Commodore's Message

This year, 2010, is shaping up to be awesome!  The lake will be as beautiful as ever, the programming more exciting than ever, and the facilities better than ever. All the elements are in place for a great summer season and year ‘round activities. 

 

Each year we have enjoyed marvelous evening entertainment.  This year will build on the most successful events of the past, adding many innovations.  The weekend evenings will be highlighted by theme parties, concerts, comedy nights, a wine tasting and lots more.  On Fourth of July, we will celebrate America with pool-side entertainment which continues into an early evening dinner and entertainment for the whole family.  And speaking of family, we have scheduled children’s programming periodically throughout the summer.

 

Tuesday and Thursday summer evenings will be packed with activities, including deck dining.  Want to learn canasta, bridge, poker, or mah jong?  You can.  Ever thought of taking Samba lessons?  The week before our Rio Carnavale theme party, you’ll be able to.  How about some classic movies?  We’ve got them scheduled to complement other theme parties during the summer.  The successful progressive dinner and full-moon floats are again on our schedule.

 

Want lessons for water-based sports?  Once again we will offer the Boating Safety Certificate course. How about water skiing?  Sailing?  Kayaking?  And swim lessons?  We’ve got them too.

 

More in to land sports?  We can get you into a foursome for golf.  Tennis?  Whether singles or doubles is your game, open tennis is very popular.  And you’ll probably be sought out for a tournament too.  Looking for something less strenuous?  Try shuffleboard, just stretch out poolside, read a good book, or join in a game of cards.  This year we have arranged for a certified massage therapist to be at the Club on Saturdays and Sundays, by appointment.

 

The GSYC Ladies will have a wonderful 2010.  Tuesday luncheons, the GSYC Boutique, the fall trip to the spa, and more are planned.

 

Our Membership Committee has been very active this year, hosting a series of coffees to introduce prospective members to the Club.  Several new families have joined us.  Let’s make them feel at home.

 

Our chef is back as our caterer for another year, offering marvelous meals and innovative ideas to enhance the Club’s functions. 

 

Of course we continue to offer twelve-month programming in 2010:  Super Bowl, Valentines Dance and Final Four, Florida Snow Birds gathering, brunches and theater parties, Halloween and New Year’s Eve.  It’s just great to be together.

 

All our lockers have been refurbished, giving a fresh look to our dressing rooms.  The hardware on our floating docks has been upgraded, making them more stable than ever.  And the pool is scheduled to have an electric heat pump added to our solar heater, making swimming more inviting than ever. 

 

As Commodore, I have the pleasure of serving the GSYC membership with our fine flag officers.  Additionally our Board of Governors is outstanding, demonstrating its commitment time and again to the well-being of our membership.  I am extremely grateful for the guidance I have received from the Past Commodores, and for the efforts of all the Club members who have agreed to chair committees or run events throughout the year.

 

And to my dear wife, who stood by me during my installation as Commodore, I offer my heart-felt appreciation for working so tirelessly on the Membership and Entertainment Committees and for generally assuring that this year will, indeed, be awesome. 

 

But most of all, our success rests with our members, who make the GSYC “Our Special Place.”

 

See you at the Club!

 

Howard Mandelbaum, Commodore