Fore and aft logo                      September 2005                                   
Judi Bidwick, VC

 

Vice Commander's Message
Judi Bidwick - VFC

 

 

The Fall District 7 Conference will be held in Daytona on September 24.  Guenther Hennig will represent the flotilla.  There are a number of excellent presentations, seminars, and training opportunities at this year’s conference, and he will have to make some tough decisions about which to attend.  Guenther will report back on the ones he attends. 

Our facility has taken on a new look, thanks to the assistance of members who painted, cleaned, rearranged, organized, and prepared the rooms for this year’s activities.  We are so fortunate to have members who respond to any occasion to help us achieve our goals.

Irv Knopf will join our Public Education instructors this fall to teach a class.  Irv just celebrated his 45th year in the Auxiliary.  Welcome back to our cadre of instructors, Irv.

Many new members have joined us this year.  I’d like to welcome each and every one of you and welcome your participation in our member training.  In addition, each of you has a place as a volunteer in our Public Education Program that begins with registration on September 8.  You will be welcomed that evening from 1800-1900 to assist.  There are good benefits to having members at our classes on Monday and Thursday evenings beginning at 1830.  Show up and be surprised at how much you will enjoy interacting with our Boating Seamanship Classes…no experience necessary!

Al and I will be returning to Venice around September 20 and we look forward to seeing each of you.

Judi Bidwick

Vice Commander