Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is made up of 7-9 members who are responsible for the affairs of the Club. Board members are elected by members of the Club and serve a three-year term. Board meetings are announced in advance and posted on the Calendar of Events. Meetings are open to all members.
The Board of Governors is made up of 7-9 members who are responsible for the affairs of the Club. Board members are elected by members of the Club and serve a three-year term. Board meetings are announced in advance and posted on the Calendar of Events. Meetings are open to all members.
Meet Our Current Board of Governors
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President-Geoff O'Connell
Geoff O’Connell is the son of WCYC’s founder, John O’Connell. Geoff moved to Wolfeboro with the family in 1972 and worked summers at the family’s business and predecessor of our club – Northeast Sail and Motor Facility. Geoff worked at the club every summer until graduate school and embarking on a career with IBM, and then in the banking and securities industry. Along with his wife Elaine, and their two teenage children, Patrick and Jacqueline, they enjoy a small flotilla of power, sail, and oar-powered water craft at the club. The O’Connells reside in Nashua, NH and own a summer cottage in Wolfeboro. Term Expires-2021 Vice President- Bob Strough
Bob and his wife Libby joined WCYC in 2012 motivated by the need for a suitable mooring and a desire to make new friends. Club membership easily fulfilled both requirements. Bob is an avid life-long boater with extensive experience in both sail and power. He keeps their J/95 sailboat NOOYA at the Club and a powerboat at their home on Tuftonboro Neck which they built in 2005 on property that had been in Libby’s family since the early 1900s. Bob brings to the BOG management and negotiating skills developed over a 35-year career in the international aerospace business with the Pratt & Whitney division of United Technologies Corp. Bob and Libby currently reside in Glastonbury, Connecticut when not enjoying life in New Hampshire. Term Expires-2020 Treasurer-David May
David brings 37 years of management to the Board. He currently oversees a $120 million enterprise at the University of New Hampshire. His role focuses on student services with an emphasis on recruitment and retention of students. David has a strong background in finances and customer service. In addition, David sits on the Board of his condo association in Newmarket. This experience prepares him well to serve the members of WCYC. Term expires-2020 Secretary-Peter Colcord
Peter and his wife Judith have been coming to Wolfeboro for over 30 years to summer and made the move to Wolfeboro permanently over 12 years ago to be close to their children who attended Brewster Academy. Peter is a life-long entrepreneur, owning several successful businesses, most recently the Downtown Grille Café, which he sold in 2019. While their children attended Brewster, Peter headed up the sailing team for over 7 years due to his passion for the water and sailing. He and his wife have always enjoyed boating on the lake, as well as bareboat sailing in the British Virgin Island every few years. Peter and his wife joined the WCYC to enjoy a community of boaters and enthusiasts. Peter brings years of business experience and acumen, as he continues to embark on interests that benefit our local community, such as his current position on the Town of Wolfeboro Zoning Board. Term expires-2022 |
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Marina Operations - Matt Walsh
Matt and his wife Joanne and dog Gracie live in Wolfeboro, NH. They relocated in 2013 from Trumbull, CT. After spending many years vacationing in the area, they found it possible to relocate their lives, slow down the pace of their careers as they move towards retirement, and move to the town they fell in love with. Joanne and Matt have one son Jonathon, who still lives and works in CT but visits frequently, as he too loves the area. They all enjoy the beauty of the big lake and feel very fortunate to live, work and play in nature's wonderland. Matt has spent 30+ years in business. Most recently, before relocating to Wolfeboro, he was Director of Sales and Training for a 22-million-dollar company. Matt’s passions are first and foremost his family followed by boating, motorcycling, and brewing and sampling fine craft beers. Term expires-2021 Membership-Dave Schappell
Dave and his wife (Karen Janosky) moved to Wolfeboro in 2017 and immediately joined the WCYC. Dave worked for nearly 20 years in the tech industry at Amazon.com, JibJab and TeachStreet, and now is an owner at MyPerfectColor Custom Spray Paint. He occupies his days with lots of fishing, boating and exercise. Dave is enthusiastic about managing and improving the member on-boarding experience. He grew up in Pennsylvania and has an accounting degree from Penn State, and attended the MBA program at the Wharton School. Term expires-2021 Buildings and Grounds-Walt Collins
Walt and his wife Mary joined the WCYC in 2004. In the years since, Walt has served on a number of WCYC committees including clubroom remodeling and strategic planning. Most recently he helped with the design and construction of the winter entrance to the Club house. Walt retired in 2011 from MIT :Lincoln Laboratory after 28 years of management experience in the defense contract industry. Walt and Mary are full-time residents of Wolfeboro. Walt's hobbies include woodworking and travel to spend time with his children and grand children. Term expires- 2023 |
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Technology, Marketing, Social-Cate Poole
Cate and her wife Dianna, joined the WCYC in 2013. They sail a 1990 Pearson 27 named "Reliance". Cate has a long history with the area including learning how to sail a Rhodes-19 at Camp Kehonka, attending the New Hampton School and doing year-round activities at her family's vacation home in Melvin Village for 15 years. She is currently living and working in Wolfeboro full-time. Cate works for SAI Global as a Senior Instructional Designer, writing ethics and compliance online courses and supporting innovative elearning. She is also a professional water color artist, with a focus on lake-themed landscapes. Term expires- 2020 |