A MESSAGE FROM HARRY BAIRD OUR CLUB TOGETHER OFFICER Hi Folks A very big thank you to all who found the time to attend one of the Development Meetings - 78 people attended which was fantastic and the largely positive discussions were even better. Just thought I would take a moment to recap on some of the main points raised. I have also attached the presentation for reference. Social: Presentation Night and Xmas handicaps are very well organised but we could do with: More social events for kids, adults and families. Explore making attending league meetings more social for parents - provide refreshments etc Communication: Introduction of Twitter and using Google Forms are a big step forward but still room for improvement. Web site looking tired - hot topic! Athlete selection information needs an overhaul - hot topic! Competition: Discussion centred around declaring availability and team selection - all needs to be done quicker and more transparent than the current system. Other: Still lacking on knowing of who does what in terms of training groups - hot topic. Groups operating independently.- Cross group training? Need to build on club spirit. A few have been in contact since the meetings to share various thoughts on the topics we discussed, so feel free to do likewise. I was also asked post meeting what being on the committee involves in terms of commitment etc, but to save this email rambling on I will cover that in another mail As indicated during the meetings there are a lot of very good ideas out there but they all take someone to say - 'I will help do that'. The AGM will take place on Wed 28th @ 7 pm in the Clubhouse please come along and offer your help to take your club to even higher levels. Kind Regards Harry Highlights continued • Satellite training group launched in 2014. • SAL are very complimentary to the work and projects undertaken, with the club often being asked to present at various conferences. • Mark Munro (National Development Manager) describes FVH “as one of the most forward thinking and proactive clubs around” • Work so far is good and credit goes to many people. • But it is only just scratching the surface, to allow us to really progress further we need new ideas and engage more members/parents What Next? Some investigations currently underway include. • Retention of 16 – 25 year olds (in competing, coaching, officiating etc) • Athlete Pathway • Governance Also • Engaging more “core” volunteers • Committee Revamp We want your views on the following • Communication – website, social media, general club info • Social Events • Competition – leagues, district/national event’s, club champ’s • Anything else? Proposed Committee Changes • Reduce the size but ensure topics properly discussed and decisions reached. • Create more focused individual roles – Coordinators. • Coordinators directly mentored by Office Bearer or CTO and main role will be to recruit volunteers and form sub groups to help deliver tasks. • Conveyor belt. • Structure - Office Bearers (4) plus coordinators for Competition, Communication, Admin (2?), RTH, Social. Plus two co-opted • All needs AGM approval. Volunteers It would be great to have an idea of Volunteers for the various roles prior to the AGM – members, parents, family or friends or at the very least an indication who is willing to help in the various areas – sub groups. • Journey • Questions