Board of Directors and coordinators

 


Director - President

Calvin Stapleton 

Society governance, oversees member communications, supports other leads where necessary.  [email protected] 

Director - Vice President

Jennifer Moran 

Back up for president. Oversees society wide events, Supports New Member coordinator where needed. Contact point for captains & managers if not covered by other roles.   [email protected] 

Director - Secretary 

Suzanne Verrier

Oversees board and member meeting organization. Creation and circulation of meeting minutes and monthly newsletter. 

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Director - Treasurer 

Teresa Nykilchuk

All financial issues, A/R, A/P,  members fees, preparation of financial statements & budgets. Supports Festival Coordinator where needed.  [email protected] 
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Director  - Corporate Events/Sponsorship 

Becky Marks

Organizes corporate boat events, recruits and liaises with sponsors, the lead for finding a club home and city contacts. Supports Equipment Manager where needed. Lead on club paddle sales.  [email protected] [email protected] 

Director - Steerer & Safety 

Julie Cancela

Contact point for all steerers, development of  new steerers, supports head coach in their area as needed. Lead on safety issues.  [email protected] 

Director at Large 

Bill Litwin

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Website / Social Media 

Temp-
Teresa Nykilchuk

Maintains website, posts to Instagram and Facebook. Looking for permanent person.  [email protected]  

 Head Coach

Mike Ayotte

 Contact point for all coaches, development of new coaches.  [email protected] 

New Member Coordinator

Eve Layman

First point of contact for new member enquiries, matching paddlers looking for a team, organize Try It Day.  [email protected] 
Festival Coordinator Cindy Atkinson Lead contact for all issues/organization of the Kelowna Dragon Boat festival.  [email protected] 
Equipment Manager Kevin Law Anything to do with repair & maintenance of boats, shed, PFDs & paddles for use. Source and purchase new club equipment. Also, storage unit access.  [email protected]  
Past President Becky Marks    
Founding President Ivan Carothers