Member Leadership Roles
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Dock Captains
Paddle Leaders
Dock Managers
Dock Captains / Club Volunteers
Dock Captains are responsible for the supervision of individual docks and club inventory. They lead paddle pals and are often the first CKC staff that new members meet after orientation training.
Mick Brierley
Nick’s Fish House
Member since 2012
Lisa Martin
Fells Point, MD
Member since 2014
Kathy DeFrancesco
Island View
Member since 2017
Jennifer Macias
Tide Point
Member since 2020
Nancy Purdy
Chesapeake Harbour
Member since 2020
Dock Captain Eligibility & Responsibilities
Dock Captains are club volunteers who schedule, coordinate and lead monthly paddle pals during the season. Prior to becoming a dock captain, they must complete rescue training. They monitor club inventory at their assigned dock and report on problems or incidents to the Fleet Manager and Vice President. For their contribution they receive a complimentary membership.
- Anchor Bay Marina – Dundalk, MD
- Homeport Farm Park – Edgewood, MD
- Downs Park – Pasadena, MD
- Delta, PA
Paddle Leaders
Paddle Leaders offer paddle pals from any dock location. They are expected to schedule a paddle pal every other month.
Martha James
Member since 2020
Ricardo Stewart
Member since 2021
Sarah Laadt
Member since 2021
Greg Faith
Member since 2021
Zhen Zhang
Member since 2020
Paddle Leaders schedule, coordinate and lead paddle pals at least every other month. Provide guided paddle pals to members. Prior to becoming a paddle leader, they must complete rescue training. For their contribution, Paddle Leaders receive a half price membership.
Paddle Leaders – 6 Position Openings
Dock Managers
Dock Managers are responsible for the supervision of individual docks and club inventory.
Katie Lutts and Steven Ashley
Loch Raven
Members since 2021
Carol Haertlein
Homeport Farm Park
Member since 2020
Dock Managers regularly check on the condition of their assigned dock, including the security of kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and launchers. They confirm, report, and respond to any incidents after consulting with the Fleet Manager and Vice President. For their contribution, Dock Managers receive a half price membership.
- Anchor Bay Marina – Dundalk, MD
- Downs Park – Pasadena, MD
- Delta, PA
