We are once again blessed to be gathering here at the Middlesex Yacht Club to celebrate the 2009 season and the 114^th year of this prestigious organization - a milestone event to say the least.

MYC’s many years of existence are due to you – the members of this yacht club. From its humble beginning in 1896 as the Mattabesett Canoe Club located in Middletown, to today - in its present location on the picturesque banks overlooking the Connecticut River in Chester, gratitude goes to all the members through the years who worked to preserve a very unique and historic yacht club.

As our Constitution states…

“The purpose of this organization shall be the encouragement and promoting of yachting and to provide and maintain suitable headquarters for its members.”

I believe we can all agree that the purpose has definitely been accomplished and continues to do so.

Look and see the beauty around you. You are the ones who have been responsible in making MYC a club that we are happy to spend time at. Whether enjoying our boats, the beautiful pool, club house and events provided throughout the year, Friday Night Suppers, walking about the lovely grounds or the camaraderie of the friends we have made here at the club, we are all excited when a new season begins.

I look forward to seeing the pleasure our members, their families and friends obtain from MYC as we continue to strive in keeping our marina a safe and enjoyable place to come to.

I thank all the members of MYC for their support in allowing me to serve as Commodore for the 2009 season and I will endeavor to fill the expectations of true yacht club standards.

Donald Camillo, Commodore