Navigating Our Way to the Future

Navigating Our Way to the Future is Everett Sail & Power Squadron’s theme for the 2008-2009 Bridge year.  Last year we Charted a New Course and now is the time to navigate that course.  As we continue the excellent work done in the squadron last year, we will continue our journey toward becoming the premier squadron in District 16.

The squadron goals are our waypoints as we navigate.  I’m happy to say that we’ve already passed one waypoint and we are continuing to navigate our way to the others.

As many of you know, my hobby is quilting.  I like to think of the squadron in terms of quilting.  It takes all the pieces of fabric to make bed-sized quilt.  I compare our squadron to a double bed quilt – bigger than many but not as big as we could be. 

The members are the various size pieces that make up the quilt design.  Some are more colorful than others just as some members are able to contribute more than others.  That is not to say that any of pieces are less important, they are all needed to complete the quilt.

The Executive committee is the border that and keeps the pieces (members) working together for common goals.  The Bridge is the binding that surrounds the members and defines the quilt (squadron). 

Which piece of the quilt are you?  What is your personal commitment to the squadron?  Not everyone can give the same amount of time and energy as everyone else.  Maybe you only have the time to take class or attend an Operations Training.  When was the last time you considered how big a piece of the quilt you want to be.

As we Navigate Our Way to the Future, remember your time and commitment to Everett Sail & Power Squadron is important and deeply appreciated.