The first meeting in April begins with the recommendations of
the Nominating Committee, chaired by P/C Gary Carr, for the office of
Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Secretary, Treasurer, and
two positions on the Executive Committee. The meeting will then be
opened for additional nominations from the floor. These are the
members who will lead and manage our club through the 2006-2007 year.
All of these positions require time and dedication, but I can
say from personal experience that they are rewarding and well worth the
effort. If you feel that you are up to the task and care about the
well being of our club, step up and talk with the Nominating Committee
or a bridge officer about volunteering to help Bremerton Yacht Club
continue to be such an outstanding club.
If you want to help, but are not quite ready to step up to the
positions mentioned above, volunteer to chair one of the many
committees that keep the club running. V/C Morse is looking for
members to fill important positions on his team for next year. He
would love to hear from interested members who will volunteer, “for the
good of the club”.
The Planning Committee has been hard at work for the past
several months organizing, prioritizing, and looking ahead to the needs
of the club in the immediate future, as well as where we hope to be in
the years to come. This requires a hard look at what needs to be done
to maintain what we currently have, what we’d like to do in the future,
and how much it is going to cost. It is then the task of the Budget
Committee to review these recommendations and come up with a budget
that is fiscally responsible. The budget will then be presented to
the Executive Committee for their review and concurrence before it is
presented to the general membership for approval. Each of us as
members should be concerned that our money is budgeted and spent
wisely; therefore, attendance at the next few meetings is highly
encouraged and your participation in the review of the budget is most
welcomed. Get involved and learn what’s going on in our club.
We have several big events coming up in the near future that
involve fun, as opposed to the serious business of the club mentioned
above. Daffodil Festival at Tacoma Yacht Club on April 21-23, Opening
Day at QCYC/SYC on May 5-7, and BYC Awards Night on May 12th. I hope
to see you at all three of these events. Watch for the flyers and
sign up in the club house, on the web site, or call our Facilities
Manager, Jim Busse, and ask him to add your name to the list to attend.
See you ‘round the club,
Charles Billings
Commodore
