Tamar & Tavy Gig Club25/10/2008
Winter Storage
We are taking Ginette out of the water on Saturday and putting her into storage.
She needs to be cleaned first, but we also need to turn her over, supervised by Brian. We need lots of strong rowers, who listen to instructions, not many of us then!!!
Any members able to help please be at Weir Quay Boatyard, Saturday 25th 4.00pm.
Afterwards at The Plough for a pint.
Thanks,
Mike
19/11/2007
Contact us
General enquiries
Debby Vojkovic – Secretary 01822 852463
Tamar and Tavy Gig Club,
c/o Weir Quay Sailing club,
Weir Quay, Bere Alston,
Devon PL20 7BS
deborah@vojkovic2004.freeserve.co.uk
Ladies’ Squad
Captain: Ruth Walker ruth.walker@talktalk.net
Vice-captains: Debby Vojkovic
deborah@vojkovic2004.freeserve.co.uk
Mens’ Squad
Captain: John Hillson (01822 840329)
Vice-captain: tbc
Veterans’ Squad
Captain: Rae Bullough raebullough@yahoo.com
Vice-captain: Viv Barnes mapbarne@hotmail.com
Junior & Youth Squad
Bill Stacey Norris (01822 854962/ 07886 945731))
wstaceynorris@aol.com
All comers
Monday Morning Rowers Helen Lloyd charlielloyd@doctors.org.uk
Assistant co ordinator Nichola Williams nichola@nicholawilliams.com
Monday evening development sessions.
Friday Evening Club Sessions. Bill Stacey Norris (01822 854962/ 07886 945731)
wstaceynorris@aol.com
Schedule and regatta details
Carolyn Dawe (01822 840064)
19/11/2007
Club organising committee 2008
The committee was elected at the annual general meeting with all members welcome to attend and vote. Also on the committee are the rowing co-ordinators and vice co-ordinators elected by at sub-committee meeting in which all rowers are able to vote.
Chair: Bill Stacey-Norris
Vice Chair: Robin Musgrave
Secretary: Debby Vojkovic
Treasurer: Ruth Walker
Rowing Capt: Carolyn Dawe
Regatta Secretary: Carolyn Dawe
Membership: Robert Dawe
Social events: Tricia Stewart
Merchandise: Julie Eastaugh
Safety officer: Paul Fletcher
Welfare officer: Maggie Cartwright
Press: Helen Lloyd
General member: Brian Nobbs
09/09/2007
Minutes of the TnT Committee Meeting
Minutes of the last committee meeting are avaialbe from Debby Volkovic
11/07/2007
Have a say and update
There is an opportunity for club members to informally meet with the committee on Monday 30th July at 8.00 pm at the Ordulph Arms in Tavi. It is a chance to ask questions about the club base, offer suggestions, expertise or time. The ideas e mailed to Rob Dawe were read out at a recent meeting, the committee found them helpful and would like this meeting to continue the process. The club has a copy of the West Devon Borough Local Plan Review to inform discussions on 30th. If members would like a copy please contact Carolyn.
05/03/2007
Club Constitution
1. Name
The name of the club shall be the Tamar & Tavy Gig Club (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Club’).
2. Club Aim and Objectives
The aim of the club is to promote, facilitate and develop the sport of gig rowing for the communities of the Tamar and Tavy valleys and the wider communities of West Devon.
In furtherance of the aim, the club’s objectives are:
i. To encourage participation in the sport of gig rowing through a membership policy based on inclusion and accessibility for all, including juniors of ten years and older.
ii. To encourage the regeneration of the area and awareness of local heritage through the sympathetic use of the region’s principle waterways.
iii. To facilitate the sport of gig rowing in a safe manner by the provision of appropriate equipment and approved levels of teaching and coaching.
iv. To encourage an active, friendly social life within the club for the benefit of the members.
3. General Committee
i. The General Committee of the Club shall consist of the Officers; representatives from each of the rowing groups, namely: Juniors, Ladies, Mens and Veterans, and not more than five others. All shall be elected by the members of the Club each year at the Annual General Meeting.
ii. The Officers of the Club shall consist of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Rowing Captain. In the event of an Officer giving up office during the year, a replacement will be elected by the General Committee.
iii. All members of the General Committee must be sixteen years or over.
iv. In the event of the number of general members of the Committee falling below the total elected by the AGM, the remaining members of the Committee are empowered to co-opt a new committee member if necessary.
v. A quorum for a meeting of the General Committee shall consist of at least two Officers and three other committee members.
vi. If a General Committee is not formed, then the trustees (see para 10) will assume responsibility for the running of the club for a maximum of 6 months. If a General Committee has still not been formed after this time, then the Club will be disbanded.
4. General Committee Duties
The General Committee is responsible for:
i. The administration of the club.
ii. The management of the assets of the Club, including the running and maintenance of any boats owned by the Club.
iii. Control of the funds of the Club, ensuring that funds and assets are applied solely for the purposes of advancing the objectives of the club and are not in any way distributed in cash or in kind to members.
iv. The formulation and implemetation of such Rules and Regulations of the Club as they shall from time to time think fit.
5. Membership Categories
There shall be the following categories of membership with power to vote at all General Meetings as indicated:
i. Adult Member – being an individual of 18 years or more on 1 April who shall have one vote.
ii. Student Member – being an individual of 18 years or more on 1 April in full time education who shall have one vote.
iii. Junior Member – being an individual of ten years or more on 1 April but below the age of 18 on 1 April. Juniors of 16 years or over shall have one vote.
iv. Family Members – a family membership consists of the parents, and juniors of one family. Each parent and those juniors of 16 years or over shall each have one vote.
v. Single Parent Family Member – this membership category is for a single parent and juniors of one family. The parent and those juniors of 16 years and over shall each l have one vote.
vi. Social Member – being a non-rowing individual keen to support the objectives of the club, who shall have one vote.
6. Membership Rules
i. Members shall pay annual subscriptions at the rates recommended by the General Committee and approved by the Annual General Meeting. Adjustments to annual subscriptions are to be recommended by the general committee and approved at the AGM or at an extraordinary general meeting called for that purpose.
ii. Subscriptions shall be paid by 1 April each year and only paid up members are entitled to vote at meetings and to row the Club’s boats.
iii. Membership is non-discriminatory and is open to all persons interested in supporting the objectives of the club.
Every member upon admission and thereafter is deemed to have notice of and, by implication, undertake to comply with the Constitution of the Club, the Club Rules (if any), and any Rules or Regulations set out by any Association to which the Club is affiliated.
iv. Any member who refuses to accept or neglects 6 (iv), or conducts him/her self in a way which, in the opinion of the General Committee, is either unworthy of a member or otherwise injurious to the best interests of the Club shall render his/her self liable to expulsion by the General Committee. In this instance, the member would not be entitled to any refund of subscriptions paid.
v. Any member of the Club who enters into any transaction involving the use of the Club’s funds without approval from the General Committee may be personally liable for any debts that arise.
7. General Meetings
i. An Annual General Meeting shall be held each year on a date to be fixed by the General Committee, by giving no less than 14 days notice, in writing, to paid up members. The interval between these meetings must be no less than 11 months and no greater than 15 months.
ii. The General Committee may call a Special General Meeting at any time by giving no less than 21 days notice, in writing, to paid up members. The notice must include details of the purpose of the meeting.
iii. A group of no less than 10 paid up members who are entitled to vote may request, in writing and signed by all such members, the General Committee to call a Special General Meeting.
iv. A quorum for General Meetings shall consist of no less than two Officers and 20% of paid up members eligible to vote.
v. Changes to the Constitution may only be made at a General Meeting called in accordance with the rules above.
8. Club Facilities
Members of the Club and their guests use the facilities provided by the Club entirely at their own risk, and by implication accept that:
i. The Club will not accept any liability for any damage to or loss of property belonging to members or their guests.
ii. The Club will not accept any liability for personal injury arising out of use of facilities of the Club, sustained or caused by members or their guests, or caused by members or their guests, whether or not such injury could have been attributed or was occasioned by the neglect, fault or negligence of any of them, or the General Committee.
iii. Guests and non-members may row in the club boats on four occasions in any one year, but must be accompanied by a club member. Thereafter they would be expected to become a full member before rowing again.
9. Trustees
There shall be at least 3 and not more than 5 trustees of the Club, who will have the following duties:
i. In the event of the Club disbanding, the trustees will become responsible for the Club’s assets and, having met any liabilities from these assets, will apply any remaining balance for the benefit of another Community Amateur Sports Club within the area of West Devon.
ii. In the event of no General Committee being formed or the General Committee being disbanded, the trustees will assume temporary responsibility for the running of the Club until a General Committee is formed. If a General Committee is still not formed after 6 months, then the club will be disbanded.
iii. In the event of a major split within the Club, which cannot be resolved by the General Committee then the trustees will become responsible for the assets of the Club as above.
iv. The trustees will have no responsibility for the running of the Club in normal circumstances, unless they hold any other position within the Club.
v. The appointment or removal of trustees will be the responsibility of the existing trustees, and written notification will be given to the Chairman of the General Committee of the Club when any change has taken place.
vi. The trustees must be fully paid up members of the Club.
vii. The trustees shall have no personal liability for any debts of the Club and shall be indemnified by the General Committee against any liability, costs, expenses or payments properly incurred or made by them.
[Updated: Jul 03 2005]
17/11/2006
AGM 12/2/07
Early warning of AGM 12/02/07 8 p.m. at Ordulph Arms.
08/12/2005
New Squad Captains
Nominations were received for the men and ladies squad captains. Only one man and one lady were nominated so we do not need to vote on this.
Congratulations to Bill Stacey-Norris and Sam Adlam and thank you for standing.
As the nominations for vice-captains are still coming in and we have had a couple of hitches, we recommend that everyone now gets on with nominating vice-captains. Please contact Robin asap with your nominations (or let Robin know what your vices are!)
04/12/2005
Election of rowing captains
Electing squad captains and vices
Squad captains are elected at the end of the rowing season. The captain and vices are responsible for co-ordinating the rowing , racing and training of all members of their squad i.e ladies of all abilities, men of all abilities, etc.
Nominations
Members will be alerted to the elections and asked to send nominations to an identified member of the committee, usually the rowing captain.
Voting
The names of the nominees will be given to their respective squads. Members will vote within the squad they usually row in i.e. ladies squad members vote for ladies captain, men for men’s captain, vets for vets captain. Votes are cast by giving prefences to the identified member of the committee, usually the rowing captain.
04/06/2005
Selection for teams competing in Gig Regattas
Dates of Regattas will be posted as soon as they are finalised.
An open list will be posted for rowers to add their names once they can commit to the dates of their choice.
Open lists will be defined into regattas categories:
- Men’s
- Women’s
- Vets
- Mixed
- Juniors.
A and B teams will be chosen from one category.
Selection for each regatta will be posted by the Sunday preceding the regatta and reaffirmed commitment to that date established.
Selection will be made by the captain of the individual category in consultation with associated Cox.
Criteria for Selection:
- Technique
- Fitness
- Timed river rows
Additional consideration:
- Frequency of attendance at training sessions
- The desire to experience rowing at a regatta
