Board of Directors

2026 - 2027 Board of Directors

At the Annual Meeting of the Destin Snowbirds, Inc., on Tuesday, February 23, 2026 the membership of the organization elected officers for the coming year.

Bottom row, left to right:

Brenda Murphy, Michigan, Member-at-Large;

Dean Harper, Tennessee, Member-at-Large;

Steve Holderer, Michigan, 2nd Vice President;

Bob Button, Wisconsin, 1st Vice President;

Steve Ericson, Minnesota, Immediate-Past President.

Top row, left to right:

Ted D. Spring, Florida, Publicity Director;

Ed Millard, Illinois, Webmaster;

Ann Haley, Florida, Treasurer;

Cindy Varnell, Tennessee, Secretary;

Rick Mettle, President; Ohio;

Linda Zukonik, Michigan, Registration Director;

Ruth Beckett, Michigan, Prize Committee.

Elections

The Board of Directors and all of the chair people who handle the day-to-day activities are volunteers. Each year a nominating committee nominates candidates for the Board of Directors. To receive the nomination to become President, we have found that a system of progression works well, giving the nominee the experience of learning the ropes from 2nd VP up to President. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the meeting when the candidates are announced. An election is held at the last general meeting of the year with all members voting. We encourage new volunteers to become involved with the Destin Snowbirds, whether it be for the BOD, Committee Chair, or just to help out.

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