Commodore: Frans Schimper
email: commodore@beaverlakesailclub.com
Vice Commodore: Bill Corley
Bill is often found aboard ‘J-Bird’, his favorite J/27. He’s alway eager for opportunities to crew on other racing boats —inland, offshore, club racing, deliveries, passages, whenever, wherever. Preparing now for the 2021 racing season, Bill has sailed and raced with great skippers here on our NW Arkansas home waters. He’s also raced and cruised on the East Coast, and crewed on offshore passages in the Bahamas and Caribbean. And he’s just getting started.
email: vicecommodore@beaverlakesailclub.com
Rear Commodore: Stan Collins
Stan has been involved with sailing clubs in his native Texas and in Arkansas since his college days (he doesn’t admit how long that’s been). He has been a member of sailing clubs in Waco, Tyler Yacht Club and Beaver Lake Sailing Club. In Tyler he served as Chairman of both Social & Racing Committees and held the offices of Vice Commodore and Commodore. He is currently serving as Rear Commodore of the Beaver Lake Sailing Club and Chairman of the Social Committee. Over the years his sailing inventory has included: Cyclone 13, Gloucester 16, South Coast 22, Chrysler 22, ODay 240 and currently a Hunter 306 (‘Genuine Draft’). He has completed offshore sailing training courses in Corpus Christi, Texas and Tampa, Florida. He and wife Tanya have enjoyed bareboating in the BVI on multiple occasions and hope to do much more! They enjoy relaxing on Dock One aboard ‘Genuine Draft’. “If you are on our dock you are always welcome to stop by for a visit & a cocktail or beer (Genuine Draft of course) while bar supplies last”.
email: rearcommodore@beaverlakesailclub.com
Treasurer: Tom Unger
Tom enjoys sailing his Laguna 30 and racing his Merit 25. He shares his sailing dream with his lovely wife Susan. They live in Elkins, Arkansas and enjoy taking trips to the Caribbean and bareboating. Tom is also a member of the Beaver Lake Sail and Power Squadron.
Treasurer’s responsibilities include managing club dues, slip fees, expenses and overseeing club bookkeeping. Tom also serves on the waterfront committee.
email: treasurer@beaverlakesailclub.com
At Large Board Members
Jimmie White
Angela Grayson
Serrhel Adams
In case you were wondering about how our board is structured, below are extractions from club bylaws and handbook that may be helpful in understanding responsibilities and who to contact with questions on who to contact or how to serve.
Commodore is responsible for the welfare of the Club. He/she shall
preside at all meetings of the Club at which he/she is present. He/she shall be
chairperson of the Board of Directors, appoint committees as are required, and be exofficio a member of all committees.
Vice Commodore shall assume the office and title of Commodore in the
case of the vacancy from any cause in that office, and shall assume the duties of the
Commodore in case of the temporary absence or disability of the latter. The Vice
Commodore shall be responsible for the general coordination and planning of the Club
racing schedule and special Club races, the preparation of sailing instructions, and for
committee boat organization and equipment (buoys, signal flags, stopwatch, horn, or
cannon, etc.), and shall make arrangements for the procurement of trophies. He/she
may appoint a Race Committee and a Protest Committee and supervise their activities.
Rear Commodore shall assume the office and title of Commodore in the
case of vacancy from any cause in that office, should the Vice Commodore not be able
to do same, and shall assume the duties of the Vice Commodore in case of the
temporary absence or disability of the Vice Commodore. The Rear Commodore shall
perform those duties normally assigned the Club Secretary, shall keep minutes of Club
meetings, retain permanent records of all Club activities, and conduct all Club
correspondence. On April 1 of each year the Rear Commodore shall compile and
distribute to all members a complete list of active members as of that date. He/she shall
report at the annual meeting next following his election, a summary of the activities of
the Club during the preceding year.
Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection of all dues and any
other amounts due to the Club. He/she shall promptly disburse Club funds in payment
of properly authorized Club indebtedness at the direction of the Commodore except that
all expenditures in excess of an amount set by the Board of Directors must have prior
approval of the Board of Directors. He/she shall prepare statements of (1) receipts and
expenditures for the fiscal year and (2) assets, liabilities, and capital as of the end of the
fiscal year. Following the close of the fiscal year, copies of these statements shall be
made available to each regular member upon request of the Treasurer for the year
reported and the Treasurer elected for the next year after the year reported. The latter
shall be responsible for auditing the financial records of the former before the end of the
first month of the new fiscal year. If the Treasurer is re-elected, the Commodore shall
appoint an auditor. Records shall be kept up to date at all times. He/she shall report all
members in arrears of dues or other indebtedness for more than (60) sixty days to the
Board of Directors for such action as the Board deems necessary. The Treasurer shall
be bound to operate in accordance with any policies and rules as specified by the Board
of Directors, except when a prior contractual obligation which cannot be changed or
modified exists.
Members-at-large shall each be appointed chairperson of a standing
committee of the Club and shall be responsible for the successful functioning of that
committee.
Immediate Past Commodore shall act as an advisor to the Commodore
and shall act as regatta chairperson at all special events held at the Club, such as
invitational regattas and area eliminations for US Sailing championships. He/she shall
represent the Club and act as Club host at special class events held at the Club, such
as district, inter-districts, etc.
STANDING COMMITTEES
The Commodore, with the approval by majority vote of the Board of
Directors, shall appoint a chairperson and members for each of the following
committees to serve for one (1) year or until their successors are appointed:
- Waterfront
- House and Grounds
- Membership
- Social
- Racing
- Finance
Waterfront Committee shall see to the maintenance and repair of the
docks and boat ramp and recommend to the Board of Directors any long-range projects
needed along the waterfront. This committee shall assign wet and dry storage of all
boats at the Club.
House and Grounds Committee shall see to the maintenance and repair
of the clubhouse, pavilion, workshop, parking areas, and roadways. This committee
shall recommend to the Board of Directors any long-range projects needed relating to
those facilities in their care and schedule periodic work days for the general
membership.
Membership Committee, with the Vice Commodore as chairperson,
shall be responsible for promoting memberships in the Club, shall prepare rules and
policies for the application of potential members for membership status and perform
publicity duties as needed.
Social Committee, with the Rear Commodore as chairperson, shall be in
charge of all entertainment in connection with regattas and special events or social
functions held by the Club.
Race Committee, with the Vice Commodore as chairperson, shall make
arrangements for and appoint the operating officials for all regular Club races, and shall
be responsible for the conduct of races, scoring, handicap systems, and recording and
posting of race results.
Finance Committee, with the Treasurer as chairperson, shall prepare
the annual budget to be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. The Finance
Committee shall also study possible means of additional income for the Club and, if
necessary, arrange for financing and capital expenditure.