Presidents Letter

 I hope this message finds you well and enjoying everything Craigleith has to offer this season. As your President, and a fellow member, I am thrilled to share details about the proposed Base Lodge Expansion (BLE)—a carefully considered project that addresses both the immediate and future needs of our membership while enhancing the overall member experience.

The BLE Proposal represents a thoughtful investment in our Club’s future, ensuring our facilities evolve to meet the diverse needs of our members while preserving the Craigleith traditions we all cherish. At its core, this initiative reflects the Board’s unwavering commitment to balanced and strategic investments in the areas that matter most—our lodges, lifts, and snowmaking. These priorities are designed to deliver the greatest benefit to the largest number of members, ensuring Craigleith remains vibrant and forward-thinking for generations to come

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Here are some of the most important aspects of the BLE Proposal:

  1. No Assessment Required: I want to emphasize that no assessment is required to complete this project.
  2. Membership Size: The BLE does not require or involve any increase in the size of our membership.
  3. Financial Sustainability: The BLE is fully integrated into the Club’s long-term financial projections, which also provide for ongoing capital investments in other critical areas, such as lift upgrades and snowmaking enhancements.
  4. Responding to Member Priorities: The proposed expansion aligns with the priorities you’ve shared through surveys and information sessions, including:
  5. Family lockers: Adding enough family lockers to satisfy everyone currently on the waiting list.
  6. Adult lounge and secondary bar: Creating a dedicated space for adults to relax and socialize.
  7. Increased seating capacity: Ensuring more room for members during peak times.
  8. Enhanced food and beverage services: Expanding and improving the kitchen to enable a broader menu selection and redesigning the food service area to improve flow during high-demand periods.
  9. Main floor washrooms: Providing additional convenience for members.
  10. Timelines: The expansion is scheduled for completion by the autumn of 2026, ensuring minimal disruption while delivering a meaningful upgrade to our facilities.
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