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RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Monthly Report: June 2018
2018 SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES:
The brochure was an insert in the May 10 Suffolk Times. They were distributed to local libraries,
grocery stores and delis. Registration began the same day. A list of upcoming programs can be
viewed on the Town's website and are being promoted on the display monitor in the Recreation
Center.
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS: 18 New Certifications were issued on June 18th to the
youth that participated in our March & April Lifeguard Certification Courses. 17 youth from
neighboring parks, Towns & Village districts participated in our Recertification Course on June 19th
and received their recertifications for both CPR and Lifeguarding. These courses have been very
successful and are extremely helpful in the acquisition of summer staff.
2018 SUMMER SEASONAL STAFF: Summer staff were approved at the June 5th board meeting.
Additional staff will continue to be sought as we anticipate shortages due to staff leaving for college
prior to the close of the beach season.
STAFF MEETING: A mandatory meeting was held for new and returning Summer Seasonal
Staff on June 12 and June 19". All staff were required to attend one of the two evening
sessions. Wright Insurance provided training on Bloodborne pathogens, Workplace Violence
and Lyme diseases. Staff received their shirts and keys as well.
EMPLOYEE LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION: On June 19th all returning summer lifeguards
were provided with a recertification course for CPR and Lifeguarding. The Recreation
Department covered the cost of the instructor and employees were responsible for the cost of
their cards themselves.
BEACH OPENINGS: The official opening of the beaches occurred on Saturday, June 23rd and they
will remain open until Monday, September 3rd. The Recreation Department has ordered and stocked
paper towels, soap and toilet paper. First aid supplies were replenished and distributed to the
beaches along with the Bathing Beach Safety Plans and other required documentation required by
the SCDOH.
BEACH TELEPHONES/VERIZON PHONE COMPANY: In an effort to save money, the beach
phones are put on temporary suspension during the winter months. Upon reconnecting them,
it was discovered that many of the lines are not working. This is being troubleshot by the IT
Department, our Beach Managers and Verizon.
SWIM LESSONS: One of two former swim instructors returned. We sought out and secured a
second instructor to fill this vacancy. The new instructor was approved by Civil Service. Swim
lessons will be occurring at Veterans Beach, Mattituck and Founders Landing, Southold. After
registration began, we were informed by the Mattituck Park District that we would be charged for use
of their beach this year. Our request for a waiver of this fee was denied. As registration had already
begun, the decision was made to keep the lessons at Veterans this year and pay the $500.00 site use
fee, however alternative sites will be explored for use in the future.
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