Herb Goettelmann
Commodore 1994 - 1996
In summer of 1991, was appointed to Treasurer’s Office, to finish remainder of term. Elected and served as Vice-Commodore 1992 and 1993, and served as House Committee Chairman, introducing new programs of management to the Club, as well as participation in other Club activities.Elected Commodore for 1994, 95 and 96. As IJSBA Chairman, initiated new program of participation and increase in remuneration to Club.
Was Chairman of the Building Expansion Project, which added new office, lobby and bar/lounge area (1800 sq. ft.) to present Clubhouse. Additional acquisitions include: round tables and more chairs for dining room, big screen TV, new stove and deep fryers in kitchen, ice machine for lounge, 26' sailboat and trailer for Youth Sailing Program, High School Scholarship Awards Program, Charity Golf Tournament, new Ships Store display case, bar/lounge area furniture and accessories, new paint and a new roof covering over the Clubhouse. Also, the Club has won several "1st Place" awards in public engagements.
The Club serves an average of 90 dinners on Friday nights, more on special Events, and is done mostly by Club volunteers.
The Club has no financial encumbrances. Commodore Herb believes all of these accomplishments were achieved because of the "team effort" participation and cooperation of the Officers, Trustees and Members.