1. Commodore's Report

It’s May and by now we will have spring-cleaned Winslow and Seattle, found all the Easter Eggs and entertained half of the Grand 14 yacht clubs during Opening Day. Thank you to Eric Wood, Jerry Zuvich, Sherry Weiss, and Dick and Elin Storey for chairing all these events. I’m sure I have forgotten to thank somebody on one of the work parties or events this year but I can tell you that I see a lot of fellow members pitching in and making our club so special. Thank you to all of you.

During our Vice Commodore year at Queen City the future Commodore has the task of finding volunteers for all the committee chairs for the Commodore’s year at our club. This time of year the Vice is talking to members about these positions. Thank you to all of you who continue year after year in these positions and for those who aren’t continuing please give the Vice enough time to have the new person learn the ropes. I made mention that I would like to help Gary Stone with the parade at Winslow on the 4th of July next year and he said I had to buy a red convertible. I may have to think about that part but I enjoy all the activity, games, food, and kids having fun and so why not help out? Pick an event and claim a piece of the action.

Our Bilge Pump is full of information about what is going on in our club. We currently send it out to every member and Grand 14 Yacht Clubs. We are working towards offering this to our members by email. See Bill Field’s article. Also make sure you read the Treasurer’s report this month about payment due dates and late fees. Look for the information about the new outstation at Salt Spring Island and all the events that are coming up.

Look for all the summer events: Fleet Captain’s Cruise to Kingston (reservations needed), Memorial Day, 4th of July, Fleet Captain’s Summer Cruise (reservations may be needed) and Labor Day. Summer is so short in Seattle. Let your burgee fly and let’s go have some fun on the water.

I’m keeping this article short so you can get to the Vice Commodore’s article with important information.

Safe Boating and thank you for being a part of Queen City Yacht Club. I look forward to seeing you at all of the upcoming events.

George Austin
Commodore