LOCHSIDE SAILING CLUB
APRIL NEWSLETTER

Andrew Riddell

Dear Member,

First turning our minds back to business that arose from last years A.G.M.

The meeting felt that members should be given minutes of Annual General Meetings sent to them direct.
Enclosed you will find copy minutes of our A.G.M. 3-11-91,this being the first opportunity to send details. There was also a request for members to see minutes of committee meetings displayed on the notice board.
At a subsequent committee meeting, we decided that if members require access to minutes, then a summary of the main points would be provided on application to the Secretary.
Minutes will not be displayed in the clubhouse.

All future committee meetings will follow an agreed Agenda, as can be seen on the notice board. Members are invited to submit suggestions, ideas etc. in Writing only to the Secretary, who will see that your letter receives due attention at their next meeting. On a lighter note the A.G.M. saw the presentation of Club Trophies with Andrew Dean and Colin McCann picking up the Handicap Fleet Trophy. Their Lark dinghy easily won this class from, chiefly, Mirrors. This group is likely to be the most open, with all boats able to compete,except Lasers. Yet attendances are fairly inconsistent. Lets see a concerted effort from all owners this year, it only takes a few faces to get themselves organised and encourage others to take part. The Laser Trophy was collected by Andrew Riddell, piping Colin MacGregor. Lasers continue to be very active and provides friendly competitive sailing, with most owners recording a victory or two.

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The winter months have seen a few members continuing to brave the cold water, however notable faces missing are the usual 'hardy' windsurfers.

Work on the' club-house during this period includes Painting, together with a general tidy of club premises.
Improvements are also going on in order to try and prevent the damp atmosphere creating problems, by increasing the air circulation.
Additionsl work may include extending the jetty during the warmer weather. Whilst from time to time,the committee may phone members to inform them of some concern over their property, members are reminded of their own responsibility in looking after their own property.
Finally your attention is drawn to the Clubs property and belongings. Accidents do happen, for example, the propeller being broken last year. However there is no reason for not informing the committee of such incidents, rather than leave it for someone to find out, when the rescue boat is needed.

Members may be interested in the following items for Sale. Please contact the owner direct and not the Secretary.

470 and Laser	Iain Waugh	Tel. No. Airdrie
Hi Fly 500 + 2 sails	Jan Wallace	Tel. No. Falkirk

The Club Laser is also for sale. offers of £500 ono should be sent to the Secretary in sealed envelopes, marked Club Laser.

Although the sailing sesson is still some time away, boats and boards may require attention, lets make sure all is ready for our Opening Regatta 26th April at 13.0Ohrs. A full list of all sailing events are below.
Last year several members spent a couple of week-ends based at Loch Creran, Oban. Offering safe sailing in the loch or visits to the Island of Lismore. This year we are planning to visit Arisaig 1st/4th May, Loch Creran 17th/20th July, and a visit to the Clyde Coast to be announced. Members' wishing further information should contact Andrew Dean on (Phone Number)