⚓ Get Involved & Earn Your Merit Marks – Volunteer Opportunities Await! ⚓ ⚓ Get Involved & Earn Your Merit Marks – Volunteer Opportunities Await! ⚓

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Ahoy, friends! As we sail toward another exciting season filled with camaraderie, celebration, and community service, we're calling on YOU — our amazing members — to step aboard and help steer the ship. Volunteering is not only a great way to support our organization, but it's also your path to earning those all-important Merit Marks.
Here's how you can get involved right now and in the coming months:

🎲 Volunteers Needed: Night at the Races – November 1st!
One of our most popular and fun-filled events is just around the corner! We need volunteers to help make our "Night at the Races" on November 1st a roaring success. From setup and event coordination to running the games — there's a way for everyone to participate. Don't miss this chance to be part of the action!

🌟 Holiday Spirit Needed!
We're gearing up for the 2025 Pompano Holiday Boat Parade, and we need your creativity and holiday cheer!
✅ Volunteers needed to help decorate our parade boat
🚤 A boat is also needed — if you're willing to lend yours for this fun-filled event, let us know!
📱 Social Media Help – Join Our Digital Crew!
Are you handy with Facebook? Have a knack for creative posts and engaging content?
We need a volunteer to help manage our Facebook page — promote events, share updates, and help grow our online presence.
🍽️ Dinner Meeting Support – Speak, Cook, or Help Plan!
Our monthly dinner meetings are a highlight of our calendar, and there are several ways to help:
🎤 Know someone with a great story or expertise to share? We're looking for guest speakers. Reach out to James McEntee to coordinate.
👨‍🍳 Love to cook (or just lend a hand)? We need volunteers to help prepare dinners for our monthly gatherings.
🎉 Planning Ahead – 2026 Volunteers Needed
Looking to get more involved next year? Mark your calendars — we have several exciting opportunities in 2026:
📅 Special Events Planning – from logistics to creativity, we need fresh ideas and helping hands
🎊 Change of Watch Decorations – help us kick off the new year in style this January
🐶 Dogs on Dock (March 2026) – one of our favorite events needs volunteers to help organize and run the fun!
🧭 Join the 2026 Bridge Crew
We're also on the lookout for dedicated members to join the 2026 Bridge. Open positions include:
🎁 Raffle Items Needed
As we prepare for the Change of Watch, we're collecting raffle item donations. If you have items to contribute — gift baskets, boating gear, wine, or anything else fun and festive — we'd love your support.
💬 Ready to Volunteer?
Whether you can give a few hours or take on a larger role, your involvement matters. Volunteering is a fun way to meet other members, support our mission, and be recognized for your contributions through Merit Marks.
Interested? Have questions? Want to sign up?
Reach out to your Bridge officers or event coordinators today!
Let's make 2025–2026 our most vibrant, community-driven years yet!
Smooth sailing and thank you for keeping the wind in our sails!


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