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May 2016
eNews
Little Ship Club
(Queensland Squadron)
All Board members have been busy
this month, particularly in the areas
of finance, membership, marketing
and communications. Events have
been a testing area with invitations
being sent out to numerous Clubs
and timely responses sought, not to
mention the additional headaches
of weather conditions for the events.
Many sleepless nights were had but
pleased to say that all has ended
well. Thanks to our Managers and all
Board members who assisted.
As long-term Members will be aware
HLM Bettyann Webster has carried
out two important roles at the Club
during the Commodore’s at Home
and ANZAC Day commitments.
Initial discussions with Bettyann
indicated that this year she would
again fulfil her normal role of ‘Keeper
of the Ensign’ for the sail-past and
also lead the LSC ANZAC group
carrying the LSC plaque.
On medical advice, something not
taken lightly, Bettyann decided to
abstain from participating on the
proviso that her positions be kept
vacant for her next year. Rest assured
that will be the case.
Under my other ‘hat’ (House &
Social), just a reminder that we have
some special deals for Mother’s Day
(Sunday 8th May) arranged, with
some great package deals for visitors
arriving by Flyer or by barge, and a
return performance by the highly-
acclaimed ‘Clampagne Strings’ trio.
Talking of trios, the first ‘State of
Origin’ match is on Wednesday 1st
June and Members, guests and
visitors are warmly welcome to watch
the Maroons go 1-up on the big
screen at our Club!
I am sure that Tracey will pursue this
topic with vigour but don’t forget
Membership renewal time is fast
approaching. Please continue your
valued support.
The recent incapacitation of our
hard-working Rear-Commodore
(and his Skipper!) has served as a
timely reminder of how much work
is concentrated in too few pairs of
hands – and what happens (or what
doesn’t happen) when one (or more)
of those pairs of hands goes offline.
More than ever, there is a need for
more Members to become involved
with the operation of our Club to
assist the Flag Officers and Directors
with their appointed portfolios.
We need some dedicated Members to
help lift some of the burdens in the
following areas.
This is not a big ‘ask’, people:
we’re talking an average of
one hour a week (4–6 hours
each month) of phone and
email time to pool resources,
share expertise and lend a
helping hand to our Club.
If you are interested and would like
to be involved in any of the following
areas please contact the Commodore
or myself.
Gaye Morcombe jp (qual)
Hon. Secretary
Commodore 0422 880 294
Hon. Sec.
0413 843 081
1. House & Social Committee
Consists of 4 members and chaired
by the appointed Director.
Plan and develop the Club’s social
calendar, review menus, wine lists/
other beverages (in conjunction with
Club managers), assist with social
activities as required, and make
recommendations to the Board.
Do we have any volunteers?
2. Finance & Planning
Chaired by the Hon. Treasurer and
consists of 4 members.
Review all aspects of Club financial
operations to ensure the
organisation remains viable and
profitable into the future.
Do we have any volunteers?
3. Grounds & Infrastructure
Chaired by the Director (Works) and
consists of 4 members.
Responsible for arranging Working
Bees and identifying maintaince
requirements, and assisting where
possible in the rectification of
maintenance issues.
Do we have any volunteers?
4. Membership Committee
Chaired by Director (Membership)
and consists of 4 members.
Responsible for promoting and
administering the membership of
the Club. This is an important area
and requires dedicated Members to
undertake and support this aspect
of club activity.
Do we have any volunteers?
Members’
FRIDAY NIGHT
random draw
now*
$3,400
*After draw on 29th April
Amount jackpots by $50 each
week if unclaimed on the night.
Results reported in monthly LSC eNews are based
on draw status on deadline, usually after the
3rd Friday of the month, and may change
before or following eNews publication.
on Friday
6th May
Secretary