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-Ken Shefcik
Ken is a 12-year member of the WCYC and was also a BOG member 2003 through 2006. He, his wife, Beverly, and Vicki (the dog) are lucky enough to split their year between their two favorite places on earth Barndoor Island and Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Ken has 42 years of experience in insurance management. He retired in 2011 as Sr. VP of Claims. Ken is also a member of the Barndoor Island Association. Ken enjoys the lake, traveling with Beverly, WCYC, woodworking and his children and grandchildren. Term expires-2018 Vice President and Planning-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-2019 |
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Treasurer-David May
I bring 37 years of management to the Board. I currently oversee a $120 million enterprise at the University of New Hampshire. My role focuses on student services with an emphasis on recruitment and retention of students. I have a strong background in finances and customer service. I think both of those are important in managing and operating a successful club like WCYC. In addition, I currently sit on the Board of my condo association in Newmarket. This experience prepares me well to serve the members of WCYC. Term expires-2018 |
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Secretary-Curt Grimm
Curt married into the Ciolfi family, a Wolfeboro Corinthian Yacht Club founding member, and Melody Island and Wolfeboro quickly became very important parts of his life. He and Monica and other extended Ciolfi clan members try to stretch the prime summer season with many spring and fall weekends spent out on the island. Curt previously served on the WCYC Board of Governors from 2009 to 2012. He works at the University of New Hampshire where he is deputy director of the Carsey School of Public Policy and research associate professor in the Department of Anthropology. Term expires-2017 |
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Membership-Mike Harwell
Mike and his wife Sally, joined the WCYC in 1997. They have a cottage on Barndoor Island and spend their winters in New Jersey. This is Mike's third year on the Board of Governors. In previous years, he has headed up strategic planning and membership. His has a background in finance and business development. After many years in the telecommunications industry, Mike currently consults with a variety of companies in improving their business development processes. He has an MBA in Management. He and Sally have three children and five grandchildren. Term expires-2017 |
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Marina Operations and Buildings and Grounds- Thomas D. Bell
Tom is a senior financial service executive with over forty years of proven expertise in financial underwriting, marketing, client relations, management, strategic planning, business development, governance and compliance. Tom has held President, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President and other positions with leading worldwide financial services companies. Term expires-2019 |
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Technology and Marketing- Cate Poole
Cate and her partner 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 water color artist, photographer and Director at the Village Players Theatre. Cate designed the WCYC web site. Term expires- 2017 |
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Social-Sandy Burt
Sandy (Sandra E. Burt) has been a member of the Wolfeboro Corinthian Yacht Club since 1986 ( 28 Years). It is a very important part of her life. She and her husband, Ken and sons have been a part of the growth and changes at WCYC. They are sailors and friends are always welcome aboard 'Yankee Spirit', especially at the long dock. Sandy says, " Lake Winnipesaukee is a priceless resource. WCYC gives us access to it. It is rewarding to see the 'next generation' enjoying the Club as we have. " Term Expires-2018 |
