BPGC Board & Volunteer Roles
The administration and running of the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club is the responsibility of the BPGC Board, which meets monthly. The Board is comprised of up to 11 club members.
The Board is responsible for BPGC’s strategy, which includes the maintenance and growth of our membership and activities, and oversight of our financing, facilities and equipment.
Key areas of focus include but are not limited to:
- Administration of the Club:
- Insurance, Marine Registration,
- Legal, Charity Registration, Financial Governance
- Vulnerable Persons Policy, i.e. SCARS training
- Health and safety standards
- Establishing and updating club policies around health and safety
- Coordinating training and testing for the membership
- Maintenance of facilities and equipment
- Location reports on activities, needs and requests
- Maintain good standards of care for all equipment
- Support with renovations and replacements as needed
- Club membership - maintenance and growth:
- Diversity among our members
- Membership growth that allows for full utilization of all locations
- Youth rowing development
- Rowing and Racing
- Fitness goals - focus on health & wellness
- Skill development (as rower and coxswain)
- Rowing events, local and overseas
- Establishing Selection Committee criteria for overseas competition
- Community engagement and public relations
- Promote cultural awareness & maritime heritage
- Seek out community partnerships
- Share the benefit of gig rowing with the wider community
Notice of BPGC’s Annual General Meeting is given at least 2 weeks prior via Teamer TeamTalk and distributed by Location Captains. At this meeting, the slate of Board directors for the following year is voted in.
Each location will have held a meeting prior to the AGM to select their Captains and Vice Captains for the year who will represent their locations at the Board level. Location representation is crucial to the success of the Board and Club overall. The Captain and Vice-Captain teams are volunteers who are willing to motivate and empower their locations through membership and coxswain development. They are responsible for reporting all specific location needs and news to the Board while representing their location membership to their best ability in Board decisions.
Board Directors Roles & Responsibilities include;
Club Chairperson
The Chairperson is the Club’s primary representative. Their key task is to balance the varying priorities to allow the Club to move forward for the benefit of all of its members.
The Chairperson will set the agenda for meetings. They will also liaise with and build relationships with officials from other clubs and organizations.
Vice Chairperson
As Vice Chairperson, they will assist the Chairperson in the carrying out of their duties and deputize as Chair at regular board meetings in their absence.
Treasurer
The Treasurer, will record all income and expenses, provide a statement of the BPGC’s financial position on a periodic basis, register all boats and arrange the organisation’s insurance.
Secretary
The Secretary, will assure BPGC abides by The Charities Act and notify
the Registrar of any change to its registered particulars as well as submit annual reporting, etc.
Location Captains (Central, East, West)*
Location Captains will organize the rowing schedules for their location in a way that is inclusive and addresses all of the location member’s needs.
They will organize location member meetings on a regular basis.
They will organize a membership development plan for the location and create a cadre of capable and willing coxes.
They will organize social events for the location.
They will develop a team to assist in the management of the location.
* Location Vice Captains may act as alternates at Board meetings in the absence of their Location’s Captain.
General Members
Elected at the AGM, General Members support the functions of the board and assist with special events and projects as needed and allocated by the Club Chairman. These projects may include but are not limited to assisting with fundraising, coordinating major events, or advising on special ad hoc committees.
Public Relations Officer (Non-Voting)
The Public Relations Officer is responsible for developing a Communications Strategy for the Club that promotes positive awareness of it.
This includes the creation and maintenance of our website, social channels and promotional materials.
Additional Leadership Roles & Volunteer Opportunities include;
Location Vice Captains (Central, East, West)
Although Vice Captains do not officially hold seats at the board level, VC’s act as alternates at Board meetings in the absence of the Location Captain and assist their Location Captains in performing their responsibilities.
Volunteer Roles
BPGC is run by volunteers who are passionate about the sport and our community.
Volunteering your time helps to share the workload and allows the club to focus on providing our members with the best possible experience. Plus, it's a great way to meet new people and get involved in the community. Reach out to a member of the board or a location captain to get involved!
Key areas of focus include but are not limited to;
- Admin - help your Location Captain with row postings and/or at the board level by taking minutes or bookkeeping
- Maintenance of facilities and equipment - assist with spring cleaning, painting, and general tidying of your locations and/or find out how you can help with equipment maintenance
- Club membership - help promote BPGC within your workplace, family, friends and other community groups by coordinating group rows or bringing a friend to row. Speak to your location captain about ideas for social events that you can help them with.
- Rowing and Racing (coaching & coxing) - share wellness goals, start training as a coxswain, or get involved with skill development and training sessions
- Community engagement and public relations - help promote cultural awareness & maritime heritage by suggesting and helping to coordinate club participation in community events or speaking opportunities. Share our socials or volunteer your skills to help with PR.
Become a rowing leader! We row stronger together; let us know what your skillsets are and that you are willing to help.
BPGC Board of Directors:
2026
Chair: Liz Christopher
Vice Chair: Vacant
Treasurer: Sam Froud
Secretary: Joanne Rogers
Location Captains & VC’s
- Central: Israel Sanchez & Ian Maule
- East: Ian Fulton & Brenda Dale
- West: Hillary Williams & Doyle Butterfield
General Members:
Anne Glasspool
Chris Hardy
Pamela Mahoney
Sheldon Maybury
PR Officer: Laura Lyons (volunteer)
2025
Chair: Laura Lyons (also PR Officer)
Vice Chair: Liz Christopher
Treasurer: Sam Froud
Secretary: Joanne Rogers
Location Captains & VC’s
- Central: Hattie Armstrong & Israel Sanchez
- East: Ian Fulton & Brenda Dale
- West: Hillary Williams & Doyle Butterfield
General Members:
Anne Glasspool
Nina Paton
Pam Mahoney
Sheldon Maybury
2024
Chair: Laura Lyons (also PR Officer)
Vice Chair: Vacant
Treasurer: Sam Froud
Secretary: Michael Jones
Location Captains & VC’s
- Central: Hattie Armstrong & Nina Paton
- East: Ian Fulton & Brenda Dale
- West: Chris Hardy & Hillary Williams
General Members:
Roger Gillett
Pam Mahoney
Sheldon Maybury
Joanne Rogers
Previous Chairpersons
2023: Pam Mahoney
2022: Pam Mahoney
2021: Paula Wight
2020: Paula Wight
2019: Paula Wight
2018: Roger Gillett
2017: Roger Gillett
2016: Rick Spurling
2015: Rick Spurling