There are some changes in the wind regarding support for sports volunteers. Sportscotland is establishing a presence in the Highlands and it seems that any future funding we may be able to access to support coaches and instructors will, at least in part, come from them; however, sailing does not appear in their strategy document for the Highlands & Islands. We've made contact with their rep in Dingwall but we will all need to pull together to make ourselves be heard and one important step in this will be some sort of analysis or audit that allows us to inform Sportscotland about the size and activities of the HMS community. RYAS is also keen to conduct a nationwide audit and these important matters will be open for discussion on 23 September so your input would be most welcome.
 
The changes to NoSSS (now RYAS North Squad) take place this autumn and the support for Open Race Training to fill the void that the changes cause is gathering a lot of support - the details will be briefed on 23 September.
 
This next meeting is also the chance to propose group activities for 2011 and to discuss a possible HMS seminar.

If you've not been there here is a map. 

Thursday May 27th 2010, 7pm
Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of Highland & Moray Sailing will take place on Thursday, 27 of May 2010 starting at 1900. The formal agenda will include the election of Office Bearers and the presentation of the annual accounts. While the majority of the current Office Bearers are prepared to stand again, Caroline Sterritt will be standing down as the Secretary and a nomination for this post is essential; however, we would also be pleased to receive nominations for the other Office Bearer posts. Nominations and any other items for the Agenda should be lodged with the Secretary (caroline@sterritt56.fsnet.co.uk) no later than 5 May.
The location of the meeting has yet to be decided and the Secretary invites offers from clubs and centres to host the AGM.

14/02/10 - Gaidhealtachd Sailing Extraordinary General Meeting, Saturday 27 February 2010 in the Spectrum Centre, Inverness. Agenda below for download.