The Lighthouse Island Development Project is a joint effort between the Minnetonka Yacht Club (MYC), the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School (LMSS), and a robust group of dedicated individuals serving on the following committees.

Founded in 1882, the Minnetonka Yacht Club is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the country, and Lake Minnetonka Sailing School is one of the largest sailing schools in the country. Both reside together at Lighthouse Island, where sailors of all levels connect, learn, and grow as individuals and as a sailing community. 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

  • STEERING COMMITTEE

    Overall responsibility to implement and complete all aspects of proposed concepts for proposed improvements.

    Craig Laing, David Sime, Jenny Wilson, Mark Sigel*, Pat Hughes*, Tara Engebretson, Tom Burton

  • ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

    Prepare recommendations to Steering Committee for the organization and structure for the implementation of the planned improvements.

    Chris Jewett, Craig Laing, Hans Larson*, Jason Ostbye, Mark Sigel, Pat Hughes, Paul Ekholm, Skip Dickel

  • FUNDRAISING

    Prepare recommendations to Steering Committee for the organization and implementation of fundraising necessary to planned improvements, and conduct fundraising efforts.

    Ben Burgum, Derek Packard, Gretchen Wilbrandt, Hans Vroege, Hayley Hontos, Jens Kottke, Jud Dayton, Laura Ekholm, Mark Sigel, Pat Hughes*, Tim Regan

  • BUILDING / FACILITIES

    Prepare recommendations to Steering Committee for the design, cost and implementation of plans and specifications for the planned improvements.

    Ben Burgum, Bill Barnett, David Sime, Graham Pierce, Kate Regan, Laura Kottke, Mark Sigel, Pat Barrett, Sarah Christensen, Tara Engebretson*

  • FUTURE FINANCE

    Prepare recommendations to Steering Committee for the ongoing maintenance, repair, replacement costs, expenses and funds required to keep planned improvements current and in compliance with all requirements.

    Hendrik Vroege, Jenny Wilson, John Woodburn, Mike Hanley*, Pat Hughes

  • COMMUNICATIONS

    Mollie Wulff

    * indicates committee lead

to our volunteers

We would like to thank the many volunteers who are working tirelessly to make this project happen. If you would like to help reshape Lighthouse Island please contact us to discuss volunteer opportunities.