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LAMO003

Can't disagree with your comments. Maybe we have the " Department of No Sales" lol. Seriously though as a Club we are missing the obvious and what is even more obvious is, we have failed to capitilise on this and even after the newsletter stating a 3 day conference to take place unless the...

LAMO003

I do wish as a club we would be more charismatic when answering renters who have made comments good or bad offering constructive feedback and even praise to different parts of the club and other establishment. The use of AI in replies is not what I would expect when as a club we are trying to attrac...

LAMO003

I read it and at times it came across like an American Republican broadcast. We have had record rentals is the boast, but without giving the figures, it is meaningless. I have heard this now too many times on this watch and it is unconvincing. I want to know about sales which are long term, not the ...

LAMO003

Totally agree.
It needs someone who can think of benefitting all at the club and not just the individual which is what we have seen too many times.

LAMO003

Just got an update from companies house and it was interesting to note this resignation in last few days.

This opens up an opportunity for an owner who cares about the club to join committee.

LAMO003

It's now good to see acknowledged that there appears to be no RAAC onsite at the club officially and in writing.

What about asbestos?

This honesty and transparency will hopefully help improve confidence in the Club.
It can be contagious in a positive way?

LAMO003

Trying to understand this reply. We started to charge the renters for electricity from end of Dec 2024 as a levy. So how or by what method did the club calculate the charge for electricity up until this point for renters if there was no levy or allocated monies? And did owners or the Club subsidise ...

LAMO003

Thank you for answer.
Out of the monies gained from rentals last year how much was then added to the cost of electricity shown in the accounts?

LAMO003

I have for the past umpteen years normally paid my fees or majority of my fees in April/ May. Any extra money I had to pay was paid when I arrived for my week in July. Our accounting systems at the club should be able to cope with advance payments. The club should only be too happy to accept which m...

LAMO003

I've been reading on booking.com and Google reviews on numerous occasions about the cost of electricity. The common answer to their " grievance" also called feedback is, it would appear always the same which is " as an exchanger or owner you pay higher costs due to the high cost for a...

LAMO003

Yes, but not all deficits are considered bad in business accounting especially around property.

It could be due to investment in property.

A deficit may be worse for an individual if they only have one income and can't cover monthly costs.

LAMO003

It would appear after a comment left on the very informative Unofficial Forum and backed up by P& K reply, that maybe the organised and costly objections against this planning application have failed.

LAMO003

Richard, I have not seen any inflammatory language or personal attacks on here. The truth or transparency is all that is sought and from what you have intimated, what has been stated previously, appears not to be the case. So if something said in a reply to a question is not true, what do you call i...

LAMO003

I asked the GM over 18 months ago whether asbestos was present in the lodges and whether an inspection had taken place. The reason why I asked this was due to a family bereavement which was caused by asbestos. I would not wish any other person to experience what harm asbestos can do. At same time I ...

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The answer to the " catch 22 " post Richard is much longer than the answer to the question asked here.

So what is there to hide by not giving a straight answer of Yes or No?

LAMO003

Personally, I feel if such a simple question CANNOT be answered, maybe some are in the wrong job. It is owners, and I hate saying this,that pay the wages for this mediocrity. There have been staff at the Club sacked or made redundant for less. All that is required is a truthful answer and they have ...

LAMO003

I don't think the question is particularly hard to answer and when you have management on massive salaries which in my opinion is not justified, simple factual and honest answers should be a given.

LAMO003

Don't be surprised.
Once again, shamed into an action.

LAMO003

I would hazard a guess that they are not interesting and lack any real information?

LAMO003

They did eventually begin to respond to some renter feedback but whether it was a human response is up for discussion.

The replies are all so similar and lack any empathy.

LAMO003

Can there be a reply to the question asked on 17/01/25 on this forum Richard?

The hub in newsletter seemed more important to you rather than the condition of the lodges.

I wonder why???

LAMO003

Just seen the very short newsletter last night. I thought it was a newsletter for the Hub though lol. Despite that, it was good to see the new Trio the club now has with the variety of experiences they will bring. Good to see John remaining as the CHAIR as he is a reliable and honest man. Also good ...

LAMO003

Richard,over to you.

Have the lodges and in particular studios and apartments been inspected for RAAC?

Also what was the outcome of the asbestos report?

LAMO003

This particular issue has been present, I believe in a number of lodges over the years. The void under the lodges has hidden multiple issues. My old lodge had similar issues as have others. To be told it had been investigated and no dampness by the ex committee member is not unexpected either. There...

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Engagement has proven to be a difficult hurdle for the management to achieve it would seem. Why is it the simple questions are so hard to answer? Avoiding sows the seeds of doubt. If this continues I predict a lack of the "green shoots" this club is desperately seeking along with transpare...

LAMO003

Wrote this in March this year and I still can't understand why as a club we fail to deliver where and when it is needed.

We have had a massive opportunity over the past 9 months on various platforms, BUT?

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The sales continue to confuse me. I listened today to the recording of the AGM to verify what I had written on the day, and yes it was correct- 26 lodges sold, but only 16 were club owned. The answer on listening too again did not sound convincing abd likewise I remain unconvinced on whether sales a...

LAMO003

Hi Richard, The member participation at AGM and other important voting decisions such as levy is indeed disappointing as are many other things at the Club such as a reluctance or refusal to answer questions posed by those who do care and participate. Phone calls are not the answer and I agree this i...

LAMO003

Welcome PORT001, LRHC is a fantastic place to have a timeshare and I hope you and your family get to enjoy it in the way your uncle did for all those years. I myself have been visiting LRHC from the age of 13 and inherited lodge too. From what you say, I assume you must have a studio or apartment. H...

LAMO003

Hi Ronnie, Totally understand your frustration about the forum Also agree there should be more " signposting " at owner Monday meetings and at AGM. Where I feel is the bigger concern is the lack of participation in the running of the club by owners. As a club we have to ensure the owners a...

LAMO003

Yesterday on 30/11/24 there was a Club AGM. We were told 40 owners on zoom and 22 at Stirling. All of committee were present either in person, although 2 seemed to hide away or on zoom. On the nominations for committee, each nominee got 150 votes. I remember the days not so long ago, there were resu...

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The problem is, I think some of the committee don't either or they choose to ignore what is blatantly obvious. As said earlier, I expect once again a colourful array of facts and figures highlighting successes, and there will be a few however if similar to previous, they will give figures over diffe...

LAMO003

I just wish that that owners actually read the accounts and spot the overspending and where costs have increased.

The problem is unfortunately, they don't and become almost hypnotised by the charts and figures.

LAMO003

The prediction made in October unfortunately became a reality albeit some excuses made for the loss. The biggest drain on the Club remains not just an ever increasing wage bill or increasing capitalisation as just a few, but a failure to sell lodges. Less than a 100 in 2 years which under normal cir...

LAMO003

Lots of questions for this Agm after receipt of the paperwork. Reduced no of employees, but a massive increase in salaries. Increased gross value of income in rentals, but the net figure is hidden. Another £145k added to depreciation which makes you ask how much more can be depreciated to hide the t...

LAMO003

Hi Ronnie,

If you use www.lrforum.co.uk on the search toolbar that should definitely work.

Hope that helps.

LAMO003

I would hazard a guess some, and in particular, the rental landlord is rueing the day that they did not disclose the full information to all owners. The "third party loan" from those who will not be named until the AGM was shunted aside, and rightly so, by our departed accountant. This fol...

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In April 2022 there were 1514 lodges for sale. In June 2024 there were 1680 club owned lodges for sale and 2650 weeks owned by owners with a total of 4335 weeks at Club On 15 October 2024 there are now 2257 lodges for sale but no breakdown. That is 743 MORE lodges for sale in last 30 months at time ...

LAMO003

You are bang on.
Some are grossly overpaid and grossly overspend, but when you have an ego, they don't really care who it affects as long as there is a something in it for them.
You pay the big bucks for toxicity.

LAMO003

I don't think we, as owners have ever been told if the referral scheme has been successful or not. However I would think if it had been, we would have seen a bit if bragging, similar to all the prepaid awards of yesteryear, which has been absent this year. If the previous salesperson had been succes...

LAMO003

I had same screen when I first joined.
I think if during the night there must be a delay on registration.
It was fine later in morning.

LAMO003

Can owners please be aware the CLOSING DATE for any nominations or motions is 18/10/24.

LAMO003

I have just been advised the Unofficial Forum has had some compatibility issues and was requiring updates which has resulted in a new website - lrforum.co.uk.
When you log on to the original forum you will be redirected to new forum which will enable registration which I have just completed myself.

LAMO003

Eventually received the newsletter which to be honest took all of 2 minutes, if that to read as there was very little of note. Having the nespresso coffee machines in lodges for free was interesting and a welcome addition in particular for the many renters who have been asking for coffee etc, and fo...

LAMO003

From what I can now see the Unofficial Forum is up and running again.
www.lochrannochhighlandclub.net

LAMO003

Unfortunately so many owners are now feeling the same. My wife after the last visit has commented that she does not know if she ever wants to go back just yesterday. Her main gripe was the fact that if something is reported and nothing done , how can you TRUST the manager or management, and on that ...

LAMO003

I reported faults to the GM when I was at my lodge in July 2023. Let's now roll on to same time this year. The same faults existed only worse. The gutters and leaks reported amongst other issues, had now deteriorated to the extent that one night we had what could only be described as a waterfall. I ...

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Again I am led to understand that once it is up and running details can and will be posted on this forum.
You are bang on when you make comment about opinions.

There has been so much important factual information posted on that forum previously which has led to important change.

LAMO003

I believe that the Unofficial Forum is to be once again reinstated. This is good news for all owners and also those who have a love and a great affinity for LRHC and the surrounding area. This forum was the catalyst for existing and previous committee members to volunteer their services. Some have p...

LAMO003

Just like the changes that may well take take place at the Dunalastair, maybe it's time for change at the club? We as a club need leadership, accountability,transparency, honesty and integrity and an acceptance of responsibilities. There is no need for a narcissist or narcissistic behaviour? These a...

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