Shortly after the AGM, we will be holding elections to the Committee – every club member is entitled to vote and if you wish to put your name forward to stand for a positition on the Committee you’ll find all the information you need below.

Closing date for nominations: 29th April, 10pm 

Elections to be held (if more candidates that posts): 9th-11th May, Members Bar/TV Lounge

1. Nomination forms for Officers and or Committee are available to download here, or from the members bar.  Club members of at least two years standing (as of 29th April 2024) can stand for a committee or an officer post.

2. Nominations close at 10pm on Monday the 29^th April. Please place your form on the notice board next to the office door.
3. Candidates for election will be listed in the club following the close of nominations.
4. If there are more nominations than vacancies then a ballot will be held. 
5. If step 4 above applies: The ballot for the election to Committee opens from 8pm-10pm daily on Thursday 9th May to Saturday 11th May. The ballot will be held in the members’ TV lounge.
6. YOU MUST BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD WITH YOU TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.

Election of officers

Club President Tom Jones retires by rotation and is offering himself for re-election

Club vice-President Laurence Fryer retires by rotation and is offering himself for re-election

Club Treasurer Dan Isaacs retires by rotation and is offering himself for re-election

Election to Committee

The following Committee members are either retiring by rotation and are offering themselves for election.

1. Campbell, Tom
2. Evans, Lucian
3. Jeffryes, Ron
4. Jeffryes, Vivian    

Do you want to stand for Officer or Committee?

Here are the attributes we believe our club members expect from their elected members.

“Can you sail the five C’s?” 

1. Commitment to the club’s purpose and values, and willingness to devote time and effort to its activities and events.
2. Communication skills to interact effectively with other committee members, club members, and external stakeholders, and to convey information clearly and respectfully.
3. Collaboration skills to work as part of a team, share responsibilities, and support each other’s ideas and opinions.
4. Creativity to come up with new and innovative ways to engage and attract club members, and to solve problems and challenges that may arise.
5. Competence in the specific role and tasks assigned to the committee member, such as finance, marketing, administration, or event planning, and ability to learn and improve as needed.