January, 2013

January, 2013

Who and what is Bayside Operations

The Vision The Beginnings Achievements thus far Goals yet to be met The Road Forward

Agenda

A safe place for wounded warriors from the military, other federal agencies and first responders to come, away from the chaos of everyday life

There is a gap in treatment and therapy. • “Nothing good happens in hospitals from

noon on Friday to noon on Monday…get them out and about” ~Neal Z

Created in 2012 A 501C Organization

Bayside Operations

A sanctuary close to Washington, DC, yet far enough away to break from the stress and confines of the business

A palatial respite with the calm of a waterfront A safe environment for enjoying special times with

family and friends.

The Vision

• Fishing, crabbing, hunting, watersports

• Reading, studying or just taking in the sun in the summer or the fireplace in the winter

• Beach bon fires and huge cookouts

• Relax

Making the commitment… A Hefty Loan!

A circa 1970 home on the Bay waterfront• Rules, regulations and entitlements… • “Critical Zone,” “Buffer Zone,” and

County requirements A commitment to those this vision serves• Able to look from the front door to the

water and know that the waterfront is the front door!

A sound structure with lots of possibilities

A lot and a half – plenty of room for expansion and growth!

The Beginnings

Incorporated and seeking 501C status

Home Renovations• Living Room • Kitchen• Deck• Waterfront access• Bedrooms

Added kayaks, fishing and crabbing gear.• Volunteer Medical Staff, Indoor

Range Available, Fishing and Hunting trips

Accomplishments

From this…Accomplishments

…to THIS!!!

and THIS!!!

A place of rest and relaxation with cozy comfortable bedrooms

Fellowship, recreation indoors and…

…and Out!

Imagine a quiet restful place with lapping water and fellowship

Build a 60’ x 8’ boardwalk along the bulkhead to allow protected access for waterfront activities• Approved by Calvert County Court of

Appeals• Garner funding/material donations • Recruit volunteers to build it

Renovate basement to allow more access for the disabled • Bathroom renovation • Bedroom renovation

Goals yet to be met

Make a difference in all that you do and say• Make commitments to serve and ask

nothing back Get the word out• A safe place to recharge• Heal• Have fun• Enjoy the water• Relax – we have your back

The Road Forward

Neal O. Zimmerman - President Bayside Operations, Solomons Island, MD E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 703 .405 .1916 Website: http://www.specopnsbayside.org

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow…

De Oppresso Liber

Bayside Operations –Contact Information

Want to contribute? We need your help! First and foremost we need monetary donations

which support the transportation, nursing care, food and activities for our wounded• Donations can be sent to Bayside Operations, 43550

Riverpoint Drive, Leesburg, VA 20176. If you would like to donate your time and skills,

there are many projects yet to complete. • Please contact Neal Z ([email protected] or 703

405 1916) for more information. If you are a local merchant and would like to

donate your goods and services for parties and gatherings, please contact us! • A good catered meal and a band are the best for these

types of activities. Bayside Operations, Solomons Island, MD

To make a donation ~ There are numerous ways to get involved