[C320-list] resignation and new interim commodore

[Darrell]

Thanks Michael for all your hard work and advice,

Darrell, # 88


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "LaChance,Michael B" <MBLACHAN at travelers.com>
To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 4:57 AM
Subject: [C320-list] resignation and new interim commodore


Dear members,
It's with mixed emotions that I resign as Commodore of the Catalina 320
International Association. I have learned so much from this organization
and made new friends ever so willing to lend advice. The 320 was my
first 'big' boat and I will always treasure the memories of the past
five years.

I suppose I fell victim to the same affliction suffered by at least the
past two commodores - changes in sailing habits/desires which prompt a
different platform on which to enjoy the sport.  In my case, performance
and the "need for speed" superseded cruising amenties - at least for the
foreseeable future. Perhaps someday I'll be in the market for another
320 or bigger Catalina, but for at least the next few years I'll be
racing one design and PHRF in a J/105.

My 320 has been sold (and yes, resale value of 320 is still a long-term
benefit), the closing on the J is later this week and I'm moving on. I
hope I played a little part in furthering the aims of this great group
of 320 owners and you can be sure I will pass on whatever I learn about
the J/105 organization to the 320IA officers.

Karl Meilenhausen has agreed to serve an interim Commodore until the
next election. Please accept my resignation and support Karl. And
consider volunteering a small part of your free time to keep this
organization thriving.

Fair winds,
Michael LaChance
former owner of "Seychelle", #141
Noank, CT



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