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Club Working Party - Easter 2008
From the Commodore
Dear Members
A Happy New Year and I hope that 2008 will bring you fine weather and good sailing!
This year we are looking into making greater use of email and the website. There will still be a case for mailing printed material such as newsletters with photos so that they can be enjoyed over a period of time and read by others. However we do see a great advantage in being able to communicate more frequently through the use of email on matters such as forthcoming events, races, cruises, picnics, socials, roster duty changes, subscription renewals, booking forms etc.
The Clubhouse refurbishment has now been completed and is deemed to be fit for purpose for many years to come! It has resulted in a depletion of our cash reserves which had been built up over a number of years in anticipation of such a need. We now have to have a period of careful financial management which our Treasurer David Bettinson is watching like a hawk! This includes increases in subscriptions and fees which I hope you will agree still offer good value in respect of the facilities available on such a lovely river and compare favourably with other clubs in the area.
Orford Quay is due to be closed during March and April for refurbishment and we expect to be approached by quay users such as the fishing boats, RSPB, National Trust, VT Communications, and Regardless to use the Club pontoon. Your committee have agreed to allow this facility to be used during the period of closure without charge and as a gesture to the local community.
You will see from the Calendar the social events that are planned for 2008 – it is being left to Class captains and fleet members (Cruisers, Dayboats, Wayfarers) to organise their own informal suppers or socials. Sheena Barrow has planned RYA Sailing and Powerboat courses again this year under the direction of RYA Instructor, Julian Pearson. They begin with the RYA Powerboat course in May and then the RYA Sailing courses in July and August. Early booking is advised in view of the popularity of these courses last year!
With best wishes!
Michael Pearce, Commodore
© 2002-2008 Orford Sailing Club. Updated 3 April 2008