Administration 2025
It's hard to make a budget at the first of the year because you don't really know how much money you have coming in till after the dues are all paid up.
This year we started with a budget $290,250. Our income for 2025 was $805,758. That was up $3,004.53 from 2024.
Now we look at our expenses. Six of the lines items were over. Due to things like mechanical breakdowns of equipment such as A/C unit in the office and the credit card reader. The other increased expenses was our insurance which went up by $660.00 also the cost of living wage increase and the utilities (water up by $800 and electric up by $500). But we still come out ahead by $146.49.
I would like to thank Jen and Lois for their hard work in the office. Also to my fellow Board members for all their help throughout the year.
It has been a pleasure working with all of you on the Board of Directors for the past 18 years and with the Fishing Council for over 25 years. But everything must come to an end.... So thank you for all the support and for helping me make this club great.
Respectfully Submitted
Rich Bolatto
This year we started with a budget $290,250. Our income for 2025 was $805,758. That was up $3,004.53 from 2024.
Now we look at our expenses. Six of the lines items were over. Due to things like mechanical breakdowns of equipment such as A/C unit in the office and the credit card reader. The other increased expenses was our insurance which went up by $660.00 also the cost of living wage increase and the utilities (water up by $800 and electric up by $500). But we still come out ahead by $146.49.
I would like to thank Jen and Lois for their hard work in the office. Also to my fellow Board members for all their help throughout the year.
It has been a pleasure working with all of you on the Board of Directors for the past 18 years and with the Fishing Council for over 25 years. But everything must come to an end.... So thank you for all the support and for helping me make this club great.
Respectfully Submitted
Rich Bolatto
Beach 2025
The 2025 summer was another successful season at the beach. We began the season with a large group of lifeguards whose hard work and dedication played a major role in that success. Their commitment to safety and willingness to help in any situation did not go unnoticed, and we look forward to welcoming as many of them back as possible.
We would also like to thank the board members for their continued support. There was never a shortage of advice or hands-on help, and their involvement was essential to keeping the beach running smoothly.
This season brought several improvements, including the replacement of the red and blue ropes, the installation of new PA system, and the purchase of a new inflatable for the shallow water. We also have a new trampoline on order, schedule to arrive for the 2026 season. Water sampling presented a learning curve this year, but with the combined efforts of lifeguards, board members, and even the maintenance crew at times we did everything possible to keep the beach open.
We look forward to another safe and enjoyable beach season 2026
Beach Director
Ray Marschner
We would also like to thank the board members for their continued support. There was never a shortage of advice or hands-on help, and their involvement was essential to keeping the beach running smoothly.
This season brought several improvements, including the replacement of the red and blue ropes, the installation of new PA system, and the purchase of a new inflatable for the shallow water. We also have a new trampoline on order, schedule to arrive for the 2026 season. Water sampling presented a learning curve this year, but with the combined efforts of lifeguards, board members, and even the maintenance crew at times we did everything possible to keep the beach open.
We look forward to another safe and enjoyable beach season 2026
Beach Director
Ray Marschner
Fishing 2025
Another great fishing season. We started with our trout opener that everyone always enjoys. Had an increase in the number of kids at the Derby this year, incredibly happy to report. Some nice fish were caught by the kids, and everyone had fun! Hosted an actual “Bass Tournament” this year that members were asking for and had a good turnout so we will continue that. Once again, I have gotten numerous pictures and reports of walleye in the 18–22-inch range which is always great to hear. Able to complete a few project this year, netting all the rearing ponds to keep the birds from eating what we're raising and I’m happy to report they worked out great, saw pretty good numbers when we seined in the fall, a couple additions to the beaver boat dock, a new tie off at beaver to try to help out with the number of boats we have out here, numerous repairs to existing docks, as well as keeping our structure program going with an additional 39 medium to large size structures putting us well over 200 added structures in 4 years to help the forage base in the club not including the Xmas trees that were also sank. Thank you to all my fishing council members, without them there is no way fish get stocked at this club let alone any of the projects completed.
I would Also like to thank, Jen and Lois in the office for all their hard work. All the Board of Directors who are always more than willing to help anytime it’s possible, Luann Bolatto, Amy foster, Spenser Geiss, Donna Geiss, Debbie Bunting and Sue Grygiel and anyone else who helped out in any way at the kid's fishing derby. The Polka Dot, Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, Angelo’s Bait and Tackle, Subway, Berkots, Jewel Osco, Ace Hardware, and John Corcoran Sr. for all your donations to the Kids Fishing Derby and to the Braidwood Lions Club for all the leftover Christmas trees they really help us out with our structure.
Special Thank you to Rich Bolatto for his many years of service on the Board of Directors & The Fishing Council!
I hope you all had a great 2025 season. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime with any of your fishing questions or any club related questions.
Thank you
Fishing Director
Tyler Geiss
I would Also like to thank, Jen and Lois in the office for all their hard work. All the Board of Directors who are always more than willing to help anytime it’s possible, Luann Bolatto, Amy foster, Spenser Geiss, Donna Geiss, Debbie Bunting and Sue Grygiel and anyone else who helped out in any way at the kid's fishing derby. The Polka Dot, Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, Angelo’s Bait and Tackle, Subway, Berkots, Jewel Osco, Ace Hardware, and John Corcoran Sr. for all your donations to the Kids Fishing Derby and to the Braidwood Lions Club for all the leftover Christmas trees they really help us out with our structure.
Special Thank you to Rich Bolatto for his many years of service on the Board of Directors & The Fishing Council!
I hope you all had a great 2025 season. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime with any of your fishing questions or any club related questions.
Thank you
Fishing Director
Tyler Geiss
Gate 2025
We had a great year at the Gate. The guards we have return year after year. They do a great job and we really appreciate them. The Guards work great together and always cover for each other.
Gate & Fence came in under budget and look forward to using that money for some projects in 2026.
I want to thank Scott Favero and the entire Area Crew for all their continued help when needed. The girls in the office, Jen is always available for whatever I need and Josh Bolatto & his crew for always helping with the July 4th Traffic.
As always, thank you to all the guys on the Board; we really had a good group of guys this year.
I Especially would like to thank Rich Bolatto. Rich has always been one of those guys to help anyone or any council. Rich has helped me immensely over the past 10 years. He always went above and beyond for the BRC. He will be missed.
Gate & Fence Director
Mike Foster
Gate & Fence came in under budget and look forward to using that money for some projects in 2026.
I want to thank Scott Favero and the entire Area Crew for all their continued help when needed. The girls in the office, Jen is always available for whatever I need and Josh Bolatto & his crew for always helping with the July 4th Traffic.
As always, thank you to all the guys on the Board; we really had a good group of guys this year.
I Especially would like to thank Rich Bolatto. Rich has always been one of those guys to help anyone or any council. Rich has helped me immensely over the past 10 years. He always went above and beyond for the BRC. He will be missed.
Gate & Fence Director
Mike Foster
Golf 2025
I would like to thank Gene, Eddie T.D. and the rest of the Golf crew. Even with all the course issues this past year, the guys did an amazing job. Currently, The Golf crew is repairing equipment for the up coming 2026 season.
I would also like to thank Lois and Jen for doing such a great job in the office.
Golf Director
Dan Belcher
Membership & Activities 2025
Thanks for allowing me to serve as events / Membership Director. It was a good year as far as the events went. Membership had some large turnouts however, some events struggled, and next year's schedule will reflect that.
The fireworks contract was renegotiated and accepted. It will be an additional $1,500 per year for a three-year contract.
Overall, came in under budget and was able to provide The Membership with a season of fun. I would call that a success.
2024
Golf Members - 355
BRC Members - 2273
2025
Golf Members - 402
BRC Members - 2287
Sincerely,
Dave Bunting
Membership & Activities Director
The fireworks contract was renegotiated and accepted. It will be an additional $1,500 per year for a three-year contract.
Overall, came in under budget and was able to provide The Membership with a season of fun. I would call that a success.
2024
Golf Members - 355
BRC Members - 2273
2025
Golf Members - 402
BRC Members - 2287
Sincerely,
Dave Bunting
Membership & Activities Director