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Windsurfing SA Annual General Meeting
Venue: 7.30 pm, Tuesday 15th Sept, 2009 at
Kingston House, 5 Cameron Ave. Kingston Park
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1. Welcome
The meeting was chaired by Richard Upton and opened at 7.45 pm.

2. Apologies
Apologies were received by Russell Hunt, Peter Boerma, Darren Zub and Kim Symonds.

3. Financial Report
A report was given by John Rohde.  The Windsurfing SA bank account has approximately $1,500 but this is before payment of affiliation and insurance fees for the year.  Current Windsurfing SA assets comprise 2 large inflatable marker buoys, and a first aid kit.

4. Election of Executive and Committee
Nomination received for Executive Positions were:
 President: Chris Dimond
 Secretary: Richard Upton
 Treasurer: John Rohde
These positions were elected unopposed.
 
The position of Vice-President was left vacant.
 
The position of AWA Representative remained John Rohde, elected unopposed.  John was thanked for his contribution to AWA and WSA over the years.
 
Discipline Representatives were elected unopposed:
 Slalom: Chris Dimond
 Wave: Russell Hunt
 Development: Chris Hale
 
The following committee members were elected unopposed:
 Martin Sellars
 Tony Murray
 Tim Hemer
 Dave Lane
 Darren Zub
 Vikki Collis
 Kym Symonds
 Johnnie Sellars (Kite Liaison)

5. Appoint Public Officer
Martin Sellars was elected unopposed.

6. General Business.
6.1 Discussion of changes to the constitution
The new committee discussed the current constitution of Windsurfing SA, and it was agreed that constitution should be disseminated with a view to updating the constitution at a special meeting.  Items for consideration included changing all references of the sport to “windsurfing”, and size of the committee and quorum.
 
6.2 Discussion of Windsurfing SA events and calendar
The recent State Wave Titles was discussed, and it was agreed that the event was a real cracker.  11 new members for Windsurfing SA signed up.  Thanks were proffered to all involved.  Possible goals for next year included an event T-shirt and a Perpetual Trophy.
 
The Slalom events were discussed, with the recognition that the ideal wind direction for slalom at the Murray River Mouth is SE-SW.  It was decided that if an event fails to be held in a calendar month, the event is abandoned, with the event for the new month proceeding as planned.  Chris D has prepared documents for running the events.

The Seacliff-Semaphore Open Ocean Marathon was discussed.  An escort boat may be available through Vikki and Martie’s Dive Club.  Other support boats may be available by negotiation with SLSC or yacht clubs?  Discussion of holding the events with kites as well seemed in favour, with the idea to maximize media exposure.  A sub-committee was formed to help prepare for this event:
 
 Marty Sellars
 Dave Lane
 Chris Dimond
 Richard Upton.

The Bay and Back Training Run was discussed as a way to get sailors ready for the Seacliff-Semaphore Open Ocean Marathon.  The committee is in favour of promoting this as an unsupervised
event.

7. Other Business
Richard Upton reported that he had bought a first aid kit for Windsurfing SA, and requested re-imbursement from the Treasurer.

The topic of Office and Recreation grants was discussed, and it was agreed that Windsurfing SA should apply for one of these.  The possibility of applying for a grant for a WSA trailer with novice/intermediate equipment was discussed, and not felt necessary.  Potential items for purchase included – a BBQ, an Esky, WSA flags and banners for events.

Discussion ensued about getting newbie’s into the sport.  It was generally agreed that newbie’s be encouraged to take formal lessons.  However, it was acknowledged that there was a gap between finishing lessons and short-boarding where there was a deficiency of organised activities for intermediate sailors.  It was resolved that a role of WSA would be to fill this gap.

John Rohde presented an email from Neil McKenzie of the Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club, expressing a desire for the BYSC to become a hub for windsurfing again.  Tony Murray agreed to investigate Neil’s ideas and discuss options.

The need for an updated logo was discussed, and Dave Lane agreed to investigate.

Chris Hale requested an A4 page summarising the activities of WSA for presenting to potential sponsors.  Richard Upton agreed to investigate.

8. Close Meeting
The meeting was closed at 8.57 pm
Minutes taken by Richard Upton
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