Every three months we hold quarterly meetings with all of our associates with the goal to inform everyone of goings-on within the company, and in the marketplace. We also use these occasions to acknowledgege individuals and make service awards. Last week we recognized Pam Gill who has served our company in the wood shop for 33 years. Pam has chosen to retire.
You may not recognize Pam but if you own or have ever been aboard a Sabre, you have probably held one of the thousands of hand rails that she crafted or touched one of her laminated trims on a bulkhead or counter top. I love this about our boats, that one person can build things that are so recognizable and that the traditions like this are a part of our culture. These pieces all carry Pam's signature craftsmanship and add to the sum of the parts which are Sabre quality.
I will miss Pam as will all of her friends at Sabre. I wish for her a happy, warm and much deserved retirement and each time I lay my hand on a hand rail I will think of her with great fondness.