Update on LOYALS* activities over the past couple weeks:

• Core team members Bob Shapiro and Bob Astrove have successfully implemented a discussion forum on the Class website. The first forum was launched Oct. 24 for District and Fleet captains to exchange ideas on ways to increase fleet activity, with two training sessions for those who would like a more detailed orientation. 
• We’re excited about being able to use this capability for additional forums in the months to come. If you have any ideas for forum topics, please share via our email group (lightning-loyals@googlegroups.com)!   
• As previously noted, Bob Astrove has done some great background work on the project to index the many great articles/resources and YouTube videos available for the Lightning – more to come.
• With respect to this blog, please feel free to suggest – or submit – content!

On our next Executive Committee call we’ll review the LOYALS list and discuss priorities for the upcoming off-season. If you have any new ideas or questions, use this Google Group to reply to all, or feel free to email or call me (bertie.werley@gmail.com; 412-439-4543).  

*Legions Of Young-at-heart Avid Lightning Sailors