3. Rear Commodore's Report

My, how time flies. It seems like yesterday that I was privileged to be elected to join the Queen City Bridge as your new Rear Commodore, and here I am writing my first report to the membership.

First, I want to express my appreciation for your vote of confidence in me to serve as Rear Commodore, and secondly I consider it an honor to work and be a part of this great yacht club.

I have been retired since June 2006 and enjoying the wonderful life of retirement. Then one peaceful day my lovely wife Lois casually mentioned that I should try to find something more to do with my time during the day. Apparently, she felt that she was seeing a little too much of me around the house during the day. Well, the rest is history and here I am.

My duties as Rear Commodore involve responsibility for grounds, security, membership and reception and I look forward to doing them. Another priority will be working closely with the other bridge officers in conducting the business of our yacht club. Finally, I consider myself a team player and will do my best to contribute and assist in dealing with the challenges and issues that may come up throughout the year ahead.

I was pleased to learn that Captains Rebecca Garvie, Ron Hilden and Chris Benson have all agreed to continue on in their same committee positions this year. They will be assisting me in taking care of the QCYC grounds, security and membership. Although I have not had the opportunity to meet with each of these committee chairs at this writing, I will be getting together with each of them in the near future. You may look forward to a more up-to-date report on grounds, security and membership in my next Bilge Pump article.

On a more personal note, Lois and I have already begun to meet and socialize with many of our new members, and are looking forward to getting re-acquainted with many long-time members. Most of all, I’m looking forward to a strong year for bringing in new members, maintaining our many treasured traditions and doing my best as Rear Commodore. Lois and I are both very pleased to be a part of Queen City and look forward to the year ahead.

Regards

Bob Stettner
Rear Commodore