It seems like it was only yesterday. It was June, 2005 and I was running for the Office of Treasurer. It would be many years before reaching the Commodore's position. All of a sudden it's March 2010 and I have now taken over the reins as your Commodore for the 2010-2011 year. I have no idea where the time went feeling like Rip Van Winkle. One day you wake up and here it is. So... here we go mates, aarrrghh, setting sail into the new year with lots of events in store.
First off a hearty thanks to Steve and Carol for all their hard work and many accomplishments throughout the 2009 year. I know I speak for all of us in wishing them well and extending our sincere appreciation for a job well done.
Keep these dates in mind. March kicks off with the traditional St. Paddy's Day Dance scheduled for March 13th. Joe and Cathy Maher have put together a great committee which has a good time in store for you. If you haven't already purchased your tickets please be sure to sign up.
Kids, get ready to greet the Easter Bunny on Sunday, March 28.
Coming up in April will be a Fish & Chips Dinner on Friday April 2nd and of course the annual Change of Command on April 10th.
If anyone would like to join a committee for one of the upcoming functions, please don't be bashful. Give me a call and we will connect you with a committee chair person.
With each day we come closer to Dock Day which is scheduled for April 3rd this year. Can't wait to get the docks open and boats start coming in to signal a new boating year. Please plan to come on down and help with the activities to put the Club in shape for the new season. More information can be found elsewhere in this newsletter and be sure to watch for postings for all the events scheduled for this year.
In closing I would like to thank all you who have so generously volunteered your time to chair and work on committees to make the upcoming year another great one. I thank you for all your support, assistance and sacrifices that are the heart and soul of this outstanding organization.
I am proud to be a part of this group and look forward to carrying on the fine traditions of the Westerly Yacht Club.
David Rizzuto.
Commodore.