Board of Directors
The primary purpose of the Board of Directors is to elect the officers of the club annually who will run the club during their term of office. The Board of Directors shall consist of a six (6) member board. Board members serve a two (2) year term and will be elected by the club membership. Candidates for the board of directors will have been club members for at least two years.
Board of Directors for 2026/27 Season
President: Daniel Harris
It shall be the duty of the president to take charge of the club; to preside at all meetings of the club and of the Board of Directors. The president shall be responsible for the entire supervision and management of the club and its property, pending the action of the Board of Directors; have the power to suspend any member for violating the bylaws or regulations of the club, pending the approval of the Board; and may call special meetings.
Other specific duties include:
• Ensuring the club’s goals and mission are being supported by the board
• Call Board Meetings, Set agendas
• Working with appropriate members to oversee the budget and club’s finances
• Leading the board during and outside board meetings
Vice President: Paige Vasquez
It shall be the duty of the vice president to assist the president in the discharge of his/her duties and in the president’s absence to assume his/her duties and officiate in his/her stead.
Other specific duties include:
• Lead board meetings if president is absent
• Support the president in strategic planning
Treasurer: Bobby Merfeld
The treasurer shall have charge of the funds of the club and shall keep a record of all receipts and disbursements and render a written report when requested by the president or Board of Directors.
Other specific duties include:
• Pay out reimbursements via Zelle or Check
• Keep online check register updated
• Make bank deposits and do all bank dealings
• Transfer money from PayPal to club checking for membership, exhibitions, jacket logos, etc.
• Have a Square credit card reader for your phone (from the club's Square account)
• Pay USFS for club memberships and various expenses
• Coordinate with the Membership Chair to verify that members paid for the correct membership type
• Report to president and board on finances
• Be responsible for handling tax issue of club or for finding a resource to handle these issues
• File & pay $10 to AZ Corp Commission on-line for annual report of club contacts
• File IRS form 990 E-Postcard annually (set up Secure ID registration process)
• Help in the budgeting process for the club and present to the board for approval
• Attend board meetings and report monthly or quarterly
Secretary: Timothy Totter
It shall be the duty of the secretary to keep the minutes of the meetings of the club and of the Board of Directors and supervise all reports.
Other specific duties include:
• Monitor Club email account and reply or forward emails as needed
• Forward membership forms to Membership Chair
• Forward lesson leads to skate directors
• Update Member Contact Information
• Update address changes for club members in USFS database
• Update email lists and send out club emails
• Ensure that Club Bulletin Boards at both rinks are updated
• Reserve rooms for all meetings of the club and Board of Directors
• Make Flyers for Exhibitions, Shows, etc.
• Fill out USFS delegate form
• Notify U.S. Figure Skating of club officer and board change
Membership Chair: Lyn McLaren
It shall be the responsibility of the membership chair to handle all applications for membership to the club.
Other specific duties include:
• Distribute information to prospective members
• Handle the yearly membership drive
• Enter new and renewing members into USFS database
• Verify that members paid the correct amount for their membership type
• Notify Treasurer to pay for Pending Memberships
Webmaster/Social Media: Lauren Kobley
The Website and Social Media Administrator, is responsible for maintaining the club website and social media accounts. Their duties include designing and maintaining the website as well as Instagram and Facebook.
Other specific duties include:
• Work with the treasurer to purchase/maintain a domain name
• Design and maintain the club website
• Set up payment links to club accounts on PayPal or Square on pages where payment is needed
• Test online payment and forms to see if set up is correct
• Review website monthly to see if updates are needed
• Create posts for club updates, activities and events on social media accounts
Test Chair & Sanction Chair: Tim Totter
Assistant to the Test Chair: Jeannette Yarrow
It shall be the responsibility of the test chair for the planning, executing and reporting of each test session. It shall be the responsibility of the sanctions chair to ensure that events being sponsored by the club are sanctioned, if necessary. This includes competitions and performances.
Skate Safe Compliance Chair: Tim Totter
Ensures the club compliant with current SkateSafe policies and procedures, serves as the club’s primary SkateSafe contact for U.S. Figure Skating and oversees the implementation of educational programs for all club members, their parents/guardians and coaches. In addition, the SkateSafe Compliance Chair performs other functions as necessary to fulfill U.S. Figure Skating’s continuing efforts to foster a safe, healthy and positive environment for its members and all participants.
Junior Board:
Positions can include president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, historian, and members-at-large.
Specific Duties for Junior Board Members could include:
• Conduct monthly or quarterly meetings
• Organize and host club events: holiday parties, organize games and activities for the younger skaters during club events, recognize club skaters during Regionals, Sectionals, and Championships, etc.
• Charity events to support local organizations
• Create a mentor program through Learn to Skate USA and younger skaters
• Organize fundraisers for the club