3. Rear Commodore's Report

Another Opening Day is behind us.  Unfortunately, I was unable to participate due to a severe attack of sciatica.  As you know, it takes a great deal of hard work prior to and during Opening Day to make the event the grand event that it is.  I’d like to express my gratitude and appreciation to Dick Geving for coordinating the Pride of Queen City, being moorage co-chair (along with Jim Damery) for Opening Day, and putting on the BBQ dinner Friday night; to Linda Roehl for her beautiful work on the grounds; to P/C Dave Krows for chairing the Opening Day committee; and to the many, many volunteers who make this important event happen.  Even the weather cooperated for the Pride of Queen City!  The Clubhouse and Grounds look terrific.  Thank you.

Our security system continues to be a challenge.  The committee and I will be meeting shortly to review and correct the causes of the continuing hiccups to the programming (sorry for the techno-speak).

We are closing in on our membership goal but we’re not there yet.  To achieve our full membership complement, we must not only meet but exceed our budgeted target.  Now is a prime time to recruit new members as our target audience turns their attention to boating. Talk to your friends.  If you’re not moored at the Club, talk to your dock acquaintances. Remember, the number 1 reason people don’t join organizations is because no one asks them to.

Fair Winds,

Ed Jennerich
Rear Commodore