We have plotted our course and set our sails as warm summer breezes guide us toward the horizon as a new season of the Masonic Yacht Club begins.
          I am expecting an exciting year as our club is growing and moving forward with great momentum and enthusiasm.  As a team, we will continue to perpetuate and strengthen the Yacht Club with new members as we have been doing in recent years.  I am proud that we are recognized internationally as we have members in many parts of the globe.  I am excited about the prospect of continuing and expanding a strong and united brotherhood.  Together, with our First Mates Club, I am eager to continue the fine traditions we have instilled and I appreciate and welcome any suggestions to strengthen and better our organization.
         We are motivated and continue to move forward as we strive for excellence.  I will continue the good works the Yacht Club has done such as donating life jackets and boats to Camp Turk, sponsoring fishing tournaments, and the Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach.  Just recently, we supported the Grand Secretaries Golf Classic with a foursome representing the MYC as well as sponsoring a hole.  In addition, a number of our members donated their time to help the Suffolk County Postal Workers sort the food they collected for Long Island Cares and Island Harvest. Our most recent undertaking was to organize a regatta at the Masonic Children’s summer camp, Camp Turk.  Ten sailboats with crews of four, raced around the lake to determine the best and fastest boat and crew.  Everyone left happily as trophies for participation were awarded to each camper as well as trophies for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place.  Everyone was a winner.  As an organization, we continue our good works through service to our communities as well as our Brotherhood.  As individuals, we experience Masonic camaraderie as we strengthen friendships and turn acquaintances into lifelong friendships.
         I am extremely pleased that our meetings have generated such positive feedback.  They have been well attended and our membership continues to contribute many good ideas for activities and improving our club.
         Together, “We are on the Move” and “We are going Places”.  Join me as we venture forth.  May we have calm seas and smooth sailing.

                                                                                                 Anthony Cancemi, Commodore