All
Since the list appears to be VERY quiet at the moment, and this appeared on
the GFA site without any specific mention here (or else my e-mail system is
dying and rejecting all Aus-Soaring posts ???), I repeat it here for the
benefit of all NSWGA members, and also for information of people elsewhere
as to what is being considered in NSW.
Regards
Jason Armistead
Southern Cross GC
Camden NSW
Visit www.southerncrossgliding.org !
New South Wales Gliding Association
Meeting of Members, Club Committees and RTOs
Members, Club Committee Representatives and RTO's of New South Wales
Gliding Association are invited to participate in a meeting to discuss
issues of mutual concern, development of the sport, and the best structure
to enable the NSWGA to best meet its aims.
When? Saturday 22nd June 2002
Where? Gliding Clubhouse, Orana Soaring Club - NARROMINE AIRPORT
Time? 10:30am-1:30pm (lunch provided)
In order to enable members from more distant clubs to attend, the time has
been set to allow suitable travel time. Accommodation is available at the
airport and the local Peppercorn Motel both within walking distance of the
clubhouse. Ring 02 68 892 733 for assistance with accommodation.
Attendees?
ALL members of NSWGA, in particular …
- Club Committee Members or their delegates
- RTO Operations, Airworthiness and Sports
Agenda?
Development of Gliding in New South Wales. GFA Development Officer Terry
Cubley will provide an overview of what is happening in the State and
potential for the growth of the sport. Opportunity will be provided for
your input to this discussion.
Structure of the NSWGA. The NSWGA is drawing its last breath, the current
structure appears not to be meeting the needs of the clubs, the
administrative process seems incapable of achieving its goals. We will
discuss a proposed new structure and there will be ample opportunity for
individual comment and suggestions to be incorporated.
Issues of concern. All Members are invited to submit issues of concern
under the general headings of Sports, Operations, Airworthiness,
Administration, General business.
GFA issues. Some discussion on proposed changes to the GFA structure can be
discussed
Please contact Kerrie Claffey with items for the agenda or general
enquiries. Please confirm your attendance with Beryl Hartley to assist with
catering.
Kerrie : Phone 02 9533 2140 Beryl : Phone 02 68 892 733
Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fax: 02 68 892 933
NSWGA STRUCTURE - One proposal to consider
The current structure sees a management committee composed of an elected
executive plus 2 delegates per club. This group considers all issues to do
with the NSWGA and responds to reports from each of the RTOs. A GFA Vice
President and two councillors are appointed by the Annual General Meeting.
In recent years, significant difficulty has been experienced in getting a
quorum to attend the meeting. The Executive has continued to meet the bare
requirements . Each meeting has struggled to elect a new executive.
A proposal is to change the format of the NSWGA to hopefully encourage a
greater involvement and to reduce the time required for unnecessary meetings.
Executive
Consists of President, Secretary and Treasurer. They confer by email and
phone. They administer the necessary functions in line with decisions by
the AGM and other committees. They call and run the Annual General Meeting.
They also arrange an annual meeting of club Presidents.
Committees:
Operations committee - chaired by RTO ops, composed of all CFIs and Level 3
instructors. They meet annually or more frequently if needed. They request
financial support through the Executive. They arrange instructor training,
safety seminars, other such activities.
Airworthiness committee: - chaired by one RTO air, composed of all RTOs air
and club airworthiness officers. They may meet annually depending on the
need. They arrange airworthiness schools. Support homebuilders.
Sporting committee: - chaired by RTO sport. Composed of RTO plus sports
coaches (certificate officers from clubs?). Promotes certificates, arranges
coaching programs, junior coaching, seminars, competitions.
Development committee: - chaired by state development officer, composed of
development officer plus 2-3 others. Supports development of the sport
within Victoria in consultation with GFA Development Officer.
Administration: - managed by executive. Possible support from GFA office
and or commercial club administration people.
Rationale
The current structure requires individual club representatives to attend a
meeting each month and provide guidance on the complete range of activities
of their sport. Over the last 10 years the meeting have dwindled to three
or four per year in the last year to only one meeting. By involving people
within their field of interest and expertise they should be more inclined
to be involved and are more likely to have a considered opinion on topics
being discussed.
These committees should be empowered to act provided they do so within
their approved budget and within the constraints of the relevant GFA
committee directions.
The admin task can be handled very easily by an executive who do not have
to run countless meetings but have a responsibility to communicate actions
and manage within the budget set by the AGM.
Any other proposals are invited to be tabled to the secretary prior to the
meeting and in time for distribution and consideration.
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