December Beacon

What a year! With team work, volunteerism, and participation, 2013 will go down in the record books as a very successful year. Through the many personal donations, the fundraising efforts of our Ancient Mariners, First Mates and the selling of the island cottage, we wrote a check to our lending institution in the amount of forty nine thousand dollars. This was over and above our monthly debt obligations and has reduced our re-payment term to four years or less. I’d like to thank my Board of Directors and fellow Flag Officers for their determination and hard work in the affairs of North Channel, thereby ensuring the fiscal success of our great club. It was a pleasure working with all of you as you

made it an enjoyable year. Thank you Diane French, for your nine years of service to NCYC and your adaptability to the many hats you wore, along the way. You will be missed. Thank you to Greg Brigman for your service and for taking on a new responsibility this year with publications. You answered the call and delivered a fine product. Thank you Kim Miedema for filling a void this year. You not only handled the activities, you continued to photograph just about everything around us, and with John Greening, managed to help out in the marketing of NCYC to nonmembers. Thank you Greg and Yvonne Murray for volunteering to be our Fleet Captains. You two brought the fun to the rendezvous’, through your positive energy and creativity. A great time was had by all who attended. On November 9 th we held the November General Membership Meeting at Barrister Gardens with the main purpose of presenting the 2014 budget. The proposed budget was presented by Treasurer Chuck Stroh, outlining the revenues and expenses of the upcoming year. I’m happy to report that the membership present and your Board of Directors, support the proposed budget for 2014. Congratulations and best of luck to John Anderson, Commodore 2014. Help John and Beverly celebrate the 2014 year, by attending the Commodore’s Ball, January 18 th at the Concorde Inn. I must thank my wife, Barb, for her food coordination for the work parties, keeping my calendar organized, and supporting my every step along the way. You put smiles on many faces all year long. You are my anchor! In closing, Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Commodore. I look forward to next year, serving as your ABYA delegate and to all of the new and continued friendships of North Channel.

Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Don