RPNYC Board priorities 2016-17

The following are the priority areas for the Board to deliver on for 2016/17:

Establish a membership working group/committee to focus on growing our membership
Develop a specific member engagement initiative to strengthen the connection of the membership with the club, this will include:
- Through the club social programme, initiate working bees, buy/sell/swap days, and other activities that engender a sense of club community and are a way for new members and graduates to get involved;
- Actively promoting the wardroom as the “front room” for members;
- Implement a mentoring programme for new members and skippers to access for advice and assistance;
- Increase use of club Website and Facebook page to communicate with members and for them to communicate to the club, however we know some still need more traditional channels; and
- Increase our promotion of key events to members as a way of increasing participation and awareness.
Update information from members including roles, employers, skills & experience, etc. and populate the membership database
Assess member satisfaction by way of an annual survey
Provide coaching and training opportunities for members to develop their skills

Further development & delivery of the Schools Water Safety Programme by WOSC (underway)
Review existing programmes and assess opportunities for delivery of new programmes via WOSC (underway)
Develop Corporate Market offering (new 2016/17)
Review Constitution over two phases (new 2016/17 phase 1, 2017/18 phase 2)

Social Programme to target at least two significant social events
Sailing Programme to deliver at least two significant sailing events including Port Nich Regatta and one other

Implement ongoing process and systems improvements
Improve course delivery models, e.g. electronic course material
Improve the link between club/WOSC activity and club promotion, e.g. timely website updates linked to sailing and WOSC events

Continue the Club Finance Committee as required
Maintain a zero debt policy
Performance measures:
- Maintain an annual surplus;
- Membership +10% pa
- WOSC course participation +10% pa
- Membership satisfaction +10% pa

Undertake regular risk review
Ensure activities comply with regulatory requirements and good practice:
- WOSC safety programmes;
- racing risk management;
- health & safety.

Establish Health & Safety Committee to provide oversight of club health & safety policy and plans, including
- Club (tenancy, wardroom, boardroom, etc.)
- Wellington Ocean Sports Centre
- Racing including Caniwi Capital Te Ruru and Start Box