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TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Monthly Report: March 2017
SPRING 2017 RECREATION BROCHURE:
was an insert in the Thursday, March 2 edition of The
Suffolk. Prior to registration day, the BAS system was updated by the company, which inadvertently
caused the on-line registration portal to crash. Residents were unable to register on their own. This
had a significant negative impact on not only registration day, but several weeks afterwards as the
Department had to correct many registration errors that resulted when participants did try to register
on their own and were unable to. We are working with the BAS system to resolve some of the issues
that are still outstanding.
SUMMER 2017 BROCHURE:
Work is continuing on preparing the summer programs and activities.
The summer brochure will be an insert in the Thursday, May 11 edition of The Suffolk Times.
Registration will be open the same day.
RECREATION CENTER FACILITY:
It has been confirmed that the flooring project will begin the first
week of April. It is anticipated to be completed by April 8th. Recreation Department programs and
outside groups that use the facility have been informed.
2017 BATHING BEACH OPERATING PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATIONS:
The Suffolk County
Department of Health Services’ applications to renew our bathing beach permits have not yet been
received. I reached out to the county and they are expected to be sent out in the coming week.
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LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS:
The first session was March 20 and March 21.
Eleven youth attended this training and are now taking the online portion of the class. The test date
for both the March and May courses will take place on June 18th. The May class has 20 youth
registered with additional youth on the waitlist. Participants in both these courses were informed of
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possible employment opportunities that may be available with the Town. A deadline of March 28
was given for new applicants.
2017 BEACH/SUMMER SEASON:
Preparations are underway to ensure adequate coverage for all
six of our town beaches this summer. Applications were mailed out to last year’s beach attendants,
lifeguards, and swimming instructors. A deadline of Friday, March 3 was given. We have 19
returning employees and 25 new applicants to date.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT DEPOSITS & EXPENDITURES:
Following are copies of our monthly
bank statement. Please note that any withdrawals on the bank statement are program refunds for
those participants who paid with a credit card.
Sincerely,
Janet Douglass
Recreation Supervisor