The Change of Watch marks the passing of Command to the newly elected Commodore and bridge and also serves to introduce the other Officers and Directors for 2023.
This year’s ceremony was held on January 15 at The Italian American Club.
The evening began with a social hour. Guests gathered around the bar and enjoyed what seemed to be a never-ending trays of appealing appetizers.
The program followed with Past Commodores Bill Sulser and Jim Dupuy relieving 2022 officers of their duties and installing the 2023 officers. The new bridge includes Commodore Candyce Schmidt, Vice Commodore Sarah Ulis, Rear Commodore Terry Franklin, Fleet Captain Otis Gilyard, Secretary Barbara Kipnis, Treasurer Steve Franklin and, Member At Large Ramone Vazquez.
Guests visited over a wonderful buffet dinner.
Then the real fun began!
Thanks to Rear Commodore Terry Franklin for arranging this fantastic event. We’re off to a great start in 2023.