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Section 23: OPA Elections Subject: Brett Hill Candidate Statement Msg# 951474
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Also, I have a lot of friends that have children and grandchildren that would like nothing better on the weekend than to not go across that bridge to take there families to lunch or dinner.
So now for a family to go to lunch or dinner the restaurant must have a playground? Over the past 27 or so years I've heard quite a few reasons why the YC doesn't do so well, but this is one of the best. The YC has no problem with a lack of weekend customers. I would also suggest that of those fulltime families in OP with children in grade school, only a tiny percentage of them can afford to take their kids out to dinner at places like the YC or busy restaurants in OC. I'm sure those pushing what to me is a nonsensical idea for the YC are sincere, and I'll even consider it...... AFTER we have food and service that people rave about. The YC also makes an operational profit of around $250,000 or so during the season. The YC's problem is losing it all and more in the other months... months when those parents and grandparents are not taking their children out to dinner. If you would like I will meet you there next Wednesday for family fun night and we can ask some of the parents and grandparents their opinions. Family fun night has never been a substantial money-maker for the YC as far as I know. Mostly hot dog and soda sales. Sorry, but with so many things needing serious attention in OPA, to fixate on building a playground at the Yacht Club seems absolutely ridiculous to me.... especially when the Yacht Club is finally moving in the right direction financially. Recently ended fiscal year unaudited is a loss of $76,219, compared to the prior year of $181,875.... and that's with staying open all year and losing perhaps $41,000 a month in the off season. Candidates have talked about priorities. A YC playground surely cannot be a priority. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Joe, Here is were we are going to disagree. I do not have any children of that age group so I have no dog in this fight personally. However, when I drive around Ocean Parkway between 3:30 and 4:00 it takes forever because of the school buses. Also, I have a lot of friends that have children and grandchildren that would like nothing better on the weekend than to not go across that bridge to take there families to lunch or dinner. There are quite a few successful restaurateurs in Ocean City that swear by them as a way to bring in families. Shawn Harmon at Fishtales just spent quite a bit of money having a new area built an he is one of the most profitable owners per square foot in Ocean City. Obviously at 2:00 on a Monday I am sure it wasn't to crowded but feel free to look at it at noon on Saturday If done correctly it wouldn't take away form the incredible "ambiance" of the Yacht Club and I am sure would add to the bottom line of our "amenity". If you would like I will meet you there next Wednesday for family fun night and we can ask some of the parents and grandparents their opinions. I would think Brett would already be there so he could join in the discussion! Lastly, you might remember a discussion on this forum some time back about people who come to the yacht club and sit at a table and drink water or one drink all night and as long as that happens we will never make any money. Well these families ain't them, they spend money and bring friends with kids that spend more money The best part the kids are usually home in bed before 9:00 Tom J. |
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