Moreton Bay Trailer Boat ClubYour recreation station at the gateway to the Bay!

Trailer Boating December 2015

Trailer Boating

WE’VE GOT THE ABC FOR THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR: AIRCON, BAY BREEZE, COFFEE, DECK, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, GROG, HOT CHIPS, ICECREAM, JAG THE JOKER, KIDS CLUB, LIVE MUSIC, MORETON BAY, NYE PARTY, OYSTERS, POKIES, QUICK SERVICE, RAMP, SCOTCH, TRAVEL-LIFT, UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICES FOR MEMBERS, VIEWS, WINE, XENODOCHIAL (FRIENDLY TO STRANGERS),YACHTS, ZEST FOR LIFE ON THE WATER!

Read on for:

• What’s on at MBTBC this Christmas and New Year

• Letter from the Commodore

• Groups news

Don’t forget to visit WWW.MBTBC.COM

All Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club contacts are available to view online here:

http://www.mbtbc.com/enquiries/

Committee information is below:

http://www.mbtbc.com/club-committee/

Christmas is almost upon us and this is the Club’s busiest time of the year. We have strong Christmas function bookings, but still have availability to accommodate a few more – if you haven’t planned a Christmas function yet I encourage you to consider the Club for your Christmas party and tell your friend or employers to support our great Club. We offer discounts to members as always, details of our Christmas party packages are on page 4.

We are always looking at improving efficiencies and patronage for the Club and I’d like to thank the new Committee and Staff for their support in implementing changes which we believe will achieve greater long term profitability and viability of the Club.

A few of the changes we intend to make include:• A new illuminated sign with changeable LED section will be installed at the entrance of the Club to make it more inviting and promote Club specials and events.• A “wrap” around the external hard stand fence will also be installed with pictures of the deck, ramp, restaurant, bistro, gaming and function facilities. The advice we have received is that the Club is uninviting from the street. These should go some way in addressing this and is

also cost effective.• The boat ramp surface has been an issue for some time and a grant application has been submitted for approx. $76k which will cover the cost of replacing the ramp. We should have an answer within a month or so. Thanks to Rear Commodore Guy Houghton and Committee member Simona Ball for their work on preparing the application.• Our Vice Commodore, Brad Bell has been in negotiations with the Jet Ski Association of Australia who are keen to become more involved with the Club bringing valuable new members and income to the Club. A review of the existing hard stand arrangements to accommodate Jet Ski storage is also a current project.• Committee member, Anton Prange is now the new Haven Rep and we thank him for taking on this role. The lease from GCCC has been signed off and now only require a brief report on improvements we intend to make over the coming years.• We are looking at a “glossy”, professionally produced “Club Brochure” promoting all that the Club has to offer – similar to that of RQYS. This will be produced free of charge and is due in the coming months with opportunities for members and local businesses to advertise communicated in due course.

We have a wonderful Club which is a great secret to many – we plan on changing that. We need more members to use more than just the ramps, we need them to wine and dine here, bringing friends and family. On that note I hope that all of you will visit the Club and wish you a peaceful and prosperous Christmas and New Year.

Best wishes, Gerald GrubwinklerCommodore

WELCOME TO THE DECEMBER EDITION OF TRAILER BOATING ONLINE

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP NEWS

Club members are welcome to join one of our social Club Groups. The latest news, pictures and info for each can be found on our website, with

the links below. Groups are a great way to get the most out of the Bay, Groups Captains organise

great activities, outings and events.

Read more here...

Southern Haven, the group responsible for our private facility on South Stradbroke Island,

www.mbtbc.com/southern-haven/

Marine Radio Manly, make sure you check in and out for a day on the Bay - be safe, not sorry.

www.mbtbc.com/mbtbc-radio-room/

In and off shore fishing, all levels welcomewww.mbtbc.com/inshore-fishing-group/

Sailing enthusiasts of all abilitieswww.mbtbc.com/sailing-group/

Don’t join this one if you don’t want big fun! www.mbtbc.com/social-cruise-group/

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR AT MBTBC

DECEMBER LIVE MUSIC @ MBTBC

• Fri 4th – Paul Mulqueen 7pm

• Sun 6th – Chris McLaren 1.30pm (in the Flybridge Bar)

• Fri 11th – West Texas Crude 6.30pm

• Sun 13th – Luke Wiles 1.30pm (in the Flybridge Bar)

• Sun 20th – Chris McLaren 1.30pm (in the Flybridge Bar)

• New Year’s Eve Thu 31st The Avengers 8pm

Kid’s Christmas Party – Sun 6th December 2 – 5pmBooking required at reception

reception@mbtbc.com$5 per child: includes sausage sizzle, entertainment, jumping

castle, face painting, and a small gift from Santa

New Year’s Eve Thu 31st

The Avengers 8pmNo cover charge, table

bookings essentialSee the New Year in on

the Bay

.....Pt Lookout SLSC fundraising raffles EVERY FRIDAY between 5.30 and 7.30pm.....

Pictured from left: Luke Wiles and Chris McLaren

FUNCTIONS AT MBTBCLooking for somewhere on the water to hold your Christmas Party? MBTBC has the best views of the Bay in Manly

We’re convenient to public transport, Brisbane City and Airport with plenty of nearby motel, hotel and apartment accommodation

Exclusive harbour views of Moreton Bay and two function space options to choose from: First floor deck area and Ground floor private function room with lawn and courtyard access

We can cater for anything you want from fresh oysters and champagne cocktails on the deck to BBQ prawns and craft beer in the courtyard. We can also offer the traditional Christmas dinner options of turkey & ham with all of the trimmings.

Unlimited additional options for linen, decorations and entertainment available. And if you have a boat and want to arrive or depart by sea, you can access one of our private pontoons adjacent to our ground floor grassed area.

** Book for a minimum of 10 people, order one of our delicious hot nibble platters ($90 each) and we will include a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc (worth $30). Only valid for bookings up to 30th Dec 2015 ** Terms and conditions here www.mbtbc.com/wp-content/uploads/christmas-part-tc.pdf

Call Helen on 3396 8161, email functions@mbtbc.com to check availability and discuss your requirements