 |
JIBSHEETCarrickfergus Amateur Rowing Club
|
 |
|
JIBSHEETCarrickfergus Amateur Rowing Club
|
|
Commodore’s Comment
|
As the Christmas period is upon us may Julie and I take this opportunity to wish all our Members and Friends a Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. With the hope, of course, that 2003, weather wise, will be a whole lot better!
Next year promises to be a very busy one for the Club, as you will see from Jim’s Sailing Calendar elsewhere in JIBSHEET. The support for events from the Members this year was phenomenal, hopefully next year will be every bit as good. So if you have any sort of expertise, or even just a willing pair of hands to offer, you can be sure any offer of help will be very much appreciated.
The AGM also looms large. As a Member you are entitled to attend; indeed I would encourage you to attend, as it is your best opportunity to voice your opinion and to influence how the Club is managed and run. As Plato said: “Those who do not involve themselves in Politics
end up being governed by their inferiors!”
Leaving Marina 10.30 ish
Watch Club notice board for Belfast Harbour entry arrangements
Monday 23rd 7.00 — 11.00
Christmas Eve 7.00 — 11.00
Christmas Day 12.00 — 2.30
Boxing Day 5.00 — 11.00
Fri/Sat 27/28th 12.00 — 11.00
Sun 29th 12.00 — 10.00
New Year’s Eve 7.00 — 1.00
New Year’s Day 12.00 - 11.00
Most of us bring guests into the Clubhouse from time to tune and as such we are very glad to have the opportunity to show our Club off to a new face. Whether they coming in for a drink and a chat, for a meal or attending one of the many functions,
they must be signed in.
That means filling in the Visitor’s Book and you, as the Member, countersigning it.
Remember, you are responsible for your Guest/s whilst they are on the Club Premises. This is a legal requirement and may lead to the Club being prosecuted if we fail to comply.
2003 rates are as follows: -
Family £159 Ordinary £139 Affiliate £70
Senior £56 Student £37 Social £36
Junior £25
The Committee requests that all subscriptions are paid on time in order to minimise bank interest charges. (Those Members paying by Direct Debit need take no action).
Only fully paid-up Members are entitled to vote at the AGM due to be held on 15 January 2003.
Payments not received by 18 March and requiring a reminder will be subject to a £25 administration fee (NOT NEGOTIABLE).
Any enquiries regarding membership should be addressed to Drew McClenaghan (Membership Secretary) at the Club or on 02893368181
Wednesday 15 January ~ 19.30
Reports of a most foul murder are coming to light? Details are sketchy at the moment but it is believed that it will happen at Carrickfergus Sailing Club at a School Reunion on 22nd February 2003. It would appear from first accounts that the foul deed will occur during a sumptuous meal and an evening’s entertainment in the Clubhouse. A Police spokesman was heard to say “What a pity, he never even got to find out who dun-it!!”.
Further details will be reported as they are revealed
Detectives required for Murder Enquiry
Would suit persons who are not of a nervous disposition, have an enquiring mind and a sense of humour.
Only those who are available on the evening of 22nd February 2003 need apply.
Wages non-negotiable (there are none!)
There will be bonuses for the Best Dressed Detective,
and other performance related gifts!
The Young Sailors Annual Prize Giving and Dinner is to be held on Saturday 15th February 2003 in the Clubhouse. The format will be as last year, a rather tasty meal followed by the Prize giving and then Disco. Colin will be posting out details of menu etc to each of the Young Sailors in the Club within the next few weeks. Please note that adults will be admitted only when accompanied by a Young Sailor!
Cruises in company to Ardglass, Glenarm, Portpatrick
Dates to follow
Should anyone want to race a start and finish can be arranged