Dear DSC Community,

It is with enthusiam and great appreciation that I take on the task of serving the DSC as Interim Executive Director. The DSC has weathered many transitions in its nearly 18 years, and I believe that we will come through this most recent change successfully as well.

My job as Interim Director will be mainly to help the DSC achieve stability and sustainability - both fiscally and organizationally - while the Board conducts the search for a new permanent Executive Director.  As well, I will do my best to assist all the terrific DSC members, volunteers, staff, Board and program participants with the great programs and services that the DSC offers to Baltimore and the surrounding community.

Here are a couple of things that I want you to know:

1)    I've worked for the DSC earlier this year as a consultant, producing an Organizational Overview and Needs Assessment, and a Fund Development Plan, so I know quite a bit about the DSC as a nonprofit organization- its history, culture, current programs, fleet, facilities, budgets, etc.

2)    I am a member of the DSC. I have my own boat (a Pearson 323) in Edgewater so have not sailed here myself, but I believe in the DSC mission and am both a member and a donor. I'm proud to support the DSC. [ Please remember that when the Annual Appeal comes around; I'll be getting solicited at the same time you are! ]

3)    I will be working 25 hours per week only, mostly between 10-3 daily. If you need me, please email susan@downtownsailing.org or call the office at 410-727-0722 (press 4). I'll check messages when I am out of the office.

Thank you all for your welcome. I look forward to working with you.

Susan