NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2013

EXECUTIVE BOARD

OFFICERS

COMMODORE
Glen Osberg

VICE COMMODORE Gerald Kutz

REAR COMMODORE
Howard Halstrom

SECRETARY
Charles Crawley

TREASURER
Tom Lochtefeld

FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Marty Milewski

 

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

FLEET CAPTAIN Brian Lovegrove

HOUSE & GROUNDS
Art Morris

ENTERTAINMENT
Marty Milewski

MEMBERSHIP
John Keena

ADVISING OFFICERS

PAST COMMODORE Dave Dever

PAST COMMODORE John Keena

Dear Members,

This is a brief summary of recent DBC activities: 

RECONSTRUCTION

Thank you for removing your boats, kayaks, chains and emptying your lockers by the November 3rd deadline so that work could begin on the deck reconstruction. As we stated at the Annual November meeting, our goal is to have the Club completely restored to pre - ‘Sandy’ conditions by the start of the 2014 Season.  Again, for safety reasons, the Club will be "off limits" to all members & visitors during construction.

NEW OFFICERS

The following officers 2014 were elected at the Annual meeting: 

Commodore ….........Glen Osberg
Vice Commodore ….Gerald Kutz
Rear Commodore… .Howard Halstrom
Secretary…...............Charles Crawley
Treasurer…...............Tom Lochtefeld
Financial Secretary.....Marty Milewski

Additionally, at the Annual Meeting, Jim Baker retired and was recognized for his 15 years of outstanding service and was presented with a commemorative plaque and a 3 piece luggage set. 

KEY DATES FOR 2014

At the December Executive Board meeting the following key dates were booked:

General DBC Meetings…….February 3rd
                                             May 5th
                                             September 8th
Annual DBC Meeting............November 3rd

Picnics…Season Open..........June  8
               Mid Season            July  13
               Season End            October 5
Lobster Bake........................September  13 

KAYAK/DINGY CHAIN/PADDLE BOARD AVAILABILITY

It was pointed out at the September General Meeting that the wait lists for kayaks, dingy chain, and paddle boards have been significantly reduced , so please submit your applications if interested. For more information , contact Rob Komminsk at rkomminsk@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

Consistent with DBC BY –LAWS, a Club Financial Audit will be conducted in 2014 and in that regard, please contact our Treasurer, Tom Lochtefeld at 203-219-4034 or email him at tomloch@yahoo.com with names of any DBC members who are qualified and willing to perform this function. 

NEW IDEAS

Two pet projects that I will be pursuing in 2014 will be:

  • YOUTH FISHING DERBY
  • DARIEN VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY

The Executive Committee would also like to welcome any new ideas from the membership. 

The Executive Board would like to thank all of you for your patience while we restore the club to normal and wishes all DBC members and their families a HAPPY HOLIDAY  as we all look forward to an exciting & prosperous 2014. 

Regards, 

Glen Osberg 

Commodore