Survey Instalment 4

This is the second last survey instalment, covering the topics of youth, social and volunteering.  Next week, we will cover property.

(a)    Youth

• More active youth program – closer liaison is now occurring with RSYS coaches / parents
• Holiday camp – not on the current agenda (but open to it if someone volunteers)
• Learn to sail – investigating independent coaches using club equipment (no guarantees)
• 4.7 feeder class – we are not equipped for this
• Youth fundraising – DBSC tax deductible fund in place with ASF (ask treasurer@dbsc.com.au)
• School program – not on the current agenda (but open to it if someone volunteers)

(b)   Social

• More social activities – Season Opening Sailors’ Dinner, Family Day / Open Day (details to come)
• More inclusion of family / friends – welcome at all post-race drinks, Family Day / Open Day
• Two-up races for family – proposed to include in the Family Day (details to come)
• Better beer / champagne – cost / benefit question that is under constant review
• Greater diversity – Women’s Regatta under consideration (to be confirmed); suggestions welcome
• More natural friendliness – friendliness is a fundamental cultural tenet for us; suggestions welcome

(c)    Volunteering

• Volunteer work load sharing – additional volunteers requested (six responses to survey)
• “Apprentice system” – 2iC system implemented on the management committee
• Paid canteen crew to alleviate load – we cannot employ people; canteen roster implemented