Board of Directors Annual Election
Help shape the future of The Club by serving on the board!
Election Date: June 12, 2026, 6:30PM
Written Ballot Nomination Deadline: May 26, 2026
- Nominations are open for all board positions and will also be accepted from the floor at the election.
- Any member in good standing is eligible for election.
- New members must have been a member in good standing for at least three (3) months before
the election to be eligible for serving on the board.
Declared Candidates for 2026 Election
We’re excited to recognize the members who have already stepped forward to declare their candidacy and help guide The Club. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor at the election.
- President - Mike Checky
- Vice President - Dorothy Jones
- Secretary - Julie Elholm
- Treasurer - No candidates yet
- Education Director - Christopher Bernard
- Event Director - Christine DeGonda
- Marketing Director - Jess Skjonsby
- Membership Director - Nicole Grottodden
About the Board
Board members serve one-year terms and help guide the direction of the club. Most roles require only a few hours per month.
Not ready to serve on the board? There are many ways to get involved - explore other volunteer opportunities!
Expectations:
- Attend one board meeting per month
- Assist in planning and running dances
- Participate in decision-making aligned with The Club’s mission
Board of Directors Positions & Responsibilities
Current holder: Mike Checky
- Oversees all club operations and activities
- Presides over meetings
- Signs contracts and checks
- Appoints committees as needed
- Votes as a member of the Board of Directors
Extra duties currently performed by the incumbent, beyond the elected role:
- Sound System Coordinator
- Treasurer
Current holder: Dorothy Jones
- Assumes the office of President and performs duties when the President is absent
- Oversees publicity, flyers, and email communications
- Assists the President and fills in when needed
- Signs contracts and checks
- Coordinates the club website as needed
Extra duties currently performed by the incumbent, beyond the elected role:
- State Fair Coordinator
Current holder: Julie Elholm
- Serves as President of the corporation in the absence of both President and Vice President
- Manages correspondence and records
- Takes and distributes meeting minutes
- Maintains official documents
- Keeps hard copies and computer files up to date
- Mails cards (e.g., birthday, sympathy), and orders flowers/plants as needed
Current holder: None
- Serves as President of the corporation in the absence of President, Vice President and Secretary
- Manages finances and maintains financial records
- Provides financial reports at board meetings and annual meetings
- Tracks income, expenses, and receipts
- Ensures tax compliance and reporting
Current holder: Christopher Bernard
- Develops and maintains educational documents:
- Social dance curriculum
- DJ guidelines
- Evaluation rubrics for instructors, DJs, and venues
- Hosts instructor meetings every trimester to ensure understanding and alignment of curriculum
- Shares evaluation reports with board members on a monthly basis
- Ongoing coaching / continuing education conversations for instructors and DJs on an as-needed basis
- Defines and communicates instructor and DJ guidelines
Extra duties currently performed by the incumbent, beyond the elected role:
- Selection and booking of instructors and DJs as needed
Current holder: Christine DeGonda
- Coordinates a decorating crew and a clean-up crew
- Schedules entertainment such as spotlight dances or performance teams
- Coordinates instructor and DJ scheduling and communication:
- Makes an effort to schedule six months in advance when possible
- Ensures instructors and DJs have copies of the curriculum and guidelines
- Is open to hiring new instructors and DJs
- Obtains approval from the Board of Directors
Current holder: Jess Skjonsby
- Designs and posts social media graphics for Facebook and Instagram:
- Regular dances
- Staff bios
- Promotional posts (e.g., membership, important announcements, etc.)
- Maintains public-facing calendar available on WCSMN.com
- Creates FB events for upcoming dances (at least 1 month in advance)
- Cross posts events to WCS Minnesota group on Facebook
- Creates and manages a social media posting schedule
- Communicates with board and staff to coordinate photos, messaging, etc., as needed
- Creates printed signage and flyers
- Coordinates development and ordering of club merchandise
- Develops and presents member feedback reports for board review and communication
Current holder: Nicole Grottodden
- Maintains membership database and records
- Publishes member sign-in lists for dances
- Provides membership reports for board meetings
- Maintains and publishes membership directories
- Handles renewals and welcomes new members
- Issues membership cards
- Creates and prints renewal forms and membership cards annually
- Represents member interests in board decisions
- Proposes membership recognition programs and improvements
- Executes membership campaigns
Extra duties currently performed by the incumbent, beyond the elected role:
- Website Manager
- Refreshments Coordinator
The elected Directors support these additional responsibilities as needed, or may appoint volunteers from our dance community:
- Greeter and Registration Coordinator
- Newsletter Coordinator
- Photographer
- Refreshments Coordinator
- Sound System Coordinator
- State Fair Coordinator
- Videographer
- Website Manager