2. Vice Commodore's Report
The focus of this Bilge Pump article, my last as Vice Commodore, will be to thank all those who helped me progress through my Vice Commodore year, and then report on some recent projects and events. I’ll begin with the latter, as it is easier for me to list what has been recently completed.
The largest project was re-roofing three of the moorage covers on Dock 2. The project sounds simple enough, but nearly fifty years of built-up roofing had to be removed before installing the new roof membrane. Prior to starting any work, an intensive planning process was undertaken to figure out where to store all the boats that had to be removed before work could begin overhead. The project was overseen by Captain Art Mauldin, and with his tenacious efforts, it was completed in less time than expected and under budget. Thank you Art! There were many other members who gave untold hours of their time to help move boats and clean the underside of the moorage covers. Captain Jeff Purvis has submitted an article to this issue of The Bilge Pump that lists all those who contributed, but in doing so, failed to mention his own efforts. Thank you Jeff. A new bike rack was installed at the Winslow Outstation just before the Fourth of July celebration, and early reports showed that it was well utilized. Also, mark your calendars for the upcoming “Dock Inspection Project” that will take place in late October and early November. The Club can really use your help in this vital project and the information gleaned from the survey will help determine which pile caps need to be replaced this winter and in subsequent years.
Next year’s Bridge attended the Grand 14’s Officers’ Cruise-in at Bremerton Yacht Club in August and we all had a great time. Although I’m not yet a Commodore, I attended the Cruise-in as Commodore-elect, and Ed Jennerich attended as a Vice Commodore-elect. Rear Commodore-elect George Austin couldn’t attend because of his daughter’s wedding, but his counterparts noted his absence and are looking forward to George and Nancy joining their class, the “Sassy Salmon.” The Cruise-in is basically a time to bond with other Yacht Club Officers which in turn helps to create a network of support that we can all draw from as we go through the chairs.
As promised, I want to thank all those who helped me complete my Vice Commodore year. To start with, Commodore McGillin gave me latitude to accomplish what was necessary, and gave me his unwavering support whenever it was needed. Our friendship with Bill and Cammy is valued by both Susie and me, and we look forward to their support in my Commodore year. Rear Commodore Ed Jennerich and Elaine were also great fun to be around, and his well thought out ideas and opinions will be invaluable as he moves into his Vice Commodore year. We all look forward to working with our next Rear Commodore, George Austin and his wife Nancy. George will officially join the bridge at the Change of Watch on September 24th. Finally, I would like to thank my wife Susie. I value her opinions and use her as a sounding board, but mostly I thank her for putting up with my absorption into the workload that I’ve taken on in going through the chairs. Thank you for your support.
Dale Roberts
Vice Commodore
