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
JODI MASTERS-GONZALES
COMMITTEE CHAIR |
COMMITTEE |
| Sylvia Wheeler | Club of the Year |
| Rosalie Davis-Green | Harbor Associations |
| S/C Shawn Milligan & C Kathy St. Amant | Historian |
| S/C Bill McNamara | Member Outreach |
| S/C Anne Eubanks | Membership |
| Elena Yuasa | Old Timers |
| H/C Kimberly Milligan | PCYA |
| Paul DeGraw | Predicted Log/Motor Yachting |
| R/C Jodi Masters-Gonzales | 2025 Race Calendar |
| Judi Glover | Race Management Committee |
| Dick Townsend | Radio Communications |
| Director Themis Glatman | RBOC Legislative Committee |
| Steve Harris | SCYYRA |
| C Kathy St. Amant | Trophies |
| Elena Yuasa | Ways & Means Committee (Opportunity Baskets) |
| Paddle Sports | Dave Lumian |
Reporting to
VICE COMMODORE
LEE COLLER
COMMITTEE CHAIR |
COMMITTEE |
| Peter Phillips | Adaptive Boating |
| Director Vic Jedlicka | Angling |
| Kim Kymlicka | Appeals/Rules |
| Director Herbert Brown | Awards |
| Richard Somers | Community Outreach |
| TBD | Cruising |
| Director Herbert Brown | Endorsement Committee |
| Treasurer Chris Haro | Finance Chair |
| S/C Bill McNamara | Fleet Captain |
| Dr. Michael Stone M.D. | Medical Emergencies Afloat |
| TBD | Membership Seminar |
| S/C John Marshall & John Barry | Midwinter Regatta |
| TBD | Model Yachting |
| Paul Katz | PHRF Liason |
| John Miller | Safety at Sea Seminars |
| C Kathy St. Amant | Women’s Boating Event |
| Kim Bergeron | Yearbook Data Collection |
| Director Marie Rogers | Inclusive Boating |
Reporting to
COMMODORE
KATHY ST. AMANT
COMMITTEE CHAIR |
COMMITTEE |
| Joel Geldin | Audit |
| S/C Anne Eubanks | Budget Committee |
| H/C Kimberly Milligan | Bylaws |
| C Kathy St. Amant | Commodore’s Cruise 2024 |
| Dave Lumian | Government Relations |
| C Kathy St. Amant & Director Howard Brenner | 2024 Installation |
| H/C Kimberly Milligan | Judge Advocate |
| S/C Gary Green | Insurance |
| Director Herbert Brown | Long Range Planning |
| R/C Jodi Masters-Gonzales | Marketing-Communications (Mar-Com) |
| Director Marie Rogers | Searchlight Digital Newsletter |
| Jr S/C John Caldwell | Nominations |
| Kim Bergeron | Opening Day Calendar |
| S/C Mark Hansen | Opening Day Organizer |
| H/C Lorraine Coller | Policies & Procedures |
| Jeanne Stafford | Programs |
| Kim Bergeron | Services Administrator |
| S/C Mark Hansen | US Sailing Area J |
| S/C Mark Hansen & Director Marie Rogers | US Sailing Representatives |
| C Kathy St. Amant & Jr S/C John Caldwell | Webmaster |
| C Kathy St. Amant | IT Committee |
| C Kathy St. Amant | Yachting Protocol Guidelines |
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.