2. Vice Commodore's Report

February is when I start to see the first signs of spring and that always prompts me to start making a list of projects that I want to accomplish before the upcoming boating season arrives. This applies to our own boat, which these days never seems to gets much attention, as well as projects around the Main-station and Outstation. Currently, the most important project happening is the docks inspection program, in which the winter time phase is nearing completion. With our docks being nearly fifty years old, it is critical to plot a course that ensures that the structural integrity remains sound. Most of our docks can only be inspected during low water periods (October to March) and as you can easily imagine, this is probably the worst time of year for anyone to be floating around under a dock, cold and wet, looking for those deficiencies. My hat goes off to Art Mauldin and Richard Frisch for heading up this project, and for all those members who have given up their weekends to do the actual inspection work. Thanks you!

Two things to note about the Outstation at Winslow; With Peter Anderson’s tutelage, the new galley equipment was installed in late January, and mark your calendars for the April 6th Outstation work party. Not only is it a fun time, it always amazes me how much our members accomplish in one day. While you have your calendars out, mark April 26th, which is the date of this year’s “Pride of Queen City”. Your continued support of this event is appreciated. I would like to conclude this article with thanking Commodore McGillin for his leadership and the help he as given me this year. There is a lot to manage in the Vice Commodore year, and his support has been invaluable. Also, I would like to thank Rear Commodore Ed Jennerich for all he has accomplished. It is wonderful to be part of such a great team.

Dale Roberts
Vice Commodore