Civil Service Sailing Association – 52^nd AGM

Members are reminded that the 52^nd AGM will be held on 22^nd April 2010 at the Civil Service Recreation Centre, Chadwick Street, London, SW1P 2EP; commencing at 18:00 hours.

Nominations for membership of the General Committee, as shown below, are invited and, in accordance with the Constitution, must reach the General Secretary, John Figgures, by 1 January 2010, whose contact information is published in Civil Service Sailing or at csgensec@yahoo.co.uk Similarly, any motions proposed and seconded by members must reach him by the same date.

Nominations are invited for:

General Secretary

Treasurer

Offshore Secretary

Dinghy Secretary

Membership

Public Relations Officer

Training Officer

Safety Officer

Members (maximum of nine)

Notes:

The Commodore, Vice Commodore and Rear Commodores are all within the term of office for which they were elected.

• The General Committee normally meets four times a year, usually at Littleton SC, Shepperton, Middlesex.(Travelling expenses are paid at CSSC rates.)
• In addition to the officers and members listed above, each Division and Club has a seat on the General Committee, filled by a representative appointed by the Division’s or Club’s Committee.
• The Chief Executive of the CSSC has an ex-officio seat on the General Committee.

A number of Awards will be made at the AGM. CSSA Members may propose and second nominations for these awards for consideration by the General Committee. Nominations are to reach the General Secretary by 1 January 2010.

Golden Jubilee Plate for the CSSA Volunteer of the Year. Awarded to a person who has promoted the CSSA ethos and made a significant contribution to the Association, with training and recruitment, in particular, being activities that could be recognised by this award.

Heathcoat-Amory Cup. Awarded for significant feats of seamanship or outstanding contribution to the Association.

Armstrong Cup.  Awarded for best all-round performance in outside competition.

Barge Trophy. Awarded for craftsmanship in the widest sense

Stanley Swan Trophy. Awarded to the member who produces the best cartoon or story of the year, as distinct from a log, be it humorous, exciting or enlightening.  Candidate articles should be sent to the General Secretary.