The Annapolis Dragon Boat Club is run by the Annapolis Dragon Boat Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Our mission is to promote the development of healthy bodies and spirits, support recovery from breast cancer and all other cancers, and grow friendships and teamwork.

We promote and develop dragon boating to build physical strength, endurance, and confidence with an emphasis on recreation, synchrony, and harmony while on the water.

The club was founded in the spring of 2010 by Annapolitan, entrepreneur, and breast cancer survivor Mike Ashford. From a handful of supporters, we have grown to over 100 members. More than half of our members are breast cancer survivors. One man’s generosity and leadership became a source of strength, renewal, and friendship for the many who followed him.

Mission statement

The mission of the Annapolis Dragon Boat Club is to promote the development of healthy bodies and spirits for men and women, to support recovery from breast cancer and all other cancers, and to grow friendships and teamwork. The Club promotes and develops the sport of dragon boating as a means of building physical strength, endurance, and confidence with an emphasis on recreation, synchrony, and harmony while on the water…the beautiful Spa Creek of Annapolis.

Board of Directors

The Foundation is managed by a Board of Directors as mandated by the By-laws. The board meets no less than six times a year but generally monthly.

Officers

  • Barb Witten, Chair
  • Ammie Farraj Feijoo, Vice Chair
  • Heather James, Secretary
  • Randy Soileau, Treasurer

Directors

  • Ginger Allison
  • Arlene Jones
  • Lisa McKnight
  • Shirl Nevas
  • Gail Smith

Honorary Directors

  • Joni Krafft, Immediate Past Chair
  • Peter Van de Castle, Head Coach

Operating Committees

Finance Committee

  • Supports and advises the Foundation
  • Gathers information and assists the Treasurer in preparing the annual budget
  • Reviews tax returns and advises the Treasurer
  • Reviews and advises on current nonprofit status
  • Reviews and advises Treasurer on renewal and new memberships with charitable organizations
  • Reviews bank and investment options
  • Performs such other duties as assigned by the Treasurer

Membership Committee

  • Coordinates welcoming guests at practice
  • Prepares and distributes new membership packages
  • Maintains waiver log, guest-to-signup oversight, and membership list
  • Coordinates and facilitates Mentoring Program

Nomination Committee

  • Develops a list of prospective board members
  • Oversees vetting process
  • Prepares a list of candidates no later than the second week of October for board elections

We encourage all members to be engaged in the management of the Club through involvement with the Board and its committees.

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