Since conducting our Annual Members’ Meeting has become problematic because of the COVID-19 situation, we’d like to take care of one important item that would have been on the agenda — introduction of the 2021 Board of Directors elected by our members last month.
Our 2021 Commodore is Galen Freeman. Galen and his wife Carolyn were among the 12 families who formed Percy Priest Yacht Club in 1970. He served as the first Treasurer, and Carolyn was the first Secretary. Annual dues were $12 per year, which included a weekly newsletter with race results. He says “Since we had handled that vast sum of money so well (and we basically paid for most of the mailing costs,) I was elected Vice Commodore the second year. Three weeks into my new office I became the third Commodore after the elected Commodore 'ran off' due to the extreme pressure of the office." Galen is very well known internationally and has an impressive resume that includes many prestigious awards. Click here for a more in-depth view of his deep experience in sailing and leadership he has provided to many organizations: Galen Freeman Experience Summary.
Our 2021 Vice Commodore is George Blue. George and his wife St Clair have been sailing for 10 years. George says he got "hooked" on sailing when a work buddy took him on a couple of Wednesday night races. After attending their first LATH in 2011, he and St. Clair joined the club and bought a CAT 22. They currently have a MacGregor 26 on Dock 2. George has been a LATH skipper since 2018, and has volunteered along with St. Clair assisting with Regatta registration and meals and Club cleanup days. He also has served on the Education Committee. George is recently retired from 25 years as a software consultant and project manager.
2020 members who are rotating off the Board or retiring are Fred Bartrom as Past Commodore, Craig Dooley as Racing Director, and Gary Pack as Sailing Director. We owe a debt of gratitude to each of these men for multiple years of service to our Club, including but certainly not limited to their service on our Board. They have all indicated that they will of course continue as active members, but look forward to participation and involvement in other ways. ...
Members who will remain on our Board are Scott Carter as Treasurer, Alicia Noble as Secretary, Charles Jones as Communications Director, Richard Lewis as Social Director, and Kathy Ware as Past Commodore. We are also grateful for Kathy’s service as Commodore in such a uniquely challenging year [the Racing Director and Sailing Director positions will be filled as soon as possible.] ...
