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March, 2010

3/2/10
Election Breaks Out at Commodore's Ball
Partiers were having a great time at the Bayview Boat Club Commodore's Ball, last Saturday night, Feb. 27. But beneath the dining, dancing, drinking, and general Mardi Gras merriment, ran an undercurrent of concern. Our club was in limbo, our future in jeopardy. No one had run for office, the previous month, and the Officer Election had been postponed, indefinitely. The current officers' terms, and all regular memberships, would expire at the end of the next day. Was the club headed for dissolution?
"We just can't allow this to end, this must not be the last Commodore's Ball", was the sentiment in the room. So, amidst all the laughter and dancing, conspiracy was afoot! Plots were hatched, and schemes discussed among "press gangs" of three or four, with the goal of recruiting nominees for office. The behind-the-scenes tactics employed ranged from friendly encouragement (whilst plying the subject with liquor), to heavy-handed arm twisting, and even to the issuing of conjugal threats! Meanwhile, the microphone began passing, testimonials were rendered, and speakers implored attendees to breathe life back into the club, to answer the call to service. Each speech was more impassioned than the last, and finally - whether from enthusiasm, or if only to stop the speeches - an impromptu election broke out!
Nominations were shouted - some declined, others accepted - votes were cast, by hands and by acclamation, and our officers for the new season were shanghaied..., uh, elected, I mean. And there was much rejoicing.
Yes, the procedure was unconventional , boisterous and chaotic, sometimes hilarious, and sure to remain a topic of debate, decades from now, by Bayview Boat Club historians and scholars. But,...
we have officers for the 2010 season!
Viva la Boat Club!

2010 Officers (terms began March 1):

Larry Nelson, Commodore

Randy Pritchard, Vice Commodore

Scott Fort, Rear Commodore

Bettye Ann Howell, Secretary

Richard Dalby, Treasurer

Our thanks to outgoing Commodore Chris Menard, Vice Commodore Mark James, and all those who helped them, for giving us a great 2009 season of events.
And, our thanks to Commodore Larry Nelson, and his fellow officers, for stepping up to serve the Club, in the 2010 season,... and just in the nick of time!