[C320-list] C320IA

[Len]

That Commodore's burgee sounds cool---I will not be able to attend the
Regatta; am I eligible to throw my hat in the ring?

Am a retired guy---been sailing my new boat since January.

Len Krane
Aqua5  #1070


On 8/18/06, Bruce Stumpp <bstumpp at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> 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
> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
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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
> >
>
>