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Board of Governors

The Board of Governors shall have full jurisdiction over all operative and administrative functions of the Club, including the approval for payment of all Club bills other than those being previously specified as payable by the Treasurer without approval of the Board. No capital expenditures may be made without the prior approval of the Board. All committee chairpersons shall be elected by the Board and their terms and duties shall be defined.

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Commodore

Patti-Jo Chambers

The Commodore will command the squadron, preside at all Board of Governors or general membership meetings and shall be a member of all committees. He or she may call a special meeting at his or her pleasure or must do so if requested in writing by not less than ten Boating Members or three members of the Board.

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Vice Commodore

James Desjardin

The Vice Commodore shall assist the Commodore in the discharge of his or her duties and shall act as Commodore in the absence or temporary disability of the Commodore.

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Rear Commodore

Jeff Newkirk

The Rear Commodore shall assist the Commodore in the discharge of his or her duties and shall act as Commodore in the absence or temporary disability of both the Commodore and the Vice Commodore. The Rear Commodore shall carry out such other duties as may be directed by the Board of Governors.

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Treasurer

Paul Demare

The treasurer shall collect, disburse and have custody of all Club funds, keep a complete and accurate record of all transactions and submit an up-to-date report on the financial condition of the Club at all meetings as well as whenever called upon to do so by a member.

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Secretary

Jim White

The Secretary shall maintain a true and complete copy of all Club proceedings and work closely in conjunction with the Club Treasurer.

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Learn to Sail

Marion Markarian

The director manages all aspects of the Learn to Sail program for both youth and adult. 

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Fleet Captain

Brenda LaPointe

The Fleet Captain shall be responsible for the organization of regattas and boating programs such as our sailing schools.

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House Chair

Jason Matsugu

The House Chair shall be responsible for maintaining our club house.

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Entertainment

Martha Farquhar-Doyle

The Dining & Entertainment Director shall be responsible for overseeing the catering company and its contract with the club. He or She will oversee the clubs entertainment for our events.

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Yard Chair

Steve Kopeschny

The Yard Chair shall be responsible for direction boats in and out order of lift and placement in the yard. Unsafe cradles, as determined by the Yard Chairman, may result in the refusal by the Club to provide either crane service or storage or both.

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Dock Chair

Sean Furniss

The Dock Chair shall be responsible for the organization of slip assignments and overall maintenance and repairs of our docks.

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Membership Chair

Sandra Chave

The Membership & Communications Director shall be responsible to keep an up to date list of members and their class of membership together with their addresses. He or she shall notify members of meetings or other Club events and prepare or answer mail at the direction of the Club officers.

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Director at Large

Melanie Smith

The Director at Large participates in board meetings, contributes expertise, and votes, but doesn't have a specific role or portfolio. They are often assigned tasks by The Flag based on their skills. 

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Director at Large

Alex Digenis

The Director at Large participates in board meetings, contributes expertise, and votes, but doesn't have a specific role or portfolio. They are often assigned tasks by The Flag based on their skills. 

Past Commodores

On completion of his/her term of office as Commodore, the immediate Past Commodore shall continue to serve as a member of the Board of Governors for a period of one or two years as applicable. Such service shall be in a non-voting capacity.

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Leigh Brown

2023 - 2024

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Lew Holloway

2022

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Richard Nowina

2020 - 2021

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Simon Krall

2018 - 2019

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Paul Haynes

2016 - 2017

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Jim White

2014 - 2015

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Barbara McMullen

2012 - 2013

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Chris McLaughlin

2010 - 2011

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John Krall

2008 - 2009

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D'Arcy Cashmore

2006 - 2007

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Eric Allan

2004 - 2005

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John Dickhout

2002 - 2003

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Ted Chamberlain

2000 - 2001

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Bjorn Christensen

1998 - 1999

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John Krall

1996- 1997

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Mel Holenski

1994 - 1995

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Gordon Andrew

1992 - 1993

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Richard Baker

1990 - 1991

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Denny McQuilkin

1989

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Tom Moss

1987 - 1988

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Syd McBrain

1985 - 1986

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Norm Houghton

1983 - 1984

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Joe Barlow

1981 - 1982

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Neil McFayden

1979 - 1980

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Len Baggot

1977 - 1978

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Philip Whitehead

1975 - 1976

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Chet Pryzbek

1973 - 1974

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Victor Scull

1971 - 1972

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Eric Holmes

1969 - 1970

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Keith Walker

1967 - 1968

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Larry Locke

1965 - 1966

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Garnet Stouck

1964

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Colin Johnston

1962 - 1963

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Vernon May

1960 - 1961

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Fraser Klager

1958 - 1959

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Fraser Thompson

1957

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Fraser Klager

1956

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Charles Wright

1955

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Fraser Klager

1951 - 1954

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Garnet Stouck

1947 - 1950

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William Gutteridge

1946

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Jack Gibson

1945

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Howard Gutteridge

1944

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Frank Cornelius

1937 - 1943

Dalhousie Yacht Club

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office@dalhousieyachtclub.com

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