At the 62nd Annual General Meeting held in the Clubhouse on Sunday 1st December 2013 there was some healthy discussions surrounding the various reports and proposed rule changes.
The main points that were agreed:
- Subscriptions to rise by approx 2% from 1st January
- Payment of subscriptions by instalments has been formalised with introduction of direct debits
- Associate membership category withdrawn
- Rule regarding supervision of Junior members during training courses has been amended, but details will be appropriately defined by use of Bye-Laws
Prior to all that the following members were elected on to Council.
Commodore – Andy Smith
Vice-Commodore – Mark Somerville
Secretary – Pauline Nicholson
Treasurer – William Carruthers
Sailing Secretary – Jon Denwood
Rear Commodore – Stephen Kirkpatrick
Asst Sailing Secretary – Lezli-Ann Pearson
Bar – Eric/Tania Guillois
Boats & Buoys – Phil Davenport
Galley – Lucy Thomas
Grounds & Jetties – Mike Cowan
House – Alan Jones
Membership – Dave Lawson
PRO – Robin Dawson
Training – Neil Garrison
Safety – Peter Ballard
Social – Claire Duncan
Fleet Captains
Flying 15 – Graham Kirkpatrick
GP14 – Mike Fairlamb
Mirror – Mik Chappell
Handicap – Phil Davenport/Peter Ballard
Topper/Laser – Neil Garrison
After the main business of the meeting there was an open discussion with a focus on whether personal handicap racing encourages sailing or not.