I would first like to thank Bob Davis, and the entire 2023 Board for their hard work in having a successful year! We experienced some challenges in 2023 and Bob and the Board navigated those amazingly. We will strive to carry on that momentum into 2024 and beyond.
Thank you to everyone that attended the Annual Meeting. There were two major items that were voted on, and approved. The first was an increase in dues, which are now set at $750 annually, with Ancient Mariners and Junior members being $375 annually. Dues notices will be sent out shortly, it is also possible to pay dues on the website using e-check. Thank you to everyone that gave feedback to the Board and attended the informational meetings. As you are aware, this was not an easy decision to come to, however, it is necessary.
Jim Woodward, Building and Grounds Chair, is in the process of preparing a long-term facilitates /capital plan. Once we have the plan completed, we will share with the membership and look forward to the discussion.
The second item that was approved at the Annual Meeting was a revision of the bylaws. There was some very productive discussion before passing. The revised bylaws will be sent out to the membership electronically once they are finalized, they will also be available on www.wryc.org . A big thank you to Bill Brown for spearheading that project.
We have already started off 2024 well, Autumn Taylor, Social Chair has entered the club into the Daffodil Festival parade, and there will be a booth set up to get our name out to the community. Joshua James, Membership Chair, has some amazing ideas to boost membership. Jim Garrett is working on making the 60th Governor’s Cup one to remember. I have high hopes for a great 2024!
Always remember, this is your club, things can’t happen without you. Please use the club, enjoy a nice sunset, have a picnic on a nice day, take a walk around the grounds, it is yours after all!
