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December Board Meeting
December Board Meeting update
Update from the Engagement Committee
Chaired by Carole Quayle
Committee members: Diane Renton, Frank Rush, Gerry Morley
1. Minutes of last meeting approved.
2. Minutes of other Committees are still to be added to the website.
Social media; A new website developer has been choses and preparing work has been started.
Training; The Skippers and Mates training weekends have been viewed as a success.
The Disability Awareness Training has been postponed until the new year.
Navigation training sessions are due to commence and it is felt that when combined with the crew boat based traing sessions, we will have all areas covered.
To keep in touch with all members, we will strive to sent regular comms through the year.
A Coffee Moring will be held at Douglas Bay Yacht Club on Saturday 9 December.
Duke of Edinburgh Award - The board have agreed to supervised placements in principle.
SFTD Banner - Suitable photos are needed for the new promotion banner.
Date for the next meeting - Tuesday 16 January 2024
Coffee morning at Douglas Bay Yachtclub
Catching up with friends whilst having a brew and home made cakes
Mission Statement
Mission statement and objectives
MISSION STATEMENT
- To provide opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in sailing on equal terms with their able bodied friends in a harmonious and safe environment.
OBJECTIVES
- To ensure members are aware of the policies and procedures specified by the boats Code of Practice and that they are adhered to and implemented at all times.
- To provide a core of persons with the necessary skills that will allow the disabled members to enjoy the facilities of the vessel.
- Providing to any member wishing to develop their yachting skills the necessary coaching to enable the charity to achieve its objectives.
- To ensure able bodied persons are provided with training to ensure the safety and care of the disabled members.