The monthly meeting of the Grand Lake Rec Club was called to order by President, Brad Fisher at Celina Eagles. Vice President, Keith Seitz read the August meeting minutes. Treasurer, Mike Metz read the treasurer’s report. Approximately 27 present.

Treasurer’s Report and Financials

• Current checking account balance: $23,856.
• Mobley Foundation balance: $1,517.
• Recent expenses:
  • Oil derrick light: $1,820.
  • Blue safety lights for Eagles Club: $279.
  • Donation for Kevin Brown’s bike ride.
  • Log Dog fuel: $54.
  • Membership to Mercer County Chamber

Maintenance and Safety Initiatives

• The club needs to resume logging activities and check pier safety lights; some are damaged or stolen.
• A new light unit for the oil derrick was purchased for due to dimming of the old unit.
• Two blue lights will be installed at the Eagles Club entrance ($279) to improve nighttime navigation.
• The blue light on the island side of Windy Point is out and will be replaced.
• Need to GPS plot all buoy locations before they are pulled for the season.

East Bank Improvements & ODNR Projects

• The state is bringing $6.5 million to Grand Lake for projects.
• Projects include new boat ramps, docks, and a new restroom at East Bank; the old marina will be torn down.
• There will be no fuel station at the new marina due to Ohio law prohibiting unmanned fuel stations on water.

Future Fundraising and Committee Updates

• A committee will be formed to develop a funding proposal for the oil derrick.
  • Winter project: create a presentation with derrick history and photos.
  • Marathon Oil (Findlay, Ohio HQ) is a potential target.
• Kevin Brown sent a thank-you email for the club’s sponsorship of his charity bike ride, which raised over $65,000.
• The club is preparing thank-you postcards for donors and volunteers; budget approved at under $250.

Club Assets & Equipment

• Log Dog: Fire department lights, a remote spotlight, and an infrared light have been installed.
• The club agreed to shrink-wrap the Log Dog again this year to protect the asset.
• Awaiting invoice from Davis Welding (now Chickasaw Machine) for Log Dog work.
• The club will explore building steps down to the official dock at Rustic Campground.
• Discussion raised about repairing the dock at the island for hunting; the dock is currently tied up at Windy Point.

Club drawing was for $220, #36, Gay Craig (paid, not present)

Next Club drawing is for $240.00

Next meeting: October 1th, 2PM @ Sloopy’s

(Details to come in meeting reminder tomorrow)

2026 Dues are now due ($20.00 per family for the year)

Respectfully submitted by Amy Ruane, Secretary.