First committee meeting for 2014. If you’re interested in shaping what’s going to happen throughout this year, let one of the committee know and turn up to discuss.
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We’ve just added some bits to the page, just to clarify a few points we’ve been asked about. If you’re thinking of coming there’s still plenty of spaces just don’t leave it too long.
The heads up – we’re tidying up the programme and it’ll be out soon. All you 1* to 3* paddlers out there are going to be well catered for, it’s a great opportunity to develop your skills and just as importantly have fun. There’s also going to be opportunities for training here after the symposium as a number of contributors are staying up for a paddle, check out the club forum for further details and make sure you ask if you’re wanting something!
That’s the AGM come and gone, not a huge turnout but there was some good discussion and pointers for the new committee to take forward for the next twelve months. Full details of the discussion available shortly, there’s a number of things we’re going to be consulting on. Some changes to post holders with Craig Lobban taking up the Secretary post and the two new faces on the committee are Rachel Shucksmith joining the committee in the Trips Coordinator post plus Yolanda Bruce joins as an “ordinary ” member. Chris Watt is back as Vice Chair, Sheryl Lobban as Treasurer, Angus Nicol as Training Coordinator, Jim Tait as an “ordinary” member. Tam Hilditch has agreed to continue with equipment until he heads off in late spring for an extended holiday, and the non-committee post of Child Protection Coordinator was confirmed as being Julie Phillips again.
Would just like to repeat thanks to Jonathan Swale, Arthur Robertson and Ruby Price who all stood down this year.
Iain
In case you were wondering what’s happening with the canoe polo, we’re ordering new helmets and getting faceguards to make it safe t play. Once they’re here we can sort out training and hopefully get a few games in.
The committee stands down on the 31st January at the AGM. If you have strong views about how the club should be run, get someone to nominate you and stand for a place on the committee! If you know someone who you think would be good at it talk it over with them and nominate them!!
Don’t forget that those being nominated for posts need to agree to being nominated.
We’ll put names of those nominated on the forum. We currently have no nominations for secretary.
Posts are: Chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer, coaching coordinator, child protection coordinator, ordinary committee members.
The Club AGM will be held on 31st January in the Radio Room, Islesburgh at 7pm.
Nominations for all office bearers including Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Training Coordinator, Equipment Officer, Trips Coordinator, Child protection officer, ordinary committee members and any other posts – names to Jonathan Swale please. Nominations can also be made at the meeting.
As well as these bits we’ve “got” to do so we’re looking for ideas from yourselves about what you want to do this year and how you want things done. Let Jonathan know if there’s anything you specifically want to bring up, or just bring it up on the day.
Thank you
play in the pool, work on paddling skills and (probably) have the most fun you can experience in a public swimming pool! Don’t need to be an expert paddler, will be working on building skills and enjoy ourselves. Great way to get/ stay fit too.
Get in contact with Jonathan Swale, Jim Tait or myself if you’re interested.
Hopefully starting up in the New Year if we can sort pool bookings and get the numbers of paddlers to make it viable.
Date decided on, we’re going to have it on 31st January, venue to be sorted.
There’s been a suggestion that the club logo (as used on all of the symposium forms) is looking late 80s/ early 90s. Not saying we have to change, just it would be something to think about as some people have picked up on it. Any graphic designers out there who’d like to give it a makeover…?
That’s the forms available for next year’s symposium! The prices have ended up higher than previously, though there’s a discount on the symposium fee (not accommodation/meals/ foxed costs) . If you’re currently a club member remember to check out the forum for additional special offer.