SMSA Officers Elections
/It's that time again-the SMSA General Business meeting is open to all members- and we look forward to all who can attend as we elect SMSA officers, wrap up old business for the year and give a report on where we are headed in the future- which is going to be pretty exciting!
This election will take place after the check presentation to Hospice and the beginning of the Sewell Mountain Sailing Association's annual business meeting ( To be held Oct. 16th at the Summersville Baymont Inn, 6:30 pm)
The names mentioned below are those who currently hold these positions and are available to continue them if re-elected.
If you wish to be considered for one of these positions, please contact the nomination committee by 10/13/2014 and clicking http://www.smsawv.org/contact-us/
to give us the name and position you would like to be considered for.
Role – By-Law or other description
Major Activities/Responsibilities
Commodore: The Commodore shall preside at all meetings of the Organization and of the Executive Committee. The Commodore may appoint standing or temporary committees as may be desired, with the exception of the Race Committee. In addition, the Commodore may determine and/or alter the duties of the officers provided the same is approved by the Executive Committee.
Chief Executive Officer
Oversee all SMSA-WV operations
Seats on nomination committee-Will guide the overall mission of the Association
Nominee for 2015:
Clayton Spangler
Vice Commodore: The Vice Commodore shall assist the Commodore in all his duties and shall in the absence of the commodore assume his or her duties. The Vice Commodore shall direct the Organizations regattas including the on-the water activities, ( SVL) and away sailing events. He or she may appoint a member(s) to serve as Chairman of the MM-HR Regatta Committee.
Executive Officer
Regattas – Annual Hospice Regatta (Mountain Mama)
Recruiting Regatta Principle Race Officer
Scoring & Results Publication
Publicize regatta – post NORs on One-Design Web Sites
Secure Permits for activities (MMHR)
The VC may appoint a member to assist as needed.
Mountain Mama-Hospice Regatta.
Seats on the nomination committee
Nominee for 2015:
Jeff Seager
Rear Commodore: The Rear Commodore shall direct the Racing Program and shall serve as Chairman of the MM-HR Racing Committee. He or she may also be asked to assist V.C as needed.
Summer Racing Series
Race Committee Chair
Maintenance of Race Committee Equipment
Coordinates with Harbor Master on chase boat and RC boat where applicable.
Co-Captain team at Hospice Regattas. (Nationals)
Seats on Nomination committee
Nominee for 2015:
Dave Davison
Treasurer: The Treasurer shall have charge of all the money belonging to the Organization and shall keep an accurate account of all monies received and expended and of the paid-up status of the membership.
Chief Financial Officer
Budget, receipt and disbursement of club funds.
Periodic financial reporting
Coordination with Membership Chair – receipt of dues
Signature authority on bank accounts.
Or as directed by the Commodore.
Seats on nomination committee
Nominee for 2015:
Kathy Stonemark
Secretary: The Secretary shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings and of the business transacted, and handle all correspondence delegated by the Commodore.
Meeting Minutes – Executive Committee Actions & Business
Correspondence
As directed by Commodore and or VC
Mail outs, i.e Dues notice, Thank You and Welcome Aboard Cards or notes. (Copies to BOD as needed or requested)
Nominee for 2015:
Cindi Ruckpaul
Harbor Master: The Harbor Master shall be responsible for the duties assigned to him by the Commodore and shall supervise and maintain boats and other equipment belonging to the Organization.
Maintenance of club boats & equipment,
Ships Store, Club items,Hats, Shirts, etc. Maintain a Pay-Pal acct. not to exceed $500 for re-ordering as needed.
Boat and Trailer Registration
General Maintenance
Storage
Member use program
Shop Day activities
Procure and store materials
Nominees for 2015:
Bob Richards
Mike McGraw
Social Chairman: The Social Chairman shall be responsible for the development and implementation of the Organization’s social activities.
Summerville based socials – Spring, Summer, Awards Regatta social activities All meetings
Coordinate special fund raising events.
Food and location activities
(Mama Friday night dinner, if held) as well as all meetings
Nominee for 2015
Sandy Richards
Membership Chairman: The Membership Chairman shall maintain accurate membership records and in conjunction with the Treasurer determine and record the paid up status of the membership. In addition the Membership Chairman shall be responsible for the development of membership and shall promote general public awareness of the Organization.
Maintains membership records
Membership Cards
Coordinates with Treasurer
Nominee for 2015
Joe & Sue Boston
Newsletter: Edit and publish editions of the association’s newsletter, SMSA-WV. Web site and Face Book pages.
Photo-journalism
Solicitation of stories
Maintain Web Site and Face Book pages
Nominee for 2015
Jeff Seager
Youth Sailing: Conduct Youth Sailing schools at Corliss Pond and Summersville Lake
Corliss Pond and SV Lake
junior sailors,
Youth Sailing Committee - Chair
Determine dates and number of students, etc.
Nominees for 2015
Bob Richards
Clayton Spangler
Mic Fries
