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The Year 2009…

Has been a year where the Bahamian economy has closely mirrored that of our neighbors in North America. We have all needed to tighten our belts a bit and have focused on the absolute necessities in life and the resort. Our renovations and improvements to the resort were often more behind the scenes but important for the long haul. We would really like to thank our owners for their continuous support as well!

RECAP OF 2009

As mentioned in the last newsletter, we had purchased new high efficient A/C units which were all replaced in the townhouse area. They seem to be running well and are more energy efficient. In the later part of the year we have replaced at least 60% of all the original windows since the townhouses were built, including the upper sliding door in the master bedroom. Please keep in mind that the new windows function like a typical European window system in that they tilt as well! This replacement has been very costly but yet again a necessary evil as many of these old windows did not function any more and were not hurricane impact resistant.

We were able to install a putting green beside the tennis courts for our avid golfers. Please make sure you use it the next time you come down!The marina also needed some TLC and we were able to start working on the unfinished docks behind the main building. Once that has been completed and proven endurance, the remainder of the marina will have to be completed. Although most of you may never have set foot in the 1 bedroom apartments, we needed to try something to spruce up the apartment. We did a complete revamp of 401A and widened the bathroom, extended the kitchen and changed furnishing as well as adding a massage chair in the room. We hope to start the remaining 5 apartments next year. We welcomed back Charles LaRoda to our activities team in late October. We hope they show you a warm welcome back and you enjoy their company and activity ideas.
Date added : 2006-08-30

NEWEST ADDITION

We have some new personnel at Ocean Reef Resort in various departments. Our front desk has yet again changed and we welcome Courtney McIntosh to the group. She loves to help you out with any questions you may have and her goal for 2010 is to meet all ORYC members in person! Michelle Atkins has joined our Housekeeing department. Allen Gager has also joined our maintenance department, replacing Craig McKinney . We are very happy to have them both and already see improvements. As mentioned previously, Charles LaRoda and Garelle Hudson have joined the activities team and have already livened up the resort with their nightly activities and events. Edwin Waldron has also been a welcome addition to our tour desk and is there to assist Olive out in booking tours. He is hoping to study medicine in Indiana but still working to get a scholarship by January. Kor & Nina Dormans will hopefully be welcoming twins Amelie and Maxime by December 2009; a girl and a boy!
Date added : 2006-11-28

GOALS FOR 2010

Although unable to complete our goal for replacing the vertical blinds in all units to more expensive roller shades last year, we have made it a priority to have them replaced in 2010 when our first container makes it to the island. We need to use a chunk of the maintenance money this year to replace many linens and household items. As import duties for these items have yet again increased thanks to the local government, our dollar must be stretched further to pay the additional 50% import duties.

The remaining patio chairs will be replaced in the townhouses as many patios do not have enough outside seating at the moment. The resort now offers free internet and wireless for all of our guests. We still have the 3 Apple computers in the guest lounge and guests can now log on with their own laptops from their patios. We hope as well that when you come you can join us for out free wine and cheese members party on wednesdays at Esthers Pool bar starting at 5pm.

Neither Maintenance fees nor Energy Surcharge will be raised for 2010 despite ever increasing energy costs on the island. In light of the slow times we would like to start a small scholarship fund for deserving Bahamian students on the island who are unable to fund their studies abroad. This year we would like to support our own Edwin Waldron with a small donation to get him on his way to studying medicine. Good luck Edwin!

Date added : 2006-11-28

HAPPENING AROUND THE ISLAND

A new airline company, WestJet has started their weekly flights from Toronto, Canada direct to Freeport on Monday’s and Friday’s. The prices so far are very good and we hope they will remain in operations throughout the year. The remaining airlines still flying to the island from the US are AA, Continental, US Airways, Delta, Spirit and Bahamas Air. There is a rumor going around that the Port Authority will begin construction of a new Cruise terminal closer to town. The cruise terminal would be located close to Island Seas Resort, which is about 2 miles from Ocean Reef Resort. Well lets see what happens! The Our Lucaya resort has now changed management to the Radisson Hotel group. A new posh bar was opened in Port Lucaya called Neptune located across from Pisces Restaurant.
Date added : 2006-11-28

COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT

WE WANT TO HELP YOU TO GET THROUGH THIS, please feel free to call Floyd Huntington or myself at (406)-862-3326 email: Oceanryc@cyberport.net.

The Maintenance Fee bill for the year 2010 will be mail out on November 15, 2009. Earline Dawkins (Mrs.) (242)-373-4661 ext. #161 (242) 373-6922 The lock boxes for payments via ES FINANCIAL have changed in 2008, to recap from last year:

INSTALLMENTS:

OCEAN REEF RESORT

2528 Momentum Place Chicago,

IL 60689-5325

MAINTENANCE FEES:

OCEAN REEF RESORT

2524 Momentum Place Chicago,

IL 60689-5325.

Date added : 2006-11-28