1. Commodore's Report
We’ve seen the worst that winter has to offer but now can see some early signs of spring. It won’t be long before we all can enjoy hanging around our boats without being pelted by rain, blown by wind or merely being cold all the time. Can you believe that Opening Day is only a few months away?
My job as Commodore is made infinitely easier by our club’s strong committee structure. It is somewhat overwhelming when I think about all that is accomplished by our Committee Chairman and the members that serve on those committees. As usual, I’d like to thank some of those who have been caring enough to work their tails off for the greater good of our club. First of all, Roger Courson and Kathy Fish have done a wonderful job on the 2009 Annual, with Roger selling the advertising and Kathy going page by page to update the information that changes from year to year. Roger also sells the advertising for The Bilge Pump and what is surprising is that he has been able to increase advertising revenues in these difficult economic times. Those revenues are significant to our budget and we appreciate all that Roger does for the club.
P/C Dick and Donna Graddon and Larry and Lynette Richards hosted the New Year’s Eve Celebration and if you weren’t able to attend, you really missed a great event. Even when the band played the last song at 1:00 AM, members and quests were still rockin’ out on the dance floor. The Graddons, who are veterans at chairing club events, helped the Richards, for which this was their first event. The four of you did a fantastic job.
Chairing the Sweetheart Dinner on February 6th are Brian and Carolyn Barton. This event has special meaning for Susie and me because it was the first event that we chaired. For $20 per person, you get a dinner catered by Willie with dancing to follow. Right after the Fleet Captain’s Mystery Cruise to the Winslow Outstation on Presidents’ Day weekend, some of the club’s wood boat owners are hosting a Friday Night Social on February 20th. We hope to see you at some of these events.
The following day, on Saturday, February 21st, the Membership Committee is hosting an Open House for Prospective Members, which is a follow-up to the recruiting efforts that will have taken place at the boat show. If you know of any fellow boaters who might be interested in joining QCYC, bring them down to the club that day. Chris Benson, our Membership Chairman, should be acknowledged for his diligent efforts in organizing the club’s presence at the Boat Show. Besides purchasing the display cabinet and arranging for the art work, he recruited members to fill all 55 slots needed to fully man the booth during the entire Boat Show run. Great job Chris!
Mark your calendars for March 7th, as this will be date for “Breakfast with the Bridge, Part II.” Starting at 9:30 AM, and lasting for an hour and a half, the Bridge will give an update and listen to members and spouses as they ask questions and express opinions about club affairs. This will be a casual, open forum meeting that is more conducive to exchanging ideas that aren’t easily expressed at the general meetings. This feedback loop helps the Bridge understand what our members are thinking. We’ll also be able to enjoy a complimentary breakfast catered by Willie. We hope you’ll plan to attend.
Hard as it is to believe, Opening Day is fast approaching and our Opening Day Chairman, Bob Stettner, is busy organizing the multi-day event. From start to finish, the event has over 100 volunteer positions to be filled and your help is needed. Please contact either Bob or me about helping.
Dale Roberts
Commodore
