30° 25.60’N 86° 35.58’W
February 2020
Steven Mee Awarded the 2019
FCA Meritorious Service Award
Letter Log
P/C David Vaughan Recipient of
the Skip and Barbara Harrington
Award
Steven Mee accepts the Meritorious Service Trophy from
FWYC-FCA Immediate past president P/C Dick Secord
Jerry Black presents the Skip and Barbara Harrington
Trophy to P/C David Vaughan
Each year the FWYC chapter of the Florida
Commodores Association (FCA) chooses a member
who has gone above and beyond during the year
volunteering in any aspect of the club.
The presentation of the Skip and Barbara
Harrington Trophy was initiated in 2017 and is
awarded to a member, spouse or couple who have
donated long-term continuous service to the Fort
Walton Yacht Club. The trophy which is an
antique winch represents the work horse of a
sailing vessel. The 2019 recipient was P/C David
Vaughan. Dave joined the club many years ago
and immediate began volunteering to spearhead
projects and make repairs where needed. It was
not unusual to see Dave on the roof or repairing
the plumbing. He has been the member you call
when something needs fixing. He always had the
answer and would show up to help if available.
Steven Mee was chosen to receive the Meritorious
Service Award for 2019. Steve has been extremely
active in a host of club projects. Throughout the year
Steve never turned down an opportunity to help out in
any way he could.
Steve worked diligently with Jennifer Grant on the
building painting project. He used his carpentry and
mechanical skills to replace several doors and wood
prior to painting. In addition, Steve has been a most
valuable asset in replacing the decking over the east
seawall.
Dave has worn many hats at the Fort Walton
Yacht Club. He served as Commodore twice,
Vice Commodore many times, and has been a
member of the Board of Directors many times as
well.
Steve and his wife, Tammi in their boat have been
ever present fixtures s mark set on the race courses at
FWYC in freezing, cold weather and way too hot
races in the bayou and the bay.
Many thanks and CONGRATULATIONS, Dave!
Steven Mee is a great asset to our club. His
knowledge, patience, and ability to lead or follow in
any project is impressive.
The FCA (Florida Commodores
Association) is the organization of
the current commodore and past
commodores and their spouses.
Elizabeth Andrew
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