An Apology

Not to the Observers of course but a good step.

John, thank you for that and I was not concerned with any anonymous observer types regarding what they might construe or misconstrue.
I agree we should not take things too seriously, but money is not one of them, especially when you are put in charge of watching it- regardless of how much it is. And even though "this is simply a bunch of guys sitting around the cracker barrel shootin' the breeze about their favorite toys" I don't want even one verifiable member having concerns, not in this day and age.
I am sure I can find other ways to express levity.
Steve A


The “history” of the Association should be looked at closely and not forgotten. Steve’s joke went right to the heart of the issues that came close to destroying the Association.

Now if he would consider that the Association Forum does not and cannot serve all the members who pay dues that he is responsible for.

The Bare Minimum

One look at the Catalina 25-250 & Capri International Association page, yes that’s right ONE PAGE in the Mainsheet Magazine tells you everything you need to know about how the current leadership feels about the Mainsheet Magazine and communication with the membership.
Two small articles, no mention of the Association Fleets in fact no listing of the local Fleets at all.
The Mainsheet Magazine is the only guaranteed way to communicate with ALL the PAYING members.
It appears that Bill Mienert only wants meet the bare minimum of the Officers “fiduciary” duty and nothing more.

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Serving the Association

There is quite a buzz around John Gisondi “Peregrine” running for office on the Association Forum

The comments are for the most part very supportive including a post by “Britinusa” saying he would step aside so John can serve as Secretary.
Here are some samples.


I am sorry that I must decline John's kind nomination for Commodore at this time. I do, however, strongly support his bid for Secretary.
L.Caricchio
ZINGARA – Sail #4222
C25 Fleet Captain-Fleet#3


Bravo, John!
This move from governance critic to active governance volunteer is exactly what you and the association need to amend the past and to move the association forward into a healthier and more sustainable future. And, I have no doubt that with you in office that the call for nominations will finally be considered in time (late April to early May) in order to make it into the June issue of the Mainsheet. Thereby, bringing the entire membership back into the fold...whether they choose to participate or not.

If I still qualified as a voting member, I would second your nomination for Secretary.
J.B. Manley s/v Sea Trac Allied Seawind II #65
DPO s/v Antares Catalina 25 #4849
Association Treasurer 2002 - 2006
Association Bookkeeper 2002 - 2008
Association Quartermaster 2004 - 2008


Glad you added a smiley face to that one John.
I had not followed this thread prior to my putting my hat in the ring for Secretary. I would bow out and be in favor of John taking that position.
Paul – “Britinusa”

John I agree with JB.
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I nominate you for Commodore.
Knotty Cat
1997 WK/TR, #321
Belhaven, NC.


There is nothing in the bylaws about running or serving in two positions so we will see how this plays out.

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