Membership subscriptions are now due to cover the year 1st April 2009 to 31st March 2010. Details are enclosed. Please make sure your subscriptions are paid to Samantha by 30th April 2009.
As detailed in the December 2008 newsletter we are in need of a club member to volunteer to take on the role of Club Treasurer. I think it’s fair to say that so far we haven’t been inundated with members all rushing to volunteer to fill the position. It’s an important role within the club and the club cannot continue without a treasurer. So please consider volunteering. If you want to know more details about what is involved then please speak to Samantha.
Over 80 club members and friends attended the club dinner held at the Southampton Park Hotel on the 14th March. All those who supported the event were treated to a delightful after dinner speech by Mr. Jonny Searle M.B.E., Olympic and World Gold medallist. It was a great honour for the club to have him attend the dinner as our guest and everyone had a great evening. For those of you who missed it we hope you can attend next year. Thanks to Sue for taking the lead in getting the event organised and to all those who helped make it such a good evening. Even Chris (who is currently hard at work in the Falkland Islands) managed to attend the dinner by video link. The annual club awards were presented by Jonny to the following club members:
The regatta dates for the 2009 season are now confirmed and details are enclosed. If you and your crew want an entry to a regatta then please let Sue know (accompanied with the relevant regatta fee) by the deadline date give for each regatta. If you are entered you are liable to pay the regatta fee even if you do not compete. Sue has enough work without her having to chase crews around to ask if they want an entry or not. So please get yourselves organised and give Sue every bit of help you can. Swanage regatta is now on the 4th July.
James has registered the club with a scheme which could generate more income for us. It is not difficult and requires very little effort on your part so please consider using the scheme every time you buy online. There is also an easysearch which you can use as you might use Google or Yahoo and this will also generate money for the club. Details are enclosed. Please make sure the details get the widest circulation and encourage friends and family to use it.
Thought we’d give you an update on how we are progressing. Our application for planning permission has been sent to the City Council, quotes for the work are being formalised and the application for funding being prepared. We hope to have everything required for the application in place by the end of April.
Having been the most successful club in the Hants & Dorset for 3 years in a row it means some of you have attended many prize presentations and collected many trophies. Standard of dress - comments in general have been made at the standard of dress of those going up to receive their prizes (all clubs) so this year please pack a club t-shirt or club splash top or you may be refused your prize. Trophies - when presented with a trophy it is your responsibility to make sure it is delivered safely to the club. Don’t assume someone else in your crew will. Some of the trophies are extremely valuable so take extra care of them. Keep them safe and secure.
We need more supporters! Parents - have you thought of joining our club and becoming a supporter? Your commitment need not be full time, part time or shared time would be just as valuable. You would be supporting the club just by becoming a member.
Our 2009 regatta is planned for Saturday 15th August. Preparations are already under way and we are looking for sponsorship, either for individual races or for the whole event. Can you help or do you know of a company who might be able to help.
I have a limited number of rigger jiggers for sale - cost just £5. I can even engrave your name on it for no extra charge. If interested, contact Gary.
The V8 is back from repair and the Valkyrie has gone for repair. Please take extra care when using equipment. A reminder about looking after our equipment.
Please remember that I keep a database of membership details so if your details change please let me know or email me at gary.joyce4@ntlworld.com
Tuesday evenings are important so please do try to attend the club on Tuesday evenings. I know most of you will be training from the club anyway. Gerry is going to open the bar so please treat yourselves of a soft drink before tearing off home.
It cost just £80 to hire (plus £20 if the boathouse is also used). We can help find a DJ if required or hirers can play their own music on our tape decks. So please keep your ears open and if you hear of someone looking for a venue then bring us to their attention. Club members will get use of the facilities at a reduced rate. Contact Sue Foad to make a booking.
| Sunday 26th April | Curry Night |
| Saturday 27th June | Club BBQ |
| Saturday 15th August | Itchen Imperial H&D Regatta |
| Saturday 26th September | Itchen Junior Regatta |
| Saturday 12th December | Club Christmas Party |