For all the years that I resisted running for Commodore, I am surprised that the actual time in the position has gone by very quickly. I don’t know why and hope it’s not an age related symptom!
The time did slip by - but the 700% of $0 bonus promised to the Board members for meeting our objectives motivated us all to pull-off a pretty good year. The major objectives were amplified with each Board member’s supportive sub-objectives. As a reminder, those major objectives were :
- Realize a positive or break-even year-end cash basis (first time in four years)
- Demonstrate a common respect for all factions of the Club
- Increase Ashore activities with more emphasis on “Family” value appeal
- Enhance the responsibilities of the Afloat Activities.
- Meet success with the PanAmerican Games, and increase participation in our signature WesMex and Banderas Bay Regattas, and finally
- Establish a comprehensive Community Action Plan
These objective challenges were met with varying degrees of success and, for the most part beyond my expectations due to the outstanding volunteer spirit our Club is so well known for. This spirit enabled our club to present it's biggest and most successful event ever, the 2011 Pan American Games sailing events. For everyone who assisted as a volunteer for that event and all of the other events held by the club this year, your efforts were incredible and I offer you my most sincere appreciation.
In addition, I was assisted by an outstanding group board members. They were key to the success of the club this year and I hope you will join me in saying a big “Thank You” to these folks:
Andy Barrow, Vice Commodore, Club Operations
Randy Hough, Rear Commodore, Club Activities
Al Benaroya, Treasurer
Laurie Ailworth, Secretary
Al Burrow, Staff Commodore
Dick Williams, Director at Large
George Kraniak, Director at Large - Ashore Activities
Bonnie Fearis, Director at Large – Membership
Ken Gill, Director at Large – Junior Program
Jerry Siggins, Director at Large – House
Mike Danielson, Director at Large – Afloat Activities
Dick Markie, Appointed Director
Terry O’Rourke, Advisor – Government and Legal Affairs
To all of you, please know that I am honored that you gave me this opportunity to serve as your Commodore these past months.
