LITTLE SHIP CLUB (Qld) 2016-17 ANNUAL REPORT

House & Social report

We have not had any additional functions this year other than the normal festivities associated with traditional events. That said, the most important event of the year from a club perspective has been the LSChampagne Cruise organised and managed by Garry Clayphan. With his little band of helpers Garry put together an exceptional cruise following on from his predecessor David Cameron. Corporate support was excellent as was the participation by Members. Everyone will be pleased to know that Garry has agreed to run next year’s cruise and, by consent, participant numbers will be capped to keep it both manageable and comfortable for all. I must begin by thanking Rear- (now A/Vice-) Commodore Matt Tesch for his continued support and ongoing help with the membership portfolio, deputising in my stead in early 2017, and helping actively maintain our database for periodic ‘Mailchimp’ communications. Membership continues to fluctuate with our ageing demographic now retiring from boating activities and active involvement in our Club, but I can report we have had significant signings from new applications – particularly since the start of the 2017–18 membership year in July.

Once dates are set, destinations are finalised and details released, you will need to put your hand up and secure a place very quickly. A fee for a ‘no show’ (making a booking and then cancelling) will be added to the cruise’s charitable donations contribution pool in 2018. Notably, during this year’s cruise, the ‘fines department’ flourished during the few days in company; together with the additional raffles held, a substantial bank was achieved and, as traditional, a donation to VMR was the overall outcome of the event. Well done to everyone; see you on the LSChampagne Cruise next year! Gaye Morcombe A/Director (House & Social) Statistics tend to indicate an increase in visitor patronage which has in many cases converted to membership. From observations there is no doubt that our executive chef Cam Tobin with his excellent menu, skill and presentation has been a major contributor to the influx of visitors and new membership alike. Our membership database has been intensively and repeatedly interrogated and purged of outdated/incorrect information, a process begun by Karen Davy and maintained this year. Gaye Morcombe Director (Membership)

Artwork for the 2017 LSChampagne Cruise pennant, created by the Rear-Commodore and acknowledging DMC Rendering as the primary sponsor in the footer strip of the fly.

Membership report

Below: Two new A-frame signs, designed by Matt Tesch and manufactured and supplied by Bill Canfield, are now in place at the Club’s entrances. A new panel for the LSC sign at the Cleveland Flyer terminal will be in place in the near future.

2016-17

2015-16

Member categories

Full voting Members (including Full, Senior, PC HLM, HLM, FML)

468

571

226

Associate Members

230

82

Social Members

192

Total Financial Membership

776

993

Figures as at 30th June 2017

AR.10 Annual Report 2016–2017

Little Ship Club (Queensland Squadron)