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Squadron Bridge

The squadron is run by the Bridge consisting of the elected officers and three members at large. They are elected by the general membership and installed in an annual ceremony called the "Change of Watch." The bridge officers appoint committee chairmen to help in their various duties.

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Commander Kelly Gitt
2026 Commander

Responsible for the leadership and management of the squadron. Reports to District Commander. Newsletter, ...

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XO Matthew T. Kuber
Executive Officer (XO) / Admin Officer

Responsible for "external affairs" such as boat shows, public relations, legislative, member engagement, ...

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Lt/C Jay Winters, AP
Education Officer/Safety Chair

Squadron instructor, the squadron webmaster, and he offers free Vessel Safety Checks for our community.

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Lt/C Cliff Root, SN
Port Captain / Co-SEO

Manager of education activities such as the Boating Safety Course (ABC) and Seminars. On-the-water captain.

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Lt/C Allyson Witt
Treasurer

Responsible for keeping track of money from hall rental, membership fees, classes and fundraisers.

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Lt/C Sherry Cota
Admin Officer, former Secretary

Keeps the official squadron log of attendance and minutes of bridge, general, and special meetings.

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Beverly Root, AP
Member at Large

Cliff and Bev were associate members from Miami. Bev was the past fund raising chairwoman.

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Alice French, S
Member at Large

Member of the social committee, enjoys planning events with other volunteers.

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Lt/C Matthew T. Kuber
Past Commander  2024, 2025

Retired Naval Commander
Cardiologist and Flight Surgeon