News

Congratulations to the winners of the 100 Club

First prize:        Paul Atkinson  -  Number 65    £20
Second prize:   Ian Clark  -  Number 7              £8
Third prize:       David Bridson  -   Number 53   £5

We are still hoping for more new members to help boost SFTD funds AND to increase the prize money. Please consider joining or giving a friend a years membership of the 100 club as a birthday present. Members of the 100 Club do not need to be members of Sailing for the Disabled.

New Committee elected

At the AGM held on Thursday 20 September, which was attended by our Patron Sir Miles Walker, 30 members and 5 non members, the election of officers resulted in the following persons being elected to serve for 12 months.

• Chairman           Rodger Clague
• Vice chairman    William Paterson
• Secretary           Gerry Morley
• Treasurer           Paul Atkinson
• Committee members: 
  • Neil Johnson
  • Adrienne Sanderson
  • Carole Quayle
  • Margaret Brierley
  • Peter Crebbin

The new committee will have their first meeting Thursday 18 October and further information on relevant matters will be released to the members via the website following this meeting.

“BE READY FOR SOME ENJOYABLE SAILING!”

Join us Sunday afternoon 23^rd September on ‘Pride of Man III’ and familiarise yourself with what’s involved during a sail.

Whether you’re a new member or would like to obtain ‘reminders’ you’ll be equally welcome! We intend running two ‘quizzes’ for preparing the boat for a sail, down below, and on deck, and then motoring off the berth to the bridge and back, putting our results into practice. 

We’ll also be announcing the dates and times for monthly evening sessions for those of you who wish to be fully familiar with what’s involved.

Just e-mail martinsewell@manx.net, or crewtraining@manx.net  so we know you’ll be with us on the 23^rd September (or phone/message 491785)

Many thanks,

Martin

AGM Documents and Postal Voting Forms

AGM to be held at 07.30 pm on Thursday 20 September 2018 at the Manx Blind Welfare Centre

Nomination forms for election of the new Committee were circulated last month. Details of the nominations can be downloaded here. The proposed changes to the Membership Fees can be found here. If you are unable to attend the meeting and wish to vote by post, please complete the attached Postal Voting forms.   This should be returned to the Secretary, Sailing for the Disabled, 36 Laurel Avenue, Onchan, IM3 3JF before 12.00 noon on Wednesday 19th September 2018.  Votes received after this time will not be accepted. 
Also the Minutes of the 2017 Annual General Meeting and the Agenda can be downloaded. Any questions to be raised under “Matters Arising” or “Any other business” must be notified in writing or by email to the Secretary no later than 12 noon, Thursday, 13th September 2018.  If you are unable to attend the meeting, would you please let the Secretary know by email, secretary@manx.net or by post.

Notification AGM

Dear Member(s),

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT 7.30 PM ON THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2018 AT THE MANX BLIND WELFARE, CORRIN COURT, HEYWOOD AVENUE, ONCHAN.

At the AGM some important decisions will be made. As a member of the Charity, you are eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting. This gives you an opportunity to help structure the course the Charity will take in the future.

WE INVITE YOU TO BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM
The Charity needs enthousiastic committed volunteers. Although some members of the current Committee are prepared to go forward we do seek new people with fresh ideas to contribute to the growth and future succes of the Charity. If you do not want to be part of the Executive Committee there are several other roles that require an enthusiastic volunteer, such as Membership secretary, Fundraiser or Crewmaster. For more information, please get in touch via secretary@manx.net or talk to any of the current committee members.

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE YOU AT THE AGM !