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
Elena Yuasa
COMMITTEE CHAIR |
COMMITTEE |
| Club of the Year | Sylvia & Tommy Wheeler |
| Harbor Associations (Liaison) | Dir. Rosalie Davis-Green |
| Historian (Appointed Position) | S/C Shawn Milligan |
| Member Outreach | S/C Bill McNamara & R/C Elena Yuasa |
| Membership | S/C Anne Eubanks |
| Old Timers (Event) | Sally Cohen |
| Pacific Coast Yachting Association (PCYA) (Liaison) | H/C Kimberly Milligan |
| Predicted Log/Motor Yachting | Tom Decker |
| Race Management Committee | Dir. Judi Glover |
| —2025 Race Calendar | V/C Jodi masters-Gonzales |
| Radio Communications | Charles Pascal |
| Rear Commodore Seminar 2025 | R/C Elena Yuasa |
| Recreational Boaters of California (RBOC) (Liaison) | Dir. Themis Glatman |
| Paddle Sports | Dave Lumian |
| So. Cal Youth Yacht Racing Association (SCYYRA) (Liaison) | Andrea Morton Crompton |
| Trophies | Jr S/C Kathy St. Amant |
| Ways & Means Committee (Raffle Baskets) | Sally Cohen |
Reporting to
VICE COMMODORE
Jodi Masters-Gonzales
COMMITTEE |
COMMITTEE CHAIR |
| Adaptive Boating | Peter Phillips |
| Angling | Myles Blatt |
| Appeals/Rules | Kim Kymlicka |
| Awards | Director Herbert Brown |
| Community Outreach | Richard Somers |
| Cruising | Melissa Wiley |
| Endorsement Committee | Director Herbert Brown |
| Finance Chair | Treasurer Charles Buckner |
| Inclusive Boating | Director Marie Rogers |
| Jr. Sailing | Director Howard Brenner |
| Fleet Captain |
S/C Bill McNamara |
| Fleet Surgeon —Medical Emergencies Afloat |
Dr. Martin Hopp |
| Membership Seminar | TBD |
| Midwinter Regatta ’25 | S/C John Marshall & John Barry |
| Model Yachting | TBD |
| PHRF Liaison | Bob Langan |
| Safety at Sea Seminar Coordinator | V/C Jodi Masters-Gonzales |
| Women’s Boating Event ’26 | V/C Jodi Masters-Gonzales & Director Marie Rogers |
Reporting to
COMMODORE
Lee Coller
COMMITTEE |
COMMITTEE CHAIR |
| Audit | TBD |
| Budget Committee | C Lee Coller |
| Bylaws | H/C Kimberly Milligan |
| Commodore’s Cruise 2025 | C Lee Coller |
| Government Relations | Dave Lumian |
| 2024 Installation | C Lee Coller |
| Judge Advocate | H/C Kimberly Milligan |
| Insurance | S/C Gary Green |
| Long Range Planning | Dir Herbert Brown |
| Marketing-Communications (Mar-Com) | V/C Jodi Masters-Gonzales |
| —Searchlight Newsletter —Annual Yearbook —Annual Yearbook Data Collection |
John Gaddis V/C Jodi Masters-Gonzales and Mary Minchella |
| Nominations | Jr S/C Kathy St. Amant |
| Opening Day Calendar | Kim Bergeron |
| Opening Day Organizer | S/C Mark Hansen |
| Policies & Procedures | H/C Lorraine Coller |
| Programs | TBD |
| Services Administrator | Kim Bergeron |
| US Sailing Area J | S/C Mark Hansen |
| US Sailing Representatives | S/C Mark Hansen & Director Marie Rogers |
| Webmaster | Jr S/C Kathy St. Amant |
| IT Committee | Jr S/C Kathy St. Amant |
| Yachting Protocol Guidelines | Ray Wilson |
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.