Newsletter – August 2007

Burleigh Point AGM

Well another year has passed and was capped off with the AGM being combined with the end of year get together on a glorious Gold Coast day - anchored off South Stradbroke Island.

The The club would like to thank Mason and Belinda Barlow and also to thank Bob and Lynette Fitzgerald for graciously volunteering their mega cruisers for the day

The day began with pick up from the wharf at the Grand Labrador and both boats proceeded to cruise leisurely up the Broadwater to eventually anchor off a deserted beach at South Stradbroke Island.

Many thanks to all those contributing to the day including Tim and better half Chris for organising the copious amounts of fresh prawns, oysters and smoked salmon - that was well washed down with suitable amounts of cool beer and crisp wine.

After laying anchor, the transfer to our secluded beach was by tender and at times the tenders gunwales were barely above the water as Joe & Tim laden with eskies - Bob at the helm and with accompanying better halves Touda, Chris and Lynette made their way from the boat to the beach. Someone likened it to a cross between Giligans Island and Survivor.

Down to business, the AGM was held

Following is an excerpt of the meeting.

Presidents Report

Highlights of 2006/2007 season were :

• the success of the Short Course Open Men's Crew in achieving 4th Place at Nationals

• the Hamilton Island Regatta

• acquiring the OC4

The Golden Masters team maintained their competitiveness in face of limited competition in their age category. Senior Master crew maintained their form from the previous season. The Open mixed team competed at very few regattas.

Goal for next season primarily to recruit more Open Men and Female paddlers.

Thanks to Lloyd for organizing the new uniforms, and to Pete for his efforts in building the OC4.

Thanks were given to Maureen Duckworth for organising the fund raising raffles

Thanks were given to Ian Munro and Barry Millar for their efforts in transporting the boats last season

Peter Anderson moved a vote of thanks to the outgoing committee.

Elections were held and the committee voted in was:

  •President: Peter Anderson

  •Vice President: Tim Lamerton

  •Secretary: Anthony Ellwood

  •Treasurer: Carl Johnson

  •Registrar: Lloyd Audsley

  •Transport:

  •Club Captain: Greig Nelson

  •Social Committee

  •Fundraising C'tee Carl Johnson, Mark McGowan, Lloyd Audsley

Following the AGM, the award for clubman of the year was presented to Tina for the great job done as secretary and club member and an award to the Short Course Open Men's Crew in achieving 4th Place at Nationals - an excellent result !

The afternoon then whiled away on the beach over a few drinks, more good food and conversation until it was time cruise back down broadwater - back to civilization.

Cheers....….. •

End of Season Pics
  2007