enjoy.

With that said, our Strategic Plan is well underway and discussion groups will be taking place early this month. With the conclusion of the discussion groups a final plan is to be presented to the membership sometime in March. For the plan to work it will need to be followed by a Club wide Master Plan which will give us the vision of what our locations can ultimately become with a little re-purposing and creativity, which will take the Club out 10 to 20 years. For the St. Petersburg Yacht Club to stay relevant and attractive in a growing community we will benefit greatly with a Master Plan. Your continued input and feedback will be critical to the success of such a plan.

The word has been out but now its official – both Clubs have a new revised Dress Code and will go into effect beginning January 1, 2022. Warnings will be given in the month of January, and it will go into full effect and enforced starting February 1, 2022. The world around us continues to become more and more casual and in dealing with COVID the last couple years enforcement may have been a bit relaxed. Nevertheless, a Club of this stature and world recognition we should be a little more refined when visiting. Here is a quick look at things “Not Permitted” in any of our Clubhouses moving forward:

“Men are not to wear hats or caps inside either Clubhouse” “Sleeveless T-Shirts and tank tops” (men) “Swimwear to be appropriate at all times” “T-Shirts with pictures or writing that could be offensive”

In closing, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club has been recognized for many years now as a Platinum Club of America along with 29 other fine Yacht Clubs in the nation, and now we have been recognized as one of the Top 50 Yacht Clubs in the World. This is a very exciting time for our Club with a new Strategic Plan in the works and a Master Plan to follow, as mentioned previously in my article, the future of this great Club looks brighter than ever. Congratulations!

I look forward to meeting everyone in the coming months as I make myself visible around our various facilities.

Cheers! Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM

General Manager, COO

You're invited! - Meet the New General Manager

Tuesday ~ January 18th | 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Located in the Heritage Lounge & Compass Room during Happy Hour Meet & Mingle with Mr. Robicheaux and his lovely wife, Susan, while enjoying Happy Hour specials and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

SPYC's New Dress Code: Beginning January 1st

Appropriate Attire is required in both Clubhouses

• Shirts with sleeves and appropriate footwear required at all times. • The Dress Code applies to children 13 years of age and older. Parents are responsible for the proper attire of children under the age of 13. • Members and their guests will be denied access and/or service if improperly attired.

NOT PERMITTED IN ANY OF OUR CLUBHOUSES

• T-shirts with pictures or writing that could be offensive. • Short shorts, sleepwear, cut offs. • Men are not to wear hats or caps inside either Clubhouse. • Sleeveless T-Shirts and tank tops (men).

• Bare feet or just socks (appropriate footwear always required). • Swimwear– prohibited are thongs, revealing suits or inappropriate cover-ups.

DOWNTOWN CLUB AREAS

HERITAGE LOUNGE & REGATTA ROOM: Casual Dress – shorts, denim and appropriate footwear.

TIKI HUT: Casual dress, shorts, flipflops, appropriate coverups when outside of pool area, when requesting service from the bar, or when in surrounding seating areas.

GRILLE 1909: Resort Casual permitted – Men: collared shirts; dress slacks, shorts or dress jeans, sandals (no flip-flops). Ladies: dresses or skirts; dress pants, shorts, or dress jeans.

COMMODORE DINING ROOM: Jackets required after 6:00 p.m. (ties optional); Ladies dress appropriate for the occasion. COMMODORE LOUNGE: Business Casual – slacks or khakis, dress shirt or blouse, open-collar or polo shirt, optional tie or seasonal sport coat; a dress or skirt at knee-length or below, a tailored blazer, knit shirt or sweater, and loafers or dress shoes that cover all or most of the foot.

PASS-A-GRILLE CLUBHOUSE

• Casual Attire (shorts and flip flops) is permitted at all times except during special events.

• Bathing suits are permitted in the Clubhouse with appropriate cover up. Wet swimwear is not permitted – shower areas can be accessed from the outside entrance along Pass-aGrille Way.

ADDITIONAL DRESS CODE INFORMATION:

Yacht Club Formal: Yacht Club officer jacket, black tie, white shirt, white pants, or skirts for women, white socks for men, and white shoes.

Traditional [Informal] Yacht Club Attire: Blue blazer, Club tie, white shirt, grey pants, or grey skirts for women, black socks for men, and black shoes – to be worn by officers, board members and executive committee members during monthly meetings unless otherwise directed.

Black Tie Formal Occasion: Men: a choice of ‘Yacht Club Formal’ or dinner jacket with matching trousers, a pleated white shirt, black formal shoes and a bow tie; Women: floor length gowns or women’s version of Yacht Club Formal.

Black Tie Optional: Men - a tuxedo is not required but optional; Women: floor length gowns or cocktail dresses.

2021 New Member Event

A few highlights from the 2021 New Member Event. Thank you joining SPYC and we look forward to meeting more new members at our next New Member event happening soon.