Happenings | THE LOBBY
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Left to Right: Candes Gentry, Douglas Johnstone, D.C. Eichelberger, Steve Auerbach, Siana Hunt, Kevin Greenwell, Art Mallet, Chris Deuchar, Amy Lawson Woodward, Chris Laird, Malia Eversole, Jon Bryan, Emily Porter
ith 368 VOTING MEMBERS present, either by proxy or in person, outgoing President Emily Porter called the meeting to order on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 5:34 p.m., at the Outrigger Canoe Club’s Koa Lanai. Professional Registered Parliamentarian Steve Glanstein presided over the proceedings. Highlighting the Club’s key achievements in 2024, President Porter outlined major capital improvement projects, including the parking garage, landscaping, and the refreshed Logo Shop. She commended the athletic program and acknowledged our Club Captain, along with our paddling and volleyball chairs, for their contributions to expanding the Club’s athletic offerings. Additionally, she applauded the success of member-driven events that have enriched the membership experience, made possible by the Historical, Entertainment, and House Committees. President Porter also expressed gratitude to the Club’s dedicated volunteer members, employees, and committee chairs, and gave special thanks to the Board for their guidance in long-term strategic
decisions and support of the General Manager, Tyler Roukema, in daily operations. She then extended a heartfelt thank you to GM Roukema, whose leadership has been vital to the Club’s remarkable growth, praising his ability to foster a positive atmosphere, embody the aloha spirit, and cultivate the culture that we love here. Despite the challenges faced last year with the parking garage project and visits from our beloved Hawaiian monk seals, President Porter noted a successful fiscal year, reinforcing the collective efforts that ensured the Club’s financial health. She then handed over the gavel to incoming President Art Mallet, who, in turn, thanked President Porter for her countless hours and commitment, passionately leading the Club with such grace, and jokingly asked her not to ignore his calls for “What would you do in this situation?”
Subsequently, Treasurer Doug Johnstone reviewed the Club’s Operating, Capital Improvement, and Building Funds for 2024. GM Roukema reflected on the Club’s most memorable moments of the year, Annual Meeting
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