We have been enjoying some wonderful 'winter' weather here at this beautiful resort, with warm, clear days, cool evenings and just the occasional overnight shower to freshen everything up for the next day.

I am delighted with the feedback from owners and guests with regards to how the resort is looking, particularly the gardens on the highway side adjacent to the tennis courts. This is due to the efforts of Dan, our gardener, who has toiled there to both clean up the area and then redesign the gardens with new terraces and the plant layout that you will see there now. We think that the area looks fantastic and really adds to the 'street appeal' that had been lacking on that side of the property. Well done to Dan for all his wonderful work.

The bathroom refurbishment project has reached another milestone with Units 6, 7 and 8 now completed and back in service.

Units 5 and 9 will be completed on Friday 4 August, after the decision was made to extend the width of the main bathroom doorway to make them 'wheelchair friendly' bathrooms, thus increasing the number of units available for owners and guests with mobility issues.

We are also in the final planning stages to commence the refurbishment of the reception area. The Board have approved the expenditure to complete the refurbishment, and we are pushing to try and have this all done before the September school holidays.

Finally, you will see in the Chairman's Letter below, that the Club is now offering free transfer of share and title to family members, providing that you hold all required documentation necessary to effect transfer, and all levies are paid up. If you wish to take advantage of this, please contact me and I will send through the details of how to proceed.

Until I welcome you back to this wonderful resort,

Tony Houlahan
Resort Manager

In this year of change I am your third Chairman. Nigel decided not to continue as the Chairman and I was elected by the majority of the Board. My name is Robert Beer and I have been on the Board since November 2016. I bring 30 years of corporate governance experience to the table and will use this experience to the benefit of Mariner Shores Club Limited.

I look forward to the challenges ahead and bringing our resort up to a standard we all desire.

One of the first actions taken by the Board was to suspend the current Bathroom refurbishments until a set of specifications could be written to provide a consistent standard across all ensuites and bathrooms. The inspection of the completed unit 17 and those Units 5-9 under refurbishment revealed that the Contractor was taking a fair amount of liberal licence and taking the easy way out not necessarily in the interests of Mariners or Occupational Health and Safety. The specification sheets have been written and we will go back to quotations from several sources before a decision is made.

One very critical OH&S Issue was the safety of staff in the reception area with loose and bare wiring, torn carpet and broken furniture. The Board made a decision to bring forward the refurbishment of the Reception Area to be completed before School Holidays commence. A motion was drafted and passed to make the funds available.

The Board also spent considerable time developing a Strategic Plan in an effort to maintain currency with the Market, Owners and to look at ways to attract younger Owners. After discussion one of the decisions was made to offer free transfer between family members if you have the original title deed and share certificate. In other words Mariners will bear the cost of the transfer.  

We discussed future refurbishment programs, record keeping, procedures manuals, policy manuals and the future of Mariners.  Suffice to say at this time we are establishing a priority based system to ensure nothing drops through the cracks.

I look forward to your feedback. Ideas are welcome. You can send them to me direct or through Mariners or to Tony. Nothing is off the table.

Robert Beer

Chairman Board of Directors  

Mariner Shores Club Ltd

260 The Esplanade Miami QLD 4220  

m: 0428246858

p: 07 41286808

e: rjej@bigpond.com

Whilst this major sporting event is still months away, we suggest you make your holiday booking as soon as possible so you don't miss out.

The opening ceremony will be held on Wednesday 4th April 2018 and the closing ceremony on Sunday 15th April 2018.

Important Dates to Remember

September 2017

Friday 15th to Friday 29th September 2017

2017 AGM

Sunday 26th November 2017, to be held at Currumbin RSL Club (11.00am start). Lunch is to be held at the Club after the AGM.

Christmas School Holidays 2017 / 2018

Friday 15th December 2017 to Friday 26th January 2018

Should members have questions regarding the above information, please contact the
resort directly via email enquiries@marinershores.com.au or phone: (07) 5535 2177.

3 Park Passes: You can go to Movie World, Sea World & Wet ’n Wild for $79.99pp as long as you go on 3 consecutive days (under 3 years is free). 

Sea World & Movie World don’t allow food & drinks other than fruit & bottled water (so bring a small backpack). Wet N’ Wild does allow you to bring a picnic lunch (so no commercially prepared food). Coin operated BBQ facilities are available.  

Gold Coast Shuttles: Are the cheapest way to get around on Gold Coast if you do not have a car. A Gold Pass will allow you to get transfers to all theme parks (return), access
the Surfside Bus Line and they will also transfer to and from the Airport .

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: This is a National Trust of Queensland property operating on a not for profit basis. Established over 60 years ago, it offers a diverse range of Australian wildlife .

Outback Spectacular: For something different why not watch an Aussie style outback performance with horses, cattle dogs, cows & talented stockmen re-enacting iconic Australian history. All this plus a tantalizing 3 course BBQ dinner included. (Vegetarian meals are available) Beer, wine & soft drinks served throughout. 

Don’t forget we can book these tours as well as most other Gold Coast attractions through reception, just ask our friendly staff. 

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