Kingston Clubrooms
The Kingston Lodge has gained immense popularity among club members in recent years, leading the club to invest a significant amount of money in its maintenance and improvements. This facility is truly exceptional, and we owe a debt of gratitude to the club's founders for their foresight in acquiring such a valuable asset when it was still possible. While the Executive is pleased to see the clubrooms being utilized, it has come to our attention that a majority of the members using the clubrooms have never actively participated in any club events. This decline in member participation has been a cause for concern, as it sometimes feels as though we have become more of a "Kingston Holiday House Club" than a club focused on boating, skiing, and organizing social activities for our members, as outlined in the club's constitution.
In light of this, we have developed new booking criteria for the lodge. The primary aim is to encourage members who wish to use the lodge to also engage in club events, creating a positive ripple effect that encourages other members to participate as well. It's important to note that our intention is not to reduce or restrict lodge usage but rather to motivate members to actively partake in club activities.
These new booking criteria and terms and conditions were adopted at the Annual General Meeting.
In light of this, we have developed new booking criteria for the lodge. The primary aim is to encourage members who wish to use the lodge to also engage in club events, creating a positive ripple effect that encourages other members to participate as well. It's important to note that our intention is not to reduce or restrict lodge usage but rather to motivate members to actively partake in club activities.
These new booking criteria and terms and conditions were adopted at the Annual General Meeting.
- New Booking Criteria Kingston Lodge:
- Only members who have attended a GBC event in the 12 months prior today can book up to 12 months in advance. Members who have not attended a GBC event in the last 12 months prior today can only book up to 2 months in advance.
- New members are required to complete a 1-year probationary period or attend 2 events (whichever comes first) to qualify.
- Members can have maximum of 2 bookings in the system at one time.
- Members cannot book the same dates in Dec/Jan or public holiday weekends two years in a row.
- Cancellations are open to everyone
Revised Terms and Conditions.
- The GBC Lodge in Kingston is available for hire to current financial GBC members who are over 18 years old only.
- The maximum length of stay is 7 nights.
- Bookings can be made up to 12 months in advance and are for the whole complex.
- The GBC member who hires the lodge must be present during the entire hire period.
- No animals are permitted to stay at the clubrooms.
- Members are required to clean the lodge completely before leaving and mow the lawns when needed.
- Members must report any damage or repairs needed promptly.
- Outdoor fires of any kind are not permitted on GBC property.
- A deposit of $120 is required to secure a booking and must be paid within 5 working days of receiving the booking confirmation email or your booking will lapse.
- The cost is a minimum of $120 per night for the whole complex for up to 4 people, with an additional $30 per person per night thereafter. Children 10 and under are free, and the maximum occupancy is 20 people per night.
- Caravan sites are also available and cost the same per person per night.
- Final payment must be made within 5 working days of the end of the hire period, and hirees are responsible for filling out final payment forms accurately and promptly after the hire period.
- Cancellations must be advised at least 21 days prior to the booking or the deposit will not be refunded.
- GBC retains the right to cancel any and all bookings at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
- The GBC committee can enforce a stand-down period for any member/s who is in breach of the T&Cs of the Kingston Lodge or has an overdue account.
- The GBC Lodge cannot be hired as a wedding venue.
- Please be respectful of our neighbours.
Email address for all lodge inquires or issues.......... goreboatclublodge@gmail.com
Or
Dave 0274397035
Graham 0272229466
Or
Dave 0274397035
Graham 0272229466