Notes from the Commodore

Spring flowers bring more and more exciting events here at the Charleston Yacht Club. Carefully read the entire newsletter for all the details of the many upcoming events.

Our Entertainment Committee is everywhere with more fun parties, games and cookouts than I’ve ever seen. They are so active, in fact, Lauther Parker is asking for full or part time volunteers. So call Lauther or Priscilla Parker and sign up, it’s lots of fun. Barbara McCormick and the Auxiliary had a wonderful meal and program in March. The Auxiliary is one the best things we have going.

All the members of the Executive Board and the Committee Chairs have been working hard and doing a wonderful job. It’s been a real pleasure to work with these fine people. I would like to congratulate our own Bob Kelley for taking the helm as Commodore of the Charleston Cruising Club this year. Plus as you probably know our own Jay Cook is Commodore of CORA. Sailing, Cruising, Fishing and just enjoying the water is always on the agenda for our members.

One big event that our Club is involved with in April is Charleston Race Week starting on the 17th. This event is held at Patriots Point Marina and Hotel in Mt. Pleasant. Rebecca Mays is in charge of arranging housing for out of town Race Week organizers. She would like to ask our membership to volunteer a room in their homes for the organizers.  In return, you will receive two activities passes for the entire weekend, and get to know some really quality people. If you want to help, call Rebecca at 843 763-5673.

I was asked to mention that the Save The Light Inc., a non-profit group saving the Morris Island Lighthouse, is having a silent auction at the Harbour Club on Thursday, May 8. Plus a special thanks to Ryan Hamm, his wife Heather, daughter Katie, and Rick Moore for preparing a fantastic St. Patrick’s style members’ supper this March. It was wonderful and very well attended. Also, thanks to Sara Ashton and all the members who brought soup for our first Friday in March. Lastly, a tip of the hat to Dave and Patsy
Galloway, peace, love, and joy.

See you at the Club.
Mike