The day-to-day management of our squadron is accomplished by a group of officers called the Bridge. These officers are elected by, and are responsible to all of the members. The Bridge consists of:
COMMANDER:
Cdr Peter S. Asquith, 4 Patricia Road, Brunswick, ME 04011
(207-729-4030) e-mail
The Squadron Commander presides over all membership and Executive Committee meetings and performs all of the other tasks normally accomplished by the president of any corporation or similar group. The Squadron Commander depends on his/her staff for support.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER:
Lt/C William J. Wood, 30 Spofford Ln, Trevett, ME 04571
(207-633-1247) e-mail
The Executive Officer is our senior vice president, or second in command. The XO performs the Commander's duties when the Commander is unavailable. This member is responsible for the external functions of the squadron, including public relations, cooperative charting, boat show booths, legislation of interest to us as boaters, radio technical information, and safety issues.
EDUCATION OFFICER:
Lt/C John McMullen, 36 Teal Lane, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
(207-433-7848) e-mail
The SEO (Squadron Educational Officer) is responsible for the entire educational program of our squadron. This officer may well be our busiest member (having the most fun), because he or she supervises our busy educational program, both the courses offered to the public and those for our members only
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:
Lt/C William Conners, 5 Dionne Circle, Brunswick, ME 04011
(207-729-6520) e-mail
The Administrative Officer (AO) is responsible for all of the internal functions of the squadron. The AO's tasks include recruiting and retaining members; keeping us involved in squadron activities; arranging for membership meetings, programs and entertainment; and setting up cruises.
SECRETARY:
Lt/C Fredrick A. Webel, PO Box 102, Walpole, ME 04573
(207-563-2689) e-mail
This officer is the squadron records-keeper, an essential role in any organization. This officer records and keeps minutes of all of our meetings and safeguards our legal documents. Our Secretary also maintains the squadron membership records, and is responsible for publishing our newsletter, membership roster, and for supervising the maintenance of the squadron web site.
TREASURER:
Lt/C Joan Apgar, 1031 Biscay Road, Bremen, ME 04551
(207-633-3764) e-mail
The treasurer manages all of the financial transactions of the squadron to include paying for all courses, recording debits and credits, reimbursements and insuring all financial records for the non-profit status are maintained.