Let's focus on operational efficiency before we start throwing more money at things. Everybody should not forget that we still have large roads, docks, etc assessments still looming. These are very large amounts still hanging out there.

I definitely don't mind paying for structural damages related to hurricanes, or OT or other labor charges related to repairs, but I'm not happy with the membership being required to cover "lost revenues from operating activities" or "employee loss of work". $4300 Lost Revenue (?) 12,000 Lost Revenue Stay and Play (?) $5000 for string lights $1000 paper bags $15000 in employee lunches

A medium sized alligator surfaced with a large deer head today on osprey. Keep those pups away from the water!

The marathon started off great today. So many runners. Hope new folks fall in love with the island and join the club.

I am voting "No" on the debt assessment. It's a difficult and complicated choice. I know several others who are doing the same. I was very disappointed in the tone of Tom's recent letter to the membership which read like a ransom note. Other members have noted the same. D(http://same.My)espite that, my decision to vote "No" is based on what I heard (and did not hear) in the Open Session. It's obvious the club needs money to pay its crushing debt.  I know that the club management has allowed its banking relationships to deteriorate along with the club infrastructure. The Board of Directors and management team has painted themselves into this corner.  I was hoping for something closer to a mea culpa in the Open Session. I know Jeff Smith has to field calls from angry vendors but, frankly, this is why he is paid a six-figure salary. He's great at spinning phrases such as as "liquidity challenges", "scramble money", and "headwinds", but he's terrible at generating realistic forecasts- even once. Looking forward, the nominating committee has put forth two candidates, one of which does not live here and has no board experience, and another who has held a leadership position for years while our finances unravelled. My confidence is not high and I'm worried about being back in this same position as early as February. There are other options. The club's credit is already damaged. Instead of asking the membership for yet another financial lifeline, it's time for the BOD to get creative and make hard decisions that may be unpopular in the short term. Reduced ferry runs, lifetime memberships, increases on freight, executive salary reductions or partial deferrals, and opening up desirable tee times at our world famous golf course should be on the table. There are no rental properties available to drive ancillary revenue? Then make the rental program terms actually worthwhile for homeowners. It is the Board's responsibility to get creative to solve the problems which they, alone, have created over the past 3-4 years. I'm hopeful that write-in candidate Clay Burton can do what needs to be done. Clay, you've got my vote. I know that many people feel like they have no choice but to vote yes, but where does it end without significant changes? As Kaye Earles said in the open session, there are other options that are simply being ignored or overlooked.