SCYA COMMITTEES
Committees make up the core of SCYA productivity. As you can see below, we have an extensive group of dedicated volunteers working to meet the goals of our mission; SCYA’s promise of service to our members. Besides working with our members, SCYA has educational seminars, regattas, yachting historical archives, awards presentations, stock of sanctioned US Sailing Numbers for Area J, and more. SCYA is always available to discuss any topic with our members. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our committee chairs. You may send your inquiry to our Service Administrator and she will get you in touch ASAP. You may see a few TBD (To Be Determined) spots below. If you have the skills and knowledge to fill one of the positions, please contact the Service Administrator.
CONTACT SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR
Reporting to:
REAR COMMODORE
Herbert Brown
ASSIGNMENTS |
APPOINTMENTS |
| PORT CAPTAIN | DIR. JILL BIEDEMAN |
| Awards & Endorsements | Dir. Sally Cohen |
| Club of the Year | Dir. David Campagnari & Sylvia Wheeler |
| Community Outreach | Richard Somers |
| Cruising | OPEN |
| Harbor Associations (Liaison) | Incoming Harbor Assoc. Commodores |
| Historian | S/C Shawn Milligan |
| Membership | S/C Rick Dinon |
| —Member Outreach | Dir. John Gaddis |
| —Membership Seminar | OPEN |
| Paddle Sports | Dave Lumian |
| Pacific Coast Yachting Association (PCYA) (Liaison) | S/C Anne Eubanks |
| Predicted Log/Motor Yachting | Tom Decker |
| Programs | Dir. Paul Artof |
| Radio Communications | Charles Pascal |
| Recreational Boaters of California (RBOC) (Liaison) | Themis Glatman |
| Ways & Means Committee (Raffle Baskets) | OPEN |
| EVENTS | |
| Old Timers General Meeting (September 2026) | OPEN |
| Rear Commodore Seminar 2026 | R/C Herbert Brown |
Reporting to
VICE COMMODORE
Elena Yuasa
ASSIGNMENTS |
APPOINTMENTS |
| FLEET CAPTAIN | JAMES LEE |
| Adaptive Boating | Peter Phillips |
| Angling | Myles Blatt |
| Appeals/Rules | Kim Kymlicka |
| Inclusive Boating | H/C Marie Rogers |
| Jr. Sailing | OPEN |
| Midwinter Regatta | Dir. Tom Noto |
| Model Yachting | TBD |
| PHRF Liaison | Bob Langan |
| Trophies | Dir. Michael Means |
| Women’s Boating | C Jodi Masters-Gonzales & Dir Marie Rogers |
| Race Management | OPEN |
| —Race Calendar 2026 | V/C Elena Yuasa |
| —Race Calendar 2027 | R/C Herbert Brown |
| —Championship Regatta Seminar | Dir. Judi Glover |
| EVENTS | |
| Medical Emergencies at Sea | Fleet Surgeon, Dr. Martin Hopp |
| Safety at Sea | Dir. Jay Nager |
| Women’s Conference 2026 | C Jodi Masters-Gonzales & Dir Marie Rogers |
Reporting to
COMMODORE
Jodi Masters-Gonzales
ASSIGNMENTS |
APPOINTMENTS |
| SCYA SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR | MARY CRANDALL PLACENSIA |
| Audit | Jr. S/C Lee Coller |
| Budget Committee | V/C Elena Yuasa |
| Bylaws | JA David Baker |
| Government Relations | S/C Mark Hansen |
| Insurance | JA David Baker |
| Long Range Planning | OPEN |
| Marketing-Communications (Mar-Com) | OPEN |
| —Searchlight Newsletter —Annual Yearbook —Annual Data Collection |
V/C Elena Yuasa C Jodi Masters-Gonzales Mary Crandall Placencia |
| Nominations | Jr. S/C Lee Coller |
| Opening Day Calendar | Mary Crandall Placencia |
| Policies & Procedures | H/C Lorraine Coller |
| Sponsorships | Dirs. RJ Green & Judi Glover |
| US Sailing Area J Coordinator | Fleet Captain James Lee |
| —US Sailing Representatives (SCYA) —US Sailing Olympic Committee (Liaison) |
C Jodi Masters-Gonzales & H/C Marie Rogers Mike Van Dyke |
| Webmaster / IT Committee | Jr. S/C Lee Coller |
| Yachting Protocol Guidelines | Ray Wilson |
| EVENTS | |
| Commodore’s Cruise 2026 | C Jodi Masters-Gonzales |
| Installation & Awards Dinner 2026 | C Jodi Masters-Gonzales |
| Installation & Awards Dinner 2027 | V/C Elena Yuasa |
COMMITTEE’S PURPOSE
Appeals Committee
The Appeals Committee decides appeals of decisions of protest committees/juries which are presented to it in accordance with the guidelines published in the SCYA Yearbook. The SCYA Appeals Committee will serve as the SCYA “Association Appeals Committee” within the context of Rules 70 and 71 and Appendix F of The Racing Rules of Sailing and will perform the duties described therein for member clubs of SCYA. This committee may also be called upon to serve sailors and organizations not part of SCYA but that are within Area J of US Sailing.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee provides verification of the work of the Treasurer in an after‑the‑fact review. The Committee also provides financial advice throughout the year.
Bylaws Committee
The Bylaws Committee provides expertise to the Board on matters pertaining to updating, changing or rescinding existing SCYA Bylaws.
Race Calendar Committee
The Race Calendar Committee is responsible for the publication of the annual SCYA Race Calendar and the preparation of the 2‑year calendar.
Club of the Year Committee
The Club of the Year Committee must administer the SCYA Club of the Year program. The Committee is responsible for encouraging SCYA member clubs to participate in the program thereby strengthening their involvement with SCYA, and rewarding participation in SCYA activities. The Club of the Year program is intended to promote the Corinthian spirit in yachting, encourage Clubs to engage in civic involvement and promote friendly interactions between Clubs and boaters. The Committee is charged with administering the program according to procedures listed in the Policy & Procedures Manual.
Commodores Cruise Committee
The Commodore’s Cruise Committee, with the Commodore, schedules, coordinates, publicizes and monitors the annual SCYA Commodore’s Cruise. The cruise is normally scheduled to coincide with the September meeting.
Radio Communications Committee
The Radio Communications Committee keeps the SCYA Board of Directors apprised of activities in maritime communications.
Harbor Association Liaison Committee
The Harbor Association Liaison Committee provides overall coordination between SCYA and the Harbor Associations.
Historian
The Historian is responsible for the collection, inventory, preservation, retrieval and suitable display of the archives, memorabilia and other items of historic significance belonging to SCYA.
Insurance Committee
The Insurance Committee oversees SCYA insurance needs.
Judge Advocate
The Judge Advocate provides counsel to SCYA, its Board of Directors, officers and employees in the conduct of SCYA activities.