[C320-list] C320IA

[Bruce Stumpp]

Chris, 

I was the Commodore last year and agree wholeheartedly with Russ on his
description of the responsibilities of the Commodore.  It doesn't take a lot
of time and yet is very rewarding.  The organization and execution of the
Regatta is not the responsibility of the Commodore, we always look for a
volunteer or volunteers to handle the Regatta - Dick Walker is a great
example as he is running the show in San Diego in September.   It's up to
the Commodore to decide how much "additional" time he/she wants to invest.
For example, this year Russ did a great job of getting Association decals
and window stickers created and mailed to all the members and did a super
job of pulling it off - did he have to do it, no, but he decided it was
something he wanted to do and invested the time .  

Every organization needs leaders; it's questionable whether an organization
will continue to "live" without them.  We often talk about the things that
help the resale value of the 320 and the Association is one of them.   Come
on guys and gals, the C320IA needs you. 

Bruce Stumpp
C320, #647, Adventure
Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland      


Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 05:50:47 -0700 (PDT)
From: Chris Burti <cburti at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320IA
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Russ,
The tasks you list are likely well within the
capabilities of most of us. Organizing and attending
the regatta is what is most problematical for me...and
I suspect many others. I am certain that it is not due
to a lack of concern.

Besides, some of us can't afford to move up to a new
and larger boat next year. ;~)

Thanks for having assumed the mantle this year.

Regards,
Chris

--- "russgm at yahoo.com" <russgm at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Why hasn't someone stepped forward to become
> Commodore yet?  Your investments, your boat, need a
> solid organization to back them up.  My term
> exprires on September 30, 2006, and since I am no
> longer a C320 owner it profits me very little to
> continue to toil away trying to find a replacement.
> It is up to the membership to look within itself and
> come up with a caretaker, becuase that is all it
> really is, being Commodore is not alot of work, you
> just check your e-mails, see if someone has a
> problem (about once every 2-3 months), write a
> quarterly article in Mainsheet, and hang a cool
> Commodore's burgee.  That's it, each of you has the
> knowledge, experience time and commitment to your
> boat to put in this time.  
> The time is now, we need a volunteer, the regatta
> and elections will be held in about 3 weeks.  LETS
> GO! Step up, someone, please.
> -Russ Monaco
> Commodore C320IA
>