Your ABYC Member's Only Newsletter
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Events at ABYC & COVID-19 Updates
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Update: March 14, 2020
Dear members and staff,
ABYC COVID-19 Task Force
The following individuals are assigned to this special task force in an effort to streamline our decision making:
we ask that input from knowledgeable members be directed only to them
:
Paul Brennan
, Commodore
Yanick Landry
, Senior-Vice Commodore
Tim Loat
, Club Manager
Thanks to the input of ABYC members with in-depth knowledge of the on-going situation, the task force was able to review our events and programs based on the latest available information
as of this morning
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This includes this important revision:
If you've been on an airplane overseas, or are at an elevated risk for having been exposed to the disease, please wait a
14 days
before visiting the club, to make sure you're past any incubation period.
Events at ABYC
In light the newest recommendations from Toronto Public Health,
all social events at ABYC scheduled from now until April 6
th
are
postponed
:
- 14-MAR-20 St. Patrick Party
- 15-MAR-20 ABYC Art Show
- 28-MAR-20 Kid’s Movie Night
- 04-APR-20 Cruising Kick-Off
Club Operation
The club will remain open for now, in "low key" mode. If you are working on your boat, or having a committee meeting, or helping with work projects, you will be able to get a hot meal and a drink during regularly scheduled kitchen and bar operations as per published schedule.
Use of Club House Space
Family Room
Effective immediately the Family Room is closed: this confined space would put children in close proximity, which is to be avoided.
Board Room
Similarly, the Board Room is also closed: we advise all Committee Chairs to schedule video-conferences, which can be arranged with your ABYC Office 365 account. Please contact
technology@abyc.ca
if you require assistance scheduling an online video-conference meeting.
Should you
absolutely
need to have
in-person meetings
, the “Commodore Lounge” will be configured for meetings in a board room setup, with seating no less then one (1) meter apart, on Wednesday evenings and all day Saturdays & Sundays.
Saturday Work Parties
Outdoor Saturday work parties for the Dock Renewal Project remain as scheduled until the end of March.
Team Leaders will continue to space out lunch breaks to minimize the number of people in the clubhouse at any given time.
Our Club, Our Health
- We are increasing the presence of hand sanitizers throughout the club house: please use.
- If you're sick, we look forward to seeing you when you're well.
- If you've been on an airplane overseas, or are at an elevated risk for having been exposed to the disease, please wait a 14 days before visiting the club, to make sure you're past any incubation period.
- If you are personally at increased risk of contacting the disease, we highly recommend deferring your next visit to the club to when we get the all-clear from health officials.
We will advise as the situation evolves, so please monitor your email for ABYC News Flash.
We thank all our members, staff and guests for helping all of us stay safe while enjoying our great club.
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Yanick Landry
Senior-Vice Commodore
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Events at ABYC & COVID-19 Updates
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Update: March 13, 2020
Dear members and staff,
The Board and Management of ABYC is taking all precautionary measures to insure the health and safety of our members, staff and guests.
ABYC COVID-19 Task Force
We are reviewing the COVID-19 situation daily, sometimes hourly, and the following individuals are assigned to this special task force in an effort to streamline our decision making:
Paul Brennan
, Commodore
Yanick Landry
, Senior-Vice Commodore
Tim Loat
, Club Manager
All planned events at ABYC are being reviewed carefully by the ABYC COVID-19 Task Force before making a decision to proceed or postpone / cancel based on: the number of expected participants, the type of event, as well as the club house setup required.
Input from knowledgeable members should be directed to the members of this task force only to centralize information gathering and, as mentioned, streamline important decision making.
Club Operations Remain
The club will remain open for now, in "low key" mode. If you are working on your boat, or having a committee meeting, or helping with work projects, you will be able to get a hot meal and a drink during regularly scheduled kitchen and bar operations.
Large gatherings and parties will be postponed or cancelled as required, at the discretion of the Board, following recommendations from the ABYC COVID-19 Task Force.
Proceeding:
- Saturday Work Party for the Dock Renewal Project (see more information below)
- ABYC Art Show, Sunday March 14 @ 14:00
Cancelled:
- The St Pat's day celebration tomorrow - which will be held at a future date in conjunction with an "all clear" party when we're past the shutdowns associated with the COVID-19.
- Due to the inability to sanitize cards/chips/tiles, games nights will be put on hold until we get an all clear from health officials (kitchen and bar will remain open on Wednesday as per published operation hours).
Our Club, Our Health
- We are increasing the presence of hand sanitizers throughout the club house: please use.
- If you're sick, we look forward to seeing you when you're well.
- If you've been on an airplane overseas, or are at an elevated risk for having been exposed to the disease, please wait a week before visiting the club, to make sure you're past any incubation period.
- If you are personally at increased risk of contacting the disease, we highly recommend deferring your next visit to the club to when we get the all-clear from health officials.
We will advise as the situation evolves, so please monitor your email for ABYC News Flash.
We thank all our members, staff and guests for helping all of us stay safe while enjoying our great club.
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Yanick Landry
Senior-Vice Commodore
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Events at ABYC & COVID-19 Updates
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[Except] Update: March 12, 2020
As our club manager Tim Loat discussed in this weeks ABYC News, measures have already been put in place to protect our members, employees and visitors.
Highlights of ABYC Additional Health & Safety Measures in Place:
- Buffet Service: at tomorrow’s fundraiser, our F&B team will be serving our guests at the buffet & desert table
- Our housekeeping staff are disinfecting common areas regularly
- Condiments, salt & pepper shakers will be removed from the table after each customers to be sanitized, and each table will be sanitized afresh before new customer are seated
- All staff have been instructed to wash their hand even more frequently and as often as possible, before and after serving each customers
We ask that you join our health and safety efforts by:
If you are feeling unwell, please stay away from the Club: we have members of all age groups and some with already fragile health. While you may not have any symptoms, you may be putting someone else with a weaker immune system at risk. This we ask of our employees as well.
Practice Social Distancing:
Handshakes and Hugs are out: be one of the cool cats and show us your elbow bumps! Nods are also acceptable, but #elbowbump is definitely trending…
Sadly, “Kiss me, I’m Irish” is no longer cool.
And continue to exercise best practices previously outlined:
- Avoid touching your mouth, eyes and nose with unwashed hands
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then immediately throw the tissue in the garbage and wash your hands
- If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve or arm
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surface
Yanick Landry
Senior-Vice Commodore
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ABYC Members Booking Calendars
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Do you want to host a private party or corporate function in the clubhouse, at Bay Belle Point or book the ABYC boardroom? As an ABYC Member, you can!
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ABYC is maintained in a park-like setting, providing year round sailing and social activities for adults and children in an environment conducive to the development of life long friendships.
ABYC is a community built on ...
- Civility, respect and friendship
- Good sportsmanship in all forms of sailing
- Individual contribution and cooperation
- Pride in the club, facilities, members and staff, and individual property
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T
he kitchen and bar hours have now changed for the winter season.
For
regular
Dining Room Reservations call 416-698-4498 Ext 222
ABYC Office Hours: 9 am - 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday)
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* - Note: Kitchen and Bar may close early due to lack of patrons
We are always willing to keep the bar open later if there is a need.
Please speak to your server.
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