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Frank Hopper
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Pitcairn Island
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Initially Posted - 03/13/2006 : 15:14:27

I just submitted my 9th quarterly Tech Editor article to the Catalina Mainsheet. The magazine has seen me restore two boats, trailers and all, and publish a fair number of articles submitted by other forum members. I think I am done. I also think that when people give up volunteer positions they should try to find a replacement. Consider this a posting of a job opening. I hope that one of our newer members with a long list of projects will see the fun in this and offer to take the position. The next article is due June 11 so there is plenty of time to put together a piece. There are many things that need to cycle through the tech section every few years and those of you with new boats are going to be doing them, doing the projects is what qualifies you for the job.

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 03/13/2006 : 15:28:30

I'm thinking we could also use a new TellTale Editor, Treasurer, and new Quarermaster. In fact, a whole new slate of Officers is not a bad idea (Frank, Duane, JB, and I have basically been at the helm here several years now, with Don and Cliff, too). JG has been tireless as Mainsheet editor.

Come one, come all. This association needs you. Become staff now, and start thinking about becoming an Officer.

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 03/13/2006 : 18:08:13

Not an easy set of boots to fill.
Since Peggy & I decided on getting a C250, we have scoured the forum and the many other pages on the site. We have gleaned a huge amount of info about the boat, sailing techniques and more.
The Mainsheet, is greeted and immeadiately opened at the 25' section.

You guys and gals have done some awesome work on our behalf.
I'm sure that some well qualified residents will step foward.

Paul.

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Gene DeMambro
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Response Posted - 03/14/2006 : 22:10:41

I for one, as a new C-25 owner AND a new sailboat owner appreciate the help I have thus far received here. Indeed, the posts here by everyone further impress in my mind that I made the right choice in the C-25. And I mailed my association application and check last week. It was the least I could do.

I do not have the experience or the know-how to fill your shoes, Frank. But I do wish you the best if you do decide to step down.

Cheers,
Gene

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Gene DeMambro
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Response Posted - 03/19/2006 : 21:49:23

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">The magazine has seen me restore two boats, trailers and all, <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

This is precisely what I am about to undertake as soon as the fickle New England weather figures out what it wants to do. So the question is, can I order reprints of the magazines that have these articles? Any info I can gleen from them would be a big help. Are there back issues available?

Cheers,
Gene

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/19/2006 : 22:36:44

Gene - many of them have similar stories in the tech tips section...

As an association, we should think about getting a hold of the archives for publication here

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Frank Hopper
Past Commodore

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Response Posted - 03/21/2006 : 20:29:32

This topic still needs a solution.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/21/2006 : 20:55:21

yes it does Frank....

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">a whole new slate of Officers is not a bad idea (Frank, Duane, JB, and I have basically been at the helm here several years now, with Don and Cliff, too). <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

and Jim - don't write us off, let us do that ourselves...

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clayC
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Response Posted - 03/24/2006 : 16:25:00

Has anyone filled this position?

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 03/24/2006 : 17:35:07

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">...don't write us off, let us do that ourselves...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Some of our existing officers have done outstanding work, and they should have the chance to move up, if they wish.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/24/2006 : 21:59:54

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by clayC
 Has anyone filled this position?
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
No, are you interested? It is a hoot for your friends to see your articles. I am in my mid 50s and my mother shows them to people!

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/28/2006 : 11:20:09

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">a note to Frank: If you still need help for the magazine, I could do some of the tech editing as it pertains to boat repair and restoration, but may need articles from others on topics about race tuning and performance. Personally, I like the smell of glue and varnish...... followed by hot blueberry muffins.
John Vining<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

DONE

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John G-
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Response Posted - 04/03/2006 : 08:04:39

Seeing the work John has done on his boat, Nim Bimash II, and his extensive sailing experience (see Mainseet Feb. 2004 “My Father’s Eyes”) he will be a great C25 Tech Editor.
Thanks John.

Go ahead click on the bird.

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Alan Clark
Captain

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Response Posted - 04/04/2006 : 20:28:41

Many Thanks to ALL those who have volunteered Many, Many hours on EVERYONES behalf for the betterment of the association.Fair winds to all!

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