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Hi folks!

Merry Christmas to you and your family! I sincerely hope you are having a joyous holiday season.

Not sure what to get your loved one this year? Marina Shores Gift Certificates are available in the Admin Office. Call or stop by and we’ll print out a gift certificate toward storage, electric, lift fees or pool memberships. (757) 496-7000.

I’m excited to see everyone at our December Member Social on Thursday, December 8th from 5pm to 8pm at O’Leary’s Bar & Grill. Don’t forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive! Along with the complimentary appetizers provided by O’Leary’s, Marina Shores will be providing a keg to help celebrate the holidays. As always, there will be Happy Hour drink specials as well. Please RSVP to let us know you will be coming.

In this issue:

• Toy Drive!

• LAST SALE on 2017 Pool Memberships

• Holiday Events Around Town

• Scheduled Closings

• Winter Hours of Operation

• December Member Social

• Extended Wifi Update

• Pump Out Program

Please keep in mind, all leases, even month-to-month leases, require a 30 day notice to cancel the auto-renewal of your lease. If your lease ends on 01/31/2017, your notice needs to be submitted by 01/01/2017 at the latest.

We are always interested in feedback. If you have any comments or suggestions please send us an email.

Happy boating everyone!
Taylor (757) 496-7000

TOY DRIVE. HELP US SPREAD CHEER!

The Annual Toy Drive for the Noblemen is now underway. This annual Toy Drive began in 2005 and the effort is now a significant component of the year-long philanthropy that the Noblemen provide in the Hampton Roads area.

It’s simple:

Give smiles with toys! Donate new, unwrapped toys at our Administration Office (look for the green bin). We will also have our collection bin at our December Member Social at O’Leary’s Bar & Grill. The Noblemen will collect the toys on December 23rd to distribute to the various programs in our city that help children.

2017 POOL MEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE

Sales ends 12/31/2016. This will be the final sale on pool memberships before the price goes up.

HOLIDAY EVENTS AROUND TOWN

Need to get out of the house? Take the family or that special person to one of the many Hampton Roads spectacular holiday celebrations.

• Holiday Parade at the Beach
  • Saturday December 3, 2016
  • 5:30pm
• MacArthur On Ice
  • November 19, 2016 through January 16, 2017
• Holiday Lights at the Beach
  • November 18, 2016 to January 1, 2017
• Santa’s Seaside Village
  • Fridays – Sundays
    November 25th – January 1st

SCHEDULED CLOSINGS

HOURS OF OPERATION (OFF-SEASON)

Between Labor Day and Memorial Day weekend, the hours of operation are as follows:

Admin Office:

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM : MON – FRI and 9AM – 4PM on Saturdays.

December 1 – March 31: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM : MON – FRI and 9AM – 4PM on Saturdays.

Dry Storage:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily (weather permitting)

Remember:

• Lifts stop moving boats 30 minutes prior to closing.
• 24 hr notice is required for trailer loads/unloads.
• Night launch requests can be made up until one hour before closing. (do not leave a message)
• Work Rack requests must be made in person. No call-ins.

YOU’RE INVITED

Member Social at O’Leary’s

Get To Know New Friends & Greet Old Ones As Well.

Thursday
December 8th, 2016
5:00pm-8:00pm ‘ish’
O’Leary’s Bar & Grill

(Across N. Great Neck at Marina Shores Shoppes)

Come for the networking and socialization, stay for drinks and appetizers!
This is a FREE event with cash bar, but registration is appreciated. Please call the main office at 757-496-7000 or…

WIFI EXTENSION UPDATE

We are pleased to announce our plan for extending WiFi access throughout the entire marina is in full effect. About 850 feet of conduit has been laid along the bulkhead from the Admin Office. We just received the wifi equipment, and in the meantime, over 1,000 feet of CAT5 cable will be pulled through to various access points in order to extend the signal.

Once the infrastructure is in place, we will alert all current customers with instructions on how to access this new amenity. Even though we are off to a timely start, we are still expecting to be completely operational by Spring 2017. We are very much looking forward to being able to offer this service and we hope you enjoy!

PUMP IT, DON’T DUMP IT!!

NUTS ‘N BOLTS

Bicycles: Please use the bike racks to store your bikes. DO NOT store bikes at the entrance to the dock ramps. Bikes found at the entrance to ramps are subject to confiscation.

Boats & Brides = $$$: Remember fans, if you refer a boater or a bride you earn up to $200 CASH! Membership not required to be eligible for reward.

E-Dock Reservations: Dry storage customer may call in as early as Monday to request a weekend wet slip on E-Dock. Reservations are first-come, first-serve and limited to availability.

Fuel Containers: Due to environmental regulations the EPA prohibits you from fueling your boat with outside containers.

Late Fees: Be sure to pay your dockage by the 5th of each month to avoid the 18% late fee and red tag fee ($75).

Lock Your Dock: Marina Shores is the only Marina in the area with locking gates to each dock. Please be sure to lock the gate each time you enter or leave your dock. If you need access or forget your key you can come to the administrative office or talk to any staff member. If you see someone you don’t know on the dock please let a Marina Staff member know or call 496.7000.