New Commander takes the helm!
Written by Nancy Rogers
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12 April 2012

At last year’s Change of Watch, Commander Trisha Garber announced that her first goal for the year was member participation. Obviously everyone took that to heart because she had a wonderful year. Our members volunteered to hold offices and work on committees, and attendance at our events was phenomenal. Happily for me, that enthusiasm continues! The Lake Charles Sail and Power Squadron will continue to be one of the top squadrons because we once again have an outstanding group of leaders. I am tremendously happy to be working with all of them. Thank you for stepping up!
During the past few months, I have made it a point to speak with as many members as I could about the direction that they would like to see our group head over the next year. The loudest response was to make more use of our boats, to have more boating events. So I tookour first goal straight from the United States Power Squadron website-- “Boating is fun…we’ll show you how!” Our Boating Activities committee has already planned several great events for the next few months. If you check the calendar on our website, you will be impressed. And we also plan to sprinkle in a few more weekends at the Bord du Lac Marina as well. And keep in mind, we are always open to suggestions from our members.
Other goals for the upcoming year are increased youth involvement, more vessel safety inspections, and an increase in the number of certified instructors so that we can continue to build on our educational program. We also have several opportunities to participate in community service with the upcoming Clean Bayou project and the Lake Charles Adopt a Spot program.
Finally, I would like to thank everyone who helped set up for, and dismantle after, this year’s Change of Watch. We had over two dozen volunteers who made this event the great celebration that it was. The number of guests who chose to help us bring in the new Power Squadron year was overwhelming. Your show of support means so much!
Please join me at all of our events and in looking forward to another successful and FUN-FILLED year!
Cdr. Nancy Rogers