SEPTEMBER 2014 BEACON

First Mates Report

What happened to the wonderful summer weather we have had? Can't believe that we only have a few weekends left to enjoy our wonderful NCYC. Some dates to remember:

 Saturday October 4 @10:30 am —Haul Out Weekend First Mates General Membership Meeting and election of directors.

With regard to the Board elections we currently have three positions open with the candidates listed as follows:

 Vice President-Marie Pepin  Treasurer-Sheila Nixon  Recording Secretary (choose one)-Anne Malik or Linda Pagel.

Ballots and more information will be provided as we get closer to the 4 th .

 Thursday, November 13 @ 6 pm - The First Mates Appreciation Party at Fern Hill. In lieu of a gift exchange we are asking for donations to Care House in Mount Clemens. They need a number of items. Stuffed animals w/tags-no Beanie Babies; Individual snacks; Juice boxes-no red; Office Supplies; Household goods such as paper plates, toilet paper, Kleenex, cleaning supplies, toilet paper; Gift Certificates for Meijer, Target, etc. For more information about Care House or other items check them out at www.mccarehouse.org.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Pagel