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GREATER MIAMI SKI CLUB
“The
World’s Best Ski Site”
Lou
Thomas, President George Levien, Vice President Rachel Ferradaz, Treasurer Dennis Longo, Secretary
GMSC Newsletter
March
2010
*special announcementS*
- Pre-meeting
dinner. Join other GMSC
Members and friends on March 11th for our pre-meeting dinner. Dinner will be at the il Forno
Restaurant starting at 6:00 pm.
The restaurant is located at the north end of the guest canal, on
the corner of 94 Ave and NW 25 St.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM FEBRUARY MEETING (complete minutes are available, contact Hans at gmsc_news@bellsouth.net if you would like to receive a copy).
- Courses:
All courses are in excellent condition.
- Docks:
No report.
- Entertainment:
- There were approximately 25 people at the
February pre-meeting social dinner at iL Forno.
- Kid’s day is on April 24th.
- Grounds:
- Shorty is doing a great job.
- If the gates are not working, check and clean the
reflectors.
- Island: No report.
- Jump:
The jump needs to be waxed.
- Membership:
- Jaime Diaz (active member), Andrew King, and
Kristi King (family membership) were voted on and approved as new
members.
- Arie Jusidman and Maryann Guzy attended as
prospective members.
- Shoreline: No
report.
- Sunshine:
- Linda Giddens is recovering from her
surgery. We wish Linda a prompt
recovery.
- Rachel and Leo Ferradaz are expecting another
baby. Congratulations to both!!!
- Safety Tip:
- All guests must sign the release form as soon as
they arrive at our site; it must be signed whether they ski or not.
- Pick up floating debris and check out the course
for debris prior to skiing.
- Longer shock tubes work better than the short
ones.
- Always turn the boat engine OFF when the driver
is getting out of their seat.
- Kids should always wear a flotation vest.
- Remember to use the prescribed patterns for boat
driving around our lake.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Luke
Webb’s proposal to modify the bylaws was voted on and approved
unanimously.
- A new active or family member must
attend six (6) regular meetings within a twelve (12) month period to
receive voting rights.
- In an effort to further protect club
members and the Club from liability, Nancy Luzoro made a motion to
require boat insurance policies to have a minimum of $500,000 liability
upon renewal. Nancy’s research
estimates that the additional insurance will only cost $12.00 to $50.00
per year. George Levien seconded
the motion. The change was voted
on and approved unanimously.
- The BOD is analyzing a dues increase
to remedy our budget shortfall.
- Juan Capello discussed the Mission
Statement. He asked how it was
approved. The BOD approved the
Mission Statement. Juan also
asked if it needed to be voted on by the general membership. He also questions the use of the word
“traditional” as inappropriate and a liability to the Club.
- Cypress Gardens has been sold to Lego
Land.
- Tom De Christopher had the new speed
bumps installed.
- Mike Fay read the Mission Statement
from USA Water Ski.
- Mike Fay discussed the strategic
committee and provided the following updates:
·
Welcome
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GMSC Steering Committee Members
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Bill Alderman
o
Juan Alvarez
o
Juan Pablo Capello
o
Mike Fay
o
Michael Fichman
o
Andy Langesfeld
o
Kim Laursen
o
Leslie Lazo
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Nancy Luzoro
o
Rocky Pascua
o
Gonzalo Renosto
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Top ten highlighted issues (Zoomerang Survey to
all members with questions)
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By-laws
o
Ski School/ Training
o
Membership
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Revenue sources (guests, tournaments, taxes, dues,
training membership)
o
Club house facilities (long-term)
o
Canal Usage
o
Insurance/ Releases
o
Mission Statement
o
Excess & additional property purchase
o
Social events
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USA Water Ski by-laws/ Vision Statement
·
USA Water Ski affiliated disciplines
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Water Ski
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Barefoot
o
Kneeboard Association
o
Collegiate Water Ski
o
Show Ski
o
Water Ski Racing
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Hydrofoil
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Three-event skiing
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Wakeboard
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Water Skiers with Disabilities
·
USA Wakeboard By-laws
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International Water Ski &
Wakeboard Federation
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Club history
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Tournament water skiers compared to
today
o
1975-1985 approximately the same
amount of members as today with 30-35 competitive skiers. Today there are approximately 15-20
competitive skiers
o
Canal use comparison. Three slalom canals, one jump canal and
three blank canals 1975-1985
- The
information in the roster of our web site for members needs to be
updated by the general membership.
Contact Hans at gmsc_news@bellsouth.net
for your login information.
- Please empty trash containers and take the trash to
our dumpster.
- Please remember to pay your guest fees and sign the
release form for every guest. The
release form should be filled out legibly.
- Remember to lock-up if you are the last one leaving
the facilities. Doors have been
found wide open or unlocked in multiple occasions.
- If you need police assistance for anyone
trespassing on the Club’s property, call (305) 476-5423 for the Doral
Police Department.
- If you need a remote opener for the gates at the
club, contact George Levien at skigeorge@mindspring.com
- If problems occur with the electric gates, please
contact Leo Ferradaz.
UPCOMING DATES
Club Dates
- March
11: Ski Club Meeting at 7:30 pm.
- April
8: Ski Club Meeting at 8:30 pm (BBQ at 7:30 pm).
- April
24: Kid’s Day and Annual Picnic starting at 10:00 am.
- May
13: Ski Club Meeting at 8:30 pm (BBQ at 7:30 pm).
- June
10: Ski Club Meeting at 8:30 pm (BBQ at 7:30 pm).
- July
8: Ski Club Meeting at 8:30 pm (BBQ at 7:30 pm).
Tournaments
- USA Water Ski is requiring an Event
Sanction Agreement to be signed by each club for each tournament. USA
Water Ski has agreed that the Club can sign the agreement and that there
is no additional liability to the Club.
- The following are the
dates for the GMSC Tournaments:
- May 22-23: Latin
American Championship. Record
& 3 round slalom.
- June 12-13: Class C, 3
Event, 3 RD Pick & Choose
- October 9-10: Record
Slalom – GMSC
IN SEARCH OF A SKI
PARTNER
·
Looking for a ski partner? Please contact Hans (gmsc_news@bellsouth.net).
A list is available with members that don’t have a regular ski partner
and need someone to ski with.
CLASSIFIEDS
- Looking for someone to co-own a brand new Malibu
boat. Contact Brian Kreis at skyfit@mindspring.com for
additional information.
- For rent.
Boat spot for rent.
Contact Brian Kreis at skyfit@mindspring.com
for additional information.
- For rent.
Adorable, immaculate, re-done ski home on Lake June in Lake
Placid. It is 3/3, has great
large sunset views of the lake.
New boat house with lifts.
Huge screened porch with ping pong table. 2 car garage. It is awesome and owners are willing
to rent it out to ski club members, monthly or by the week. This 3,600 acre lake has lots of glass
smooth conditions for water sports.
Contact Paula Fay at 305.205.9002 or at raroot@aol.com.
- George is selling ropes ($35), handles with vinyl
($35), and shock tubes ($20).
Contact him at skigeorge@mindspring.com.
- GMSC members will receive 10% off the purchase of
watersports equipment and PCM/Indmar parts. Go to Henrik’s website www.miamiskinautiques.com
and use code GMSC.
- Detailing of boats plus complete service done on
site. Contact Henrik at
305.438.9464 for quote.
- Looking for information on boat spots? Contact George at skigeorge@mindspring.com.
If you have comments regarding this
newsletter, or would like to include something in an upcoming newsletter,
please contact Hans at gmsc_news@bellsouth.net.
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