Highlights of the April 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting
 
The CSA Board of Trustees met on Saturday, April 27th to conduct off-season business. Here are some important highlights of this productive meeting.

Membership - Guest Policy Update: The Membership Committee presented clarified policies regarding guests at the CSA, addressing registration and access for both short-term and long-term guests. The Board of Trustees approved the updated policy. Please open this link to learn more. The policy will be displayed in the Assembly Building this summer.
 
Waterfront Updates: The Waterfront Committee and Crystal Beach Playground Subcommittee worked together to present a plan for updating the Crystal Beach playground equipment. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve and authorize fundraising and planning for this project. Please stay tuned for further information and opportunities for community involvement.
 
The Waterfront Committee and the Dock Subcommittee presented a dock expansion proposal, which includes two new dock spaces, marine-grade bumpers and results in an additional empty pier for loading and unloading passengers. The Board approved this proposal, which will improve the safety and longevity of our dock.
 
Dunes, Beach and Bluff Update: A draft of the Stormwater Conceptional Plan was presented with ongoing discussions about implementation and funding, involving the Wildewood Community and potential permits. Representatives from Wildewood and the CSA will meet this summer to discuss the solution related to the water runoff near the Lake Michigan Beach playground.
 
Working Groups: The IT Working Group spent this past winter working to understand the composition of the current database system, as well as meeting with stakeholders to understand how their committees leverage the database. They are in the early stages of exploring possible vendors for a new database and continuing research for related IT needs at The Assembly.

The Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Working Group will be hosting facilitated conversations and weekly chats throughout the summer. More information will be included in your registration packet from the Main Office.