The board is committed to getting the new clubhouse built, but we need your input. We need to know how the membership will use a new clubhouse and whats of value to them. We are going to hold a few small group meetings in early March to allow members and their spouse to help us answer questions such as "what size of parties would you like the clubhouse to accomodate?", "what season", "what type of party". Your input will help us to right size the new clubhouse. We are also looking for your input on the type of kitchen we should be looking at. Do you want a kitchen capable of cooking for your parties or would you instead be catering the meal? Do your party plans include cooking parties where the kitchen would be the focus? As we all know, kitchens make up a big part of the cost of a house. We want to build the kitchen that will be of value to you.
I don't mean to restrict your input to the above questions. We really want to hear what you want in the clubhouse and all input is welcomed.
As mentioned earlier you'll soon be getting an invite to a small group discussion meeting and we hope you and your spouse will be able to attend one of the meetings. We'll pay attention to what you have to say.
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Ok, I'll post a comment in hopes of getting some action going here.
ReplyDeleteWe've used the clubhouse in the past primarily for smaller gatherings. The largest group we hosted was about 35 and that was for a business meeting held in the fall. We've had a few training sessions with about 15 attendees and we've had a few small parties again about 15.
I hope we don't feel the need to put in a full commercial kitchen. I would cater any event I would hold and the additional cost of full kitchen has little value for me.
I want to see us build an energy efficient clubhouse that is easy to heat and cool. The future utility bills are going to be a big part of the operating costs.
I'd like the clubhouse to have an intimate feeling. There should be 2 or 3 distinct areas for mingling -- a lounge area, an area in the NW corner where the view is to the lake and a fireplace area in the NE corner.
Enuf for now. Someone else jump in.
Jim Walker
Jim,
ReplyDeleteMy RANDOM thoughts since the last drawings I’ve seen dated 7/XX/09. I’m not sure how far the previous board got, but here’s my ideas:
Eliminate the 3 season porch, but the deck can be left on. This takes off one bay. With current bay spacing, this may increase the hall length a few feet.
Reduce or eliminate lower bedrooms. Maybe cut back to one. This should reduce the amount of the concrete walls...Or, move the steward’s quarters to the lower level. This would remove 2 more bays. With the porch and stewards reduction, this could reduce the overall building length from 8 bays to 5 bays, 38% reduction in upper floor/roof area.
Redesign so that one stair can be eliminated. Three adds a lot of cost and maintenance in the years to come. Also, looks goofy……..
Reduce size of the overhang around building.
Make the roof all one level and change to shingles.
Change wood ceiling to drywall. Would be very noisey in a group environment. Carthage Lake looks fine with drywall.
Eliminate the hips and valleys.
Rearrange lounge area – open up to eliminate wall and one sink/countertop. Could leave the wall for more private area, but eliminate sink.
Reduce kitchen size. Not sure we need such a large kitchen for 3 or 4 events a year. Catering is fine with me.
Can you post a drawing showing what the Board’s last layout was so everyone can see?
This will leave a pretty Plain/Jane building, but probably all we can afford.
Mike Schmidt
Jim,
ReplyDeleteSome thoughts on the building project:
--use of the clubhouse from January thru April is virtually nil
--for large social functions, members would be glad to provide their own food, or use a caterer; the kitchen should be user friendly, and conducive to a social gathering.
--an elevated clubhouse on the picnic grounds seems prohibitively expensive. Consider a picnic pavilion that could accommodate a fairly large number of people (approx. 100). It could be screened, and have a gas grill, allowing use in the evening. It would be easier to replace in the event of another catastrophic flood.
--adequate rest room facilities for women and kids are a must
--revisit the idea of a river cabin. It could be smaller than previously planned (approx. 30 X 50), and have room for a kitchen, bathrooms, dining area and loft for sleep overs. A 15 X 30 foot screened porch on the front with a couple futons (for overnite use) would be a great asset with great view of the river. It should be simple and efficient. Use of "green" technology would be a priority. Solar power could be used for the limited electrical demand, and propane for heat. Hook up to utility lines would not be needed. A backup generator could also be used. It could be accessible from the river or levee. A ramp from the levee side could be used by members with limited mobility.
I appreciate your consideration.
See you at the meeting.
Carl Hays