Committees (Chairperson)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Pete Wells)

• Directs all Foundation operations and authorizes standing and special committees to support the Foundation's objectives. 

STEERING COMMITTEE (Jason MaGee)

• Provides day-to-day oversight, management and planning of Whidbey Island Maritime Heritage Foundation (WIMHF) operations.  Coordinates all subcommittees, sets schedules for Suva activities and recommends operational changes to the BoD. Responsible for Board recruitment and chaired by a board member when possible. 

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (Gary McIntyre)

• Ensures that the Schooner Suva is maintained and operated to a high standard of safety and ensuring safe voyages for all crew and passengers.  Chaired by the Senior Captain.
  

MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE (Kirby Stevens)

• Provides oversight, management and planning of Schooner Suva maintenance and repairs as required for safe operations and maintaining US Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection.
  

SCHEDULING COMMITTEE (Kathy Cotner)

• Ensures all scheduled Suva sails are adequately staffed with qualified crew. Coordinates with prospective charter customers to meet their requests for voyages if possible.
  

TRAINING COMMITTEE (Gary McIntyre)

• Provides management and implementation of the training and qualification program for WIMHF sailing crew and support staff in the operation of S/V Suva and other vessels as required. The committee develops training standards for crew members as required for safe operations and maintaining US Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection.
  

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

• Plan and conduct events that involve fundraising including party planning that has fundraising goals. The committee seeks to identify and apply for relevant grants and gifts from foundations. Coordinates with the Treasurer for budget guidance.  
  

MARKETING COMMITTEE (Tim Neal)

• Prepares and presents information about WIMHF to the greater Whidbey Island community with the aim of soliciting contributions, donations and revenue from the sale of appropriate goods. Coordinates with the Treasurer for budget guidance.  
  

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Jason MaGee)

• Provides oversight, management and planning of WIMHF operating budget and financial assets.
  

MEMBERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Chris Bradley)

• Acquire new members, support current members and represent members at BoD meeting.
  

EVENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

• Identifies potential events, develops resource needs, and presents recommendations to BoD for approval and execution.
  

Other Positions & Activities