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  2008 WORSA Officers and Directors

Commodore
Annette Cook
Vice Commodore
Vicki Sweet
Treasurer
Nina Manning
Secretary
Cindy Stoeckel
Membership Director
Barbara Sanford
Director
Ray Bell
Director
Midge Patrick


WORSA Committees

Following is a brief description of the WORSA committees and their responsibilities.  If you are interested in volunteering to serve on a committee, please contact the committee chairperson or the WORSA Commodore.

Committee
Chairperson
Description on Committee Responsibilities
Audit Treasurer Performance of the annual audit of WORSA financial records. Provide financial advice throughout the year.
By-Laws Vice Commodore
Membership includes the Secretary, the Vice Commodore and others as appointed by the Commodore. Provide expertise to the Board on any matters pertaining to update or change to current bylaws.
Calendar Board Oversees the annual compilation of the next years' calendar. Schedule and coordinate with the Harbor Associations and other sources as needed. Maintain a one-year rolling calendar.
Club of the Year
Administer the association’s participation in the SCYA Club of the Year program including; submission of required paperwork, tracking of association points and publicity for the program. Advise the Board of the status.
CPR VanBuskirk/Sweet Coordinate with the host club in the scheduling, planning and promotion of a one day CPR “Heart Saver” certification class tailored to boaters.
Cruise Susie Campbell Schedule, coordinate, publicize and run WORSA Cruises.
Delegates to SCYA Commodore In the absence of the Commodore, represent WORSA at SCYA events to which we are invited.
Historian

Compile a scrapbook/photo album on WORSA activities, collect press clippings and save historical records.
Hospitality Swann/Creciat Welcome members and guests at all general meetings and WORSA events. Introduce new members and encourage participation on committees.
Insurance
Maintain cognizance of WORSA insurance needs and insure that all responsibilities are met. Keep the Board informed as to any changes in cost, requirements or coverage.
Newsletter Dixie Massaro Edit, produce and distribute monthly publication The Whistle. Maintain mailing list of members. Produce the annual roster.
Photographer Hedi Huber Photograph events and meetings. Arrange to have photographs published in The Whistle, added to the website and added to the scrapbooks.
Procedures Manual Vice Commodore Update and publish the Procedures Manual. Work with the Commodore to review and update the Committee Record Books at the end of each year.
Programs
With the concurrence of the Commodore secure and schedule the speakers and programs for the WORSA General Meetings. Introduce the program presenters at these meetings and announce the activities scheduled for the next meeting. Coordinate with other Chairs desiring various programs within their spheres of responsibility.
Publicity
Write press releases for WORSA events and distribute them to local newspapers, magazines and other women’s sailing organizations
Quartermaster

Maintain inventory of WORSA merchandise for sale to members. Promote sales at meetings and other Association functions.
Regatta Coordinate all aspects of the regatta with the host clubs, including trophies and social activities.
Sail for the Blind and Visually Impaired Bonnie Gibson Coordinate with the host club in the scheduling, planning and promotion of a one day event to provide sailing experience to visually impaired guests.
Trophy
Keep an accurate accounting of all WORSA trophies. Maintain a master list of all Deeds of Gift. Arrange for the purchase, engraving and presentation of all WORSA annual trophy presentations as well as all permanent and take-home trophies at WORSA sponsored events.
Web Master
Develop, operate and maintain a WORSA website on the Internet.
Women’s Sailing Activities Gail Hine Coordinate WORSA's particpation in SCYA’s annual Women's Sailing Convention. Maintain oversight of the selection of WORSA’s nominee for the Peggy Slater Award.
Please forward your comments and suggestions to:  worsamail@gmail.com