I have tomake specialmentionof a recent weekend that I was in attendanceat theClub. The
weekendwas that of June27and theODwasP/C JohnandShellyDickson. Theweather that
Friday eveningwas gorgeouswith sunny skies and light breeze.Windsor Yacht Clubwas in to
visit withabout 20boats. P/C Johndidaphenomenal job inguidingboat traffic to appropriate
wells to tie-up for theweekendat the same time keeping inmind theneedsof our own
members and their desire for well space.With agoodamount of Guests aswell asMembers,
theClubwas happy… theBoaterswerehappyandP/C JohnasClubManagerwas happy.
Unexpectedly,DNRwasn’t. A controlled (?) burnwas in theworks onDickenson Island.
Disastrous consequenceswere soon to follow this ‘controlledaction’. In theend, a thick layer
of ash soonenveloped theClubhouse, Islandgrounds, BoatsandHarbors. In trying to find
tools to start a cleanupof thismess, I discoveredP/CJohnalreadyhardat work clearingash
fromBoats,Walkways andClubhouseareas filledwith thismess. Betweenmanaging theClub,
directingour Visitors anddealingwith this disaster I wanted tomakementionof theseefforts
that went far beyondanythingexpected. P/C John, thank you for your efforts and concern for
thisClubof ours. ThankYou!
So, don’t bea stranger… comeout andenjoy this IslandParadise that weall Enjoy!
Let TheGoodTimesRoll,
JohnAnderson
NCYCCommodore2014
