Guest speaker, Marty Kleuskens, a local physiotherapist and avid volleyball player, presented a plan to enhance the local outdoor community sand volleyball courts located on the GDCI field at the corner of Eldon St. and Bennett St. He is spearheading a campaign to raise funds to create a beach volleyball mecca suitable for kids and adults. Beach volleyball is a popular sport that brings youth and adults together to play in leagues, tournaments, or recreation. Programs for summer 2023 include morning lessons, evening competitions, tournaments, and physical education classes for GDCI. It is estimated that 3500 people will use the courts this summer. However, the current courts need to be refurbished/upgraded. These courts have poor drainage, shallow sand mixed with clay and sharp objects, and tilting poles with nets that cannot be adjusted in height for different age groups. The courts also lack backstops and balls quickly roll out of play. An enhancement of the courts would require significant improvements at an estimated budget of $50,400 for this project. Marty is presenting this proposal to community service groups and hopes to generate sponsors and donations-in-kind from local businesses. He plans to recruit local volunteers to also assist in the required labor. A land use agreement exists between Avon Maitland District School Board, Town of Goderich, and the YMCA. There will be free community access except for local residents, and a fee-for-use system for people and organizations who wish to run private lessons and/or special event tournaments and activities.