In June, the large and overgrown bushes were removed from the front of the property. The grass was dug up and a fresh coating of mulch was put down. Our goal, by the end of the 2016 summer, is to make the Fellow Craft Club House the most attractive property on the block.

Along with the attention to the front of the house, a new and larger fire pit was constructed in the back, just off the deck.

Also, a large capacity grill was constructed to facilitate events such as our annual steak fry and various burger nights.

On July 19th, we began building a new deck off of the back of the house. While a few details need to be finished this spring, it has been a great addition.

On July 25th we had our Annual Southern Smoker.

We ate lobster, smoked a few cigars, drank a few libations, and generally enjoyed the company of our friends and brothers.

We raised several hundred dollars to help fill the coffers of the FCC and help finish projects at the FCC.

In December, we installed a ductless mini-split in the FCC house to provide heating, cooling, and dehumidification in an efficient and cost saving manner. It also allows us to remove the propane tanks, which had proven costly during our cold winters.

On January 9th we held our Third Annual Bourbon Dinner. Over 70 people filled the Hall for a night of good food, spirits and friends. It featured a bacon wrapped BBQ Pork loin, mashed potatoes, carrots and salad. Along with various deserts, we sampled a variety of whiskey, bourbon and scotch.

On February 13th we hosted a Saugie, Kraut and Stout night which attracted over 20 people. Attendees enjoyed their kraut covered dogs along with the company of a Guinness stout keg that was more than generous.