This installation process represents the culmination of my three-years
journey through the Chairs. To be sure, there have been times when
events seemed to be overwhelming, and I thought that perhaps I had been
too hasty in agreeing to serve. Fortunately, such thoughts would
usually vanish soon after each crisis was resolved. Overall, the daily
interaction with so many helpful Members of BYC, especially after
occasional note comparisons with other fellow Officers of the Grand XIV
Yacht Clubs, is a positive experience. The combined process makes one
realize that we each encounter, and eventually overcome, similar types
of problems.
My particular journey began under the "traditional" Yacht Club
organizational structure, in which the Bridge Officers had full
responsibility for specific Operational Functions within the Club, plus
all of the Social Functions. The journey ends following BYC's 1st year
under the "2008 Re-Organization". This new organization meant that the
1st and 2nd Year Chairmen of the Executive Committee became responsible
for the Club's Operational Business Functions, and the Bridge Officers
were freed to concentrate on the Social Functions. Having been the
first BYC Commodore to serve under both types of organizations, I have
developed a great deal of admiration for the foresight and the well
thought out work of those hard working members of the "Re-Organization
Committee". While not everyone agrees with the new structure, I firmly
believe that the Executive Committee's demonstrated efficiency and
smoothness in running the Business Operations, combined with the new
Bridge Officer's additions to the planned Social functions in the
coming years will further prove the wisdom of the recent change in
BYC's organizational structure.
The one function not changed by the re-organization is that the
Commodore remains the "Leader of the Squadron", and supervises all
elected Officers. As such, I want to personally thank the Secretary,
the Treasurer, the three Chairmen, and each Member of the 2008-2009
Executive Committee for their dedication and hard work during this
difficult transition year. I am also very grateful to this year's Flag
Officers, and the many Standing Committee Chairsfor their outstanding
support and service this past year.
In summary, I can tell you, with complete honesty, that this journey
has actually been a pleasure. Abbie and I have totally enjoyed serving
our Yacht Club and this Membership, and we will continue to do so in
the future.
I remain "Your Humble Servant", who gratefully bids you Farewell for
now.
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