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11 December 2023

To:  All IOBG District 8 Chapter Presidents and Members:

I wanted to let you and your membership know that District 8 was not able to conduct a Change of Watch in October 2023 as we traditionally do and we have not, as of this date, been able to conduct one.  The Nominating Committee had individuals that volunteered to fill some of the positions; however, due to personal situations/circumstances, those individuals had to respectfully decline.  This left the Executive Committee with no officers.

I am at a loss to understand why no one wishes to volunteer these days.  I, myself, get great satisfaction in volunteering and serving for and with like minded individuals.   District 8 is one of the largest districts within the organization and we must continue to have a strong voice within the organization. We can’t allow our votes not to be counted and our voices heard. 
 
All positions of the Executive Committee need to be filled:  President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, District 8 Director, and Alternate District 8 Director.  Serving on the Executive Committee would require a commitment to attend two (2) in-person meetings a year and one (1) meeting via ZOOM. 

Serving the district affords the individual the opportunity to meet Past Commodores from other yacht clubs, as well as, to see other clubs and have input on helping District 8 to better serve members of our District.

As a Past President of District 8, I would still be part of the Executive Committee and be there to advise and assist in any way I can for those individuals willing to come forward and serve as an officer for District 8.

It would be greatly appreciated if you would assist me in recruiting nominees to fill these positions.
   

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (813) 716-5699 or email:  carrk98@gmail.com.

Respectfully,

Kathy

Kathy Hockenberry
President
District 8, IOBG