1. Commodore's Comments
It's hard to believe the summer and my tour on the Bridge are coming to a close. Some one told me it would be the fastest three years of my life and they weren't wrong. I hope everyone had a chance to use their boats this season and that many of you were able to visit our wonderful outstations. We inducted a lot of new members this year thanks to the efforts of Mark LaFountaine and his committee and it was nice to see many of them out on the water.
As Commodore, while there is always business to do and things to accomplish most of the day to day operations are handled by the junior officers. And even though hampered by the lack of a house or grounds chairman Bill and Dale did a tremendous job of keeping things going and we owe them our thanks as well as, along with new incoming R/C Ed Jennerich, our support next year.
Every Commodore receives a tremendous amount of support from the Tarette's. They were led this year by my friend and bosom buddy Linda Dishneau, who I had a lot of fun working with. Thanks ladies.
The most time consuming part of being Commodore are all of the social obligations, it's just party, party, party. I would like to thank the members who hosted the major events for our club; P/C Larrie and Jackie Chmela, New Years Eve. Larry and Wendy Meyers, Opening Day. Andrea and Terry Schock, Memorial Day. Steve and Jacque Weiss, Fourth of July. And the end of the season Labor Day bash, Diane and Terry Carlisle. They all put together great committees and the members had a lot of fun. But wait, the social season isn't quite over, this month we still have a lot to look forward to. The annual QCYC Fishing Derby on the 15th hosted by multiple time winner Jim Damery. Jim tells me this year he not only going to use barbless hooks but he is also going to straighten out that pesky bend in them. Next the event everyone looks forward to, the Entertainment Night Gala on the 22nd, hosted by Mark and Lupe Weiss. You'll want to make your reservations early as this event sells out every year. And to round out the month the gang of Past Commodores puts on their annual Friday night social on the 28th. You know, after all this I think I'll take a nap.
There are some serious things going on this month as well. At the first meeting on the 12th there will be a vote on the proposed dues increase, as well as a member led initiative on a by-laws change affecting the Architectural Advisory Committee. You should have received information in the mail on these and this is your chance to be a part of democracy in action. You must be present at the meeting to vote. Next would be the very special meeting every sitting Commodore looks forward to, the Change of Watch, on the 26th.
Lastly, Crystal and I would like to thank all the membership for making this a very special year for us.
Bob Yates
Commodore
