The work and leadership that is required to operate the Sandy Beach Yacht Club, requires a great deal of input and commitment from all of our members. The work of the Club is done by numerous committees that are within the province of the club offices. Following is a brief description of the club structure, the method employed to elect the board of directors, and the election of the club Flag Officers, by the board of directors. Also following is a brief description of several of the committees that are required to maintain the many functions of this organization.

Board of Directors

Each November a General Membership Meeting is held to elect members to the Board of Directors. The slate of prospective members is made up of incumbent board members whose three year term has expired, and with the names of those willing to fill vacancies on the board.

The board of directors is made up of 15 active members. Each year at the November General Membership Meeting, 5 directors are elected to serve for three year terms of office. Vacancies created by resignation during the year are filled by the Board of Directors for the balance of that term.

Board meetings are held at the club at 8:00 P.M. on the third Wednesday of each month. Members are welcome to attend board meetings, and time is set aside for visitors' comments during the meeting.

Club Officers:
Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Fleet Captain, Treasurer,and Secretary are elected by the Board of Directors at the board meeting following the November general Membership meeting. Officers take office on January 1 for the following year.

Duties of the Officers

Commodore
The Commodore presides over the monthly Board Meetings, General Membership Meetings, and special meetings. The Commodore is the club representative to all other organizations and Yacht Clubs, and is responsible for the overall operation of the club.

Vice Commodore
The Vice Commodore is responsible for the House and Grounds. The Vice Commodore also supervises the Entertainment committee, Publicity committee, and the Ditty Bag Editor. The Vice Commodore assists the Commodore.

Rear Commodore
The Rear Commodore supervises the operation of the Club Bar. He must maintain the books and finances, as well as the licenses required for the bar operation. He also hires and supervises the bartenders, sets bar prices, and bar hours.

Fleet Captain
The fleet captain is responsible for a variety of waterfront activities. The fleet captain supervises the Dock Committee, and Race Committee. He must appoint the Auxiliary Fleet Captain, and Power Fleet Captain. The Fleet Captain must coordinate the efforts of outside contractors required to maintain our docks and is responsible for making slip assignments (see slip assignment guidelines). The Fleet Captain presides over regattas, the Opening Breakfast, and the Awards Banquet.

Treasurer
The Club Treasurer maintains the financial books of the club. He writes all except the bar checks and reports on the financial condition of the club at each Board meeting and General Membership Meeting.

Secretary 
The Secretary keeps the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and the general membership meetings. The Secretary is the official keeper of the club records and corresponder for the club. He prepares and serves all notices of meetings and events.