Meet the CDBA volunteers
CDBA is 100% volunteer based. Many of CDBA dragon boat paddlers and supporters volunteer their time and labor to gave back to the community. There are 2 types of volunteers to choose from. There are special events and short-term volunteers. They sign up to assist at CDBA special events and short-term projects. Volunteer roles may include race director, dock master, marshaller, dockworker, finish line official, parking & traffic controller , dragon boat operation maintenances & repairs to runner. Volunteer activities may involve functions related to event setup and breakdown, chase boat, hospitality, boat towing, finish line to start line and more.
CDBA has ongoing key volunteer opportunities. Dedicated volunteers work in the dragon boat roles of coach, steersperson and drummer; volunteers also perform organizational support roles and functions such as fund development & grant writing, youth activity planning, program development, risk management, practice site management to race event planning & operation and more.
Board of Directors
The board of directors is comprised of 13 volunteers who oversees the operations, finances, equipment, races, and various other CDBA programs. Read the CDBA by-laws for more information about the role of the board.
Hans Wu
President
Tek Li
Vice President - Operations
Jeanie Lee
Vice President - External Relations
Jack Zee
Secretary
Chris Chang
Treasurer
Ken Wu
Membership Director
Justin Joaquin
Safety Director
Anna Zhu
At-large member
Dorothy Yeung
At-large member
Michael Flanigan
At-large member
Michelle Chai
At-large member
If you or someone you believe would make a good candidate to be on the CDBA board of directors, please submit a nomination form below.
Key Volunteers
These are just some of the volunteers who serve the CDBA in different capacities.
Mabel J.
Historian /
Youth Activities Committee
Jessica L.
Youth Activities Committee
Thomas C.
Race Director
Thaddeus H.
Race Director
Brian Y.
Risk Officer
Linda C.
Festival Director
Chris J.
Practice Site Manager
John Y.
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