Upgrade the aging fireplace in the CYC clubhouse

In an effort to continue making our clubhouse a place we can all be proud of, the Board of Directors has authorized me to create a GoFundMe campaign to replace the aging fireplace set in the club today.

As many of you may remember, we used a similar method to raise funds for an audio-visual upgrade shortly after we completed the clubhouse renovations a few years ago. We had already spent quite a bit of money, so we didn't want to use any additional club funds at the time. That said, there was a strong sentiment across many of our members that no renovation would be complete without these additions. A highly successful campaign ended up raising thousands for the TV and audio system we all enjoy today.

The fireplace represents a similar opportunity to use member-raised funds to further enhance the clubhouse. There are several reasons why many believe now is the right time to do this:

• SAFETY - First and foremost, the existing fireplace is less than ideal from a safety perspective, as it requires someone to turn on the gas and manually light the pilot light.
• CONVENIENCE - Few people know how to light the existing unit, and doing so is a bit cumbersome (locating a lighter, moving dirty logs to access the pilot, and trying to work the semi-functional knob while lighting it). The unit also turns on and off constantly.
• AESTHETICS - The existing unit is small, old, and somewhat unsightly. The clubhouse is rented out more and more, and our members should have the benefit of a nice, easy-to-use, working fireplace, as it is a focal point of the room.

John Davies and Dave Terwilliger have been looking for some time and have located the ideal unit; a modern, safe, and good-looking 30-inch fireplace with a remote control to turn it on and off.

This is our club, so any donations are really investments for ourselves. Please be generous so that we can continue to make the clubhouse the best it can be!