Standing Committees

⚖️ Authentication Committee

Chairman: Dick Salter

The Authentication Committee consists of a Measurer who serves as Chairman and two members appointed by the Measurer.

Duties:

1. Determine the proper handicap ratings for each yacht from measurements provided by the owner on a form approved by the Executive Committee. Conduct a continuing program with sloop owners to keep ratings up to date.
2. Rule on the eligibility of a sloop to be a true Friendship Sloop when an owner applies for listing of the sloop and membership in the Society.
3. Assign all Friendship Sloops to one of two basic classes based on specifications obtained from authoritative sources:
   • Class A Originals — Friendship Sloops built before 1920 and approved by the Authentication Committee
   • Class B Replicas — Friendship Sloops built in 1920 and thereafter and approved by the Authentication Committee

🎊 Friendship Day Committee

Chairman: Vacant

The Friendship Day Committee consists of a Chairman who appoints additional members as deemed advisable to arrange for Society events, including the Memorial Service, in conjunction with Friendship Day at Friendship, Maine.

👥 Membership Committee

Chairman: Carole Wojcik

The Membership Committee consists of a Chairman and additional members appointed by the Chairman as deemed advisable.

Duties:

1. Encourage and promote active membership participation in the Society’s activities by establishing and maintaining contact with the membership. Encourage and promote new memberships through active communication with all those demonstrating an interest in the Society. Distribute membership application forms as requested. Welcome new members to the Society.
2. Develop an information base of current data relative to Friendship Sloops including new construction, extensive rebuilding, sloops lost, and changes in ownership.
3. Contribute to accurate Society records of membership and historical data by communicating such information directly to the Secretary and Registrar.
4. Prepare an annual budget for operation of the Committee.

📰 Newsletter Committee

Chairman: Laurie Raymond

The Newsletter Committee consists of a Chairman and additional members appointed by the Chairman as deemed necessary.

Duties:

1. Solicit and collect material for each newsletter including articles from the membership.
2. Maintain an editorial policy that produces newsletters of current and timely information yet does not conflict with the more historical character of the Yearbook material.
3. Edit, publish, and mail at least two newsletters per year.
4. Prepare an annual budget for production and distribution of the Newsletter.

🗳️ Nominating Committee

Chairman: Appointed by the Executive Committee annually

The Nominating Committee consists of a Chairman and two members appointed by the Executive Committee.

Duties:

1. Certify as a candidate for elective office any member in good standing who, in its judgment, qualifies.
2. Report the nominations to the Secretary no later than 30 days before the annual meeting. The Secretary shall notify the nominees of their selection immediately, and unless a written declaration to the contrary is filed with the Secretary, arrange for their names to appear on the ballot.
3. Present to the membership at the annual meeting candidates for the various elected offices.

📢 Publicity Committee

Chairman: Richard & Karen Schwartz

The Publicity Committee consists of a Chairman and additional members appointed by the Chairman as deemed necessary.

Duties:

1. Develop and maintain a current mailing list of appropriate publicity sources and closing dates for material.
2. Provide appropriate print, radio, and TV media sources with timely information and photographs on the activities of the Society, particularly the annual regattas and annual meeting. The objective of the publicity is to increase general familiarity with Friendship Sloops and their role in the maritime history of New England.
3. Keep in communication with the Secretary and Standing Committee Chairmen to anticipate upcoming events of publicity value or Society news items.
4. Prepare an annual budget for operation of the Committee.

Race Committee

Chairman: Richard Langton

The Race Committee consists of a Chairman and three others appointed by the Chairman. The other appointees need not be members.

Duties:

1. Be responsible for on-the-water race activities: plot the courses, set the starting and finishing lines, officiate at the start, set marks as needed, observe at marks, take times and apply handicaps to score each race. The results of each race shall be posted in a conspicuous place as soon after each race as possible.
2. Manage the procurement and distribution of trophies for the annual regatta.
3. Convene when necessary a Protest Committee selected by the Chairman to hear and decide protests.
4. Prepare an annual budget for operation of the Committee.

📋 Registrar

Registrar: John Wojcik

The Registrar Committee consists of the Registrar and any additional members appointed by the Registrar as deemed necessary.

Duties:

1. Maintain the official list of all Friendship sloops, existing or lost, including the sloop name, previous names, owner and owner’s address, builder, sloop number, sloop class, home port, and other pertinent information.
2. Trace ownership of all Friendship Sloops to their origin wherever possible.
3. Assist the Maine Maritime Museum Librarian in maintaining the Friendship Sloop Society records and historical material.
4. Assign sloop registration numbers to sloops approved by the Authentication Committee.
5. Prepare an annual budget for operation of the Committee.

📖 Yearbook Committee

Chairman: George Hagerty

The Yearbook Committee consists of the Chairman and additional members appointed by the Chairman as deemed necessary.

Duties:

1. Collect and edit material primarily of historical value relative to the Society and to both existing and past Friendship Sloops. Prepare the Yearbook for publishing in the spring of each year. Negotiate cost and delivery with the printer.
2. Arrange with the printer to have the book published and distributed to the Secretary for mailing to the membership and to advertisers prior to the annual regatta.
3. Encourage purchase of advertisements and notices in the book by the members.
4. Prepare an annual budget for publishing and distributing the book.