Dear friends,

It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to the 2025 Moosehead Lake Yacht Club season of events and activities.  At the last trustees meeting in September, 2024, the Board developed a 2025 schedule of events, and planned for venues, equipment rentals and other services in preparation for the upcoming season.  We also welcomed our newest members of the Board of Trustees; Kay Johnson as Vice-Commodore and Karen Maher-Cochran as Secretary/Historian.  They join other board members, Tom Perry, Judi Frederick and Barbara Richardson as well as Treasurer, Bob Annis.

Our 2025 schedule of events is as follows:

          July 12, 2025 - The Commodore’s Reception on the Katahdin.

          July 26, 2025 - Pig Roast - Hosted by Telford and Karen Allen, Allen’s Camp, Rockwood.

          August 9, 2025 - Kineo Cup - Hosted by Dick and Chris Brown, Sand Bar Island.

          August 23, 2025 - Annual Meeting and Dinner - Moosehead Aero Marine Hanger.

In between these events (weather permitting), opportunities for hiking, paddling your kayak or canoe, gardening and boating raft-ups are available and always enjoyable.  And after the season, helping shuttle pilots for the Fly-In, September 4-7.  If you haven’t already, please save the dates for the scheduled events and also consider volunteering some time on one of our many committees. You’ll be glad you did.  You can also visit our website at https://mlyc.me for updates and information.

Before our first event in July, our various committees gather to finalize events and strategy for the 2025 season.  The summer season may be short, but there are months of preparation for every  event.  Please join me in a heartfelt thanks to our volunteers who work so diligently to ensure everything is planned and ready for all of us.  Most importantly, our events would not be a reality without the exceptional hospitality of our generous hosts; Telford & Karen Allen, Dick & Chris Brown, and the Hilton family.  You always make us feel welcome and we appreciate everything you do for the Yacht Club.

Lastly, on the business end of the club, the dues for 2025 will remain at $175 per member, with notices to be mailed in May, prior to the start of the fun.  So, let’s get ready for a great 2025 season.  Give of your time as you are able and enjoy all Moosehead has to offer.

Sincerely,

Steve Mason, Commodore