Club Information & Membership Requirements Ski Club of the Palm Beaches is one of the oldest, largest, and most active ski clubs in the country, with over 100 active and associate (supporting) members. Club leadership includes a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and seven-member Board of Directors (BOD). 2013 Officers President: John Shealy Vice Pres: Roger Clark Secretary: Laurie Lindsey Treasurer: Dale Stevens Board of Directors Mike Dumala Jeff Kepchia Trish Burt Paul Santangelo Becky Lathrop Mark Harvat Charlotte Melchers Membership is $25 per year for singles and $40 per year for family. To apply for membership, you must be sponsored by two active club members and approved by the Board of Directors. A membership application must be submitted. New members are approved with Associate status for one probationary year. If the member is in good standing at the end of the year (has fulfilled the requirements for Active status), then he or she will be promoted to Active status. All applications for membership must be submitted at a regular meeting of the BOD. A prospective member must be sponsored by two active members who present in person or in writing at the BOD meeting the applicants information. Sponsors must state the reasons for sponsoring the applicant and how they feel the applicant can contribute to the SCPB. To be admitted, each applicant must receive an affirmative vote from two-thirds of the BOD of the club who are present at the meeting. No rejected applicant shall be eligible to file another application for membership within six months after rejection. Upon approval by the BOD, the applicant shall then be invited to become an associate member of the club. As required by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, SCPB must carry a liability policy. Therefore, all SCPB members must also be a member of USA Waterski and will be required to show proof of membership by March 1st to keep club membership active. Membership Levels participates in club sponsored activities in the prior year. Full Time Members are entitled to all club benefits and discount entry fees to tournaments if dues are paid by March Club Meeting. ACTIVE MEMBERS are members in good standing who meets the requirements of our by-laws and participates in club sponsored activities in the prior year. Active Members are entitled to all club benefits and discount entry fees to tournaments if dues are paid by March Club Meeting but have no voting rights. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS wish to support the ski club and Okeeheelee Park, receives newsletter, all club benefits, but are not entitled to club discount on tournament entry fees and have no voting rights. All new members are Associate Members during their 1st year of membership. DUES Each member (single or family) must be an insured member of the USAWS. Annual dues will be determined from time to time by a vote of membership. Dues shall be due on January 1 of each year and shall be delinquent the day of the March meeting. Membership in the club shall be terminated for nonpayment of dues thirty days after becoming delinquent. Any member terminated for non-payment of dues must reapply as a new member. Club benefits and privileges will be terminated for delinquent members. |
Membership
| Please review the application for details to become a member New Member Application Sponsor Form |
You do not have to be a member of SCPB to ski
at Okeeheelee. However, only USA Waterski
approved towboats are allowed on the ski lakes
and all boats and trailers must be registered with
the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation
Department.
at Okeeheelee. However, only USA Waterski
approved towboats are allowed on the ski lakes
and all boats and trailers must be registered with
the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation
Department.
| GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS |
| Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at the clubhouse in Okeeheelee Park. Pizza at 7:30pm Meeting at 8:00pm |
| NEW MEMBERS |
| CURRENT MEMBERS |
- One of the goals of the Ski Club of
the Palm Beaches is to help promote
the sport of water skiing and
accessibility to quality ski sites.
- The ski club holds frequent work
parties to maintain the site. Indeed, it
is the countless hours of volunteerism
for over two decades that have helped
the site at Okeeheelee become and
remain a world class water skiing
facility.
- Okeeheelee is an excellent example
of how local clubs and together to
fulfill a goal. Because of the efforts of
the ski club and County officials,
water skiers have access to custom-
built ski lakes.
- Each year the club funds help
maintain the courses, docks, jump
ramp, and other areas.
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