I wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone that spring starts March 19th this year and that is right around the corner. Sherry and I don’t usually bother with March as a boating month, but it certainly is a time for prep work. I am looking forward to this year’s season and getting back together with all of you. By all indications it will be another great year. The social committee is fast at work on event details for the coming year. Tim Nelson is already making arrangements for the cruises this summer and it will all be upon us in the blink of an eye! I foresee the club continuing to grow with the efforts of our membership committee and the continued success of our club financially (thanks Court)! Rumor has it that the BCYC South contingent is having a lot of fun with happy hours and golf outings as well as anniversary celebrations (Happy Anniversary Richard and Michelle).

Now as the year progresses, I hope that I can serve the club in a way that complements the efforts of our past Commodores and specifically John Yates who did a wonderful job last year and raised the bar to a level that I can only hope to get close to. I will be relying on all Back Yakkers to provide suggestions, feedback and even guidance as we start another boating season and eagerly await what this year holds. I am confident that with all the buzz going on around the club, we will enjoy continued success. Stay warm and we’ll see you soon.

Norm