ERNA MAKELA AWARDED FIRST CHAIRMAN'S COMMENDATION
- Written by David Haugh David Haugh
- Published: 26 January 2021 26 January 2021
- Created: 26 January 2021 26 January 2021
- Last Updated: 26 January 2021 26 January 2021
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Chairman Peter Bentley is pleased to announce that the very first BOC Chairman’s Letter of Commendation has been awarded to Erna Makela, from the European Region. Together with Torsten, and their dog Elli, Erna entertained members with her Face Book postings of the cruises they made through their Finnish cruising area, during the spring and summer of 2020. Erna followed this up with an article in the Club magazine about cruising in Finland. The Committee considered this first award very well deserved.
This is the first award of a Letter of Commendation, but hopefully not the last. Members are welcome to nominate another member, and the procedure was circulated on both the Club website and Face Book page, earlier.
CHAIRMAN'S LETTER OF COMMENDATION
- Written by David Haugh David Haugh
- Published: 25 January 2021 25 January 2021
- Created: 25 January 2021 25 January 2021
- Last Updated: 26 January 2021 26 January 2021
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The Committee recently held a meeting to identify ways of keeping the club active and interesting for members during the current restrictive lock-down period. One of the suggestions, which has been taken up for immediate implementation, is to offer a Chairman’s commendation to identify and thank any member who has done something of note or interest for the Club during this period.The award is aimed at stimulating club interest during the present restrained times, providing some good news and have immediate effect. It is not intended as a substitute for the Martin Broom Memorial Trophy, which will continue to be awarded annually to a deserving member.
The award is effective immediately. Any member may propose a recipient, by sending their nomination to the Chairman. The proposal will then be circulated to the committee for its consideration. The Chairman will write a letter of commendation to successful nominees, send it to the recipient after previously informing them of the award, and then have the award publicised on the Club Website page, FaceBook Page and the subsequent issue of Sweeping Statements. The Chairman is pleased to announce that the very first recipient was approved by the committee at the meeting, and an announcement will shortly be made.
