Many thanks to my committee chairs this last year! Maralee Ormiston, Bev Bruin, and Mona Lisa Ryan, you were the most FABULOUS stewards I can ever remember. Strawberry shortcake, ice cream, cake, pie, homemade goodies, etc… You have set a new benchmark that must now be maintained by all future stewards to come : Jim Minard and Al Earlandsan, thank you for your tireless efforts to make sure every general meeting was set-up with tables and chairs as well as the e-committee meetings, your efforts to support Heavy Weather, and all the other impromptu events that required your support. Gary Williams, while you didn't report to me, I'd like to personally recognize you for your contributions to the set up committee as our audio technician. Your presence at every membership meeting was quite appreciated in keeping the audio systems functioning and volumes controls in balance. Jo Carr, you did a wonderful job as the galley chair ensuring that we had the inventory necessary to support the galley and all our social events. We thank you for your organization to detail and your willingness to take on this difficult job. Hank Willis, thank you for your efforts as reciprocity chair and for maintaining our relationships with other Puget Sound yachting clubs to ensure we maintain reciprocal rights while we're cruising away from home. It is much appreciated. And then there are all the chairs that supported me in supporting our vice commodore while he was away in Japan. Leo and Stacy Longenecker, Mona Lisa and Mike Ryan, Bev and Rob Bruin, Deana Brett, Lynetta and Brett Halffman, Geri Bachman, Sylvia Wilson, and many, many others. You folks have not only supported me personally but have demonstrated support for the whole club. I am indebted to you. Thank you all for making my first year as your rear commodore a great year! I look forward to serving you again as your vice commodore. The year 2009-2010 is looking great with lots of planned social activities and plenty of opportunity to have a bunch of boating fun together. John Rosendale Vice Commodore |
