MEMBERSHIP REPORT Open Day, 2020
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he past months have been a challenge for all Clubs in WA dealing with the ever-changing requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic. South of Perth Yacht Club is no exception as we find ourselves emerging to a new normal. Members can now enjoy the upgraded Quarter Deck and partake in the new menu provided by our award-winning Chef Maverick Cuthbert. The challenge has been to retain membership numbers as we all reassess our priorities when a club membership could be seen as a luxury. South of Perth Yacht Club has been successful in retaining membership over this time, thanks to the large number of loyal members.
The 2020 Open Day was held on 15th November with the focus being Social and Junior membership. Vikki Baldwin was in charge of the marketing strategy with great results and Curtin Radio provided the air time and a strategic letter drop around the local area. We welcomed 42 new members on the day with a healthy spread of Social Ordinary and Junior categories through that initiative. The Discover Sailing was a success with a good level of interest from all ages. Talking with potential new members at the Open Day, a couple indicated to me that they had visited various other Sailing Clubs. Whilst most Clubs offered a similar venue and pricing, the determining factor for this couple to choose South of Perth Yacht Club was the fact that every person they had met at our Club they found extremely friendly and welcoming. This is a great recommendation and a credit to all staff and current members. Other than the COVID-19 closure period the Membership Committee have been working at introducing new members to the Club on a monthly basis through the new members’ induction night. This has been possible because of the support from the Committee members who do a great job behind the scenes. My team include John Meldrum, John Spanos, Bruce Uren, Julie Walther, Tony Walther, Sonia Johnson, and Brenda Duthie. A special thanks to Ashleigh Damore, Troy Dalglish and Emily Jones for the many hours of work and assistance throughout the past months. Our objective is to continue to present the club in a professional manner and we look forward to another exciting year with our new members. ~ Steve Leech Chair, Membership
Rest in Peace
to our Members who have recently passed Ronald Henry Davenport Ross Vance Barry Heatley
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