Leadership
Officers – Directors – Committee Chairpersons

The PFF board sitting around U-shaped tables.
Officers
portrait of the president President
George Conway
650-571-7231
 
The president oversees all other officers, conducts board and general meetings, sets board agenda, appoints committees, selects program speakers, and selects and presents several annual awards.
portrait of first vice-president First Vice-President
Rodney Chun
650-344-3898
 
The first vice-president's responsibilities are primarily to oversee the following committees: program speakers, raffle, hospitality, conservation, bulletin, mailing list, publiciy/advertising, historian, and honorary life members. When required to do so, the first vice-president temporarily assumes the duties of the president. The first vice-president is presumed to be a candidate for president in the next term. The first vice-president is responsible for the set-up of all meetings.
portrait of second vice-president Second Vice-President
Roger Finke
650-591-9579
 
The second vice-president's responsilities are primarily to oversee the following committees: workshops, casting, fishouts, youth programs, membership, and scholarship. When requested to do so, the second vice-president represents the president. The second vice president is responsible for the take-down of all meetings.
portrait of secretary Secretary
Sheree Kajiwara
650-464-0362
 
The secretary takes minutes at board meetings and causes those minutes to be published, acts as custodian for all records except those specifically assigned to others, and takes care of correspondence.
portrait of treasurer Treasurer
Homer Eaton
650-578-1867
 
The treasurer has custody of all funds, valuable papers, and property of the club. The treasurer deposits and disburses funds, maintains a full account of the finances and property of the organization, presents financial reports and annual budget proposals to the board.
Directors
portrait of director1 Director
Bob Schwehr
650-948-0257
 
term expires 30 Jun 2007 
portrait of director2 Director
Jerry Bernacchi
650-948-1890
 
term expires 30 Jun 2007 
portrait of director3 Director
Jim Johnston
650-857-0648
 
term expires 30 Jun 2006 
portrait of director4 Director
Chris Rich
650-233-2720
 
term expires 30 Jun 2006 
portrait of director1 Director
Rich Catanzaro
650-574-7998
 
term expires 30 Jun 2006 
In addition to the officers, the board is comprised of four directors who serve two-year terms and one director (usually the immediate past president) who serves for one year. When possible, two two-year members of the board are are replaced each year. Directors attend board meetings, participate in committees assigned by the president, and make policy for the organization.
portrait of advisory director Advisory Director
Mike McGuire
650-328-8907

term expires 31 Dec 2005 
There are special qualifications for advisory director. It is preferred that this position be filled by a former president or a life member. A special committee nominates and the board appoints a candidate to this position. In order to facilitate policy continuity and smooth transition between successive administrations, the term of office for advisory director runs from mid-term of the other offices, for two years, until mid-term. The advisory director consults on matters regarding long-term plans, bylaw changes, nominations, and policy.
Committee Chairpersons
portrait of fishout chairman Fishout Chairman
Mike McGuire
650-328-8907
 
The fishout chairman prepares a schedule of fishouts, guides and assists fishout leaders, and publicizes fishouts to the club.
portrait of workshop chairman Workshop Chairman
Mike McGuire
650-328-8907
 
The workshop chairman plans and coordinates fly tying, rod building, knot tying, entomology, and other activities.
portrait of rod building chairman Rod Building Chairman
Doug Weber
408-736-1949
 
The rod building chairman teaches the skills of rod building.
portrait of fly tying chairman Fly Tying Chairman
Harold Patterson
650-349-7922
 
The fly tying chairman plans and coordinates fly tying classes and other fly tying events.
portrait of raffle chairman Raffle Chairman
Allen Cary
650-595-0451
 
The raffle chairman gets raffle prizes, runs the raffles, and reports accounts to the treasurer for purchases and proceeds.
portrait of advertising chairman Advertising Chairman
(This space available. Replace Mel by volunteering!)

 
The advertising chairman solicits and manages advertisers. He turns over funds to the treasurer and in-kind to the raffle committee.
portrait of bulletin editor Bulletin Editor
Mike Pinelli
650-355-2846
 
The chief function of the bulletin editor is to inform club members on club matters and activities. The secondary function is to inform, entertain, and provide a forum on all matters fly fishing. The bulletin editor must combine as best he can the traits and skills of a publisher, reporter, and graphic artist. It is his responsibility to see that the bulletin is printed and distributed on time. He works closely with the website editor.
portrait of website editor Website Editor
Rodney Chun
650-344-3898
 
The website editor is the general manager for the club website. This includes responsibility for the publication of monthly content, site design, and system architecture. In addition, the editor acts as the website administrator, responsible for the upkeep and management of the web-host and server-related tasks. Other technical responsibilities may include duties such as maintaing the various mailing lists for the club and assisting with roster database development. The website content should be updated monthly and the past content should be archived so that members can readily access it.
portrait of address keeper Address Keeper
Les Penpraze
650-589-3633
 
The address keeper works with the treasurer and membership chairman to maintain a current list of all members in good standing and advertisers. The address keeper furnishes, when needed, address labels or lists to the bulletin editor and for any other official club need.
portrait of membership chairman Membership Chairman
J. C. Poulton
925-225-9201
 
The membership chairman attends general and workshop meetings to greet and sign in members and visitors. He explains the club to prospective members and introduces them to the membership when they join. Annually, he manages the membership renewal process, coordinating with the treasurer, address keeper, and roster editor.
portrait of nominating committee Nominating Committee
timely board appointments

The nominating committee prepares a confidential slate of nominees for positions as officers, directors, and committee chairmen. The committee needs to be informed about the duties of the various club offices, and about the qualities and personalities of club members.
portrait of camp cook Camp Cook
Les Junge
650-593-4982
no email
The camp cook must plan, publicize, purchase, prepare, and serve dinner for approximately one hundred members at the installation dinner and the christmas dinner.
portrait of historian Historian
Tom Kilfoil
650-342-6434
 
The historian keeps a record of the achievements, awards, honors, and special events related to the members and the organization.
portrait of librarian Librarian
Barbara Weber
408-736-1949
 
The librarian is custodian of the books, video tapes, and other objects in the club collection. The librarian manages the lending of these items. The club library is to be made available at the general meeting and the workshop.
portrait of hospitality chairman Hospitality Co-Chairman
Jim & Joan Johnston
650-857-0648
 
portrait of hospitality chairman Hospitality Co-Chairman
Debbie Lamica
650-592-8032
 
The hospitality chairman is responsible for purchasing and making available refreshments at the general and workshop meetings.