2026 Board Election

The time has come to begin the process of electing new leadership to our Board of Directors. Each year, the voting members elect a small group of fellow members to continue guiding the direction of our club — ensuring the club continues to thrive, evolve, and represent the voices of our membership.

This year, three board positions will be filled, each serving a three-year term. In order to be nominated for consideration or vote in the Board election, you must be a full voting member.

We encourage all voting and non-voting members and staff to learn about the Board election process, as it is an important part of our club’s governance.

Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about how nominations work, key dates, and how to cast your vote. We’ve also provided a list of current board members, as well as contact information if you have any questions about the process.

We’ve worked to streamline the process to make it clear, easy to follow, and accessible — whether you’re nominating someone, considering running yourself, or simply casting your vote.

This year, the Nominating Committee will consist of the following members:

• Committee Chair and Board Member Sean McCarthy
• Board President Shawn Kriewaldt
• Board Treasurer Mark Guerrera
• Board Member Andrew Weininger
• Voting Member Kelly Gustafson
• Voting Member Andrew Grow

Per our bylaws, the Nominating Committee is made up of five individuals who help guide the early stages of the election process. The committee includes the current Board President (or a past President if the current President is up for election), two current Board Members who are not up for re-election, and two voting members from the general membership who are not seeking a position on the Board. This mix of leadership and member representation is designed to ensure a fair, thoughtful, and balanced approach to identifying potential candidates for the Board of Directors.

Nominations will open on April 27, and close on June 6.

• Email your nomination to nominations@bishopsbay.com

• Nominees must be full voting members in order to be eligible for consideration

• Be sure your nominee agrees to run

• Share why you believe they’d be a great fit for the Board

The first round of nominations will close on June 6, so be sure to get your nominations submitted well ahead of this time.

Deadline for all interviews of nominees to be completed by our Nominating Committee and the final recommended slate will be presented to the Board of Directors for final approval.

The Board of Directors approves the final nominees, and the Nominating Committee Chair notifies nominees of who was chosen to be on the slate. Email sent to open alternative nominations.

The Board has approved the following four nominees for the 2025 ballot:

Any Full Voting Member can still appear on the ballot by collecting written endorsements from 20 Full Voting Members by June 29. Endorsements must be emailed to: nominations@bishopsbay.com, and nominees will be vetted to ensure that they are aware of their nomination and meet the membership criteria.

Voting will officially open as soon as ballots are distributed, and will remain open until July 27th at noon.

Voting closes at noon on July 27, and results will be announced later that evening at our Annual All Member Meeting.

Election results announced at the Annual All Member Meeting.

For an excerpt of our bylaws related to the Board of Directors election process, click the button below.

If you have any questions regarding nominations, the election process, or your voting eligibility, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact details can be found below.