This is the last time during my term as President that I
will be writing this message. I have had an amazing tenure
as President. Thank you!
I am especially thankful to the wonderful Board and other
Officers. Without their guidance, I would not have been able
to do this. Especially, their advice and support gave me the
assistance I needed to make things work as they have.
In addition, it is you, the members, who readily
volunteer for our events and activities, that provide for
the vitality and continued success of our Club. Indicative
of this effort can be seen in the recipients of this year's
President's Cup. The award went to Donnie McLean and Jane
Montgomery. Having made the award at the Annual Meeting and
given the amount of applause for this choice, I believe you
agree that these two members have provided a tremendous
amount of effort on behalf of our Club. Donnie has been the
dock master at the annual Boat Show and for many years
manned the gate at the Car and Boat Rendezvous. He is
generally an all around helper. Jane graciously took on the
task of running the Ship's Store getting other volunteers to
assist at the sales booth. Since this year's sales were very
profitable, she did a fabulous job at this. In addition, she
has volunteered at the registration of our various events.
Congratulations to the both of you and thank you for your
help.
From left, Jane Montgomery, Gerri Prusko, Donnie McLean.
I am particularly proud to announce your new Officers and
Board Members for the upcoming year. To new President,
Dennis Schauer, congratulations and good luck. You will have
my continued support as I remain on the Board as Immediate
Past President. You know that Dennis has headed up our Car
and Boat Rendezvous and has been very helpful as a volunteer
and supporter of our Boat Show, among other activities. He
was previously a member of the Bob Speltz / Land O Lakes
Chapter of Minnesota. I am sure he will make a fine
President.
Our other new officers are Vice President, Gary Michael,
and Secretary, Carol Cloutier. John Burk will remain as
Treasurer. Added as a new board member is Bill Marcussen.
All our new Officers and Board Member have been very active
as volunteers and are ready, willing and able to take on
these new responsibilities. You will find more information
about their backgrounds in their bios in another section of
this issue.
Even though I pass the baton of leadership, I intend to
remain active as a volunteer and Board Member. My next
project is to initiate the publication of a coffee table
book. Our working title is "The Boats of the New England
Chapter". Look for a communication about how to have a
permanent record of a boat you own, or have owned, as part
of this commemorative volume.
Also, remember that our next significant Chapter event is
our Spring Romp on June 9th. We will be taking a
tour of Lake Winnipesaukee by boat starting at noon from the
Wolfeboro Town Docks. Then, we are planning again to gather
at the Pinckney Boat House for a cosy dinner. Perhaps, the
weather this time will cooperate more so than at our last
Spring Romp. Should be a great way to rekindle friendships
and begin the 2012 boating season.
Until we get back to boating here in the frozen North,
keep your spirits up during these short days of winter and
we will see you again in the Spring! Once again, thanks to
all of you for your encouragement and support.
