2020-2021 Standing Committees of the International Propeller Club

The International Propeller Club of the United States (IPC) has committees to assist in meeting the goals of the IPC and its chartered ports. Each committee will be given specific goals. Recommendations made by the Committee shall be submitted to the Board for approval.

The President shall be a member ex-officio of all committees. The Executive Vice President or Associate Executive Director shall be an ex-officio member of each standing committee. A Board liaison will be appointed to each committee as an ex-officio member of each standing committee. The Board liaison may also serve as a committee chair. All other members will be members of IPC.

Every committee shall have a chair appointed by the President. The role of the chair is to select committee members, guide the committee to accomplish their goals through assigning tasks, planning and leading meetings and monitor the group’s progress. The chair shall act as the liaison between the committee, the Board liaison and the staff liaisons. Every Chair will complete a quarterly report to be given to the Board and staff liaisons as a progress report or recommendations to be made to the Board of Directors.

Golf Tournament Committee

Schedules yearly golf tournaments, manages groupings, works check-in table, and coordinates all logistics before and after tournament (helps MC banquet).

Chair : Tim Dernbach

Committee Members:
1. Dante Sitta
2. Keith Garrett

*works with Sponsorships/Donations Committee

Maritime Day Committee

Books venue, speaker, and any other entertainment for Maritime Day. Pushes invitations for maximum attendees, builds out agenda and helps ensure the event is ran smoothly.

Chair : Alex Tzikas

Committee Members:
1. Mike Gonzales
2. Lee Wilson
3. Terry Buis
4. Tim Dernbach

Membership Committee

Drives new membership and sets quarterly and yearly goals to increase the Club’s membership.

Chair : Doug Beuttgenbach

Committee Members:

  1. Lorenzo Ramirez
  2. Pat Neal

Events Committee

Helps set up networking events for the year; Padres game, Del Mar Races, happy hours, BBQ, and other social events

Chair : Alex Tzikas

Committee Members:
  1. Lee Wilson
  2. Dante Sitta
  3. Mick Ruis

Marketing Committee

Oversees and manages all communication of the Club. Maintains Club’s overall image within the maritime community. Manages the website, various social media channels, generating and distributing event flyers, communicating to membership, ordering and managing Club’s apparel, and taking photos at events. Updates the website with newsletters, memos, announcements of new membership, and International Propeller Club updates. Responsible for all Club’s various property at each event.

Chair:  Kyle Clapp

Committee Members:
1. Rachel Gmyr
2. Alex Tzikas

Awards & Scholarship Committee

Spreads awareness to our maritime community of the scholarship and award opportunities our Club offers. Oversees the distribution, collection, and screening of scholarship and awards applications each year. Builds relationships and partnerships with local organizations to drive potential applicants and determines awardees each year. Coordinates with awardees to attend Maritime Day Luncheon and present awards and scholarships to those individuals.

Chair: Dante Sitta

Committee Members:
1. Stanley Westover
2. Mike Gonzales

Sponsorships & Donations Committee

Oversees and manages all communication of the Club. Maintains Club’s overall image within the maritime community. Manages the website, various social media channels, generating and distributing event flyers, communicating to membership, ordering and managing Club’s apparel, and taking photos at events. Updates the website with newsletters, memos, announcements of new membership, and International Propeller Club updates. Responsible for all Club’s various property at each event.

Chair: Keith Garrett

Committee Members:
1. Mick Ruis
2. Pat Neal

Budget Committee

Oversees the overall financial health of the Club. Coordinates with each committee and sets yearly budgets for those committees.

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Committee Members:

Junior Propeller Club

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