Marco Cruise Club Commodores Ball

The Marco Island Cruise Club held their 45th Annual “Change of Watch” and Commodore’s Ball on Sunday, January 15th, swearing in the new Bridge and Board of Directors at the Island Country Club. More than 50 members enjoyed a great evening of comradery and fine dining with fellow members and guests.

Past Commodore Todd Whitney presented the Blue Commodore’s flag to Terry Raymer.  Commodore Raymer then presented Joe Lagano the Red Vice Commodore flag and Ed Bauersfeld the White Rear Commodore flag. Each flag officer was pinned according to tradition. The 2023 Board of Directors are Charlie Schwalje, Cindy McKeown, Sandy Miller, Julie Whitney, Dan Lange, Don Harty, John Nevelus, Treasurer Joyce Madaio and Stacey Stevens.

Special thanks were given to Donna Babb for her role as publicity support and Cindy McKeown, Lubbers Line Editor, for putting together events.

Commodore Terry Raymer attributed the strong membership numbers to continued increases in boat ownership. “The marine industry has seen continued strong sales here in our area these last several years. A lot of these folks are first time owners who want the advantage of belonging to organizations such as ours that offer them the security of being part of an experienced group of fellow boaters,” said new Commodore Raymer.

The installation ceremony and dinner was held at the newly renovated and expanded Island Country Club facilities on Nassau Road on Marco where they enjoyed a cocktail hour, dinner and dancing.

More information about the organization go to their webpage at www.marcocruiseclub.com.