Mike Trogdon, Commodore (mtrogdon@neusesailingassociation.org)
Previously served the NSA as Vice Commodore of Cruising 2006 and 2009 and as Commodore 2007. He sails Janel, a beautiful black hulled Sabre 38. Mike enjoys cruising and gunkholing the rivers and sounds of eastern NC. The NSA and its members are the perfect organization to enhance this experience.
Kathy Kenny, Secretary/Treasurer (kkenny@neusesailingassociation.org)
Kathy returns for another year as Secretary/Treasurer. She and her husband Buster have been active in the NSA since joining in 2005. Originally from NC the Kenny's moved to Roanoke, VA where a friend introduced them to sailing. They first began sailing on Smith Mtn Lake in 1992 and did more lake sailing while living in Dallas, TX and Nashville, TN. They now sail Seabreeze a Catalina 30. Kathy loves being back in NC-closer to family, friends and beaches! They have 4 grown children and 2 dogs. She looks forward to another adventure filled year of sailing and socials in 2010.
Jackie Mahan, Vice-Commodore Socials (jmahan@neusesailingassociation.org)
Jackie and her husband, Dick Lam, have been sailing for roughly 7 years now. Their previous home port was in Connecticut and they spent many weekends and summers exploring Long Island Sound and the northeast coastline. Jackie and Dick moved to Oriental in 2008 (they live on High Street) and keep the Sais Quoi, their Jeanneau 42, at Sailcraft Marina. Jackie has one daughter, Allyson, who is married and works and lives in Atlanta.
Bill Erwin, Vice-Commodore Cruising (berwin@neusesailingassociation.org)
Bill has previously served as Vice Commodore Socials. He and his wife Sue hail from Greenville, NC and have been NSA members since 2005. They sail Shadow, a 31 foot Catalina. New to cruising, they state the experience and camaraderie with other sailors has and continues to be a rewarding experience. Other interests include photography and shag dancing.
Ed Mannina, Vice-Commodore Crew Clinic (emannina@neusesailingassociation.org)
Ed has previously served two terms as Vice-Commodore Cruising as well as director. He sails a beautiful Camper Nicholson, Tarantella
Sharon Stephenson, Immediate Past Commodore
(sstephenson@neusesailingassociation.org)
Sharon and her husband Chuck are long time NSA members. They currently sail Cool Change, a Catalina 36 Mark II which they keep at Sailcraft Marina. Sharon has agreed to take charge of the Dinghy Poker Run for 2010, which is quickly becoming one of the most popular NSA events.
Kent Fann, Director (2010) (kfann@neusesailingassociation.org)
Kent previously served as Commodore in 2004. He sails Fannasea, a Valiant 40, which he keeps at Point Marina.
Chuck Gordon, Director (2010)
(cgordon@neusesailingassociation.org)
Chuck and his wife Sharon live in Cary, NC. They have a Catalina 36 Mark II, Cool Change, which they keep at Sailcraft Marina.
Hank Metzger, Director (2011) (hmetzger@neusesailingassociation.org)
Hank and his wife Christa currently live in Minnesott, NC. They sail a beautiful Hunter DS 41, Christiana III, which they keep at River Dunes Marina. They can frequently be seen with their adorable Shih-Tzus, Max and Simba.
Brian McLamb, Director (2011) (bmclamb@neusesailingassociation.org)
Brian and his wife Carol live in Roseboro, NC. They keep their Catalina 320, Serenity, at Pecan Grove Marina.
Ros Cheetham, Director (2012) (rcheetham@neusesailingassociation.org)
Ros and her husband Howard are enjoying discovering the NC waterways aboard their 37-foot Beneteau, Island Dream. They enjoy music and going to the theatre. Ros collects ceramics,so whenever they visit a new destination, a new ceramic plate is the objective of a shopping expedition. Their daughter, Alex, is a senior at Tufts in Boston.
Tim Carrere, Director (2012) (tcarrere@neusesailingassociation.org)
Tim and his wife Carol currently live in Goldsboro. They sail a Hunter 410, Geisha, which they keep at Pecan Grove Marina.
Jimmy Smith, Librarian
Jimmy has a Dutchcraft 21, Maybe Tomorrow. You can say hi to him down at the Inland Waterway Provision Company.
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Mark Weinheimer, PHRF Ratings
Mark has a San Juan 21, Deuces Wild.
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Jim Dugan, Editor, The Neuse Juice (jdugan@neusesailingassociation.org)
Jim previously served as Commodore (1994), Treasurer (1985) and Director. He currently sails an Ericson 28, Allegria, which he keeps at Sea Harbour Yacht Club.
Samantha Ainsworth, Webmaster (sainsworth@neusesailingassociation.org)
This is Sam's first year on the NSA Bridge doing what she loves -- computers. She teaches technology in Clayton, NC but will soon be relocating to the Oriental area and hopes to buy a sailboat soon so she can go to her favorite place in the world -- Ocracoke.