What a year! With team work, volunteerism, and
participation, 2013 will go down in the record books as a
very successful year. Through the many personal donations,
the fundraising efforts of our Ancient Mariners, First Mates
and the selling of the island cottage, we wrote a check to our
lending institution in the amount of forty nine thousand
dollars. This was over and above our monthly debt
obligations and has reduced our re-payment term to four
years or less.
I’d like to thank my Board of Directors and fellow Flag
Officers for their determination and hard work in the affairs
of North Channel, thereby ensuring the fiscal success of our
great club. It was a pleasure working with all of you as you
made it an enjoyable year. Thank you Diane French, for your nine years of
service to NCYC and your adaptability to the many hats you wore, along the
way. You will be missed. Thank you to Greg Brigman for your service and
for taking on a new responsibility this year with publications. You answered
the call and delivered a fine product. Thank you Kim Miedema for filling a
void this year. You not only handled the activities, you continued to
photograph just about everything around us, and with John Greening,
managed to help out in the marketing of NCYC to nonmembers. Thank you
Greg and Yvonne Murray for volunteering to be our Fleet Captains. You two
brought the fun to the rendezvous’, through your positive energy and
creativity. A great time was had by all who attended.
On November 9
th
we held the November General Membership Meeting at
Barrister Gardens with the main purpose of presenting the 2014 budget. The
proposed budget was presented by Treasurer Chuck Stroh, outlining the
revenues and expenses of the upcoming year. I’m happy to report that the
membership present and your Board of Directors, support the proposed
budget for 2014. Congratulations and best of luck to John Anderson,
Commodore 2014. Help John and Beverly celebrate the 2014 year, by
attending the Commodore’s Ball, January 18
th
at the Concorde Inn.
I must thank my wife, Barb, for her food coordination for the work
parties, keeping my calendar organized, and supporting my every step along
the way. You put smiles on many faces all year long. You are my anchor! In
closing, Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Commodore.
I look forward to next year, serving as your ABYA delegate and to all of the
new and continued friendships of North Channel.
Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Don
