From the Helm - January 2012
Happy New Year to one and all. I hope the holidays were nice for everyone.
I’m a little bummed out myself. With temps in the 50s and no snow on New Year?s Eve, I had a vision that in a couple of weeks, we could unwrap the boats and get ready for an early launch. Looking out the window today, though, it looks like it will be April or May again this year. Maybe I had too much to drink.
With the holidays over and the snow coming down, covering everything, it looks to the casual observer as though there is not much going on, and it might be a long, dull winter. The same might be thought about the Squadron, “winter is here, not much happening...Ho Hum.”
Au contraire! Our spring classes schedule starts January 9 and continues through June. If you have ever thought you wanted to know more, be a better boater, or have a reason to get out of the house, sign up for a new class, or refresh your knowledge in one you have already taken. Call Anita. Sign up today. The teachers are super, and the company is great.
Don’t want to learn any more, but want to get out? Public boating classes start in February, and we need proctors. Where else can you get merit mark credit for visiting with people? Well, since you ask, several open houses/boat shows are coming up in March, and we always need help. More credit for talking. What a deal! Don’t want to meet new people? Come to our monthly meetings and talk to people you already know. Sorry, no credit for that, just enjoyment.
As we enter this time of renewal and resolutions, why not make a New Year’s Resolution to renew your involvement in the Squadron? See what you have been missing. (Don’t MAKE us come to get you!)
See you at the special January 17 meeting.
Fraternally,
Cdr Harry K. Bailiff, SN
I’m a little bummed out myself. With temps in the 50s and no snow on New Year?s Eve, I had a vision that in a couple of weeks, we could unwrap the boats and get ready for an early launch. Looking out the window today, though, it looks like it will be April or May again this year. Maybe I had too much to drink.
With the holidays over and the snow coming down, covering everything, it looks to the casual observer as though there is not much going on, and it might be a long, dull winter. The same might be thought about the Squadron, “winter is here, not much happening...Ho Hum.”
Au contraire! Our spring classes schedule starts January 9 and continues through June. If you have ever thought you wanted to know more, be a better boater, or have a reason to get out of the house, sign up for a new class, or refresh your knowledge in one you have already taken. Call Anita. Sign up today. The teachers are super, and the company is great.
Don’t want to learn any more, but want to get out? Public boating classes start in February, and we need proctors. Where else can you get merit mark credit for visiting with people? Well, since you ask, several open houses/boat shows are coming up in March, and we always need help. More credit for talking. What a deal! Don’t want to meet new people? Come to our monthly meetings and talk to people you already know. Sorry, no credit for that, just enjoyment.
As we enter this time of renewal and resolutions, why not make a New Year’s Resolution to renew your involvement in the Squadron? See what you have been missing. (Don’t MAKE us come to get you!)
See you at the special January 17 meeting.
Fraternally,
Cdr Harry K. Bailiff, SN
