Old joke: "I've got good news and bad news…..the bad news is there is no good news". Well, fortunately we have lots of good news! First off, we'll soon be starting on our plans to expand the clubhouse. The plans are for a 40' X 60' addition to the south to include a bar, performance stage, and storage area for the many additional tables, chairs and other furnishings that will be needed. Those who have attended recent events in the clubhouse can appreciate this improvement.
Starting January 1, 2017 Rowan will officially become our Activities Coordinator. She's got some great new ideas for our upcoming season like hiring live bands and performers, while maintaining those who have been so popular in the past. She will be at OLT full-time during the season and help Dennis in the office two days a week as well.
This upcoming season we will see a new Bistro operator. Many of you know Patricia Lawson from her vast experience in the restaurant business. She has operated a café in Depew, restaurant in Sapulpa, and the golf course restaurant in Bristow. She has had a restaurant in Ft Smith and more recently helped out at the Five Star in Stroud. Patricia has able help who have been with her for many years and, she says, will have no problem with nudity. Some of you may remember the desserts she has provided in the past at OLT. Patricia is looking forward to working part-time close to her home in Depew. Incidentally, she and her 15 year old daughter speak four languages, and her son who is a translator in the USAF speaks seven languages. I believe Patricia will be a friendly face and a good fit at the Bistro this summer.
We have been looking at repairing the cracked and separating tile on the east side of the volley ball pool (earthquake damage?). Also under consideration is upgrading the VB pools' filtration system and lighting. The four pool pumps alone consume over $2000/ month in electricity.
Our nine rental units are very popular now. Of course additional help has been needed to service and maintain them.
All of these improvements are costly and with our continuously escalating costs such as utilities, taxes, employees, and insurance, our rates will have to be adjusted accordingly. (the "bad news") These new rates will become effective January 1, 2017. No one likes paying more for anything but we must pay our bills.
For almost 25 years we have striven to make OLT the premier club and a first-class end-destination resort. Thanks to all our wonderful members, OLTcontinues to grow even as many of the clubs in our region have not.
UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson said: "he who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects change is the cemetery". So we must always look to the future.
To all our fantastic members have a great Holiday Season, and see ya at the 'Trails.
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