Anna Maria Island Sail & Power Squadron

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Squadron Bridge

The squadron is run by the Bridge consisting of the elected officers and three members at large. They are elected by the general membership and installed in an annual ceremony called the "Change of Watch." The bridge officers appoint committee chairmen to help in their various duties.

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Lt/C Matthew T. Kuber
Commander

Responsible for the leadership and management of the squadron. Reports to District Commander.

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Lt/C Marc D. Christman
Executive Officer (XO)

Responsible for "external affairs" such as boat shows, public relations, legislative, safety, etc.

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Lt/C Kelly Gitt
Squadron Administrative Officer (SAO)

Responsible for "internal affairs" such as hall rental, membership, boating activities, entertainment, etc.

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Lt/C Cliff Root
Squadron Educational Officer (SEO)

Manages the education activities such as the Public Boating Course (ABC) and Seminars.

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Lt/C David French
Treasurer

Responsible for keeping track of money from hall rental, membership fees, classes and fundraisers.

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Lt/C Sandra Cutcliffe
Secretary

Keeps the official squadron log of attendance and minutes of bridge, general, and special meetings.

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Alice French, S
Member at Large

Member of the social committee, enjoys planning events with other volunteers.

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Beverly Root, AP
Member at Large

Cliff and Bev were associate members from Miami. Bev was the past fund raising chairwoman.

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Lt Jay Winters, S
Member at Large

Jay is a squadron instructor, the squadron webmaster, and he offers free Vessel Safety Checks.

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R/C, BPECom J. David Haddox, S
Past Commander

Active as National Assistant Chairman for Basic Public Education.