LITTLE SHIP CLUB (Qld) 2016-17 ANNUAL REPORT

Hon. Secretary’s report

My year as Honorary Sectary draws to a close and as I reflect on the performance of our Club it certainly has turned a corner. Our OLGR, ASIC, RCC, AUSTRAC, ATO and other state and federal legislative requirements are all in order and up-to-date: all Board meeting minutes have been signed and filed, and further documentation regarding Board members has been lodged with the ATO, OLGR and ASIC. All that ‘alphabet soup’ will surely be familiar to Members who operate their own businesses! management, and liaison with local councils and various state and federal government agencies/departments. Although not particularly ‘difficult’ of itself, the role requires a very careful eye for detail, correct due process and diligent reporting. I have acted as Honorary Treasurer for the Little Ship Club (Queensland Squadron) for a little over a year now. Whilst it has been a challenging first year in the position I have enjoyed it immensely and believe that as a Club we have achieved much. Among our major achievements this year have been: 1. A welcome return to profitability; 2. Quality meals in our restaurant after securing the talents of a high- calibre chef in Cam Tobin; 3. Continued improvement in the Hackett and, more recently, the engagement of Anthony Carter, an accomplished club manager with 26 years’ experience; 4. Major repairs to club facilities The role of Company Secretary comprises a vast spectrum of responsibilities, organisational management of the Club including during the tenure of Julie and Craig

It is not a job – nor an honorary responsibility – for the ‘faint-hearted’ but nonetheless is vital to achieve and maintain the probity and good corporate standing of an organisation. The three-stage strategy commenced under Commodore Lyle Watkins is now complete, having stabilised the Club after rebuilding the membership base and controlling management processes. Our records are now all electronic with minimum hard copies stored at the Club. There is still a way to go to build a complete database and to properly itemise all files and that will have to be an ongoing work-in-progress for future administrations. This may well need to be an area where a line item is allocated in the budget for a resource to be employed to complete the total program. I thank all Board members for their generous assistance during my term. Gaye Morcombe Director (Honorary Secretary) 5. The introduction of an upgrade program for other Club facilities including gaming machines, the kitchen and bar equipment; and 6. Upgrades in controls and procedures within the Club. We look forward to continuing this program this year and increasing the services and amenities available to Members. I have reviewed the audit which was conducted by Club-appointed auditors Mobbs & Co, and after consultation with them I accept the Audit Report for the 2016–17 trading period. I encourage you to take time to read the Audit Report (pages FS.1–FS.24 in this document) prior to the AGM and I am more than prepared to take questions on the day. Greg Leggett Director (Honorary Treasurer)

The ‘Commodore’s at Home’ and other Good Friday events were publicised in mainland media as well as via electronic channels and member communications.

Hon. Treasurer’s report

Temporary signs were placed along the Yabby Street fence and gate ahead of the first working bee of 2017.

including the Clubhouse roof, amenities block and irrigation systems;

AR.8 Annual Report 2016–2017

Little Ship Club (Queensland Squadron)