DECEMBER 2016 BEACON

Commodores Comments…

Sandi and I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope that each of you have an opportunity to spend quality time with your families. This has been a great year for us. In my November article, I took the time to express my thanks. The list was very long but all were very deserving. I now look forward to my timeslot in the January Ball where I get the opportunity to give out the awards for Spirt and Member of the Year. It has been my honor to be your 2016 Commodore trusted to steer the ship for the greatest club on the great lakes to another very successful year full of fun and growth. I have received much praise for not simply sitting back and coasting as Commodore, but instead doing the hard work that I did serving the club throughout the whole year. That image was by design, I hope that I left a lasting impression on the Flag, Board, and membership. As your Commodore, I feel I am a member first and your Commodore second deserving no pass due to title. Being a member carries the responsibility of service and volunteerism, which are the qualities that make up the DNA that makes this working club of NCYC who we are. I started my run for the Flag standing in front of you with Sandi by my side at the General Membership Meeting with the slogan “Team Stroh” as I knew I had the best team mate in Sandi that anyone could ask for. So, I end the year with the line…………………….. Team Stroh out!