WDCC Board Officers:

President: Sandy Nolan - Sandy has been a member since 2005 and has served on our board as Corresponding Secretary in the 2024-25 term and this year as our Vice President.  Her co-chair experience has been with Trinkets & Treasures, Fashion & Frolic, Social Events and Power of Produce.  She has also participated in the Strategic Planning Committee where she utilized her former job skills in employee growth, oversight, budget planning, special events planning and working with community groups.  Sandy has been a dedicated supporter and fundraiser of DWTLS as a pro dancer for many years. She will adapt and lead through change, address tasks, and seek board advice and direction on matters related to our organization.  Sandy’s dedication and commitment to the WDCC mission and our community will make her an excellent President. 

Vice President:   OPEN

Recording Secretary: Jo Anne Hoekenga - Jo Anne has been a WDCC member since 2011.  She has served on the board as a director for six years from 2016-2022 and as Recording Secretary for the last 14 months.  We know Jo Anne mostly in her roles as a co-chair for Fashion & Frolic and Trinkets & Treasures.  She has also been a sub-committee co-chair for BSWAT, DWTLS, Parties in the Park, and very involved in nearly every other committee.  She has thoroughly enjoyed serving as Recording Secretary this year and would be honored to serve another term to further express and share her experience and talents as an officer.  Jo Anne has a strong sense of dedication and passion for WDCC, and loves the “involvement” of promoting our legacy – “Making a Difference in our Community.” 

Corresponding Secretary: Maritza Cribley - Maritza has been a member since 2021. She has served on the board as a director for one year and is the current Corresponding Secretary. Maritza has volunteered her time with DWTLS, Power of Produce, Hackley-Hume Holiday decoration, Fashion & Frolic, and is currently the co-captain of the Bosom Buddies Relay for Life Team.  Maritza believes that if you want to make a difference, you have to get involved.  She leads by example, always looking for an efficient and effective way to make the day to day processes easier.  Maritza is organized, detail oriented, a clear communicator and a critical thinker, all traits of a successful board officer. 

Treasurer: Skylet Cummings – Skylet has been a member since 2024.  She is a current co-chair for the Education/Scholarship Committee, and has participated on the Nominating and DWTLS Committees, and the Bosom Buddies Relay for Life Team.  Skylet has been in banking for thirty years working her way up to her current position of VP and Regional Manager.  She has been involved with many organizations such as President of the Kiwanis Club of Muskegon, Ambassador for the Rockford Chamber of Commerce, President of the Chamber Network Circle, and Treasurer for the Rockford Business Networking Group. Skylet has been in finance for 30 years and is a leader not only in her career but also in other philanthropic organizations. She is passionate about leading with a servant heart and would make an excellent addition to our board.

WDCC Board Directors:

Director: Amy James – Amy has been a member since 2024.  She has volunteered on Trinkets & Treasures, Fashion & Frolic (currently the co-chair on the Ambassadors sub-committee) and the MI vs. MSU Tailgate Party. Currently an Event Director coordinating our monthly meetings at Adelaide Pointe, she wants to contribute more by offering her time and talents to support our mission.  Amy is dependable, committed, and always ready to step in and help. She is looking forward to this opportunity not only to give back to the community, but also to grow personally within our organization.

Director: Laura Martin (2nd Term) – Laura has been a member since 2008 and is currently serving as a board director.  She also serves as the Program and Cash for a Cause co-chair, and has also served on the Nominating Committee.  Other committees she has volunteered on are DWTLS, Raffle Sales, Parties in the Park, Fashion & Frolic, Trinkets & Treasures, Bake Sale with a Twist, Adopt a Senior, and the U of M/MSU Tailgate Party.  Laura has an accounting background and is currently serving on the Finance Council Board at St. Mary’s Church and St. Jean Endowment Committee.  

Director: Paula Martin – Paula has been a member since 2008 and is currently the co-chair of Programs and Cash for a Cause.  She has also participated in Trinkets & Treasures, Dancing With the Local Stars, Bake Sale with a Twist, Fashion & Frolic, and Parties in the Park.  Paula has experience as an accountant and teacher/trainer of computer software and has also organized her class reunions for many years.   She is currently the Treasurer for Friends of Norton Shores Library and the past Treasurer of the Greater Muskegon Woman’s Club.  Paula is on the Pastoral Council at St. Francis Church and also coordinates a twice-monthly Euchre group at St. Francis.  Paula believes her organizational and speaking skills would assist her in being an asset to our board.

Candidates for the 2026 WDCC Board Officers and Directors

Nominating Committee:
Amy Huss, Past President, Chairperson‍
Barb Morrison, Board Member‍
Skylet Cummings, Member at Large‍‍ ‍

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