Hurricane Earl Updates

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Black Point residents should monitor Channel 22 for updates on Hurricane Earl throughout the duration of the storm. Channel 22 is a local Public Broadcast TV station which runs special announcements from police and other civil preparedness organizations.

Annual Informational Meeting

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The Annual Informational Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 9:00a.m., at the Clubhouse. We will be serving coffee with donuts. Please join us!

-Tom Kelly, Chairman

End of Summer Dance

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On Friday, September 24th at 7:30 P.M. at the clubhouse the Men's Club is sponsoring an End of Summer Dance. All adult Black Pointers are welcome. Tickets are $10 and can be obtained at the door or in advance from Pete DiResta @860-739-7927 or John Campion@ 860-739-8161. Bring your favorite beverage and hors d'oeuvres. Keep the summer going and dress like you're in the Islands.

Recreation Director Wanted

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BPBC is searching for a Recreation Program Director for the 2011 summer program. The Director is responsible for planning the program’s theme for the summer, planning and implementing daily (M -Th.) activities for all attending children ages 3-13, daily (M- Th.) swimming lessons, special Friday events, weekly movies on the beach, end of season swim races and talent show, hiring all counselors, selecting all volunteers, purchasing all supplies within the appropriated budget, managing all volunteers and counselors, communicating with parents or guardians, delivery of the Black Pointer, advertising the program and events thru the BP website, Black Pointer and postings around the neighborhood, and collecting all fees for the program. The Recreation program lasts seven weeks beginning the last Monday in June. The program runs from 9:30 to 11:30 Monday thru Thursday. Swimming lessons are held at Main beach from 12:30 – 1:30 Monday thru Thursday.

The ideal candidate will have experience planning and managing a youth recreation program. Candidates should also possess excellent communication skills, experience managing adolescents, creativity, and the ability to motivate and energize counselors and volunteers on a daily basis. Strong organization skills are a must. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Please send a resume and a letter of interest describing your relevant experience and ideas for how you might improve the BP Recreation Program next summer to: Attn: Mike Manifold, Black Point Beach Club, P.O. Box 715, Niantic, CT 06357.
 

Men's Club News

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The Black Point Men’s Club is starting its second season. The purpose of the club is to provide social and civic activities for men living in Black Point. The Men's Club will offer recreational and social activities. It will take advantage of our local resources and also support worthwhile projects that benefit the members of the Black Point Community. Men of all ages who are interested in socializing and recreating with fellow Black Pointers are invited to join. Dues are $20.00 per year. The first meeting of the year will be held on June 16th 2010 at 7:30 PM at the club house. If you are interested in joining please contact: Pete DiResta @ (860) 739-7927 or John Campion @ (860) 739-8161.

Kayak Trips

The Second Kayak Trip of the Season will be leaving from the BP Kayak launch on Old Black Point Road at 8:30 AM on June 23rd.  All Black Pointers can join. The pace will be slow, bring your own Kayak and life vest.

Bocce Night

The Men's Club Bocce League is having an open bocce play at the club house on Friday June 25th at 7:00 PM. Any one interested in learning how to play Bocce should attend.

Black Point Bocce League
The Black Point Bocce League is in its second season under the sponsorship of the BP Men’s Club. League play will be held on Friday mornings during the season, in addition an evening or weekend schedule is under consideration. If you are interested in playing, please contact Jim Pillion at (860) 739-4292. Teams are co-ed and NO experience is needed in order to play.
 

BOAT MOORING permits
Update: 5-10-2010
From the Chair

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We would like to remind our boating members that the Town of East Lyme has instituted new regulations for Mooring Fees and Mooring Inspections. It is the boat owner’s responsibility to comply with any and all regulations, copies of which are available to download from the Town of East Lyme, Harbor Management/Shellfish commission website, or contact East Lyme Harbor Master, Joseph Hitchery, telephone 860-739-5900.
East Lyme Harbor Master Information-Mooring Permits

Please enjoy the upcoming boating season and when boating, be sure to keep your distance from our swim areas, which are designated with marker buoys.

Thank you,
Tom Kelly
Chair, Board of Governors
Black Point Beach Club