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 |
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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 |
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Secretary-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
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-2018 |
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Marina Operations - 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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Membership-Michele Kinahan
Michele is a recent transplant to New Hampshire from Massachusetts. Along with hiking and kayaking, she and her husband Len, enjoy the lake in their Four Winns Horizon 260. After graduating with a degree in Business Management with a Travel Minor, Michele enjoyed a career in travel management for over 20 years. Most recently she has joined the Huggins Hospital team in Wolfeboro and works at Back Bay Rehabilitation. Her background in customer service and sales is a perfect fit for her role as Membership Chair. Term expires-2020 |
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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- 2020 |
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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- 2020 |
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Social-Sandy Burt
Sandy (Sandra E. Burt) has been a member of the Wolfeboro Corinthian Yacht Club since 1986. 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'. 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 |
