SVCA’s new launch dock passed its final inspection by Whatcom County today, April 11^th, 2024, and is ready for use. If you have renewed your marina wet or dry slip rental, your access card will open the launch gate. 2024 launch passes are available at the Welcome Center and the Rec Center. A day pass costs $25 for residents and $50 for non-residents and a 2024 season pass for unlimited launches costs $100 for residents and $200 for non-residents. Call 360-734-6430 for more information.

Congratulations to Ray Meador, who was selected to fill the vacant board position by SVCA’s Board of Directors at the Thursday, March 28th, meeting. Ray will serve until the November election.

Snowfall over the weekend was limited to the upper gates, but spread to all areas of the Association on Monday morning. Current conditions are slushy but passable, and the primary roads are being plowed. Most of Sudden Valley Drive is clear to the asphalt and gradually rising temperatures will melt the remaining slush, improving road conditions throughout Sudden Valley. Please drive carefully!

Beginning Wednesday, March 6^th, the launch ramp at Sudden Valley’s Marina will be closed for the installation of the new launch dock. No boats will be able to launch from the Sudden Valley Marina until the dock is installed. The launch area will reopen at the end of March, when the installation is complete. Updates will be posted if the schedule changes.

SVCA is pleased to announce that Kevin LeDuc, currently SVCA’s Head Professional, will take over from retiring Golf Director Brian Kruhlak on April 1^st.  As was announced last May, Brian is leaving after thirteen years at Sudden Valley to focus on the development of a personal business.

Kevin Le Duc is very familiar with golf at Sudden Valley having spent seven years as the 1st Assistant Professional (1992-1999) before leaving to become the Head Pro at Echo Falls GC. His career in golf also includes positions at Loomis Trail GC, Semiahmoo G&CC, and Eaglemont GC. He returned to SVCA as Head Pro in 2019 where he has supported the smooth operation and consistent growth of our golf program.

We are confident that the Sudden Valley Golf Course will continue to flourish under Kevin’s direction and we invite the community to stop by and wish him well!

SVCA offices will be closed on Monday, February 19th, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

The SVCA Board of Directors has a vacancy due to the resignation of one of the directors. Members interested in serving on the board until the next AGM in November 2024 should submit a Board Application and Disclosure Form. You can access the form online HERE or pick up a paper copy at the Welcome Center. Completed forms must be submitted on paper at the Welcome Center.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30 PM, Monday, March 17^th 2024. Candidate interviews will take place at a special meeting of the Board of Directors, date and time TBD.

The Sudden Valley Welcome Center is currently experiencing a phone outage. For immediate assistance, please visit us in person, or reach out via email at office@suddenvalley.com. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We anticipate phone service to be restored later this afternoon. Thank you for your patience.