OCTOBER 2017 BEACON

Rear Commodores Comments…

September is my favorite month at NCYC! There is so much going on! We have an event almost every weekend. We get reunited with friends that have been off on their boats vacationing. The Board is preparing the following year’s budget and project(s) are getting organized. One of the most gratifying events is seeing and talking with the people who have stepped up to volunteer their time for the betterment of NCYC. This includes the volunteers for the NCYC Board, First Mates and the Ancient Mariners. I truly appreciate and respect these individuals for their desire to make a difference. Once again I would like to thank those who have taken on the duty of Weekday Manager. Without your selflessness, the dynamics of this club would change dramatically. The schedule is open to all members, so if you are interested, please talk to Dick Raymond. This is a great way to find out the workings of the club. Around the corner is a new event, the Commodore’s Clay shooting. I have a feeling that some folks have been practicing and I am curious to see who comes out as the winner . . . best of luck to all participants. Then we have Haul Out, our final party (in you PJ’s, if you dare) and we find out who will be our next leadership team. Congratulations in advance to those who are successful and I look forward to working with you. For those that are not chosen, you are winners for throwing your name in the hat and on behalf of the membership I say Thank You! I sincerely hope you step forward again next year as I see excellent talent in the entire slate of candidates. To close up the club are our two fall work parties – Saturday, October 14th, and Saturday, October 21st. Please try to make at least one, if not both, as there is a lot of work required to secure our treasure for the winter. Keep an eye open for future details and information in the upcoming Fan-Outs. See you on the Island, RC/ Ian Blackburn