The Annual General Meeting held on April 30, 2011 is complete with a newly elected Bridge. Our Change of Watch was well attended. Everyone had a good time with lots of laughs. Our last years “Bent Brick” and “Bent Prop” award recipients presented a full act as they awarded this years candidates. Many thanks to the Socials Committee for organizing and ensuring this event was a success.
A fine and long standing, nautical tradition, is the Sail past to honour a new Commander and Bridge. Ours was held on May 14, 2011. Twenty-six boats attended, mostly from our Squadron as well as a few from our sister Squadron, Coquitlam PSS. Most boats attended the circle raft up in Bedwell Bay where lunch was served. Lots of fun and good company.
Cruising season is here and finally the sun is starting to show up. It is time to shoo away those April showers. Our Cruise Master Rod Bourke, “Aka Bolissimo” “prawn star” and Admiral Sheree, have planned a number of great cruises. Most recent was the May Long Weekend cruise to Silva Bay which was well attended. Sail cruises are organized by Brodie McEachen who is known for winter and sail cruises. Our cruises are popular so if you are planning on attending, check into the Port Moody Power & Sail Squadron Face book site to register, schedule the cruise you wish to attend and get the needed information. Don't forget to reserve the Marina and say you are with Port Moody Power Sail Squadron.
We are currently working on updating our website with our Webmaster – Chris Gordon. Chris has many years of experience with Courses, CPS, Port Moody Squadron and is one of our great Past Commanders who has willingly taken on this great project. Stay tuned as we update.
Our Membership Officer, Jim Church is most attentive and will send you updates when required. Any problems with updates with CPS website, he can assist you. Have you seen Jim's video 'Have you renewed your membership yet?' You can find it on our home page.
Course planning is underway led by our STO bridge officer, Jeanette Gordon. The biggest change is moving to Port Moody Secondary School due to increase in rental fees. The move is necessary in order to keep our course costs down. Basic boating is now boating and we will also deliver a number of other courses as well. If you are interested, check our course offerings and register to ensure a spot.
Our Socials crew will be planning soon for our up and coming socials events throughout the year and these events will be listed on the website in the near future. In September, we will have a beach clean organized by our Environment Officer, Sarah Rosenthal. Keeping checking our website or our Facebook site for further details.
We have a two new bridge positions this year. The Administrative Officer, Lynn Meisl, who will keep us organized throughout the year. The second is Squadron Historian. Melody Hewson is a past commander and will put our history in order for the squadron. This position has not been used for many years so thanks to Melody for taking up this historical task. The Communications Officer, Sheryl Dawson is fairly new as well to the Bridge. Sheryl has already done a fine job of ensuring the Tri Cities is aware of who we are and what we do.
Our bridge officers will be busy organizing, assisting in teaching education or proctoring courses, socials or cruise events, communications, publications and newsletters to name a few. This volunteer activity is ongoing and ensures our squadron remains active, stable, and strong. If you are interested in assisting any of our officers who hold these positions or would like to offer input, please contact us via our website or email me and I will direct you accordingly. You input is always welcomed and valued.
I hope to ensure that our common interests, boating. is a continuous path to education. It is amazing how much we learn from one another both as experienced and not so experienced boaters. As you join in on activities and events, I hope that you will be just as amazed at how much knowledge we collectively share as a Squadron as I am. Port Moody is known Canada wide throughout CPS as a unique and vibrant Squadron. This is thanks to our many volunteers who ensure we step ahead of the rest. I am most proud and humble to be part of great squadron. Hope to see you and your family and friends at one of our wonderful events.
Port Moody Power and Sail Squadron Commander:
Lorraine Yigit
Commander,
Port Moody Power and Sail Squadron.
mailto: Commander@portmoodypss.com |
