CYP Board of Directors

CYP's Board is made up of current members who volunteer their time, energy and even expertise for a one-year term, beginning in January each year. The current Board is made up of the following members:

2008 - 2009 Board of Directors

Personal and professional commitments, as well as relocation, sometimes result in Board changes during the fiscal year. We are currently looking for enthusiastic individuals to serve on a variety of committees. If you would like to improve the club, consider volunteering - it's fun, a great resume builder and the best way to help shape events and the future of CYP. We invite all interested current CYP members to contact Zach Brackett to learn more.

President - Zach Brackett

CYP's President is the official representative of CYP and implements ongoing club policy in conjunction with the Board of Directors. The President presides at all CYP Board meetings and is an ex-officio member of all standing committees.

Vice President - Grier Abbey

CYP's Vice President shall, in the absence or disability of the President, exercise the powers and perform the duties of the President. The Vice-president shall also generally assist the President, actively participate in a minimum of one committee, and perform other duties as described by the Board. The Vice-president shall automatically succeed to the presidency if the President is unable to complete his full term of office, until the next election of Members of the Board.

Secretary - Michele Carragan

CYP's Secretary keeps accurate minutes of all proceedings of the CYP Board and meetings of the general membership. The Secretary maintains the membership roster.

Treasurer - Make Harvey

The CYP Treasurer has general supervision of the financial affairs of the club and keeps the financial records and books of account. The Treasurer receives and disperses all CYP funds. The Treasurer prepares the proposed annual budget for approval by the Board and makes monthly reports to the Board on the financial condition of CYP.

Events Chair - Tad Abbey

The Events Chair coordinates the CYP calendar and plans social events. A wide variety of events and activities are planned around our members' varied interests. The Events Chair hosts a bi-monthly planning meeting to solicit event ideas and layout the events calendar. The Events Chair finds hosts and collects event descriptions for publication in weekly email calendar updates.

Membership Chair - Brittany Asher

The Membership Chair is responsible for promoting membership in the club and attendance at club meetings and events. The Membership Chair acts as an ambassador to promote fellowship among members, and make new and prospective members feel welcome at events. The Membership Chair is the member's direct liaison with the Board.

Marketing Chair - Mike Fox

The Marketing Chair facilitates CYP's advertising, materials design, and interaction with local media including press releases and interviews. The Marketing Chair works closely with the other Chairs to spread the word about CYP and CYP events.

Special Events Chair - Nina Brackett

The Special Events Chair organizes and coordinates four major quarterly events per year including: Annual Membership Party, Foxfield, Summer Pool Party, and other major events during the year.

Board Member(s) at Large - Rusty Toth & Ben Lechlitner

Board Member(s) at Large are typically previous Board members who stay on the Board in an ad hoc role to assist with special projects and provide guidance and oversight to the rest of the Board. The immediate Past President typically stays involved on the Board as a Board Member at Large for continuity.

Sports and Recreation Chair - Isaah Vincent

The Sports and Rec Chair organizes sporting and other recreational events such as ski trips, white water rafting trips, tubing, softball team, volleyball team, bowling, golf, hiking, biking, and ice skating events.

Community Outreach Chair - Melissa Parker

The Outreach Chair organizes CYP's interaction with non-profit charitable organizations including volunteer opportunities for CYP members and collection of donations of gifts, goods and funds for various organizations.

Joining the Board

We are also always looking for members to assist the committees for each chair, so if you would like to participate directly in making CYP an even better organization (even if you're a brand new member; all are welcome!), please contact the appropriate chair or email the general mailbox at info@cypinc.org.

Contact Us

If you have any questions please feel free to contact a Board member at any time. We are, after all, here to serve you and help you make the most out of CYP and Charlottesville!