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51 <br />STREATER COVE POLICIES & PROCEDURES <br />Streater Cove is a private facility that the Minnetonka Power Squadron <br />owns through the generosity of Mr. Ed Streater and other early members <br />of the squadron. Its use is a privilege of members in good standing <br />who may use it as a rendezvous point for social events, education, <br />meetings and overnighting. Members have a right to expect proper <br />conduct from other members, their families and guests. Members who <br />conduct themselves in an unbecoming manner or knowingly break National <br />or local USPS bylaws or policy may be restricted from access to <br />Streater Cove. <br />1. <br />DOCKING PROCEDURES <br />To help recognize our members, USPS reflective decals are <br />required on member boats. Members should also fly the USPS Ensign <br />during daylight hours and the Minnetonka Burgee always. Docking <br />is on a first-come basis. Spaces cannot be reserved. <br />2. Help others dock in fair or foul weather. Dock accordingly to <br />maximize the available space. Explain to non-members that boat up <br />to our docks that this is a private facility. "Public" beaches <br />and restrooms are located at Excelsjor Beach commons. <br />1. <br />2. <br />3. <br />SAFETY POLICIES <br />Swimming is at your own risk and permitted only in the "beach" <br />area. No diving is permitted l Everyone please keep a close eye <br />on the children. <br />When docked, use of open-flame grills are not permitted on piers <br />or boats. <br />Pitch tents only when they are fifty (50) or more feet from <br />barbecue grills or open fires. <br />4. Fireworks and firearms are not permitted at Streater Cove. <br />5. <br />6. <br />1. <br />2. <br />3. <br />4. <br />5. <br />Please observe minimum wake when within 400 feet of our docks. <br />If an emergency arises, contact 911, or the Water Patrol at 471- <br />8528 or VHF channel 16. <br />ELECTRICAL POLICIES <br />Electrical service is available to members for an annual fee. <br />Contact the Squadron Treasurer to arrange for payment of this fee <br />and to receive the combination to the electrical boxes. <br />Cords must be marine approved and in good working condition. <br />Connect cordsets to boat, then to power box before energizing. To <br />disconnect, turn power off at power box first l <br />Only one (1) cordset per boat per annual fee. Piggy-backing from <br />boat-to-boat is prohibited. <br />Do not leave cordsets unattended on the docks. <br />1. <br />2. <br />3. <br />4. <br />5. <br />6. <br />7. <br />COURTESY GUIDELINES <br />Quiet time is to be observed between 2300 and 0900. During <br />sanctioned squadron events, quiet time will be established and <br />published by the Executive Committee before the functions. Keep <br />voices and music at a reasonable level during your·stay. <br />Pets are welcome to the island .. As a matter of safety, when pets <br />are not on their owner's boat, they must be on a leash and under <br />control. Keep pets well away from the pavilion and other eating <br />areas as well as the swim area due to health concerns. The animal <br />relief area is to the North of the swim beach. Please pick up and <br />dispose of properly the accidents that occur outside of the <br />relief area. <br />What you bring to the island, please take with you l We do not <br />have trash facilities. If you leave it behind, you burden other <br />members with your trash. <br />Picnic tables under the pavilion are not to be removed. <br />When using the telephone, please limit call to 3 minutes. <br />Cold ashes from grills should be placed in the fire pit. <br />Cigarette butts should not be tossed on the ground. Please use <br />the butt cans provided. <br />8. Please tell the children not to remove or throw our rip rap <br />rocks. This was a $10,000 investment by the squadron to control <br />erosion. <br />9. All tools, equipment and sports items should be returned to the <br />storage areas when finished. <br />10. The last person to leave the island should: stow the flags; lock <br />the telephone; lock up any shore power boxes; secure the sheds; <br />turn off electrical switches in the head and extinguish any <br />fires. <br />11. Alcoholic beverage containers should be kept out of sight when on <br />the island. <br />1. <br />2. <br />3. <br />4. <br />GUEST PROCEDURES <br />Inviting "Guest Boats" to visit Streater Cove is always <br />encouraged. The inviting members must be present on the island. <br />When entertaining, a member can bring up to eleven (11) guests to <br />Streater Cove. Groups of more than eleven must have written <br />permission from the Island Chair. Groups of 50 or more must also <br />have the approval of the Executive Committee. <br />"Overnight Guests" aboard your boat are permitted. <br />Inviting "Overnight Guests Boats" to Streater Cove is permitted <br />and must have permission from the Island Chair.Be prepared to <br />raft the invit~d guest boat along side your vessel if room is <br />needed for fellow members, "Overnight Guest Boats" may be invited <br />twice during the summer. <br />52