The Old Dominion Boat Club Holds

Alexandria, VA (December 5, 2006) – Alexandria’s Old Dominion Boat Club (ODBC) held its annual election of Officers and Board of Governors last night. An attendance capacity larger than most years was there to choose Officers and Governors that will represent the Membership. The candidate platforms were similar. That is to

represent the interest of the Membership at all times
continue and expand charitable and social activities
maintain our ODBC presence in our current location on the waterfront

The following Officers were unopposed and will remain in position for 2007. They are Eric DeSoto as President, Carolyn Dabney Bell as Vice President, Dee Phillips as Secretary and Jim Burow as Treasurer.

Tom Whalen will replace Lorraine Lloyd as Commodore in 2007. Lloyd has held the position of Commodore for three years and decided not to run for re-election. Lloyd was given a standing ovation during the meeting for her outstanding dedication and services to the Club.

There were some changes in the election of seven Governors for the ODBC Board. The newly elected ODBC Board of Governors for 2007 are Terry Anderson, Dee Beresford, Chuck Bryant, Jim Dooley, Larry Landgraff, Greg McDermott, and Doug Phillips.

Ray Cobean, current Chairman of the Board and Club Historian, decided not to run for re-election. Cobean has held a Governor’s position for six years and many other key leadership positions over the last 17 years including Vice President and Treasurer. Cobean said “I have some Club Historian projects that I’d like to devote more time to developing. Knowing the candidates, we are in good hands with a new elected Board that will work in the best interest of our Membership.”

Past President and Governor Harry Harrington did not accept a nomination as well stating, “After serving as Governor for over 15 years it is time to step aside and allow new leadership to develop. This is a critical time and I will remain active as Chairman of the Waterfront Committee.” Harrington has been Chairman of the Club’s Waterfront Committee since 1985 and involved with the Committee since the early 70’s. Harrington also is Chairman of two annual programs sponsored by ODBC for Alexandria’s Children with Special Needs.

Past President and Governor Chris Marino decided not to run for re-election to devote more time to his personal life. Marino will remain active as a volunteer with club events and functions.

Club President Eric DeSoto ended the meeting with a round of applause and thank you to the outgoing Governors. DeSoto said, “I look forward to working with the 2007 Board that has been voted in by our Membership” ###