Newsletter
LBC March Newsletter
Check out the LBC Calendar attachment.
The calendar will be your source for LBC events.
Thank you to David Ohnstad for updating our website each month
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Thank you to Deanne Culbertson & Cindy Goddard
For providing training for our AED during the month of February.
We now have over 30 members that have been trained on how to use our AED.
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Many thanks to Martin Boyd & Al Culbertson for cleaning the Tiki gutters.
And installing gutter leaf guards so they will not have to climb a ladder again!
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LBC Dues rate increase
Due to the increase in our insurance premiums the LBC Board has raised the membership dues.
As of January 1, 2024 the dues rates will be:
Family $275.00
Single $ 200.00
Your LBC Membership dues are due April 1, 2024
Please send to the Leesburg Boating Club
P.O. Box 491043
Leesburg FL 34749-1043
Membership dues are due before April 1st.
If you are NOT going to renew your membership this year, please let me know by replying to this email.
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Thanks to all the members that have paid their dues.
We appreciate you making the decision to continue as LBC Members.
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Calling All Veterans!
The LBC has several Veteran focused activities; for example, Veterans Day and a monthly LBC lunch at the Leesburg AmVets. If you are a veteran and not on Bill Mann’s list, contact drbillmann@gmail.com.
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The LBC Advisory Council
The LBC AC meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 PM at the Cheekee over the Water, during Thirsty Thursdays. The Advisory Council’s successes include Tiki AED and training, new First Aid kits in the Tiki and Club house, LBC Beach Safety ring, outside bathroom lock, awareness to the LBC Board on communications and volunteers. The next meeting is 7 March. Council members are Bill Mann (Chairman), Peggy Herlong, Dale Coons, Ed Azzopardi, Margaret and Georg Bolton, Peggy Wolf, Matt Tutton and Alice Coleman Please. contact Bill at the email above if you have any questions about the Council
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New Lock on the Tiki Bathroom
There is a new lock on the Tiki Bathroom.
It no longer automatically locks when you close the door.
Please remember to manually lock the door with your Tiki key
when you are the last person to leave the Tiki area for the evening.
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We have WiFi at the LBC
The password is creek9904celery
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Parking Cones
Please remember to bring your cone back from your space when you visit the club.
There is a wagon beside the lighthouse to store it.
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Rentals for March
Thursday, March 21, 2024, Pavilion Rental
There will be Tiki that night.
Saturday, March 23, 2024 Club Rental
Remember that all rentals have permission to use the outside area.
Please refrain from visiting the club area during rentals.
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Closing the Tiki before you leave.
Please follow the checklist posted on the Tiki door.
We appreciate you using your club but we all need to keep it secure
when no one is present. Also make sure the Tiki gate chain is wrapped
around the gate before securing the lock.
Thank you. Sincerely, Your LBC Board Members
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For your Information
Remember that only members may obtain beer and alcoholic
beverages from the Tiki.
If you have guests you will have to get their drinks for them
This is a liability insurance issue.
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Dating our Wine Boxes
Please remember when you open a new box of wine from the Tiki refrigerator
to please put the date on the sticker on the box.
If there is no sticker please put one on the box from the sheet on the refrigerator.
This helps Jen Herlong keep tabs on how long the wine has been open. Thank you.
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Everything in the Tiki is funded by your donations.
Place your donation for all alcoholic drinks in the black box
on the wall behind the beer kegs.
This includes the Deckhand refrigerator which stores soft drinks and water.
The donation Box is on the wall behind the Deckhand refrigerator.
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Club Events
Every Sunday night- Chill & Grill at 5:30
Bring your meat to grill & a side to share.
Or just an appetizer to share.
Every Thursday night -Thirsty Thursday at 5:30
Bring an appetizer to share.
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Sunday, March 10th
2:00
Cruise-in the O’Keefe’s Pub & Restaurant in Tavares
This will also be Elections of Officers
Please reply to this email to let Fred know you will be attending.
He likes to let the restaurant know how many to expect that day.
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Thursday, March 14th
4:30 LBC Board Meeting inside the LBC
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Thursday, March 21st
5:30pm
Thirsty Thursday + Entertainment Night
Toby T will be entertaining tonight.
Please bring an appetizer to share.
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Happy March Birthday to these LBC Members
1st Bill Mann
3rd Mike Dozier
3rd Jimbo Mayfield
4th Dee Boyce
7th Matt Tutton
8th Edie Azzopardi
8th Carol Clendinen
9th Ted Wolf
10th Frank Schultz
11th Roger Beyers
12th Ty Justison
16th Mary Ann Brown
16th Stephanie Lenhart
17th Hugh Lyttleton
17th Lindsey Weber
18th Chris Ford
19th Linda Raymond
20th Dan Abrescia
20th Brian Sapp
21st Ray Richardson
23rd Jackie Talley
23rd Rich Kelley
24th John Snyder
28th. Mike Wittman
28th Jim Logan
28th Brooks Logan
28th Maria Danckaert
28th Linda Grizzard
29th Tricia White
30th Julie Malik
Happy March Anniversary to these LBC Members
1st Kim & Michele Ethridge ~ 44th
2nd Rusty & Shannon Young ~ 28th
6th Sam & Jackie Williams ~ 31st
12th Peter & Gail Strimenos ~ 26th
20th Dale & Judy Coon ~ 60th
20th Charlie & Felicia Taylor ~ 14th
25th Robert & Sheryl Keane ~ 30th
26th John & Kim Snyder ~ 19th
Happy March Birthday to this LBC Deckhand
3rd Gavin Evers will be 18 years old
Son of Doug & Christy Wade
5th Lacie Wittman will be 15 years old
Daughter of Mike & Rhonda Wittman and Granddaughter of Wade & Lynn Winker
5rd Buddy Weber will be 16 years old
Son of Karsten & Lindsey Weber and Grandson of Ted & Patti Wolf
6th Anna Delgado will be 7 years old
Daughter of Daniel & Leah Delgado and Granddaughter of Bill & Becky Binneveld
8th Roselee Moore is 8 years old
Daughter of Bobbie & Sharon Nobles-Moore & Granddaughter if Les & Rosita Poole
9th Meghan Boliek will be 17 years old.
Daughter of Bert & Jen Boliek
11th Emma Dolan will be 14 years old
Daughter of Michael & Dawn Dolan
15th Lannah Clark will be 14 years old
Daughter of Joseph and Brenna Clark & Granddaughter of Greg & Lauta Clark
17th Audrey Grace Logan will be 12 years old
Daughter of Drew & Shelly Logan & Granddaughter of Jim & Barbara Logan
23rd Camden Donoran will be 13 years old
Son of Kathy Gentile
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Did you Know?
One of my jobs as the LBC Corresponding Secretary is to
mail Sympathy, Get Well and Thinking of You cards to our members.
I’d appreciate you letting me know if you hear of a member or members
that would appreciate a card from the LBC Members. Thank you, Karen
Save the Date
Monday, April 1st LBC Membership Dues are due.
Saturday, April 6th Cruise to Silver Springs.
There will be staging for the Cruise on Friday at Lake Griffin locations.
Sunday, April 14th Installation of Officers Dinner. Low Country Boil
RSVP’s needed. Dues must be paid, See above.
May 10-12, Weekend at Pirates Cove in Stuart FL
Saturday, June 1st. Steak on the Lake Date Night. Ticketed Event.
Karen O’Brien
LBC Corresponding Secretary
“In God We Trust”
LBC February Newsletter
Check out the LBC Calendar attachment.
The calendar will be your source for LBC events.
Thank you to David Ohnstad for updating our website each month.
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Welcome these new members to the LBC
Ken & Bev Stepnitz
Sponsored by Dick & Maria Danckert
Phil & Janet Krasinski
Sponsored by Mackie & Sharon McCabe
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Many Thanks to Jay & Debbie Bookbinder for
Decorating the outside of LBC at Christmas.
The club looked very festive.
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LBC Dues rate increase
Due to the increase in our insurance premiums the LBC Board has raised the membership dues.
As of January 1, 2024 the dues rates will be:
Family $275.00
Single $ 200.00
Your LBC Membership dues are due April 1, 2024
Please send to the Leesburg Boating Club
P.O. Box 491043
Leesburg FL 34749-1043
Membership dues are due before April 1st.
If you are NOT going to renew your membership this year, please let me know by replying to this email.
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New Lock on the Tiki Bathroom
There is a new lock on the Tiki Bathroom.
It no longer automatically locks when you close the door.
Please remember to manually lock the door with your Tiki key
when you are the last person to leave the Tiki area for the evening.
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AED Training being offered.
February is American Heart Month.
This month we will have a chance to be trained to use our AED that is in the Tiki.
Deanna Culbertson and Cindy Goddard both RN’s will be leading the training
Sunday, Feb. 4th & 18th & every Thursdays except the 15th from 5-5:30
Think about coming down to get this training.
The more members we have that are trained the better.
Let’s be prepared.
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First Aid Kits
There are First Aid Kits in the Tiki and In the Club house Kitchen.
Please be aware and spread the word if they are needed.
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We have WiFi at the LBC
The password is creek9904celery
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Parking Cones
Please remember to bring your cone back from your space when you visit the club.
There is a wagon beside the lighthouse to store it.
~~~~~
Rentals for February
Friday, February 9th Club Rental
Saturday, February 17th Club Rental
Remember that all rentals have permission to use the outside area.
Please refrain from visiting the club area during rentals.
~~~~~
Closing the Tiki before you leave.
Please follow the checklist posted on the Tiki door.
We appreciate you using your club but we all need to keep it secure
when no one is present. Also make sure the Tiki gate chain is wrapped
around the gate before securing the lock.
Thank you. Sincerely, Your LBC Board Members
~~~~~
For your Information
Remember that only members may obtain beer and alcoholic
beverages from the Tiki.
If you have guests you will have to get their drinks for them
This is a liability insurance issue.
~~~~~
Everything in the Tiki is funded by your donations.
Place your donation for all alcoholic drinks in the black box
on the wall behind the beer kegs.
This includes the Deckhand refrigerator which stores soft drinks and water.
The donation Box is on the wall behind the Deckhand refrigerator.
~~~~~~
Club Events
Every Sunday night- Chill & Grill at 5:30
Bring your meat to grill & a side to share.
Or just an appetizer to share.
Every Thursday night -Thirsty Thursday at 5:30
Bring an appetizer to share.
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Sunday, February 11th
5:30
Super Bowl #58
at the Tiki
Bring your favorite “Football Food” to share
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Thursday, February 15th
4:30 LBC Board Meeting inside the LBC
&
Tiki Valentine Day Celebration
5:30
Chicken Wings and Pulled Pork Sliders provided along with chocolate, strawberries and other surprises.
Please bring a dish/appetizer to share.
RSVP to this email if you will be attending. This will help the hosts plan for the celebration.
The “honor bar” will be available along with Strawberry Margaritas and Lemon Drops.
Entertainment provided by Rob Nichols
Volunteers would be appreciated for set-up and decorating on the day of the event at 3pm. Please let Felicia know if you are available. Call or text (352)636-6883.
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Sunday, February 18th
2:00pm
Cruise-in to Kuhlua Beach Bar
Reply to this email if you plan to attend.
Fred likes to give the wait staff advance notice that we are coming.
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Sunday, February 25th
5:30
Annual Fireside Chat
See Attachment.
Find out what is happening at the LBC
Appetizers provided by the Fireside Chat Team*
No cost to members but you need to RSVP by replying to Fran Sullivan at NANAFRAN0120@gmail.com or TEXT her at 352-406-9793.
*There will be an email sent explaining the new process to bring food to the event.
Watch for it in your email inbox.
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4:30
New Member Orientation
Any new members or current members that would like to attend are invited to this training.
Learn about opening and closing the Tiki on Sundays & Thursday, how to use the Gate Code,
Pick up your Tiki Keys and an LBC Burgee.
Fred O’Brien will be leading the training.
Reply to this email with any questions.
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Happy February Birthday to these LBC Members
2nd James Breeden
2nd David Hass
2nd Sissy Shaw
6th Ed Azzopardi
7th Jan Tindall
9th Joseph Clark
10th Ruth Ann Key
11th Margaret Bolton
11th Sherry Stewart
12th Jodie Soule
12th Billy Tweedle
15th Jay Bookbinder
16th Tommy Neal
16th Cindy Yox
16th Mike Spradlin
17th Sheryl Keane
18th Sam Williams
18th Dianne Simmons
20th Rick Kelsey
20th Terre Peters
20th Lita Sergio
21st Janice Kemp
25th Holly Rouse
25th William Jeffs
28th George Morrison
28th George Smith
Happy February Anniversary to these LBC Members
7th Bobbie Moore & Sharon Nobles- Moore ~ 10th.
14th Vince & Dixie Fechtel ~ 32nd
18th Douglas & Suzanne Colson ~ 29th
21st David & Carol Haas ~ 43rd
28th Rob & Amy Bowersox ~ 37th
Happy February Birthday to this LBC Deckhand
9th Walker Clark will be 17 years old
son of Joseph and Brenna Clark and Grandson of Greg & Lauta Clark
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Did you Know?
One of my jobs as the LBC Corresponding Secretary is to
mail Sympathy, Get Well and Thinking of You cards to our members.
I’d appreciate you letting me know if you hear of a member or members
that would appreciate a card from the LBC Members. Thank you, Karen
Save the Date
Sunday, March 10th, Cruise-in to O’Keefe’s Irish Pub in Tavares.
Elections of Officers
Sunday, April 14th Installation of Officers Dinner. Low Country Boil
Saturday, April 27th Steak on the Lake Date Night. Ticketed Event.
Karen O’Brien
LBC Corresponding Secretary
“In God We Trust”
LBC January Newsletter
Check out the LBC Calendar attachment.
The calendar will be your source for LBC events.
Thank you to David Ohnstad for updating our website each month.
~~~~
LBC Dues rate increase
Due to the increase in our insurance premiums the LBC Board has raised the membership dues.
As of January 1, 2024 the dues rates will be:
Family $275.00
Single $ 200.00
Your LBC Membership dues are due April 1, 2024
~~~~~~
First Aid Kits
There are First Aid Kits in the Tiki and In the Club house Kitchen.
Please be aware and spread the word if they are needed.
~~~~
We have WiFi at the LBC
The password is creek9904celery
~~~~
Parking Cones
Please remember to bring your cone back from your space when you visit the club.
There is a wagon beside the lighthouse to store it.
~~~~~
Rentals for January
Saturday, January 6th Club Rental
Monday, January 8th Club Rental
Sunday, January 14th Club Rental
Remember that all rentals have permission to use the outside area.
Please refrain from visiting the club area during rentals.
~~~~~
Closing the Tiki before you leave.
Please follow the checklist posted on the Tiki door.
We appreciate you using your club but we all need to keep it secure
when no one is present. Also make sure the Tiki gate chain is wrapped
around the gate before securing the lock.
Thank you. Sincerely, Your LBC Board Members
~~~~~
For your Information
Remember that only members may obtain beer and alcoholic
beverages from the Tiki.
If you have guests you will have to get their drinks for them
This is a liability insurance issue.
~~~~~
Everything in the Tiki is funded by your donations.
Place your donation for all alcoholic drinks in the black box
on the wall behind the beer kegs.
This includes the Deckhand refrigerator which stores soft drinks and water.
The donation Box is on the wall behind the Deckhand refrigerator.
~~~~~~
Did you Know?
One of my jobs as the LBC Corresponding Secretary is to
mail Sympathy, Get Well and Thinking of You cards to our members.
I’d appreciate you letting me know if you hear of a member or members
that would appreciate a card from the LBC Members. Thank you, Karen
Club Events
Every Sunday night- Chill & Grill at 5:30
Bring your meat to grill & a side to share.
Or just an appetizer to share.
Every Thursday night -Thirsty Thursday at 5:30
Bring an appetizer to share.
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Thursday, January 18th
LBC Board Meeting inside the LBC
Entertainment Night with Nate
Bring an appetizer to share.
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Sunday, January 21st
2:00pm
Cruise-in to Hurricane Dockside
Reply to this email if you plan to attend.
Fred likes to give the wait staff advance notice that we are coming.
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Happy January Birthday to these LBC Members
3rd Lani Boost
4th Laura Braun
4th Bill Leware
6th Jeanette Schultz
7th Carol Hass
8thThomas Keene
9th.Jackie Williams
9th Mandie Kelley
10th Melonie Henderson
11th Iris Robuck
12th Grover Keeney
12th Barbara Kottke
13th Beverly Ohnstad
14th Linda Tucker
15th Dody Davison
18th Paul Baker
19th Fred Mottle
20th Fran Sullivan
21st Susan Neal
21st Dianna O’Kelley
23rd Shelly Logan
24th Barbara Logan
27th Braxton Price
28th Jane Medley
30th Sharon McCabe
31st Rick Newman
31st Susan Parker
31st Nancy Humes
31st Cheri English
Happy January Anniversary to these LBC Members
1st Harry & Toni Hawes ~ 28th
1st Lee & Janice Kemp ~46th
13th Norm & Barbara Kottke ~ 4th
15th Joseph & Brenna Clark ~ 24th
Happy January Birthday to this LBC Deckhand
21st Ava Logan will be 18 years old.
Daughter of Brooks & Annie Logan and Granddaughter of Jim & Barbara Logan
Save the Date
Sunday, February 11, Cruise-in to Kahlua Beach Bar in Tavares.
Sunday, February 25, Annual LBC Fireside Chat.
Karen O’Brien
LBC Corresponding Secretary
“In God We Trust”
LBC December Newsletter
Check out the LBC Calendar attachment.
The calendar will be your source for LBC events.
Thank you to David Ohnstad for updating our website each month.
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First Aid Kits
There are First Aid Kits in the Tiki and In the Club house Kitchen.
Please be aware and spread the word if they are needed.
~~~~
We have WiFi at the LBC
The password is creek9904celery
~~~~
Parking Cones
Please remember to bring your cone back from your space when you visit the club.
There is a wagon beside the lighthouse to store it.
~~~~~
Rentals for December
Friday, December 1st. Club Rental
Wednesday, December 6th Club Rental
Friday, December 8th Club Rental
Saturday, December 9th Club Rental
Remember that all rentals have permission to use the outside area.
Please refrain from visiting the club area during rentals.
~~~~~
Closing the Tiki before you leave.
Please follow the checklist posted on the Tiki door.
We appreciate you using your club but we all need to keep it secure
when no one is present. Also make sure the Tiki gate chain is wrapped
around the gate before securing the lock.
Thank you. Sincerely, Your LBC Board Members
~~~~~
For your Information
Remember that only members may obtain beer and alcoholic
beverages from the Tiki.
If you have guests you will have to get their drinks for them
This is a liability insurance issue.
~~~~~
Everything in the Tiki is funded by your donations.
Place your donation for all alcoholic drinks in the black box
on the wall behind the beer kegs.
This includes the Deckhand refrigerator which stores soft drinks and water.
The donation Box is on the wall behind the Deckhand refrigerator.
~~~~~~
Club Events
Every Sunday night- Chill & Grill at 5:30
Bring your meat to grill & a side to share.
Or just an appetizer to share.
Every Thursday night -Thirsty Thursday at 5:30
Bring an appetizer to share.
~~~~~~~
Sunday, December 3rd
Toys for Tots Weigh-in & Christmas on the Water Parade & Chili Dinner
Toys for Tots Lunch at 11:00 and Weigh-in at 12:00 pm
There is a collection box in the Tiki for your NEW UNWRAPPED toys.
Checks can be made out to Toys for Tots or the Leesburg Boating Club.
Please give them to Dianne Boyd by November 29th.
Stop by the Tiki to watch the Weigh-in on Sunday morning.
Lunch will be served starting at 11:00. All proceeds going to the Toys for Tots.
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Chili Dinner starts at 5:00 (the doors will be open at 4:30)
The Christmas Boat Parade starts at 6:15
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New this year “VIEWERS CHOICE AWARD.
Members can vote for their favorite boat in the parade.
$1.00 = 1 vote
$5.00 = 5 votes
$10.00 = 10 votes
$20.00 = 20 votes
$50.00 = 50 votes
$100.00 = 100 votes
We encourage you to “STUFF” the ballot box!
Money collected from this award will be donated to Forward Paths.
The winner will get their name on the Perpetual Plaque.
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LBC Boat Club Mugs
We are still selling mugs with the Boat Club logo for all interested. Mugs come in three styles, a 20 oz beer mug (red with blue trim), a 16 oz coffee cup (Dark blue with light blue trim), and a 16 oz pint glass (red with blue trim). Cost is $50/mug, and the proceeds will benefit the Boat Club. This is a fundraiser for the Boat Club so we hope many people will see the joy in owning one or more of these custom ceramic mugs. They would make a great Christmas gift! Hint! Hint! If interested, contact Pete Marzek at 352-360-3457.
Pete will be at a table (after the parade) with the mugs on display at the Christmas Boat Parade, December 3rd.
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Thursday, December 21st
LBC Board Meeting inside the LBC
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Thursday, December 21st
Thirsty Thursday
5:30
Entertainment Night with Carol Ann
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Sunday, December 31st.
7:00 -12:00
New Years Eve Party at the LBC
Tickets $45.00 Members
$55 Non-Members
Dress will be casual
Tickets will be available soon.
Watch your email for further details.
Happy December Birthday to these LBC Members
1st David Quattlebaum
1st Richard Rojas
4th Andy Braun
12/4th David Bates
6th George Bolton
6th Dave Derer
7th Brenda Quattlebaum
7th Gordon Pemble
9th Melisa Franklin
9th Gary Tutor
10th Robin Cauthen
11th Jim Swingley
15th Chista Moffitt
17th Floyd Davidson
17th Morgan Haliday
18th Mort Gause
19th Beau Young
20th Lauta Clark
20th Jackie Croft
21st Bill Cauthen
23rd Tim Sullivan
23rd Chet Simmons
23rd Burt Jackson
25th Cindy Clark Devries
26th Wade Winker
27th Randy Young
27th Jen Herlong
27th Carol Bewley
28th Denise Burry
30th Amy Huff
30th Bonnie Binneveld
30th Bert Boliek
31st Will Davison
31st Reid Cottrell
Happy December Anniversary to these LBC Members
8th Andrew & Morgan Haliday ~ 11th
11th Martin & Dianne Boyd ~42nd
14th Freddie & Sheryl Murray ~ 47th
15th Mark & Lani Boost ~ 7th
22nd Paul & Joyce Buchanan ~ 27th
25th Carl & Trish White ~ 29th
28th Kirk & Holly Rouse ~ 32nd
31st Doug & Christie Wade ~ 4th
29th Tanner Schick will be 17 years old
Happy December Birthday to this LBC Deckhand
Son of Rich & Mandie Kelley and Grandson of Gary & Debbie Tutor
Save the Date
Sunday, January 21, Cruise-in to Hurricane Dockside.
Karen O’Brien
LBC Corresponding Secretary
“In God We Trust”