San Diego Argonauts members gathered at the pond this past Saturday to elect the club’s board for 2027 and discuss the year ahead.
Jess Atkinson graciously offered to continue as Commodore, receiving overwhelming support from the membership. The 2027 board includes:
- Commodore: Jess Atkinson
- Vice Commodore: Pat Nevitt
- Vice Commodore, Sail: Jack Calafato
- Vice Commodore, Scale: Jon Barrientos
- Vice Commodore, Power: Bill Bridge
- Treasurer/Purser: Ben Reeve
- Secretary: Kerim Baran
Board Members: Ben Reeve, Jack Calafato, Jon Barrientos, Bill Bridge, Jess Atkinson, Pat Nevitt, Kerim Baran
We welcome Jack and Jon to their new roles, Ben back to the board and the treasurer position, and Kerim back to the Secretary position. Bill remains our steady hand representing Power, while Pat continues as Vice Commodore.
Members shared ideas about increasing participation, making the club more welcoming to everyone, and encouraging a stronger culture of volunteering. The discussion also covered our Open House Days, upcoming Christmas Parade Event, STEM program, and various other club activities.
It was a beautiful setting for a productive meeting, with the incoming board looking forward to another great year at the pond. With our triennial Race Week returning in 2027, there will be plenty to prepare for, and plenty of opportunities for members to get involved.