Club Leadership


One of the most exciting things about the Spokane Mountaineers is the opportunity to not only learn but also teach others how to more fully participate in the outdoors. Participation in a leadership capacity often start with coming back to help be an instrcutor in one of the courses you had a blast participating in as a student. Many choose to participate through further leadership development, joining a committee that organizes programs or even through Board and Officer services.



The offical leadership governance of the Spokane Mountaineers is comprised of a Board of Directors and Officers (President, Vice-president, Secretary, and Treasurer). The president and vice-president serve one year terms while the Treasurer, Secretary, and Board Members all serve two year terms. Electronic nomination and elections for these positions are held once a year prior to final results presented at the Annual Business Meeting on the first monday in October.  All current members may be nominated and run for office. If you are a current member and interested in serving in this capacity please reach out to secretary @ spokanemountaineers.org for more information.  


The Spokane Mountaineers, Inc. is incorporated in the state of Washington as a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Dues and contributions go toward the benefit of our community, membership, and mission of the organization.

Current Officers:

Jeci Adams - President

Arika Kuhlmann - Vice President 

Alyssa Lund - Secretary

Alice Shumate - Treasurer 


Current Board of Directors:

Jason Adams - 2025-2027

Sally Barnhart - 2024-2026

John Beckius - 2025-2027

Rich Bennett - 2025-2027

Kevin Graham - 2025-2027

Wendy Huber - 2024-2026

Kelsey Jordahl - 2024-2026

Cory Lund - 2024-2026

Salvador Recinos - 2025-2027

Charles Robeson - 2025-2026



Committees:

Committees provide the structure upon which the club's activities are built. Committee chairs are appointed by the president with the approval of the Board, and any member can volunteer to serve on any committee. These committees are responsible for creating a schedule of events and providing leaders, informing the Board about community and political happenings, and proposing actions to the Board concerning committee business.


ACTIVITY COMMITTEES

  • Climbing - Conducts and manages all technical climbing-related activities and events. Administers Mountain School, Rock School and various other climbing related educational opportunities.
  • Hiking - Organizes and conducts all hiking activities, including day hikes, backpack trips, snowshoe activities and the annual Backpack School class.
  • Mountain Biking - Organizes and leads mountain biking events and clinics.
  • Paddle - Organizes and leads lake and river kayaking and canoeing events.
  • Road Biking - Organizes and leads road biking events.
  • Skiing - Organizes and leads cross-country, back-country and downhill ski events. Provides educational opportunities for winter backcountry skills.



COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • Conservation - Tracks and reports conservation issues; Organizes activism as needed. Provides funding for area conservation projects.
  • Centennial Trail - Manages the fees and cleanup of the club-sponsored Mile 17 on the Spokane Centennial Trail.



ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE

  • Chalet - Manages activities, use and maintenance of club chalet on Mt. Spokane.
  • Editorial - Responsible for quarterly Kinnikinnick production and monthly newsletters.
  • Electronic Communications - Manages club membership platform, website and digital communication tools used by the club.
  • Finance - Manages club finances and investments
  • Historian - Maintains archive of club activities, photos and documents.
  • Leadership - Provides quality activity leadership and first aid training for club members leading events or providing instruction in our education programs.
  • Librarian - Maintains library of books and maps for club member use.
  • Membership - Maintains and updates membership accounts and provides publications and reports as needed. Provides materials and information for membership promotions.
  • Social - Organizes club social events including summer outing, membership meetings, and annual member banquet.


SPECIAL

  • Elections (adhoc) - Manages the annual club electronic elections.