Charles Oscar Swanson was voted to Life Membership in the Outrigger Canoe Club at the Annual Meeting on February 25, 2008. Chuck joined the Club in 1976 and served in many capacities as a committee member, chair, director and officer.
Chuck served six years on the Board of Directors and was elected President in 1993. During his tenure as President numerous improvements were made to the Snack Shop, Colony Surf groin, Logo Shop, Dining Room and landscaping.
He supported the Club’s athletic teams and improved the Fitness Center. An avid tennis player, he won the Club Doubles championship twice.
Board of Directors
1990 Coordinating Director Buildings and Grounds Committee
1991 Coordinating Director Athletics
1992 Vice President Operations
1993 President
1994 Treasurer, Coordinating Director Finance
1995 Coordinating Director Historical Committee
Buildings & Grounds Committee
1983 Chair
1988 Chair
Finance Committee
1999 Member
2000 Member
2001 Member
House Committee
1987 Chair
Club Tennis Doubles Champion
1978 with Bill Alexander
1979 with Jon Haig