FEBRUARY 2018 BEACON

The 2018 Commodores Ball has come and gone and is now documented in the NCYC history books. I would like to both congratulate and thank Commodore Randy and his Lady Linda for hosting such an exceptional event! From my observation, everyone had an excellent time and this 2018 NCYC year has undeniably been kicked off on the right foot. We all concur with PC Pat and Nancy Carroll’s decisions for the 2017 awards being spot on: The Spirit award recognizes a couple that worked hard bringing the club together in a positive environment. PC Tom & Judy McHugh certainly accomplished that as Fleet Captains during 2017 rendezvous. The 2017 Hatzenbuhler recipients, PC Brian & Renee McEvoy have given so much to this club. They have worked tirelessly, both in the spotlight and behind the scenes, doing what they can for the success of NCYC. Congratulations to both couples on awards and recognition well deserved!! NCYC Secretary Glenn is hard at work putting the weekend work schedule together. Communication is vital now! If you are an OD and have a team assembled – share the information. As members, please communicate with Glenn your preferred work weekend. Let’s communicate now to avoid any confusion so that we have ample coverage – every weekend – all season. The 2018 events schedule was included in the recent mailer along with the dues letters. Please take a look at it and mark your calendars for participation at your favorite events. Coming up is the 8th Annual Snowmobile Outing on February 2-4, the ABAY Spring Rendezvous March 9 -11, and the Blessing of the Fleet on March 11 at the Mariners' Church of Detroit. As a general note, please encourage friends interested in joining the club to contact us now. The Board prefers to conduct the interviews and hold the vote early in the year; allowing new members to be included in the annual roster, and introduced at the May general membership meeting. V/C Ian Blackburn