December Beacon

Thanksgiving has come and gone by now with frost on the pumpkin, snow on the ground and me wishing that I could hibernate till Spring. No such luck with that wish so I’ll just have to buck up and face this winter of ours and keep telling myself that the lake levels will be that much better next year. The General Membership meeting went well and I’d like to thank everyone that attended. I try to encourage participation in Club events but these membership meetings are something a bit more important. It’s the part of our activities that moves this Club forward with the decisions that we make and an interest in the business at hand. this year! this particular meeting, the 2014

budget was presented and approved by the membership in attendance. I’m proud of what we put forth in that it contained a well-thought out and balanced budget for next year. We’re continuing to work on our debt reduction and are still able to take care of necessary projects and maintenance issues with cash on the table. The teamwork between the Finance committee, Flag and Board and the Membership could not be better! Thank you All. Normally mention of our Board Meetings is not brought up much. The December meeting is one that is short and sweet. Not much business to speak of and what there is to address is usually dispatched quickly. It is not without emotion though. The Changing of the Guard occurs here with the out-going and incoming Directors in attendance. My congratulations and respect goes to those that have stepped up to carry on the business of this Club. My thanks for a job well-done to those leaving their positions after putting so much of their time into what has needed to be done. I would be remiss in not mentioning our Commodore Don Vanover and his lovely Lady Barb. They’ve both done so much in moving NCYC in the right direction …. Socially and Financially. I can only hope that next year I can say that Beverly and I are as successful in doing what’s right for the Club. Thank you Don and Barb! So now we’re sort of facing a lull in the action, so to speak, as far as Club activities are concerned. Our Grand Lady is winterized and tucked away. Our boats covered and stored. I want to wish good health and success to each and every one of you. Keep your families close and enjoy with them the Holidays that are fast approaching.

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