[Psml] Info sought on name change to "Sail and Power Squadron"

[Harleigh Ewell]

When I was Commander in 2002-3, our squadron had about 65 members, and it
was not clear that we were going to be able to continue.  One of my
priorities was to change the name to better reflect the actual makeup and
purpose of the squadron.  Thus, we adopted the Sail and Power option.  I am
not aware of anyone who dropped out because of that.  On the other hand, our
membership is now about 120, and the squadron is thriving.  I attribute this
in large part to the efforts of the new sailor-members that we attracted,
who, I believe, would not have joined without the name change and the
efforts of the prior sailor-members who were energized by it.  Many of our
members have told me this also.  The renewed enthusiasm is shared by our
power boating members as well.  We are fortunate in the quality of the
individuals who are active in the squadron, and we have a lot of sailors in
this area, so the effect on other squadrons may not be as dramatic as ours
was.

 

The procedure for doing the change is explained in the Operating Manual,
which is available online.  We also had to register the name change with the
State of Maryland, which involved only a simple form and a copy of the new
bylaws.

 

I cannot understand why the national organization has not yet changed its
name.

 

P/C Harleigh Ewell, JN

Rockville Sail and Power Squadron

 

 

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Subject: [Psml] Info sought on name change to "Sail and Power Squadron"

 

I'd like to ask squadrons who have changed their names what their experience
has been.  

 

What was the reason for the change?

 

What is the procedure to do it (we are an Ohio squadron) ?  What was the
cost?

 

Did it seem to make any difference in recruiting new members?  Did it
alienate members in long standing?

 

Thanks for any info you can give me.

 

 

P/D/C Brian Logan, SN

bats_wings at sbcglobal.net

 

Akron Power Squadron

www.akronpowersquadron.com                   

 

 

 

 

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