2026 Yankee Executive Board Elections - Elections Open Soon, Now Accepting Applications
Nominations
Nominations close on May 10, 2026 and elections will begin shortly after, with electronic voting up until around midnight on June 14, 2026
Nominating Committee for this election is: Melissa Novack, Aly Werth, Geoff Tasca
Board Commitment Overview
- The commitment is for 2 years (or 3 if a proposed by-law change passes).
- There are usually 4-6 meetings per year which you are expected to attend.
- You are also expected to participate in discussions by e-mail, help run the Yankee picnic, help with large convention center tournaments, serve on various committees, and take an active role in helping to grow the membership.
Total Position in the Yankee Board.
President : 1 Position
- Held by Jeffry Powell
Vice President : 1 Position - Up for Re-Election in 2026
- Held by Judy Katalina
Treasurer : 1 Position
- Held by Mark Archibald
Secretary : 1 Position
- Held by Geoff Tasca
At-Large Member : 5 Positions Total - 2 Positions Up for Re-Election in 2026
- Held by Amy Grigg
- Held by Melissa Novack (Miller)
- Held by Aly Werth
- Held by Miriam Moodley - Position Open for Elections
- Held by Matt Mullen - Position Open for Elections
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.