Welcome to my last corner. It's now 2004 and my term as Commodore has ended. It's a bittersweet end. I've really enjoyed being Commodore, but I don't think that would have been possible without the support of the Board and the membership. You have all been so helpful over the last two years. I raise my glass to each and every one of you. You've done a superb job of making this organization one of the best yacht clubs out there. I am proud to say I am a member. I hope you are, too.

Now to the good stuff! Congratulations to our new Board members Lunn Smolenyak, Karen Attee and Mark Pirie. Since Lynn has moved to the Board, she resigned her office as Secretary and our new Commodore, Kim Taylor (yes, that's my wife) has appointed Alicia Sonju as our new Secretary. Congratulations, Alicia, and thank you for volunteering. As with almost every new year at the Club, other personnel changes have occurred. Andy Allen has volunteered to be our new Building Chair. His office is next door to the Club at Market Technologies... what a coincidence and convenience! I have volunteered as the new Binnacle editor (yes, I just don't know how to say no). After a month without a Vice Commodore (our by-laws don't allow an officer to serve more than two consecutive years), Marty Jensen has agreed to be our new Vice Commodore. Thank you all for stepping forward and helping with the operation of the Charlevoix Yacht Club. With more than thirty years since our founding, we are still going strong.

Now! y'all keep yourselves on the favored tack to the mark and as close to the rhum line as possible!

John Taylor
Past Commodore

Commodore: Kim Taylor 547-5656
Vice Commodore: Marty Jensen 547-0751
Past Commodore: John Taylor 547-5656
Treasurer: John Friedly 547-6623
Secretary: Alicia Sonju 237-0837

Board Members
Karen Attee [elected 2004] 547-0448
Mike Miller [elected 2003] 547-1478
John Ochs [elected 2003] 547-4726
Linda Orlow [elected 2003] 537-4484
Mark Pirie [elected 2004] 547-5464
Lynn Smolenyak [elected 2004] 547-5616

On Friday morning, January 30, the motor coach will depart from CYC for the Chicago Strictly Sail Show and other events. There is still space available if you would like to join the group. There will also be a group meeting us in Chicago that need to stay for business or are combining it with a longer stay. You can also be picked up along the way if you would like. The cost of $280 includes transportation, two nights stay at the Marriott Courtyard Downtown (based on double occupancy), show tickets, dinner and program at the Chicago Yacht Club, appetizers at Williamson's condo, all taxes and tips. If you would like to join us, contact Linda Orlow at 231-537-4484 or orlowlg@hotmail.com.