The Houston Canoe Club
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The HCC election was held during the November 11th online general membership meeting. The nominating committee to seek out candidates was appointed by the Commodore last month, and consisted of Tom Douglas, Bob Naeger and Joe Coker. Bob Naeger announced the slate of candidates, and called for any additional nominations from the floor - none were forthcoming. A member head count was taken to ensure a quorum was present as required by the club constitution, and it was. Then the vote was taken by online poll. All of the candidates, who were running unopposed, were elected by unanimous "yes" votes. The election was declared complete and valid. All officers will serve a one-year term commencing January 1st, 2021. The ballot Election results All seven officers from last year remain in the same positions. There was none of the usual turnover, or switching of roles. Presenting your 2021 Board of Directors: Commodore Natalie Wiest Vice Commodore Christy Long Fleet Captain Bruce Bodson Boatswain Alice Nissen Purser Kent Walters Newsletter Editor John Rich Recorder Frank Ohrt The official duties of each of these positions can be found in the Constitution, here. The Conservation Chair, Webmaster and Sergeant at Arms are appointed by the Commodore: Conservation Chair Tom Douglas Webmaster Open position Sergeant at Arms Ann Derby Please give these officers your support and your views so that they may perform their duties to the best of their abilities on behalf of the membership.