General Manager’s Corner
ALOHA OCC ‘OHANA! As we welcome our new Board of Directors, I would like to take an opportunity to thank Lissa Guild Eveleth and Glenn Perry for their service on the Board over the last couple of years. These two incredible directors have left their mark on the Club, and it has been a pleasure working with them both.
fondness with which our members speak of the Club and share about their family legacies and experiences. I am certain of one thing this year, if we continue to bring in more and more candidates as we did in 2022, the Outrigger Canoe Club will continue to flourish. If you are interested in sponsoring a new member, please feel free to come by the Executive Oce. JoAnne Huber and I would be happy to explain the steps and help your friends and families navigate the process of becoming OCC Members. Over the years, reoccurring questions have come up during the interview process; how do I get involved in paddling, how do I get a suroard locker, can my spouse or kiddo become a member, how do I get involved? The Admissions Committee does a great job of answering these questions and always encourages new members to get involved as soon as possible. Each year committees are looking for new and energetic members to serve. Committees include House, Buildings and Grounds, Entertainment, Long Range Planning, Admissions and Membership, Member Relations, Historical, and Athletics. Athletics has about 13 subcommittees that support all Club sports. These range from paddling and volleyball to golf and softball. All of which are always looking for help. Giving back and volunteering is at the core of who we are. If you are interested in serving on a committee and are a member, we would love to hear from you. Please send me an email or visit the Executive Oce and we will be happy to assist you.
I would also like to express my gratitude to outgoing Club President Laurie Foster for her incredible leadership over the last year. Laurie’s commitment to collaboration, com- munication and strategic planning helped to position the Club for continued success for years to come! Last, but not least, I want to thank all the committee members for their service to the Club. Your contribu- tions are appreciated by all. One committee in particular
merits special recognition—the Admissions and Membership Committee led by Steve Auerbach; Chair, and supported by Cory Nakamura, Meli James, Kisi Haine, Alice Lunt, Mark Nakano and Anna Barrett. The Admissions and Membership Committee exemplifies the spirit of giving back with the countless hours they spend vetting and interviewing potential new candidates. Last year, the Club welcomed 186 new members into the family. As someone who has the pleasure of sitting in on the candidate interviews, I am in constant awe of the quality of candidates that come up for membership. From the well-spoken Junior Members who come in slightly nervous and maybe a little shy, to the Regular Members who come in with worldly experience and backgrounds to match, it is always fun getting to know all the new applicants. Bringing in this record number of remarkable new members would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of these great committee members. Getting to know the candidates is enjoyable, but seeing and hearing from their sponsoring members is equally as special. The members that sponsor candidates all have one thing in common: love for the Club. You have heard me use this saying time and time again, but I am constantly reminded of it in these interactions. I’m thankful to be able to witness the
My very best,
Tyler Roukema, General Manager
4 AMA | MARCH / APRIL 2023
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