Commodore’s Report

Hello Members,

It’s hard to comprehend the first year for this Commodore is almost over, and we’re already looking at an AGM in August and an Opening Day in October. The last 12 months have been eventful, and I believe pretty good ones for the Club. We have been able to sustain and improve the club while facing imminent relocation and a persistent pandemic. I have to say I’m proud of the way our committee, sections, members managers, and staff have risen to the challenges.

Annual General Meeting

This year’s AGM has been scheduled for Thursday, August 18th. Per the Constitution, this triggers a couple of important actions:

• Notice of Meeting – To be given to all members at least one month before the AGM. The notice will confirm the time and place.

• Nominations for Club Committee, Trustees, and

Patron - These nominations need to be lodged with the Secretary in writing thirty days before the Annual General Meeting. If you need a form, they can be picked up in the office.

Your attendance at the AGM is important. Except for Section Rear Commodores, all other positions are voted on at the AGM. At this year’s AGM, we can also anticipate motions regarding the Club’s future will be decided.

Planning For Relocation

I recently attended a WA club conference, and we’re certainly on everyone’s radar. The latest update from Development WA regarding the timeline for the project indicates they intend to complete the breakwater by the end of the year and commence dredging and seawall construction immediately after. They intend to start construction of the new club facility in March 2023, with a 14-month build duration. Negotiations with the City of Joondalup regarding our future tenancy agreement have been initiated, and we’re hoping to have a recommendation to present to the members in time for the AGM. The response from the members to the invitation to participate in the relocation working groups has been very positive, and we intend to present the results of their work in the next issue of the Tide.

Health Update

By now, most of us have either been exposed to the dreaded virus or know somebody who has. Many of those that have gone through it, including most of our staff, can attest to its power to put you on your backside. The appearance of seasonal flu and the accompanying symptoms have not helped at all, and the illness has been a trial for both managers and staff. They have battled on, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as these viruses run their course.

Tide Magazine

I’d like to acknowledge the effort Fenn McDonnell and Kym Shephard have put into redesigning and publishing the Club’s magazine. I’ve heard nothing but compliments on the layout and style, and the content provided by the Sections really makes it come alive.

Finally, my personal thanks to all our volunteers for their selfless and underappreciated help. They’re usually in the background, dedicating their time to get things done. As an organization primarily run by volunteers, any success we have enjoyed is in large measure due to their efforts.

See you around the traps,