Commodores Blog Nov 2019
Published 14:43 on 27 Nov 2019
Hopefully all those that attended the AGM found the event informative and conducted in a positive spirit. Those in attendance learnt that in 2019:
- Club Membership was up by 9%
- Members exceeded 300 for the first time since 2015
- Management Committee had devoted between 1500 and 2000 manhours to the club
There was much applause and appreciation for the efforts of Committee and Non- Committee who were standing down at this AGM. Correspondingly we welcomed in several new appointments for 2020. Details of your 2020 Committee and Non- Committee will be displayed in the club house and confirmed in the next Newsletter in due course.
It was encouraging that applications were received for almost all positions prior to the AGM, a brilliant result. I can subsequently share with you that we have received an application for the only vacant Committee role of Rear Commodore. This leaves just one vacant Non- Committee role, Fund Raising, a key position for anyone that wants to make a difference.
The AGM was a great team event with several Committee members sharing their plans for 2020 in particular the dinghy sailing programme, training plans that look exciting and the introduction of on-line membership payments via Stripe. We also challenged members to share back with Committee what they would like to see for 2020 via the suggestions box.
Prize giving followed the AGM so well done to all those that participated in events during 2019 and to those that were awarded trophies. Colin Brown our Unsung hero for his magnificent efforts in completing the Veranda and subsequent donation to the club.
The evening was then set up for a very enjoyable AGM supper attended by nearly 40 members, several of which were new to the club.
What can we look forward to in December?
Membership Renewals - Members agreed at the AGM to a small increase in fees for 2020.
The facility to pay online via Stripe now exists so we are targeting that at least 65% of payments to be made in this way. We would encourage members to consider this method of payment as it significantly reduces the workload of both the Treasurer and Membership Secretary. Reduction in Committee workload is an objective for 2020.
December 6th Initial Committee Meeting
January 01 @ 11am - Arctic Antic Race
Come along to this event (even if you are not sailing) for a New Year's Day drink, some nibbles and to meet fellow members.
Easy Funding Please note the link in the recent note circulated to members needs to be cut and pasted into your browser to access Easy Funding for Slaughden. Subsequently we have now added a link at the foot of the Slaughden webpage which will take you straight to the account.
Please note that there is no December Christmas function planned for this year.
Last updated 20:40 on 23 December 2021
