April 2017 Update on the Decision About Clubhouse Management

Last year the Club’s board became concerned about the viability of our clubhouse management model. As we’d been operating, the clubhouse did not seem to bring in enough income to support its operation. In addition, the board was spending most of its time focused on the clubhouse rather than on the club itself.

In September 2016 we asked the community whether the clubhouse was of value to it. We received a resounding “Yes!” During the past year, with the support and encouragement of the community, the Club’s board has researched various models for sustainably managing the clubhouse. We have reached the decision to contract with a caterer to market and manage the large-scale rentals, and hire a part-time rentals coordinator to handle the rest of the various rentals and uses of the clubhouse. We believe this approach will allow us to continue to make the clubhouse available for community uses, as well as bring in enough rental income to cover clubhouse operations.

September 12, 2016

The options discussed at the meeting ranged from minimal change from current operations to leasing or selling an interest in the building to a developer. These options all need to be analyzed for feasibility and value to the Club and the community. The options include:
1. Hire a full-time operations and maintenance manager
2. Enter into a preferred arrangement with catering company
3. Enter into an operations and management agreement
4. Long-term lease to a building partner

Summary of clubhouse operations and options.

Click here for minutes from the community meeting.

The pie charts (below) of the Club's 3-year average revenue and expenses presented at the meeting.

2016 Bicycle Sundays winding down...

Lake Washington Boulevard closes to motorized traffic from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. during Sundays in the summer months.

Last one September 25th!

Bicycle or walk along Lake Washington Boulevard south of Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park's entrance.

27 Apr 2015
Mount Baker Neighborhood Walk and Bike Map

Our friends at SEED (Southeast Seattle Effective Development) have put together this wonderful walking map of Mount Baker. 

It includes great historical information about our neighborhood and leads you on a walking tour of our beautiful neighborhood. Learn about the Olmstead legacy, Dugdale Park & Sick's Stadium, and some of Franklin High Schools most legendary alumni. All while following this map and visiting some of Mount Baker's historic sites and wonderful parks. 

Stop by the Clubhouse to grab a hardcopy of the map. Or click here to download a copy. 

30 Mar 2015
Summer Camps at The Clubhouse

The Mount Baker Community Club is partnering with two excellent organizations, Stone Soup Theatre and Sponge School, to offer you a series of wonderful Summer Camps this summer. Please click here for full details of all the Summer Camp sessions we have available. 

2 Feb 2015
MBCC Program Director Erin Bruce is a "South Seattle Gem"

Our very own Erin Bruce was featured in the South Seattle Emerald "South Seattle Gems" column. Read about her ideas for a music festival in Seward Park, what event she feels best represents our community, and tips for planning a perfect party. Read the whole article here. 

12 Sept 2014
Saving Mount Baker's Day in the Park - by Marcus Green, South Seattle Emerald

While squeezing out the last droplets of Summer prior to the dawning of the Fall Equinox is the primary predilection of pretty much anyone saddened by the impending retreat of warm weather and blue skies, there might not be an area that savors the final remnants of the sweltering season quite like the Mount Baker community.

Since 1909 neighbors in the community have congregated in Mount Baker Park towards the end of summer to break bread, imbibe in drink, and otherwise engage in merriment with each other. The event was seen as essential to reinforcing communal bonds while forging new ones and was officially christened the Day In The Park in 1971 with the Mount Baker Community Club taking responsibility for its organization.

Read the whole article here. 

21 Aug 2014
MBCC Wins Most Colorful Award in Rainier Valley Heritage Parade

We had a blast at our first Rainier Valley Heritage Parade and ... WE WON! In anticipation of this year's Day in the Park Festival, our float had a "Summer of Love" theme and featured a classic 1967 VW Van. We had many enthusiastic neighbors, dressed as hippies, join in the fun. It was a wonderful day in the Rainier Valley! View all the photos below. 

Sent out three times a year, The View is the Mount Baker Community Newsletter. If you don't receive The View in your mailbox stop by the Clubhouse to get one, or read past issues online here.

Rainier Valley Post
South Seattle Emerald
Beacon Hill Blog
Mount Baker, Seattle

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