Epping Forest celebrates 35th Change of Command
The riverfront marina, fountains and backyard beauty of Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club set the tone and provided an unbeatable backdrop for a big day in Club history. On Friday, May 19, the 35th Annual Change of Command Ceremony and Dinner welcomed members and guests to join club leadership for the occasion, where cannon fire and the raising of the next Commodore’s flag took place on the banks of the St. Johns River.
Past Commodore George Henley presided over the function by welcoming the board of governors and executive officers, while taking time to thank outstanding staff members. Leadership bestowed honors and gifts to those shifting out of the Flag Officer duties.
The executive officers were announced as Jody Brandenburg took the helm as the 35th Commodore, Ryan Rafferty as Vice Commodore, Nathan Adams as Rear Commodore and H. Phil Littlefield as Immediate Past Commodore. The board of governors was also invited to join leadership for the official swearing-in as retired Lt. Col. Scott Taylor II joined Allen Jones Sr., Danny Falero, Meghan Congro, Kristen Inman, Grant Bledsoe, Laura Phillips Edgecombe and C.R. “Chad” Munsey III as they raised their right hand in honor of club tradition and history.
Jody Brandenburg, following his flag hoist and cannon blast, closed out the ceremony by thanking Herb Peyton, chairman and founder of Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club. “Herb, we know your mission, we know what your thoughts are on the success of the club, and we promise not to disappoint you.”
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