The Alfred's News August/September Edition 2017 Alfreds News August 2017 | Page 18

Members News Currently Russell still serves the clubs interests on:    Membership/Election Committee + Yacht Race liaison Go Sailing Promotion – instigated this promotion. Sail Expo Co-ordinator of Volunteers Russell has been instrumental in promoting Youth in the sport including two crews to World Championship campaigns in his Etchell and was at the forefront of the constitutional change to adopt family membership which continues to yield positive benefits to the Club. Russell has always been a strong promoter of the value of the club membership and taking measures he thought best to promote and protect the Clubs interests, notwithstanding the personal cost. Clubmanship Award The Clubman of the Year is elected by a select committee of one being the Commodore, so it is a very efficient committee, but one which is taken very seriously. The Clubmanship Trophy recognises the effort of Members who have, made a significant contribution to the Club across a range of activities. This year the Commodore choose a member who has made a significant contribution across a multitude of areas in a very unassuming but not unnoticed way including, to name but a few: A regular part of the race management team Member of the Archives committee including countless hours with the white gloves on and slaving over new computer systems.  A regular supporter of our Regattas including almost a week of full time work holed up in the Regatta Office completing Registrations and Administration duties for the Etchells Regatta On top of those volunteer efforts, this member also got married on the front lawn to complete her dedication to the Club and one particular member. We are proud to announce that the 2016/17 Club “PERSON” OF THE YEAR is JULIA HORNSBY   Flag Officers 2017/2018 Commodore, Michael Lockley Vice Commodore, Ron Palmer Rear Commodore, Membership, Liz de Soyres Rear Commodore, Yacht Race, Allen Stormon Rear Commodore, Cruising, Leon Wilson Rear Commodore, Centreboard, David Taylor Rear Commodore, Activities, Sal Ridlulfo Sends us your News Do you have Results, News, or a Cruising/Racing or Centreboard Story to share? Make sure to send an email to [email protected] with supporting content and images with where you are going, what the competition it is/was, funny moments, safety awareness, results and more etc, so that we can share it with fellow members and follow your journey as well as report on your success.