[C320-list] 2022 C320 Officers Election

[Mark Hood]

Hi David, Sorry I do not know of anybody. Being a new owner of a 320 I am
sure with time I will get to know more of the owners names and could be in
a better light to make any recommendations. Running a canvas school and
fabricating at the same time, does not leave much time for anything but a
couple of months off in the summer to sail. I can however offer canvas
fabrication advice to anyone of need of it. So glad Deb and I bought Jeff’s
320! Don’t take this the wrong way, but I never pictured myself owning a
Catalina or any high production boat. Probably due to growing up in
Marblehead, lol.. My brother is a boat builder in Marblehead and had a hard
time telling him that I bought a Catalina. He has since been aboard and was
blown away by the condition and layout. Not a wasted space anywhere, even
the boats our Uncle built were not as well thought out. I believe those
were his words. I was very relieved, Deb and I are looking forward to a
great sailing season with our new Catalina 320 and the new rig. Mark Hood

On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 10:09 AM <david.allred at verizon.net> wrote:

> Mark--You are not out of line at all. Indeed, you express the thoughts of
> most if not every member of the C320 Association, both past and present. We
> all have relied on Jeff's experience, expertise, and commitment to our
> association both as a C320 owner and as webmaster. Although, he cannot BE
> the webmaster, he can certainly volunteer his services as he has done for
> years. We, the governing board (but mostly Jeff and Bill Culbertson), are
> in the process of transferring the current forum to a new platform that
> should integrate many of the association's functions including membership
> and web based services. We hope that once that transfer is completed, we
> will find another webmaster. I don't know that all members realize just how
> much time and effort Jeff and Bill have contributed to the association. It
> is truly remarkable and cannot be overstated. Thanks for being a member and
> offering your comments. By the way, do you know of anyone who is willing to
> step forward and assume the mantle of Commodore?David Allred
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Hood <mark at hoodcanvas.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Sent: Mon, Dec 20, 2021 8:27 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 2022 C320 Officers Election
>
> Hi All, I am so new to this, but wish to put my two cents worth in. Jeff
> Hare might not technically own a 320 anymore, but you would never know it
> with all the help and advise he has given us since we bought his boat. He
> has replaced our cutlass bearing, packing, winterized, dried our water
> tanks and so on. Even is going to polish the hull in the spring. It was his
> baby and still is in a way. Such a wealth of knowledge should not be
> discounted. Maybe the rules should be bent a bit to allow him to continue
> in his capacity if no one else steps forward. Co-owner in trust or
> something to that effect. If I am out of line please say so… Thanks, Mark
> Hood
>
> On Fri, Dec 17, 2021 at 11:22 AM <david.allred at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > The time for nominations for 2022 C320 officers has closed and there were
> > no additional nominations for our elected offices. So, here are the
> > official nominees: Vice-Commodore--John Santana;
> Secretary/Treasurer--Bill
> > Culbertson; Mark Cole--Mainsheet Editor. Per the Bylaws, Jeff Hare is
> not,
> > technically, eligible to serve as Webmaster since he no longer owns a
> > Catalina 320. So, the association is currently without a Webmaster and a
> > Commodore entering 2022. That is a problem that only you can help
> resolve.
> > Voting will be open until December 28. You may cast your vote by
> responding
> > to this post.
> > I will continue to offer to talk to anyone who may be interested in the
> > Commodore position. You can respond to this post, email me at
> > david.allred at verizon.net, or call me at 301 802-3550. This is your
> > association and it seems to me that it is up to you to insure that it
> > continues to thrive as a viable organization with a full slate of
> officers.
> > Please let me know if you have any suggestions as to how I can facilitate
> > that goal.David AllredCommodoreCatalina 320 International Association
> >
>