Needs Some TLC

It is nice to add new things to the Club.  It is good to try to have activities that benefit Club Members as well as the public.  Community service is a good thing.  However, the cardinal rule when doing these types of things is .... "to not ignore your own".
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Well, there are two items that, if we ignore, it is at our peril.  Both have been brought up before with little or no action taken by the Club.  They are getting critical, and my duty requires that I bring them to the surface again.  They are;

The chimney is falling apart.

The tree at the corner of Club House.

-- look at the pics
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The pics on the left and right show the problems the Club faces.  Some maintenance is needed .... and soon.  The tree leans toward the building with one large limb overhanging it.  The electric service is an overhead line, and the tree threatens that as well.  As for the chimney, enlarge the pic, and developing holes can be seen just above roof level on the right.  The roof around it is already leaking and the stone will soon be a safety hazard as it starts falling out.
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A fix for both of these is going to take some hefty expenditures.  Ideas are needed.... start thinking!
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It is troublesome that more members are not active.  Members cannot just take from the Club, they need to contribute as well.  It takes all the members to pitch in to make the Club work.  Wish we had more involvement... maybe we need to go back to requiring work details to keep your membership ?????  It may sound harsh, but the dues can only buy a member so much ..... one cannot expect to do nothing, and have all the benefits (use of well-maintained facilities).
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Double tree to left of electric pole.

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 By now, you may be wanting a better view of the problems,and since we are currently meeting at the School , here are a few more pics to help illustrate them.  They are not going away, in fact they will get worse with neglect.

Wider view of chimney

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This is being sent now so all can ponder the situation, and perhaps come up with some solutions.  We can put our heads together at the Thursday's meeting with the hope of developing a plan of action.
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No exaggerating on this!

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The pic to the left shows the half of the tree that leans towards the Club House.  Oh!, and remember our insurance company has already said that they "really would rather NOT insure us".  Maybe we better not give them an excuse.  You think?

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Hope to see you at the meeting, and ...... bring a friend!
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*** THANKS to Scotty for taking the pics.  They show the situation rather clearly.