September 2014

The summer season is almost over although training will continue on the beach for as long as the weather holds.

The club has secured fantastic results in the 2014 National Competitions:

Masters 2nd

Nippers 4th

Youth 1st

Senior 1st

Meaning that once again we take the Super Club title – well done to all of those who competed, officiated and supported!

The club’s senior and youth teams are now off to the World Championships in Montpellier, France - we wish them good luck and hope they have a great time!

Remember that 8 of our club members have also been selected to compete for the GB team in the festival, so continue to watch Facebook and the website for details of their progress.

The Annual AGM was held this week and members have voted on the following officers for the coming year:

(President – David Pascoe)

Executive Committee:-Chairman – Rob PhillipsVice Chairman – Alan HarrisHonorary Secretary – Tess TheobaldHonorary Treasurer – Susan BrayClub Captain – Mesha WardmanChild Protection Officer #1 – Andrea HewittOperations Manager – Julie PascoeOperations Committee:-Child Protection Officer #2 – Stephen LarkinsHead Coach – George HaynesVice-Captain – Adam Harris

Surf Boat Captain – Steven Kendall Gear Steward – Geoff PascoeMembership Secretary – Diane GreenFundraising Officer – Debbie Clifton-GriffithsWebsite Officer – Emma PhillipsNipper Managers – Steven (Herbie) Hancock & Emma PhillipsYouth Managers – Julie Matraves-Piotrowicz & Nikki KendallMasters Managers – Stefan Piotrowicz & Beth Mottart

It is hoped that our current Head instructor (Jock) can be persuaded to continue but that does leave some important roles outstanding.The club urgently needs someone to raise the profile of the club and market our new facilities. To that aim we would like to ask if there is anyone out there who would be prepared to step forward and be a Marketing/Press Officer for the club. Please ask around and talk to friends as there may be someone out there just looking for a suitable challenge. Ask them to speak to someone on the executive committee if they would like more information.There are also other opportunities to get involved in the organisation of the club and other roles which need filing, please again ask for more information. Similarly if you have ideas for fundraising or sources of grant funding please share!

Do you like cake? Do you like baking? Are you one of the lovely people who help out regularly in the kitchen at the club? Would you like to help out in the kitchen at the club?

On Thursday 18th September at 7.30pm there will be a meeting in the clubhouse for all of those who could answer YES to any of the above questions.

An issue raised at the AGM was the lack of understanding of the new kitchen protocol and usage. To that end as well as comparing and eating cake there will be a very short presentation briefly explaining the necessary kitchen policy.

Please come along – it will be fun, won’t last too long, and we might even open the bar! Wine and cake – my idea of heaven!!!!

Other important dates:

Dinner & Dance – Friday 10th

October – tickets now on sale see Debbie C-G (all members, parents and supporters over the age of 18 years welcome – over 16’s may attend if accompanied by a suitable guardian).

Christmas Fayre – Sunday 30th

November (See Sue Bray or Julie Fielder if you want to book a stall or can help)

Boxing Day Dip – Friday 26th

December

New Year’s Eve Party -Wednesday 31st December – ‘Black & White Theme’ (Tickets will be on sale by the end of November)

Easter Quiz – Friday 3rd April

Great Portreath Bake Off 2015 – Sunday 3rd May

julie.pascoe@cornwall.ac.uk