Membership Information
Looking to join a fun group of people that share your passion for boating and the wonderful community of Benicia, California? Consider joining the Benicia Yacht Club. We invite you to come down to our facility, join us for any of our events and get to know all the fun possibilities, the people and what our club is all about. No boat? No problem, join our social members and land cruisers.
Contact Membership at (707) 750-5139 ext 3 or via email at membership@beniciayachtclub.org
Membership Application Materials:
Quarterly Membership Dues
$315.00
($12.00 shipping)
$12 Convenience Fee Added to Payment (Pay by Check to Avoid Additional Fee)
Semi-Annual Membership Dues
$630.00
($24.00 shipping)
$24 Convenience Fee Added to Payment (Pay by Check to Avoid Additional Fee)
Annual Membership Dues
$1,260.00
($46.00 shipping)
$46 Convenience Fee Added to Payment (Pay by Check to Avoid Additional Fee)
Pay for the full year and get $50 added to your house account
Club Leadership
Officers
Commodore
Robert Bohnet
Rear Commodore
Joseph Kallios
Treasurer
Kriss Kastl
Vice Commodore
Natalie Boltz-Keller
Jr. Staff Commodore
Dena Stults
Secretary
Randy Norman
Directors
Mitch Kessler
Rick Albers
Susan Bittner
Maryanne "MJ" Schmidt
ELECTION 2025
Election 2025
Election 2025 – Benicia Yacht Club Needs You!!
** Candidate Nominating Committee and Board Openings **
Calling all fellow Yacht Club owners!
Members of BYC share ownership and oversight of the club and facilities.
Believe it or not, it’s already that time of year when BYC starts the process to establish next year’s nominations for the Board of Directors and Flag Officers. Aside from two of the four Director positions, all other positions will be open in this year’s election. We are now looking for interested Board candidates as well as people willing to serve on the nominating committee for 2025.
BYC Bylaws specify how our elections take place.
By August 23rd a nominating committee will be formed by final approval from the current Board of Directors. This committee will solicit applicants for each open Board position, verify applicant eligibility and qualifications, interview the applicants, and develop the final election slate. Nominations can also be made by petition.
The nominating committee will be led by me in accordance with the bylaws.
The election takes place in October, but the nominating committee must make its report by the September Board Meeting (Sept. 9th) so ballots can be prepared and mailed out and so candidates’ statements can make it into the October Wind Word. The deadline for Candidate applications is the end of August.
You should consider running because:
- Your opinion matters. If you leave governance of the club to others, you risk losing a very important right that you have. The right to decide. Your opinion is as worthy as any other member’s view and a variety of opinions being heard by the Board strengthens the club.
- Ownership decisions are needed to keep our finances in order and to move the club in a positive direction.
- The Board of Directors determines the house rules of the club in accordance with our bylaws. Rules need reviewing to keep them up to date.
- You get a special name tag and get to wear a uniform at meetings and special occasions.
- You provide a needed service to your fellow members.
- Being on the Board is a good opportunity to know what is going on and to get to know others in the club better.
If you are interested in being on the nominating committee or being a candidate for a Board position, please contact me right away. I can be reached via text or call at 707- 208-4498 or by e-mail at denastults@gmail.com . If you are not sure or just have questions about the details, feel free to call.
Many thanks,
Dena Stults, Junior Staff Commodore a short description.