Kelowna
Yacht Club
New Employee Handbook 2024
The History of KYC
During the fall of 1945, a small group of boating enthusiasts were interested in the future of boating and formed the Kelowna Yacht Club (“KYC", "Club”) to promote safe family boating on Okanagan Lake. At this time there were no docks or launch ramps into the lake. The first boat lunch was built in 1945, located where the moorage basin currently is. In the first few years, there were just over 60 members of the KYC.
The first clubhouse was located at 1414 Water Street, where Stuart Park has since been developed. The original clubhouse and the moorage basin went through a number of expansions and renovations to accommodate the demand for moorage and the popularity of joining the Club. In 2013, it was decided that a new clubhouse was required and it was replaced with what you see today, the larger modern design of the building was inspired by a large ship. When standing on the second floor deck out the main doors you will notice the nautical details and the alignment of the building was created to feel as though you are at the helm of a large ship.
Over the year the KYC facility has developed from a self-service with an honour payment system into a full-service yacht club with daily food and beverage offerings, daily and season features, and a vast number of special events throughout the year. The facility currently has a capacity of over 450 and operates with up to 120 full-time, part time and seasonal staff.
The Club operation is overseen by a member-elected Board of Directors, headed up by the Commodore. More details about the Board of Directors can be found on the next page.
Although the Club has changed a lot since 1945, the core values reaming the same. At the Kelowna Yacht Club, we are all about embracing the Lake Lifestyle.
KYC Board of Directors
COMMODORE
Michael Newcombe
Chair of the Board and sees that Bylaws, regulations and policies are enforced.
PAST COMMODORE
Tillman Hodgson
Acts in an advisory capacity to the Board based on their experience as Commodore.
VICE COMMODORE
Danny Foster
Assists the Commodore in the discharge of their duties.
REAR COMMODORE
Tod Alstad
Assists the Vice Commodore and the Commodore in their duties.
FLEET CAPTAIN
Rick Sudeyko
Assists the Vice, Rear, and Comm. in their duties. Supervises all sailboat activities.
STAFF CAPTAIN
Ryan Archambault
Assists the Vice, Rear, and Comm. in their duties. Supervises all powerboat activities.
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Joe Danchuk
Represents the membership.
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Perry Lewis
Represents the membership.
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Anita Boehm
Represents the membership.
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Cinzia Zotta Wendland
Represents the membership.
Lake Lifestyle
Our Core Values
To promote and encourage the development of boating.
To celebrate all that the lake and Club have to offer!
To create 'new ways; to include 'new people' to experience the Club, so that they enjoy "their KYC!"
To maximize ways that members and their guests, and even sometimes the public, can enjoy events, regattas, and other forms of entertainment.
MEMBER EXPERIENCE
STEWARDS OFTHELAKE LAKE LIFESTYLE
COMMUNITY
Where We Go from Here
Member Experience
Enhanced Programming
More Amenities
Long Term Facility Plan
Community
Volunteer Program
Brand Recognition
Strategic Partnerships
Our Company Structure
Financial Controller Member Services Manager Executive Director Accounting Clerks Human Resources Conference Services & Catering Manager Executive Chef Food & Beverage Manager Club Operations Manager Watersports & Ed Administrator Watersports Attendants Front of House Manager Front of House Staff/Galley Chef De Partie Banquets/Galley Watersports Supervisor Seasonal Dockhands Lead Dockhand Sales & Marketing Manager Member Services Coordinators Executive Coordinator Front Office Supervisor Social Media Coordinator Dock Master Watersports & Education Manager Moorage Coordinator Sailing School Assistant Member Lounge Supervisor Sous Chefs Back of House Staff Sailing School Instructors Department Head Senior Management Supervisor StaffOur Team
Department Heads & Senior Management
Thom Killingsworth
Robert Boeckner
Caroline Bye
Kathleen Park
Pooya Ebrahim
Jeff Burns
Bassam Shmordok
Sarah Mooney
Nicole Kiatipis
Leona Smith (On Leave)
Laurianne Jackson
Tracey Duquette
Executive Director
Operations Manager
Member Services Manager
Financial Controller
Food & Beverage Manager
Executive Chef
Dockmaster
Sailing & Watersports Education M
Executive Coordinator
Sales & Marketing Manager
Communications & Business Devel
Human Resources Consultant
Let's Take Action Together
KYC ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY PLAN 2020-2030
Waste Management
Climate Change
Reconciliation
Save Energy
Health & Safety
In 2020 KYC joined the efforts of the UN & other organizations to fight climate change & transform the global economy from:
Water Efficiency
SDG'S
Alliance & Partnerships
Culture People
UnderWater Life
The goal is 2030 to counteract the global warming effects before it is too late.
To achieve this, we are committed to these 2 programs:
Change is possible if we work together
Welcome to KYC's Green Team!
Click HERE to learn how you can support us
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KYC acknowledges that the club is situated on the traditional territory
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Pay Information
Time Off Requests
Time Sheets
Policies
Employee Documents
Profile Information
Tax Documents (T4)
OW's for New Team Members
& Human
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TO LOGIN
You will be provided with your own unique login details to access your private Payworks account. Having troubles remembering your login details?
CUSTOMER ID
KYC staff use: B00547
KYCH staff use: B03946
Company Bulletins & Staff Benefits
PAYDAY
- Every two weeks and paid Friday by direct deposit. The cut-off for payroll is the Saturday before you get paid.
As an example, say payday is Friday, Feb. 11th, then the cut-off date would be Saturday, Feb. 5th.
POLICIES
- It is VERY important that you read all the policies. They are located under COMMUNICATION-COMPANY DOCUMENTS
when you sign into Payworks.
USER NAME
Use your 4-digit employee number
PASSWORD
Can't remember? Reset clicking 'Forgot Your Password'
If you have any issues or have any questions?
Contact Tracey by emailing: HR@kelownayachtclub.com
NEED to KNOW's for New Team Members
STAFF PERKS
Working at the Kelowna Yacht Club includes some awesome staff perks not only here at the Club, but many other places outside our doors. Below is a list of just some of the perks. For more details and a full list of KYC staff perks, visit Payworks for the link to the Staff Benefits page.
ON THE WATER
20% discount on select sailing and watersports programs
$75/hour powerboat rentals
50% discount on sailboat rentals
50% discount on paddleboard/kayak rentals and paddle programming
IN THE CLUBHOUSE
50% discount on F&B in the Member Lounge (excluding alcoholic beverages)
50% discount on F&B in The Galley Lakeside Cafe, all house-made food (excluding alcoholic beverages and sundry/confectionery items such as chips, snacks, sunscreen, etc.)
Discounted prices on KYC merchandise and clothing