CLCS BOARD AND COMMITTEES

Get Involved with CLCS!

Our all-volunteer organization always welcomes new members! Do you have creative, operational, or leadership skills to contribute to CLCS? Study the committees below to see where you would like to participate, then contact us at info@copakelakecs.org!

Our society is bound by a set of bylaws which you can review here

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The CLCS is a member supported organization that is managed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Trustees are elected to hold office for a term of two years, and must meet the following qualifications:

  • 1
    Be committed to the mission and goals of CLCS
  • 2
    Participate in various tasks and programs undertaken by the Board of Trustees
  • 3
    Be paid up as a full member at the time of application
  • 4
    Sign a conflict of interest statement

Any member who meets the qualifications may apply to the Board of Trustees for candidacy. The Board meets a minimum of three times annually, and meetings are open to all members. We are currently looking for interested, qualified CLCS members to join our Board of Trustees. If you would like to apply, click on the link below to download an application:

Click here to download the CLCS Board of Trustees Application

2026 CLCS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Officers/Trustees

  • Stu Troyetsky, President
  • Jennifer Oliveira, Vice President
  • Shebna Olsen-Shillibeer, Treasurer
  • Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich, Secretary

Advisors to the Trustees

  • Northeast Aquatic Research (NEAR)
  • George Knoecklein PhD (Limnologist)
  • Kendra Kilson
  • Susan Daum (Toxicologist)
  • Kathleen Noreau
  • Keith Schaefer
  • Austin Urban

Trustees

  • Alex Almond
  • Cherie Berk
  • Jackie Bernstein
  • Fred Bunger
  • Colleen Closson
  • Joyce Craw
  • Heather Ehrlich
  • John Ernsberger
  • Debra Fischgrund
  • Trudi Haberman
  • Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich
  • Roger Kaplan
  • Lindsay LeBrecht
  • Jed Luchow
  • Janna Meyrowitz Turner
  • Annabel Nau
  • Jennifer Oliveira
  • Shebna Olsen-Shillibeer
  • Maria Powers
  • Debra Ruggieri
  • Rachel Stein
  • Gregory Spampinato
  • Stu Troyetsky 
  • Edward Werfelman

COMMITTEES

Get involved with CLCS!! Join any of the many committees listed below. It’s a great way to meet new people and help your lake community. Let any one of us know of your interest in person or by email.

Lake Management

The Lake Management Committee is responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information regarding the vitality and maintenance of the waters, shoreline, and watershed of Copake Lake. 

  • Alex Almond △
  • Barbara Bunger **
  • Fred Bunger § 
  • Dave Craw
  • John Ernsberger
  • Kevin Hill
  • Lindsay LeBrecht
  • Jed Luchow
  • Will Oliveira
  • Debra Ruggieri
  • Keith Schaefer **
  • Buddy Sinisi **
  • Stu Troyetsky
  • Bob Untracht **
  • Austin Urban **
  • Ed Werfelman
  • Mike Whitcomb **

Fundraising

The Fundraising Committee designs, proposes and organizes activities designed to raise funds for the organization.

  • Jackie Bernstein
  • Denise Chickery **
  • Colleen Closson §
  • Heather Ehrlich △
  • Debra Fischgrund
  • Trudi Haberman
  • Lindsay LeBrecht
  • Jennifer Oliveira
  • Debra Ruggieri
  • Rachel Stein
  • Janet Harrold **
  • Barbara Mauri **

Communications and Technology

The Communications/Tech Committee serves to maintain CLCS website, develop and publish social media content, communicate to community via email and other channels, collect and maintain data relevant to the Lake community in support of CLCS initiatives, publish the newsletter and donor recognition, and provide technology consultation and support to Board and Committees as needed.

Electronic Communications

  • Trudy Haberman
  • Roger Kaplan △
  • Lindsay LeBrecht
  • Maria Powers
  • Gregory Spampinato §

Newsletter

  • Denise Chickery
  • Joyce Craw
  • Jed Luchow (editor)
  • Sharon Luchow (Managing Editor) ** 
  • Debra Ruggieri
  • Marcia Untracht **

Publicity

  • Cherie Berk
  • Ed Werfelman

Safety & Education

The Safety & Education Committee is responsible for researching and creating educational programs and materials to promote lake safety and wellness and distributing to the community.

  • Cherie Berk
  • Maria Powers §
  • Debra Ruggieri △

Finance

The Finance Committee supports the functions of the treasurer, including the creation of an annual budget, the purchase and review of insurance policies, year end audit, bookkeeping, and filing of tax returns.

  • Jennifer Oliveira △
  • Shebna Olsen-Shillibeer §
  • Debra Ruggieri
  • Gregory Spampinato
  • Ed Werfelman 

Membership

The Membership Committee maintains membership information and contribution history. It generates newsletter articles and mailings to assist in maintaining and increasing the membership rolls and contributions. It will also seek volunteers to engage in CLCS committee activities.

  • Cherie Berk §
  • Jackie Bernstein
  • Denise Chickery **
  • Joyce Craw △
  • Trudi Haberman
  • Sharon Luchow **
  • Debbie Ruggieri

Bylaws

The Bylaws Committee is responsible for crafting bylaws changes voted on by the board, for approval by the board.

  • Joyce Craw §
  • Jed Luchow △
  • Jennifer Oliveira

△ Chair  §Vice Chair

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