Executive Committee
Chair
LAURA GRONDIN
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West Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Dark Energy USA-850
Vice Chairman Europe
MILES QUINTON
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London, United Kingdom
Gill Race Team GBR-694
Vice Chairman Americas
DUNCAN STAMPER
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Goes To Eleven CAN-11
Treasurer
LAURA GRONDIN
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West Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Dark Energy USA-850
Member of Europe
MICHAEL TARABOCHIA
+49 163 7472760 | E-mail
Munich, Germany
White Room GER-677
Member of North America
PAUL KRAK ARNTSON
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405 North Lake Blvd, #203, Tahoe City, CA 96145-6568 USA
Nikita USA379
Member of Asia Pacific
KEVIN NIXON
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Sydney, Australia
ACCRU AUS814
Chairman of the Technical Committee
PETER GÖCKEL
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Eichelgarten 13, D-86926 Greifenberg, Germany
Read about the history of IM24CA
Past Chairmen
| Jens Altern Wathne - NOR | 2015-2019 |
| Riccardo Simoneschi - ITA | 2011-2014 |
| Günter Tzeschlock - GER | 2008-2010 |
| Henri Samuel - FRA | 2003-2007 |
| Tom Freytag - USA | 1999-2002 |
Past Vice Chairmen Europe
| Michael Schineis - AUT | 2012-2015 |
| Günter Tzeschlock - GER | 2011 |
| Riccardo Simoneschi - ITA | 2007-2010 |
| Nils Hauff - NOR | 2003-2006 |
| Christian Roman - FRA | 2000-2002 |
| Henri Samuel - FRA | 1999 |
Past Vice Chairmen Americas
| Brian Hutchinson - USA (acting Vice Chair US) | 2016 |
| Rob Britts - USA | 2015 |
| Chris Farkas - USA | 2013-2014 |
| Simon Strauss - USA | 2011-2012 |
| Travis Weisleder - USA | 2009-2010 |
| Scott Gregory - USA | 2007-2008 |
| Karen Gottwald - USA | 2005-2006 |
| Jeff Jones - USA | 2004 |
| Hal Pickering - USA | 2002-2003 |
| John Porter - USA | 2000-2001 |
| Ed O'Sullivan - USA | 1999 |
Past Secretaries and Treasurers
| Tomi Hakola - FIN - Secretary & Treasurer | 2008-2017 |
| Simon Henning - GBR - Treasurer | 2007-2008 |
| Günter Tzeschlock - GER - Secretary | 2003-2007 |
| Quentin Strauss - GBR - Treasurer | 2003-2006 |
| Keith Musto - GBR - Secretary & Treasurer | 1999-2002 |
Past Members of Europe, Americas and Asia/Pacific
| Michael Good - SUI - Member Europe | 2015-2019 |
| Duncan Stamper - CAN - Member Americas | 2015-2016 |
| Warwick Rooklyn - AUS - Member Asia/Pacific | 2014-2015 |
| Rob Britts - USA - acting Member Americas | 2014 |
| Simon Strauss - USA - Member Americas | 2013 |
| Jens Altern Wathne - NOR - Member Europe | 2011-2014 |
| Chris Farkas - USA - Member Americas | 2011-2012 |
| Martin Finell - FIN - Member Europe | 2007-2010 |
| Bill Carlton - USA - Member Americas | 2009-2010 |
| Travis Weisleder - USA - Member Americas | 2007-2008 |
| Tomi Hakola - FIN - Member Europe | 2003-2006 |
| Scott Gregory - USA - Member Americas | 2005-2006 |
| Karen Gottwald - USA - Member Americas | 2004 |
| Jeff Jones - USA - Member Americas | 2003 |
Past Tech Comm Chairs
| Neil Murphy | 1999 |
| Peter Göckel - GER | 2012 - 2019 |
IM24CA Executive Committee
The International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) World Council meets annually. It comprises representatives of each of the National Melges 24 Class Associations plus representatives from the Class builders. The IM24CA World Council is responsible for electing an IM24CA Executive Committee, which takes charge of the day-to-day management of the class on the World Council's behalf.
The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairman, two Vice Chairman, three Ordinary Members, the Secretary, the Treasurer and the Chairman of the Technical Committee. In addition a Builder’s Representative will be appointed by the builder’s to represent them on the Executive Committee.
The Builder’s Representative will be a non-voting position. In the event that a simple majority cannot be reached, the Chairman shall have the casting vote. Should a member of the Executive Committee not fulfill their term of office for any reason, their vote IM24CA Constitution shall not be transferred to any other member. The Executive Committee may fill any casual vacancies among the officers and any persons so appointed shall hold office until the next AGM. See the IM24CA's Constitution paragraph 5 & 6.
In addition the IM24CA Executive Committee currently employs four part-time professional staff to assist them in the management of the class (Championship Coordinators, Chief Measurer, Administrator / Media Coordinator). These professional staff members have no voting rights. Click here to meet IM24CA Staff.
Jens Wathne - 2017 Melges 24 World Championship - Helsinki, Finland
Riccardo Simoneschi
Günter Tzeschlock
Tomi Hakola - 2016 Melges 24 European Championship - Hyeres, France
IM24CA Executive Committee members Riccardo Simoneschi, Chris Farkas, Michael Schineis and Tomi Hakola - 2014 Melges 24 European Championship - Balatonfüred, Hungary
IM24CA people - Michael Schineis, Hank Stuart, Tomi Hakola, Fiona Brown, Riccardo Simoneschi - 2013 Melges 24 European Championship - Medemblik, the Netherlands
Michael Good - 2015 Melges 24 World Championship - Middelfart, Denmark
Travis Weisleder
Keith Musto
Jens Wathne - 2019 Melges 24 World Championship - Villasimius, Sardinia, Italy
Peter Göckel
