Annual
General Meeting
Welcome
to the 2007/2008 season. Things are now going to start ramping up
following the successful Annual General Meeting last Sunday. It won't
be long before you start patrols and competition - hopefully it will
be warmer than it is now.
The
annual report is available on the Club's web site and will be posted
to those who requested it.
The
new Board was elected at the AGM and your representatives are:
President:
Graham Ford
Admin Mgr: David Stone
Finance Mgr: Roland Tyrrell
Lifesaving Mgr: David Fleeting
Education Mgr: Callum Metcalfe
Youth Program Mgr: Craig Bartlett
Compet. Mgr: Lindsay Cotterill
Marketing Manager: Coleen O'Neill
Jim
Stewart stepped down after many years on the committee and will spend
his time as the face of the Club's social scene.
It's
also worth noting that President Graham Ford was elected a Life Member
of the Club. Proposer Jon Donohoe and seconder Frank Norton spoke
eloquently on Graham's achievements within the Club and his contribution
to the Club's success. There is no doubt the Club has been a major
beneficiary of Graham's dedication and expertise and is a worthy recipient
of this honour. Congratulations Graham!
Golf
Day
The Club's Golf day is now scheduled for Friday
28th September 2007 at Randwick Golf Club. It's later than previous
years due to the APEC conference and course maintenance. Hit off will
be from 8.00am. Cost will be approximately $35 which will give you
a round of golf, a complimentary drink from the bar and a few drinks
during the game from our social drink cart. Please book with the Club's
office asap.
New
Surf Boat Christening
The Club has purchased 2 new surf boats one
of which will be christened and named after Alex Menzies this Sunday
19th August at 3pm. All members are welcome to help Alex celebrate
not only his birthday on this day but also the naming of a boat after
him. Alex has been a Bronte Boatie for almost - well certainly a long
time. So come on down the Club and help Alex celebrate.
Later
in the year, the second boat will be christened with the boat to be
named after Frank Norton. Details later.
Club
News
If any good can come from the passing of a close
friend and Club supporter it is in the news that the donation of Rosie
Milne's eyes have contributed towards the restoration of sight and
relief from pain for 2 recipients. Rosie continues on and what a magnificent
gesture from Dennis.
The
ground floor refurbishment of the Club is open for discussion. So
far we have had 2 workshops for members to attend and give their views.
From these workshops a draft plan was prepared and has been on display
for 2 weeks. Another workshop is scheduled for Sunday 26th August
at 3pm at the Club which will be chaired by Dave Fleeting, our erstwhile
chair re club renovations etc. Turn up and put your viewpoint forward.
Speaking
of refurbishments, the bar is about to undergo a major change with
new equipment and bar top to be installed over the next month. The
current gear is just ready to turn up its toes so it's quite timely.
It will look good too. It may mean the bar will be out of action for
1 week, but we will still be serving even if it's only stubbies.
The
various managers on the board may be seeking assistants shortly. The
President will be sending a letter out to all members within the next
few weeks with requests for members to get involved. For example we
are seeking a member to assist with data entry regarding patrol statistics.
House
Rules
House rules are being prepared and will be displayed
in a few weeks time. There is no good bitching about them; we are
a licensed club and the appropriate rules apply to us the same as
any licensed venue. They will be enforced and duty managers will be
appointed.
Miscellaneous
Jim
& Pat are in Bali with Bob & Kay Holloway. Bluey is off to Canada
in a few days for 6 weeks. Bluey was told to be careful of the bears
as he will be camping in the mountains. He said there were plenty
of signs around and they were with experts and that would keep the
bears away. It was explained to him that bears couldn't read.
Most
important. Tags are now being disconnected for un-financial members
and also those tags that don't have a name against the number. Tags
need to be validated otherwise by the end of the week they will not
work!
That's
all. Remember if you have a query, bitch or general concern, please
contact a member of the board or as a last resort contact your friendly
chief operating officer in the office.
