SCCF Board of Trustees names new members, officers
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation recently welcomed four members to the board of trustees for 2019.
At its Annual Meeting on Dec. 11, members approved the nomination of Sandra Gross, Tom Libonate, Ran Niehoff and Don Rice.
At the board meeting on Dec. 12, the 2019 officers were elected: Doug Ryckman as president; John Morse as vice president; Tom Rathbone as treasurer; and Linda Uhler as treasurer.
Continuing their terms as trustees are Susan Beittel, Claude Crawford, Chauncey Goss, Shelley Greggs, Robin Krivanek, Deborah La Gorce, John Morse, Diane Neitzel, Mary Ellen Pfeifer, Tom Rathbone, Paul Roth, Doug Ryckman, Ty Symroski and Linda Uhler.
SCCF bylaws call for a total of 15 board members. The 2018 board was comprised of 14 members, four of whom were scheduled to come off the board for 2019. However, given the transition from Erick Lindblad to Ryan Orgera for chief executive officer, and the fact that several of those whose terms would expire this year were instrumental in the search process, the board passed a temporary by-law amendment. It extends the terms of those due to expire for one year, and allows the addition of up to four people for 2019. In 2020, the board will revert to its 15-member cap.