Functions Report

NEW MEMBERS' COCKTAIL PARTY ...

We have been very lucky with limited COVID restrictions, which have allowed our membership to grow. Even though we are now experiencing a wave of COVID – it hasn’t stopped us from conducting monthly inductions with a healthy number of inductees on each occasion, with representation from Sailing, Offshore Sailing and Cruising attending the session.

We are working hard to encourage Club participation. For example, we recently met with the new Digital Marketing, Publications and Sponsorship Officer, Premo Jacniacki, who will assist us in developing an internal marketing campaign to encourage more members to crew and volunteer.

Long term committee members Julie and Tony Walther, Sonia Johnson, Brenda Duthie and John Spanos have made my transition into the Chair of Membership role effortless. I’d also like to extend a big thank you to long time member and past chair Steve Leech, who recently remained on the committee to help me settle in. The committee also saw John Meldrum and Bruce Uren retire from service. I want to thank them for everything they have contributed over the years.

Membership has also been joined by Sailing Captain Victoria Blanckensee and Grand Sponsor Paul Stott.

South of Perth Yacht Club is where new friendships are forged through sailing and other on-water activities, laughter, and fun. If you are a new member and are looking for ways to get involved, please chat with any of our flag officers, captains, or membership committee about ways you can get involved and get the most out of your membership.

We are committed to attracting new members to the Club and focusing on improving the member experience overall in collaboration with a cross-section of subcommittees at the Club.