The pile of lighted buoys which have been removed for the winter season is also growing rapidly. Traditionally at year's end we reflect on the past year and consider goals and resolutions for the upcoming year. I can tell you, the Auxiliary is doing fine. There will be no shortage of reports telling us so. Statistics will be paraded in many formats, data bases, articles, and reports.
Statistics are important.
They give a benchmark to measure our progress, and provide a baseline allowing us to set goals for the future. However, I don't need these statistics to know your are all doing fine, I see it daily. I have come to be amazed at your level of your dedication during my short time as Auxiliary Coordinator. However, I want to focus on the Auxiliary from another point of view. Behind every statistic is a person.