This last year saw a lot of challenges addressed by this great group of members.  During the year we had our areas of "expertise" outlined, some of these are as follows:

The trades our team have mastered and are now qualified with the MYC uni....

• "Painter" (non expert) both on and off water, marine grade!
• "Auto elec" - with a sub diploma in antique agricultural problem solving!
• "Mechanical equipment trouble shooting and operation"!
• "Traffic / Yard management" - diploma (2 year course)!
• "Garbologist" - grade 1 inc. bin division (this qualification has the highest rating from the VERY top of our organisation (above even the Uni director)!
• "Carpentry" / fit & fix, also with a sub diploma in exec. decision making!
• "Engineering" - Steel equip fabrication, design, maintenance & repair, incorporating on water marks etc.!
• "Marine Safety Inspection" diploma. viz Rib's Dominators, Retriever!
• "MYC Boat / Tractor Operator" qualification - gold class. (inc Crane operator gold class!)
• "Technology/ Computer Specialist" (very specialised course, very few qualified!)
• "MYC University, crowd control lollipop degree" (also grade 1 as it involves crowd control of members wishing to shake hands with these extraordinary humble TAG Team Members while just doing their job!)

Social Sub Committee - we must thank our "other half" ladies etc. for their support in keeping the health and strength of all in tip top condition (which is no mean feast!) plus our own catering staff for the week in week out setting a 5 star restaurant quality coffee break with all the trimmings! (I might add that both these qualifications have had years of study attached!) & we are in the process of lobbying MYC Uni to make this also a diploma with it's required renumeration schedule in place!
During the last few weeks a valued member has created another course for the uni of MYC to consider in their program:

• "Scientific Director of Organisational Tidyness" first class (degree) implementing both creation design and implementation.  As the creator, and the fact that MYC Uni might make it a 3 year course, this person may have to carry this position for a while!

Frivolty aside I think I can speak for all TAG members in "us" thanking all of "us" for the friendship / fun / help and comraderie freely given and accepted.
Not to forget to mention the support given to us by our club.
Stay well and healthy.
Looking forward to more of the same in the future,
LOZ,
Your MYC Club Captain!

28 June 2020

INTRODUCTION OF A NEW JUNIOR AND YOUTH SAILING PROGRAM
For a number of years the Club has been introducing children to sailing using the Tackers program developed by Australian Sailing. However, in recent seasons we have seen a drop off in participation and a lack of follow through of juniors into Club activities after they have completed Tackers.  There has also been the lack of parental involvement in the training, with most families dropping their children off and then returning at the end of the lesson.

Our Training and Development team have identified a new program which is aimed at addressing the problems in the Tackers courses and revitalising junior training. The Board has endorsed this initiative recognising that our junior sailors are vital for the maintenance and growth of membership numbers.

The new junior and youth sailing program is known as SLM (Structured Learning Methodology) and originates in Perth where it has been very successful.  Our T&D team have consulted the founder of the program in Perth and have studied its successful introduction into a number of Clubs, including McCrae where it was introduced last summer.

This program will encourage active learning for young sailors to develop confidence and competence as they develop into resilient and independent youth on a lifelong journey of Family Friendship & Sailing. 

The main features of the program are:

• By promotion to local schools we will take 10 children (aged 8-10) each month in the sailing season and provide them with 4 weeks of free sailing tuition.
• Parents are advised that there is an expectation that if the junior enjoys the program and wishes to advance to the next level they will need to join the Club.  There is also an expectation that once they have reached Level 3 of the program they will need to purchase their own boat.  Experience from other clubs is that around 40-50% of juniors join.
• Families are encouraged to be involved and support their child’s sailing journey, and during this process the parents will also be encouraged to participate in Club activities; perhaps by sailing on a Thursday night. 
• The program takes a holistic approach to developing young sailors, following a 6-step pathway that teaches more than just skills and techniques.

To conduct this program efficiently we need to increase our fleet of plastic Opti’s by acquiring an additional six boats.  

We would appreciate any assistance that you can offer to help us implement the program that the T&D group plans to introduce.  Contributions of any amount would be greatly appreciated and naming rights are available for those who donate an amount of $1,500 as an individual or through their business.  

Donations can be made directly to the Club or through the Mornington Yacht Club Foundation where you will receive a tax deduction for the amount donated.  The link to the Yacht Club Foundation at the Australian Sports Foundation is https://asf.org.au/donate/mornington-yacht-club/mycs-opti-purchase-appeal/.
If you wish to claim a tax deduction in the current tax year EFT’s need to be processed by June 26 although credit cards will be accepted until June 30.

Thank you for your support, it is very much appreciated,
Stuart Gooley
MYC Foundation

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Dear members,

In light of the easing of restrictions we are excited to let you know that you can now visit the club for a sit down meal provided by the Rocks! (starting from lunch tomorrow, Thursday 4 June 2020).

Come along for Lunch or Dinner Wednesday to Sundays and the Rocks will be offering you a special menu with discounts in the members bar or function room.

This is GREAT news, but does come with a few important rules:

• Maximum of 12 in the members bar area
• Maximum of 20 in the function room
• Maximum of 6 people per table
• Table service ONLY for lunch or dinner
• NO BYO Food or drinks (including snacks/cake)
• Drinks / Alcohol can only be consumed seated at a table with a meal (unfortunately at this stage a meal does not constitute a snack such as a bowl of chips/ kids meal)
• Bookings not essential, but please ring before coming down 5973 5599 to guarantee a spot
• Bookings can be made by calling the Rocks - 5973 5599 (please state that you are a member).
• Upon entry you will be required to sign in advising everyone in the booking's name and contact details.

Lunch sitting times are : 12pm and 2pm
Dinner sitting times are : 5.30pm and 7.30pm

It's a great feeling to be heading in the right direction but most importantly, even in the bar area we must all abide by the COVID-19 restrictions, including  social distancing.

Thank you, see you soon!