Issues at the Spit

1. Music on a daily basis is out. It is not allowed by our landlord (District of Squamish) we are, however, allowed to have music for events as we have done in the past.

2. The use of the container is for the SWS so the schools just have to make sure they do not give the perception that they are operating out of there.

3. We need more signs to make it clear where windsurfers and kiters are allowed. Jamie and I will get on that right away. No one should be using the mats for teaching on, especially the one furthest south (nearest the pilings) as that is the only area where windsurfers can place gear except in the rigging area.

4. We need more frequent pickups of toilet waste as it gets too full in the summer. JM and Brianna are dealing with that.

5. Garbage pickup can be improved upon. JM will talk to the campers to see if they can help out. I will make up some signs to see if our members can help out.

6. Campers cause little problems other than taking some parking space but this is more than offset by the security at the Spit. We still have all our picnic tables, there has been no vandalism and there are no big bonfires with wood full of nails and garbage strewn around. When I have been at the Spit the atmosphere in the evenings has been very mellow.

7. The sliders and kickers have not caused undue problems and our insurance agent says he feels we are not responsible for them. Whether we get any heat from the Estuary committee remains to be seen. 

8. The work done by volunteer members is greatly appreciated. I suggest that if they come up with an idea they forward it to the board instead of putting it on a forum. JM pointed out that people sometimes get carried away on forums. Whether we like it or not, we do not own the spit and are bound by our lease agreement. My signature is on the document and it is me they come after if they feel there is a problem. I suggest every board member read through the lease agreement. I can email it to anyone who has not previously received it.

9. We still have some problems with people not paying so try to help the staff out by getting people to pay them. We will likely have to be more militant because this is grossly unfair to the majority who do pay.

10. We need a meeting and I am hoping we can get together this weekend if enough people are around.

11. This year has had the best wind and we have had some of the best staff we have ever had, we are approaching the magical number of 300 members which is what the membership was back in the 80's/90's. I hear great comments on how super this all looks form the highway and feel we are having a banner year. With success comes some issues but these are not insurmountable. Thanks for all your input,

See you all on the water (Which is what this is all about anyway)

Gary