President’s Message – September 2025

What a fantastic turnout for the CFMC picnic on August 16th!  After several days of rain, and the threat of rain, the weatherman provided us with a beautiful day.  Thanks to Ron and Judy Carmichael for making the necessary reservations for the Saint James Waterway Park Pavillion and clearing our cars thru the security checkpoint. What a great location for a large gathering!  I think everyone had plenty of food, and the recommendation for Robert Wallace Catering was spot on.  Thanks again to Judy Judson and Paul Reinmann for coordinating the picnic – Paul earned the coveted Activity Host club hat. Special thanks to Mary Sue Wahl for bringing the checkbook and arranging the payment to Mr. Wallace.

We are looking forward to the next event, which is the Fort Caswell and Oak Island Lighthouse tour. Rick and Anne Piotrzkowski are sponsoring this outing for the club on October 4th, and it sounds very interesting.  In the 10 years Judy and I have lived in Wilmington, we have not taken either the lighthouse tour or the tour of Fort Caswell so this will be new to us. Thanks to Rick and Anne for sponsoring this event.

Just a reminder, there are still opportunities to sponsor events in September, November, and December, so if you have an idea for an event, please bring your idea to one of the club board members.

See you at a future club event!

Rick Judson

President’s Message – January 2025

Hi CFMC Members – Happy New Year to all, At this time of year, we tend to look back fondly at the previous year while we look forward with anticipation to the upcoming year. In 2024, CFMC had several planned activities such as the Moores Creek Bridge Battlefield trip, the Ides of March Road Trip,…

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President’s Message – December 2024

Hi CFMC Members – I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving with family and friends.  Now, the sprint is on to take advantage of all the shopping opportunities available at this time of year. In all this rush of the season, please make sure to remember to renew your membership with the club. Looking back…

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President’s Message – November 2024

This month, I am stepping in to fill the two pairs of shoes of Karen and Norm Abbot.  As Vice President, I am wishing them well in their decision to move back north to be near family, especially grandchildren.  I know it was a tough decision for them since they enjoyed the Cape Fear region…

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