MAY 2014 BEACON

It finally has started towarmupafter a long, cold, wet winter, so we can finallywelcome spring toMichiganand soonwe canenjoy the club to its fullest. After four EliteBrigadework partiesand two generalmember work parties the island is ready for amuch anticipatedopening. A special ThankYou toP/CBobandPattiWatson, whowill man the club theweekprior to fittingout. It is a very busyweekwith many deliveriesas the club is prepared for our openingparty weekend.

I’d like to suggest that you takea fewminutes to read the current club rules andby-laws and if youhaveany questions, you can call any boardmember or flagofficer andwewill be happy to speakwith you. Please remember that youmust stay on your boat overnight if you comeupearly, and let’smake sureweare considerate to theweekmanagers – remember they aremembers just like youand I. Make sure to check thisBeacon for the scheduleof eventsandactivities planned for opening weekendaswell as the rest of the summer. Commodore JohnandFirst LadyBev have many exciting thingsplanned thisyear,make sure youget involved.

See youon the Island.

V/CBrianMcEvoy