• The Burro Dragon

  • Some of the helpers at the bag pack Shoprite Port Erin

  • Attending the Lusitania memorial 3 May at Peel

  • I enjoyed my birthday out sailing

  • We like sailing, why don't you join us.

  • Peel Clothworkers primary school pay their first visit

  • Visitors to our waters

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Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 13 September 2023

The Annual General Meeting Of Sailing for the Disabled will take place at 7pm Wednesday 13 September 2023 at Manx Bind Welfare, Onchan.
 
 
We remind members that to be quorate at an annual general Meeting we need 20 Members to vote either in person or via proxy. Please make every effort to attend and if you are unable to attend please submit a proxy vote. Papers will be sent out approximately one month prior to the meeting.

Treasurer

Andrew Evans our current Treasurer has indicated he wishes to stand down from the role at the Annual General Meeting in September. Andrew has been treasurer for a number of years and managed key changes including the transfer of assets from Pride of Mann Limited and the conversion to a company limited by guarantee, which you will recall involved a change of year end in 2022. We thank Andrew for all of his hard work over the last few years, but pressures of work and familymean it his time for him to step down.
 
We are now looking for a new Treasurer who will also become a Director. You do not need to be an accountant to undertake the role as our accounts are low volume and not complex. You will get support as both the current chairman and secretary are both accountants. If you are interested contact the Chairman or Secretary for a discussion.
 
With the AGM taking place on 13 September papers will be circulated mid-August so we are working to a deadline

Coffee morning on Pride of Mann III

Another  COFFEE MORNING will be held on the boat on 15th April, 10.00-13.00 hrs.

Come along and enjoy the chat with fellow members whilst enjoying drinks and cakes and having the opportunity to ask questions you might have regarding membership, sailing or volunteering,

If you would like to help on the day and or donate any baked goods, please get in touch with Neil on 401811. All offers of help and (home-made) cakes will be much appreciated.

Chartwork Refresher and Training

Starting Wednesday 8 March at 18.00 there is chartwork training on Pride of Mann III. This is being run by Rodger Clague and is aimed at people looking to refresh their chartwork skills as well those new to chartwork. This is informal so you do not need to be able to attend every session.

Let us support this great opportunity, there is no charge.

 

Board Meeting 27 February 2023

The board met Monday 27 February and one of the topics of discussion was communication with members. After discussion, it was decided we would issue a note to members after each board meeting with the important points, this is the first of those messages.  

  • Financial position remains strong and work is commencing for the 31 March year end accounts. Annual General Meeting already planned for 13 September 2023.
  • Work ongoing to transfer the assets from Pride of Mann Limited the sister charity. Requirements from the investment providers have been onerous to meet but it is believed this is close to finalisation.
  • Skippers Medical Requirements. It was agreed this will be on an annual self-certification basis both for current and future skippers. It was previously proposed to differentiate between current and new skippers.  Work to commence on the self-declaration and updating the Code of Practice immediately.  
  • There were updates from the Fund-Raising Committee and Engagement Committee. The Sailing Committee has not met as one member has been off Island for an extended period and the Chairman has stood down from the roll. A search is on to identify a new Chairman for the sailing committee.
  • Collection Tins. Comments from members about the collecting tin process had been communicated to the board and discussed. Tins can be handed into Reception at the Manx Telecom offices at Braddan Business Park. They will take full tins and give empty tins. We have a pre-Covid list of tins and locations. A volunteer has been identified to manage tins in Peel/Western areas. Futher volunteers are needed across the rest of the Island to manage the tins in their local area. If you are able to assist with tins in your area, please contact Paul Atkinson our Chairman.
  • Next board meeting planned Monday 3rd April.

 

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