LITTLE SHIP CLUB July 2016 eNews

Membership

Members’ SATURDAY NIGHT random draw* now $450 New Member applications May–June FULL MEMBER VESSEL Mark McCamley TBA Shane Dimech “Bridie Sage” Brian Sheehan TBA David Lloyd “Blue Chip” Narelle Gill “Trapeton” Beau Blakemore “No Name” The Membership renewal process is progressing well. The renewal email campaign was sent out 22nd May to at least 90% of our members, of which approximately 65% opened. This was followed up with a Renewal and Information Update advice by post on 31st May to all our Members.

As at 10th June 2016, we had 35% of Full and Senior Members renew and 40% of Associates; these figures had increased to well above 50% by month’s end. Many Members have taken the opportunity to update the information we have on file for them – mostly changes in vessel and insurance policy information. Thank you to everyone who responded so helpfully to this follow-up postal cross-check!

New Social membership and security fob application forms have now been introduced at our Club. These have enabled much faster and more accurate processing and recording of information, especially in keeping track of visitors’ and temporarily-issued security fobs. On the latter point, Members who have not yet renewed for the 2016- 17 year should note their fobs may be deactivated after 31st July.

New Social memberships are now being handled faster with our new application form booklets: simply keep your white copy with you when on the Club premises until you receive your Member’s card!

Secretary

on Saturday 23rd July

June has been a busy month for the Board with EOFY duties and the compilation of information for the annual report. Mobbs & Co have been re-appointed as Club auditors for this year. A response has been received from the Royal Australian Navy regarding our Club’s oficial Patron. Command of HMAS Moreton is currently being changed and we have been advised that the new Commanding Officer will provide a response in the near future. Adelaide is, to say the least, cold and I look forward to returning to the warmer climes of Queensland after finalising some health and family matters. Secretarial commitments continue to be managed with the assistance of electronic communication and fellow board members.

Warmest regards from a very wet, windy and chilly interstate! Gaye Morcombe Hon. Secretary

After draw on 16th July Amount jackpots by $50 each week if unclaimed on the night. *From 1st July 2016. the Saturday night random membership number draw is for Full, Associate, Senior and Life Members only.

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July 2016 eNews

Little Ship Club (Queensland Squadron)