December 14, 2014 Minutes

The meeting of the Grand Lake Recreation Club was held at The Sportsman’s Club.  President, Brad Fisher brought the meeting to order.  Treasurer, Tom Scheib gave the Treasurer’s Report.  President, Brad Fisher, read the minutes from the October meeting.  Approximately 40 members present.

The next meeting will be Sunday, January 11th at 2:00 at Shockers.

• We had a great Christmas party!  Thanks to all who brought delicious food!  Nan Scheib and Gail Sachs got some great presents this year, the winner’s are as follows:
  • Denny Liette: two drink tumblers
  • Ron Fisher: Ohio State plates and a serving dish
  • Eric (Floyd) Winner: $100.00 bill
  • Rich Lies: wine, salami, cheese & crackers
  • Shirley Fisher: wine tool set
  • Steve Zimmerman: Christmas decorations
  • Jason Plattner: wine
  • Tom Gottschall: wine
  • Herb Richey: club membership for a year
  • Rick Nurrenbrock: club membership for a year
• It has been a good year for the Rec Club.  President, Brad Fisher gave an overview of this year’s events and had a great picture presentation of highlights.
• In March/April will be the election for Officers, so if you would like to run please be sure to attend these meetings.
• GLRC shirts are still for sale. There is a nice variety of colors and styles.  We are looking to get the next batch in, so currently they are on clearance! Short sleeve are $5.00 each and long sleeve are $10.00 each.  Be sure to pick one up at the next meeting!
• Vice President Jason Plattner brought up the Pink Ribbon Riders, this is an organization that promotes breast cancer awareness.  Last year we donated $100 to the cause.  This year Luke Ruane III moved to donate $100 this year, Scott Niekamp 2nd the motion, it was passed unanimously.
• Vice President, Jason Plattner congratulated Brad and Alisha Fisher on their sweet new baby girl; Ebony LeeAnn Fisher.  Congrats to you both!!
• We have been discussing acquiring  a boat for the Rec Club, for lake cleanups, to spare people damage to their own personal boats.  After much research, Jason Plattner and Tom Scheib found a good deal at Kozy for a 22 footer for $1,200.00.  After much discussion and pending a proposed budget on the boat (including insurance, etc), this item has been tabled until the January meeting.
• New playground equipment will be going in by Eastbank, Jason Plattner and Brad Fisher have donated their time and manpower to help in this project.
• Brad Fisher helps in the Goodfellows in St. Mary’s every Christmas Eve, if anyone would like to help with this, please contact Brad.
• Nan Scheib brought up the Concert at the Lake in Celina.  They are looking for sponsors.  Depending on how much one donates, you can get your organization’s name in the brochure, the sign, etc.  After discussion, it was decided that we need to find out where exactly the money goes (to the performers, etc), we will revisit our possible sponsorship.
• We are very proud of our President, Brad Fisher for very appropriately being named the “Guardian of the Lake” this year.
• Brian Miller from the State Park spoke, here are some of the highlights:
  • the lake is 7″ below deviation; October – March is the drawdown
  • Ash tree removal is going on.  The wood goes rather quickly, but is free to the public
  • the blinking lights that the GLRC donated at Windy Point were vandalized.  The State is going to build metal cages around them to prevent this happening agin
  • Crappie fishing is phenomenal right now
  • East Bank Shelter Houses are being renovated
  • Dredging was a struggle this year.  Only 232K yard were dredged, due to trouble with one of the dredges.
  • Brian gave a big thanks to all we do. Particularly Rick and Brad for the work on the lights and bouys
  • let Brian know if you ever see suspicious activity, just give him a call anytime
  • as a previous volunteer firefighter, Brian is very appreciative of the ice rescue donation the club made and how essential it is to everyone’s safety
  • lastly, Brian commented on how impressed he is that we took an old successful club, The Snowdreamers, which slowly began to diminish, put a new face on it, and are doing a great job with  Grand Lake Recreation Club
• The Oil Derrick Replica has been brought in for the winter.
• We are going to put an article in the paper to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the Oil Derrick Project, keep an eye out for it.
• Club drawing: was for $100.00 and was a ‘must give’.  The following names were pulled until a winner was drawn.
  • Larry Allen; registered, not present
  • Tom and Joyce Oliver; registered, not present
  • Dale Monce; registered, not present
  • Jack and Judy Thein; not registered, not present
  • Jose Melendez; registered, not present

 

• Jamie Bubp; registered AND present, winner!

2015 Dues are now due ($20.00 a family for the year)

(Thank You if you have paid your dues)

Respectfully submitted by Amy Ruane, Secretary