As May quickly approaches, I am excited for our upcoming Boat Race party to kick off the Summer events at the Club This event has become a beloved tradition in our Club and we are thrilled to be able to host it once again We hope your family and friends can join us for an evening of fun food music, and cocktails as we celebrate this exciting time of the year Viewing may not be possible from the docks this year They have held well over the past several winters but took a beating this year Restoration has already begun, but it may take several weeks They will be ready for boat season
I would also like to take a moment to extend a special thank you to Kenny Goodlet, Facility Director, for his 40 years of dedicated service to the club His hard work and commitment have ensured that the Club is always in top shape and we are extremely grateful for all he has done for us over the years I truly do not know where we would be without him and his staff
Looking ahead, we have some exciting events planned for the upcoming months Our Friday night light events will start soon and involve tennis pickleball, bocce ball, and entertainment at the pavilion I invite you all to come out and participate in these activities with your fellow members Private parties in these areas are also a great alternative to “home” entertaining Reach out to George and/or Travis for details
Once again, thank you for your continued support of the Louisville Boat Club We are proud to have such a vibrant and engaged community of members and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events
Looking forward to discussing the pool opening in the next newsletter!
Best regards,
Tom CampbellLadies and Gentleman:
As the instructions on my college bonsai tree noted for the step after you remove it from the fridge, “The Long Winter is over!” The winter months are typically a slow time for LBC, both in the use of the club and financial performance While we have great and festive holiday events, the annual club closure for maintenance guarantees a slow January This year we were dealt an additional blow by the wind storm knocking out power resulting in reduced operating days in February as well However, not unlike the proverbial lion we came roaring back in March I am pleased to report that despite the shortened months, we are firmly ahead of budget for the year having generated $170k in YTD operating earnings and $12k in net income with very strong cash flow I am most pleased that we achieved these results in large part due to beating the revenue budget by over $100k, which means members are using the club!
Some of the recent positive trends include new memberships a strong banquet business, and the use of racquets, in particular squash and pickle I am told that pickle is all the rage (and would be a good choice for a man of my carriage), so would encourage any slow adopters to get out there and play The positive cash flow we have generated is being consistently directed back into the club in the form of maintenance and upgrades to the clubhouse and grounds, which is really the way it’s supposed to work I think the membership will be pleased by some of the upgrades that have already taken place and some that are on the near-term horizon Longer-term these trends are what enable us to undertake larger capital projects to enhance our enjoyment and attract new members in a virtuous circle of leisure
As we approach the busy outdoor season I wanted to remind everyone that monthly dues are the lifeblood of the club, and that even a small boost in membership can have a large impact on our financial performance To the extent you know any boaters, racquet players, swimmers and divers, people who are sick of the heat and/or their children, or are just good company in general, please continue to encourage them to consider joining Likewise, despite the strong recent results and tireless efforts of George and David, we still can’t market the club for banquets, so please keep our house in mind for any personal events or those of your friends, families and neighbors Thanks for everything you do to keep the club in a healthy social and financial position, and I know we are all looking forward to a fantastic summer at LBC!
-Chris Schaefer
I know I harp on this every month but Membership growth is most important to the lifeblood of any Club Bring your friends and business associates into your circle at the Club! We offer a Food and Beverage credit equal to 10% of the Initiation Fee paid by your invitee as a thank you to you for sponsoring them. While the Initiation fee has been raised to $7500 we do offer some payment plans, including a lesser fee if paid in a one-time, upfront, payment
We also have a Legacy Membership for your immediate family members (children, grandchildren, parents and grandparents, brothers and sisters) which is a way to perpetuate your familys heritage in the Club Legacy Members only pay 50% of the published Initiation Fee and regularly posted dues and fees We also offer Junior Memberships again with a $500 Initiation Fee and $150 dues with no minimum for people between the ages of 21 to 30 years old.
Financially Through the first two quarters of the fiscal year, we are doing well with a positive bottom line better than budget and considerably better than the prior year
Our racquet programs are thriving with Lee, Travis Kelly-Marie, and Drew doing a great job programming and promoting By the time you read this the outdoor courts should all be open, and you will be enjoying playing in the sun
Ladies: The ETA for the new Sauna is May 10, we hope We are grateful to those who graciously donated so that all can enjoy it We will also be installing new electrical outlets with charging ports and doing a couple of other “beautifications ”
A staff change: Chef Omar has left us to move on to greener pastures and we welcome Chef Josh Robinson who comes to us with a stellar background and is eager to show you his culinary talent Look for some new menu ideas and great food After the Seafood and Champagne Dinner, he will prepare a special Maine Lobster Dinner on May 11th
The Team and I thank you for your constructive comments because it is through those that we can improve your Membership experience
The future looks great and together we will do great things
Sincerely,
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Day event Please stay on the lookout for these upcoming events Also, even though we are a month out, please keep in mind that the Rhawn-Spencer Cup will be held on June 16th and June 17th Save the date for this great event as we want club-wide participation to make it one for the history books
I hope everyone has been practicing their Bocce Leagues are coming to the Louisville Boat Club! Looking into the last part of May, we will be starting our first annual Summer Bocce League We hope to get several teams formed so we can compete in a weekly league that will continue throughout the Summer Stay tuned more details coming soon If you are interested in getting into the league, please contact me at tcurran@louisvilleboatclubcom Let’s have a great summer of bocce at the Club
Finally, we have a strong May in the pickleball world The outdoor pickleball courts are up and running and have been packed as the weather is turning nice We have a consistently great turnout for our Saturday leagues and are excited for that to continue throughout May and deep into the summer A reminder that Lou City Interclub pickleball will be starting its spring session on May 9th and will conclude on May 30th The league is on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 Finally, save the date for a great pickleball event on Friday, May 19th as part of our Friday Night Light series The event will be a fun happy hour event that will feature pickleball drinks, and snacks Please stay tuned for more details
I hope everyone is ready for a fun May and what could be considered a “ warm-up ” month to get us ready for a great summer We hope to see a lot of you out there participating in our events and getting on the court, whether it is tennis, pickleball or paddle tennis, or bocce
See you on the court!
All the best, Travis
Curran
Last week, five of us battled for tennis dominance despite the fact that none of us had ever played with each other before, we were all an oddball mix of B and C-level players, and we were a mix of men and women. Our opponent? A fast feed, in this case, a fast feed named Drew. Here's the deal. Fast feeds require no reservations (although it's nice), they're always on, and everyone is welcome. Best of all, you get pointers, meet people, pay a few bucks for the hour- and you never look bad on the court because we ' re all playing against the feed. If you ' re shy, need a solid workout, are new, or getting in some play before Interclub, this is the hour for you. I know I love it.
- Douglas KeeneyIf you can't attend a Fitness Center class, sign in to an on-line Peloton class on the Cycling Studio TV monitor. Numerous options to select matching your interest, skill, and schedule.
Please join the Indoor Cycling Class. Normally the first Monday of the month, the May class will be held on Wednesday, May 10th at 5:30 pm due to the Boat Race Party.
LBC is proud to welcome the 2023 Country Club Swim Association’s City Meet this summer from July 13-16. One of our responsibilities as hosts of this great swim & dive tradition is to develop the annual meet program.
CLICK HERE to support the Typhoons by placing an add or sponsoring the event!
We are excited about the upcoming summer and everything we have planned. We have an incredible coaching staff, an enthusiastic committee, and high expectations of fun and competitiveness It is going to be a great season! Continuing in 2023 – the LBC Typhoons web page We will use this web page to communicate information throughout the season It is your one-stop shop for all swim/dive information. Please visit https://louisville-boat-clubtyphoons swimtopia com/ and register your athletes today! Keep referring back to it throughout the season for heat sheets, results, and more!
GRANDPARENTS – PLEASE REGISTER YOUR GRANDCHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide Louisville Boat Club swimmers and divers with a fun atmosphere while actively developing a spirit of competitiveness, sportsmanship, and team unity.
2023 LBCC Swim & Dive Team Fee
$150 00 Swim/Dive Team - per Swimmer/Diver (there is no additional charge for both) This fee will be billed on your June 2023 statement and covers the team t-shirt, all team practices, coaching, team activities, and meet entry fees
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Please remember the Club’s Guest Policy for Racquet Sports, Fitness Center and Pool is 3 times per season. As a reminder for racquets the “outdoor season” effectively started April 1.
Tom Campbell – President
Henry Kelsey – Vice President & Membership
Hendy Wiebe– Secretary & Swim
Doug Keeney – Past President
Chris Schaefer – CFO & Finance
Wendy Elpers Knabel – Fitness
Marty McClelland – Racquets
Stockie Rhawn –R I P & River
Tom Scovil - House
Ginny Tyler – Entertainment
General Manager - David Drury ext. 116
Assistant Manager, Director of Hospitality & Banquets
George Henry ext. 111
Director of Finance & Human Resources
Jennifer Kaiser ext 114
Director of Squash - Lee Scott ext 121
Director of Paddle, Pickle & Tennis
Travis Curran ext 123
Housekeeping Supervisor - Connie Bates ext 122
Director of Facilities - Ken Goodlett
Service Manager - Jeff Feger ext 118
Executive Chef - Josh Robinson ext 117
