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Vice Commodores Comments…
Spring is here and with its arrival is the growing excitement of getting back on the water.
Startin’ Over is set for an early April launch date. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.
Linda and I attended the “Blessing of the Fleet” on March 12th at Mariners Church in
Detroit. It was a moving service with area Yacht Clubs presenting their Flags to be
blessed on the altar of the Church. Commodore Pat and first Lady Nancy represented us
well. Also in attendance was Rear Commodore Ian Blackburn and his lady Marie, Fleet
Captain P/C Tom McHugh and his lady Judy. We also would like to thank Tim Grennan
from NCYC for his attendance. I would highly recommend any NCYC member attend
next year.
A small contingent of members visited the Yacht Club this past Saturday to make a list of
things that need to be accomplished before the work parties begin. Many thanks to
Darryl Campbell for getting Fin # 3 in the water this early in the season so we have
transportation back and forth to the Club.
The Elite Brigade work parties begin April 15th and continue for four Saturdays. The
Club regular work parties take place Saturday, May 13th and May 20th. This is a great
way to get reacquainted with your fellow members, and get to know newer members.
Mark your calendars to attend one or all of these! Attendance at one of these weekends
is a membership requirement.
Linda and I want to wish all of you a very Blessed Easter.
Regards,
V/C Randy Pagel