2024 CCC Board Openings

New Opportunities

Have you enjoyed the many benefits of being a member of the Carolina Canoe Club?  Had a good time at Week of Rivers, meeting lots of new people and paddling some fun rivers?  Maybe participated in a skills or safety class.  Called up other Club members for advice on rivers, gear, paddling partners?  Do you think about giving back?  About finding a way to feel the joy and satisfaction of helping others?  There are many ways to serve and be part of the collective energy of our club.  One is to consider running for one of the Board positions that will be open for next year.  If you would like to learn more, please contact Diana Haywood, Joe Berry or Alton Chewning at nominations@carolinacanoeclub.org

The Nominating Committee will submit at least one eligible person for each open office by October 15, 2023.  Electronic voting will begin on November 1.

The following are descriptions of the Board positions open in 2024.  The first is from the Bylaws.  The second descriptions are supplied by current or previous Board members.

PRESIDENT:  

-Outgoing President:  John McDonald

Bylaws:  The President shall preside at all meetings of the CLUB and of the Board of Directors at which he/she may be present and shall coordinate the work of the officers and committees of the CLUB in order that the purposes of the CLUB may be promoted.

Description:  The President assures the adherence of the Board and Membership in the conducting of Club business regarding By Laws and Corporate responsibilities.  This task is fulfilled with the cooperation and encouragement of the Board, Staff and Members.  The President leads the Club in maintaining our defined purpose and serves as an arbiter in reconciling Club positions on contended issues.  When situations arise, leads Board email discussion, and determines when an in-person or virtual Board meeting is needed.  Provides leadership, enthusiasm, and cohesion in the Club by exploring new ideas and programs with officers and circulating among members as often as possible.

CONSERVATION:

-Outgoing Conservation Chair:  Shane Brown

Bylaws: The Conservation Chair shall plan and develop activities of a conservation nature and investigate current development affecting natural resources and advise the membership; propose group action to oppose physical or political obstruction to the usage of navigable waters and wilderness areas.

Description:  The Conservation Chair coordinates river clean-ups, keeps up with ongoing conservation projects like the Haw River Trail, FERC notices, dam removal efforts, local water quality concerns and river access discussions.  Some knowledge of these issues would be helpful and a passion for conservation would be a great benefit.  A Conservation Committee can be a very useful in making this program successful.

MEMBERSHIP

-Outgoing Membership Chair:  Eliot Mintzer

-Bylaws: The Membership Chair will collect dues and keep appropriate membership records, work with the other officers of the CLUB and be responsible for exploring and initiating ways to attract new members to the CLUB as well as sustaining current memberships.

–Description:  The Membership Chair maintains a list of current members and gives reports on membership at each Board and member meeting. Coordinates with Club Treasurer to verify members paying by check have their membership updated. As a lead-up to WOR sends reminder emails to members with expired or expiring memberships. Insures WOR attendees are Club members.  Encourages CCC Facebook page participants to join the Club. Attends events to promote the CCC.