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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>I agree with Pat and Art. I think we have to be careful about how we take on these projects. Everyone wants the club to be beautiful and offer lots of amenities, but no one wants the dues to go up.<br>Dan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Board <board-bounces@portsmouthyc.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>P Dowey<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 19, 2018 1:45 PM<br><b>To:</b> Board of Directors <board@portsmouthyc.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Board-2018] Fwd: Carpet for front Hall - PYC<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>I appreciate the work that Mary Pat & Jay have put in to refreshing the entry & bathrooms. I agree with Art & would add my voice to others that the carpet needs to have an \u2018elegant\u2019 presentation & unite the entrance with the dining/bar area. Also, I have a conservative approach & caution against allowing individual members to take on or pay for \u2018pet projects\u2019. Major projects & expenditures (like carpet replacement with $10,000 estimated) need to be approved by BOD.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I hope we can put this item on hold for awhile.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Pat<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div id=AppleMailSignature><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>On Apr 19, 2018, at 1:25 PM, Arthur Dionne <<a href="mailto:adjd@aol.com">adjd@aol.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This isn't a question of money! As we all know, the carpet in the dining area of the Clubhouse is scheduled to be replaced next season. We all agreed it makes sense to do the dining area carpet and the entrance carpet at the same time with the same carpet so as to present a continuous effect! <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>While I understand that great work has been done in the two bathrooms and the entrance way, leaving the entrance carpet as is does not minimize that accomplishment! Obviously, I am against replacing the entrance way carpet this year!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Art<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>-----Original Message-----<br>From: Wendy <<a href="mailto:wendyclement10@comcast.net">wendyclement10@comcast.net</a>><br>To: Board of Directors <<a href="mailto:board@portsmouthyc.org">board@portsmouthyc.org</a>><br>Sent: Wed, Apr 18, 2018 8:47 pm<br>Subject: Re: [Board-2018] Fwd: Carpet for front Hall - PYC<o:p></o:p></span></p><div id="AOLMsgPart_2_93a4e2d8-974f-4aae-ac87-1ab17781897a"><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>That is a generous offer and I agree that it is the first thing you see and it creates a statement! I did not see the samples but agree that it needs to be elegant and not commercial. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>As for the $680... that really is a very reasonable price to complete the project. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>To save a few dollars maybe Mike could pull up the carpet and save on some prep work. I have a hard time with a few people putting in their own money to get this project completed.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div id="aolmail_AppleMailSignature"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Regards, <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Wendy Clement</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br>On Apr 18, 2018, at 7:47 PM, Glenn Michael <<a href="mailto:glennwmichael@gmail.com" target="_blank">glennwmichael@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Thanks Laurie and thanks to Nancy and the members that want to step up to the plate...GREAT!!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>We will poll the board and see where we want to be on this. I say GO FOR IT, but I am only one vote. My only other comment (Wes will hate me) is that I do not like the office carpet samples. We are walking into a yacht club and not an insurance agency.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Now that I have incurred a bunch of wrath, I will keep quiet.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Glenn<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 6:26 AM, Laurie Clark <<a href="mailto:lauriec15@comcast.net" target="_blank">lauriec15@comcast.net</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br>I have been asked to forward this email from Nancy Jackson to the board for consideration. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Laurie <o:p></o:p></span></p><div id="aolmail_m_1250559035256926723AppleMailSignature"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Begin forwarded message:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> Nancy Jackson <<a href="mailto:NLJackson@msn.com" target="_blank">NLJackson@msn.com</a>><br><b>Date:</b> April 16, 2018 at 4:48:23 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Laurie Clark <<a href="mailto:lauriec15@comcast.net" target="_blank">lauriec15@comcast.net</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Carpet for front Hall - PYC</b><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Hi, Laurie, <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>As a follow up to our conversation, I am sending this email to see if it might be possible to install the carpet in the front entry hall this year, rather than wait til next year and do the hall and main room together. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>I do want to say that we appreciate that the Board is being careful with the Club\u2019s money, and holding off on some expenditures, especially light of some unexpected expenses we\u2019ve incurred because of this winter\u2019s storms. The approach the Board is taking is to be commended. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Having said that, we are proposing that a small group of Club members chip in and cover half of the cost of doing the front hall carpet now. (As I understand it, the cost of carpet and installation for the front hall is $680, so we are proposing to pay $340 of that, if the front hall carpet can be done this year.)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Our reason for wanting to do this now is to complete the upgrade of the front hall area, since there has been so much improvement already. The new paint, fixtures, art, curtains, coat rack, etc represent an extraordinary amount of work by Mary Pat and Jay Gibson. Mary Pat really had a vision for how nice the area could look, and has spent so so many hours to give us all something to enjoy. To have this lovely fresh space, and the old carpet, seems like leaving a big effort incomplete. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>So, a few of the members hoped that by offering to defray half the cost we might be able to get the new carpet in the front hall now. Hopefully, the savings would be attractive to the Board, and the membership could enjoy the full benefit of all the work that has been done sooner rather than later. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Hope this is something the Board is open to, and thank you, Laurie, for conveying the request..<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>All best, Nancy<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></blockquote></div></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div></body></html>