May 2011 - Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club

The SpinnakerAccess - Spring 2010HelmAlice LeslieOllie GouldenAlexander O’ConnorJohn AndresMichael JonesAnnabelle TyeLine1 st2 nd3 rd4 th5 th6 th Access -Summer 2010/11HelmAlexander O’ConnorMichael JonesJohn AndresLine1 st2 nd3 rd420 -Summer 2010/11HelmThomas AndrewsNicky ThyneSteve LuckinSophie Parra d’andertKen TildesleyMichael BellenglarLine1 st2 nd3 rd4 th5 th6 thWith many Mancom incumbents standing down this year, here’s short job descriptions paraphrased from earlier editionsof the Spinnaker, to help give you an idea of what’s involved.Commodore Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Commodore of EBYMBC acts largely as a Chairman of a Board of Directors of a small company would, with someof the responsibilities of a CEO as well. The role provides co-ordination of the Management Committee work and alsoundertakes some specific management tasks.Specific management tasks:• Responsible for office staff management (Club Manager and Accounts Manager) but not the bar staff.• Responsible for financial management of the club including:- ensuring budgets are set annually (operational and capital);- ensuring that these budgets are met and (where not met) any discrepancies explained;- ensuring that expenditure by authorised persons is within approved guidelines.• Responsible for preparing Annual Accounts, working with Accounts Manager and Auditor• Manage the relationship with the Landlord (Wellington City Council).• Manage the relationship with Affiliate clubs.Other tasks:• Approve agenda and Chair monthly meetings of the Management Committee.• Manage the Committee ensuring that Committee members are meeting reporting obligations and that agreedactions are undertaken.• Assist the President to arrange and prepare for Annual General Meeting.• Host functions including Prizegiving, Opening Day and where possible Regattas.• Ensure compliance with the Constitution.• Assist Committee members to resolve any issues that may arise during Club operations• Provide leadership role to ensure the Club is run in an effective and efficient manner for the benefit of Clubmembers.• Represent the Club at other yacht club activities.• Represent the Club at Yachting NZ activities.While experience in financial and business management would be an advantage in the Commodore role, it is not arequirement as long as there in an interest in these aspects of the job and a willingness to learn. There are manyprevious Commodores still active in the club that are prepared to teach the ropes to someone new. If you have aninterest in Management but have never had the opportunity to try it, then getting involved in club management couldbe a good way to start. Generally speaking the Commodore usually spends some time as a Management Committeemember before standing for Commodore so they are familiar with how things work before taking on the role. But thisis by no means essential – but it can be a good starting point.- 7 -