[C320-list] resignation and new interim commodore

[Bruce Stumpp]

Michael, 

Thanks for your work as Commodore over the past year.  Best of luck with the
"J". 

Karl, 

Congratulations and thanks for stepping up and filling-in as Commodore.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of any help
while you are an officer.

Bruce Stumpp
C320IA Commodore, 2005
Adventure, #647
Frog Mortar Creek, MD


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Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:57:15 -0400
From: "LaChance,Michael B" <MBLACHAN at travelers.com>
Subject: [C320-list] resignation and new interim commodore
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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for speed" superseded cruising amenties - at least for the foreseeable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