Hello to all Rapshaw members and families.
The Board of Directors has continued to follow the impact of the pandemic
throughout New York State and Northern New York.
We have watched and discussed the progress that has been made, and most
recently the continuing progress as we re-open the State and our lives together.
Furthermore, we have had conversations with the Herkimer County Health
Department, New York State ESD, and the Adirondack League Club who is a
remarkably similar Club to Rapshaw and currently open and operating.
Consequently, the Rapshaw Board has decided that we will
re-open on Tuesday June 16, 2020.
In addition to the information above we have made this
decision for the following reasons.
1.
We have updated and improved our necessary
guidelines that will be in place for the 2020 season.
The updated guidelines are attached to this email.
2.
We have the confidence in our Membership to
follow these necessary guidelines and in doing so, show the deserved respect to
all members and their guests while on the Island.
3.
We have discussed the necessary guidelines with
our staff as they have continued to evolve.
We know that our staff is eager to open, and we have the confidence in
them to provide outstanding service to our members and their guests while
adhering to the guidelines that have been created for the 2020 season.
4.
The Board will be meeting on the Island June 13
to help make further preparations for the Club to open on June 16.
In doing so we will be including the staff in our discussions regarding
the necessary guidelines so that we are all on the same page and prepared to
successfully open.
5.
Ultimately, it was the overwhelming opinion of
the Board that we can adhere to these guidelines and successfully open on June
16,2020.
I have referred to the guidelines as necessary
guidelines. These necessary
guidelines have been created to protect our membership, their guests, and
our staff. Every business that opens
in New York State is required to have a covid-19 re-opening plan as to how they
will safely operate and re-open their business.
We are attesting to this plan, and if we were to be inspected our
necessary guidelines would be presented as our plan to responsibly and
successfully re-open. I would ask
that all of us consider our plan to re-open as necessary guidelines.
Lastly, this is a period that many have never seen before
in our lifetime. In times like this
it is important, and often a great way to contribute to ask yourself, what can I
do to help? We would suggest the
following.
●Re-stock used firewood at your
cabin
●Sweep the Floors when leaving ●Secure your garbage and place in can
outside your cabin
●Place
returnable items properly
●Follow the Boat Schedule
This will be a different and challenging year for all of
us, including our staff. We can all
be more helpful if we can do a better job with the items listed above.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
Your Board is confident and excited to successfully re-open
on June 16.
We look forward to seeing as many people as we can on the
Island this Summer and Fall.
Rapshaw Board of Directors