LITTLE SHIP CLUB eNews JUNE 2016

Hon.Treasurer

As we get closer to the end of the financial year, the Club has turned its attention to membership renewal and as a result we’ve made some chang- es to the prices of both memberships and merchandise. Full membership has increased modestly to $215 with Seniors constitutionally half that at $107.50, and for new Full members the joining fee has been increased to $75. Our Associates and Social Members’ fee has also increased, both to $30. There is another significant change that will commence in the 2016-17 financial year when the Social membership will no longer attract the Members’ discount on beverages or earn loyalty points. We feel this is only fair and a recognition of the different pricing structure for Social compared with Full Members. The 2016/17 membership year is almost upon us and membership renewals are in full swing. After our big effort last month getting the back end systems for the bar and bistro sorted out we have now been able to turn our attention to our membership database. Membership renewal time has provided a timely opportunity to verify the information we have on file for all our Members so we can make sure everything is up to date. Those Members that have provided the Club with an email address would have received your email renewal notification by now, and I can happily report that no less than 15% of our entire membership renewed in the first five days after it was sent – what a speedy response, thank you! As well as that, every one of our members will also be receiving (or should have already, depending on Australia Post) a renewal letter that includes some of the important information we have on file for you. We needed to be confident we reached all our members and unfortunately at this time email doesn’t quite cover you all!

The deposit for a security fob has increased slightly as have various items of merchandise in line with the increased costs to the club. The new prices are shown on p.18 of this eNews and will soon be posted on the website. Additionally, the (temporary) Member application form at the back of this eNews (p.20) reflects the new pricing structure. The Club continues to go from strength to strength under our now not-so-new management team. Financially, the Club’s weekly takings consistently outperform compared to the same period last year. Obvi- ously still early days, but things are looking brighter, there is more cash in the bank and we remain cautiously optimistic that things are heading in the right direction. Even if you have already renewed, it would be very much appreciated if you could check the notice you receive in the mail to see if we have the correct information for you and your vessel. We are also VERY keen to get an email address for all our members as it would be nice in the future if most Club communication can happen via email rather than the more laborious (and expensive) postal format. So if we don’t have an email address for you and you have one, please let us know. Many thanks to all our renewing members and remember: if you renew before 15th June we will credit you with 500 points! Tracey Watts Director (Membership)

Many thanks for the continuing support of our members! Tracey Watts Director / Hon.Treasurer Mobile: 0417 892 887

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Little Ship Club (Queensland Squadron)

June 2016 eNews

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