2025 Yankee Executive Board Elections - Meet the Nominees!
Total Position Opportunities in the Yankee Board.
President : 1 Position
----Held by Jeffry Powell
Vice President : 1 Position
----Held by Judy Katalina
Treasurer : 1 Position - Up for Elections in 2025
----Held by Mark Archibald
Secretary : 1 Position
----Held by Geoff Tasca
At-Large Representative : 5 Positions Total
2 Postions Up for Elections in 2025
----Held by Amy Jean Grigg
----Held by Miriam Moodley
----Held by Steve Simmons
----Held by Nick Mone - Position up for Elections in 2025
----Held by Melissa Miller (Novack) - Position up for Elections in 2025
Here are the descriptions of those positions (taken from our bylaws document):
President:
The President shall be the chief officer of the Association, responsible for conducting all meetings of the Executive Board and General Membership, naming persons to the appointed positions below, appointing ad hoc committees, and coordinating the activities of the other members of the Board as necessary.
Vice-President:
The Vice-President shall assume the responsibilities of the President in the event of the President's absence, resignation, or incapacity, and shall be responsible for other functions as assigned by the President.
Secretary:
The Secretary shall be responsible for taking, distributing and maintaining the minutes of the meetings of the Executive Board and General Membership, for handling any necessary correspondence for the Association and for maintaining and updating these Bylaws and the Rules and Policies of the Association.
Treasurer:
The Treasurer shall maintain the financial records of the Association and shall submit regular written financial reports to the Executive Board.
At-Large Representatives:
There shall be five (5) At-Large Representatives, who shall have no assigned responsibilities other than to attend Executive Board meetings and provide additional representation for the General Membership, but may take on Appointed Positions or other functions as assigned by the President.
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Treasurer Nominee
1 Position Available
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Mark Archibald Those that don't know me, my name is Mark Archibald and I'm running for board re-election for the position of Treasurer. I first joined the Yankee Board back in 2007 as a member at large. I have institutional knowledge of the inner workings of the board and as it interacts with NERVA. I've served in several capacities over the years for Yankee including Head Rater, Tournament Coordinator, Picnic Coordinator, Championship Coordinator, and several others throughout the years. You've likely heard from me directly if you've been involved or played in any of our Convention Center Tournaments over the years as well. I've got the experience on several levels of Yankee and the Adult Community and I am well qualified to continue as a representative in the Treasurer capacity. Please consider each candidate carefully and choose those whom you feel can serve the needs of the community in both a short- and long-term capacity. Thanks |
At-Large Representative Nominees
2 Positions Open for Elections out of the 5 total positions
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Nick Mone I would like to continue to be on the Yankee board to help support and sustain the state of volleyball in the region. As a board member, I try to make fair and well reasoned decisions that support the growth of volleyball in the region. The Yankee community has been such an important part of my life and led to so many lifelong friendships, and I want to make a significant effort to help welcome other people to this community to replicate the same experiences I have had. I want to continue to push for more opportunities for people to play and create avenues for individuals to do so. Having played in a wide range of tournaments over the last eight years from the C to the A/AA level and served on the ratings committee for the last three years, I can provide a great deal of insight. I want to play a more active role in ensuring that there are playing opportunities for players of all levels and that Yankee is strategic about its offerings that are put forth. |
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Aly Werth My name is Aly Werth, and I am excited to be running for a Member-at-Large position on the Yankee Board for the first time this year. Volleyball has been a major part of my life since I was a child, and I’ve had the opportunity to play at many levels throughout the years. I believe we are incredibly fortunate to have a strong, vibrant and diverse volleyball community with countless opportunities to play. However, to continue growing and improving, it’s essential that the decision making process continues to be shaped by the voices of our members. Your input should be core to the decisions that move our region forward. As a longtime Yankee player and a juniors coach since 2016, I bring both player and coaching perspectives. I am committed to enhancing the member experience and working to modernize and strengthen our community. If elected, I will work tirelessly to ensure that all members feel heard and that our board continues striving for excellence. Thank you for your support and consideration—I look forward to the opportunity to serve! |
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Melissa Novack (Miller) I first joined the Yankee Volleyball community in 2018 and was immediately grateful to find a place where I could continue to play the sport I love. Over the past 7+ years, I have been an active and consistent member participating in tournaments nearly every weekend, from the C- to C+ level. This year, I have recently become a Tournament Director and have been helping run Yankee Scrambles in both MA & CT. I am also an active member of the ratings committee, working to maintain fair and competitive play across all tournament levels. Beyond just playing, I’ve been fortunate to also help support efforts to grow the volleyball scene in Connecticut –bringing more tournaments to the area and introducing new members to this amazing and welcoming community. Volleyball has had a huge impact on my life, and Yankee/the friends I have gained have played a major role in shaping who I am today. I am running for the Executive Board because I want to give back to this incredible community, be a voice for all of our members, bring forward feedback, and help continue building a fun, fair, and inclusive space for all who love this sport. |
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Spring 2024 Election Results
President: Jeffry Powell
Vice President: Judy Katalina
Treasurer: Mark Archibald
Secretary: Geoff Tasca
At-Large Representatives
- Amy Grigg
- Miriam Moodley
- John Kubilis
- Nick Mone
- Steve Simmons
By-law Changes voted on by the Yankee Membership
There were (2) By-law changes up for membership vote this year; both have passed and our By-Laws have been updated
Bylaw Change #1 - Elected Positions
Newly Passed Update:
Section 2: Elected Positions
- Elected positions are filled by vote of the membership. Elections will occur annually with ⅓ of the board members up for re-election every 3 years beginning in the 2025 election.
- Beginning in 2025 the Treasurer and 2 lowest vote count At Large members from the 2024 election will be up for re-election for a term of 3 years.
- Beginning in 2026 the Vice President and the two At Large members with the 3rd and 4th most votes in the 2024 election will be up for re-election with terms of 3 years.
- Beginning in 2027 the President, Secretary, and At Large member with the most votes in the 2024 election will be up for re-election with terms of 3 years.
The term of all elected positions is three years commencing on July 1st and terminating on June 30th (with the exceptions that for the 2024 election the Treasurer and two At Large Members with the lowest numbers of votes will serve only one year and the Vice President and two At Large Members with the 3rd and 4th most votes will serve two years. These exceptions are included in order to facilitate the change from biannual elections of the entire board to annual elections 3 board members each year).
Each elected position carries with it voting privileges (one vote) at meetings of the Executive Board. No individual shall hold more than one elected position with the exception of an individual being temporarily appointed to hold a second elected position in an "acting" capacity; that person shall not have a second vote on the Executive Board.
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Description of the change:
Instead of having the entire Executive Board up for election every two years, the terms will be staggered with 3 board members up for re-election every year for terms of 3 years each.
- Group 1: President, Secretary, 1 At Large Member
- Group 2: Vice President, 2 At Large Members
- Group 3: Treasurer, 2 At Large Members
Since this bylaw change is approved, 3 board positions elected in 2024 will be up for re-election in 2025, 3 will be up for re-election in 2026, and 3 will be up for re-election in 2027.. After 2024 all board members will be elected for 3 year terms.
If a current board member decides to run for another position before the end of their term this situation is already covered by the current by-laws–if they are elected to a different position the board fills their now vacant position with a qualified person to fulfill the remainder of their term. Members are also already allowed to run for multiple positions in the same election and will assume the highest level role for which they are elected.
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Bylaw Change #2 - Board Position Qualifications
Newly Passed Update:
President: The President shall be the chief officer of the Association, responsible for conducting all meetings of the Executive Board and General Membership, naming persons to the appointed positions below, appointing ad hoc committees, and coordinating the activities of the other members of the Board as necessary. To run for President of the Yankee Executive Board a member must have served on the Yankee Executive Board for a minimum of one full term.
Vice-President: The Vice-President shall assume the responsibilities of the President in the event of the President's absence, resignation, or incapacity, and shall be responsible for other functions as assigned by the President. To run for Vice President of the Yankee Executive Board a member must have served on the Yankee Executive Board for a minimum of one full term.
Description of the change:
This by-law change adds a requirement of prior board experience and participation to run for President or Vice President of the board.