Director of Rowing

Observations Poor communications Boathouse clutter Many different (worthwhile) objectives Enthusiasm and appetite for positive change Reactionary fleet/capital plan Few coaches Poor management

Changes ‘10 to ‘11 New extension and racking options Clear membership structure Website and database to manage membership New book keeper employed More good volunteer coaches coming forward Sustainable plan for improving the fleet Competition structure to meet demands/objectives New “can do” culture taking hold

Future changes ‘12 and beyond Consolidation of regatta calendar Continued improvement of fleet plan Carefully integrated increase in private boat and oar storage Further refinement and utilisation of club web-database for communications Greater involvement with University level oarsmen and women Third full time coaching employee Improved coordination of willing volunteers Major club sponsor

International Success at MUBC Congratulations to our Senior A, U23 reps and World University reps Alice Mcnamara (SA) Hannah Clark (SA) David Webster (SA) Lucy Stephan (U23) Sam Hookway (U23) Tim Webster (U23) George Ellis (U23) Michael Poulter (WUni) Congratulations to our Olympians: Karsten Forsterling Will Lockwood Kim Crow X2!! Cam McKenzie McHarg James Marburg Phoebe Stanley Lizzie Patrick

Domestic Success at MUBC MUBC top of medal table at National Championships, Perth (8G, 4S, 7B) MUBC 2nd at Master’s National Championships (11G, 11S, 10B) MUBC dominated Vic State Champs clearly top of medal table (24G, 8S, 11B) MUBC at the Interstate Regatta (6 in KC, 5 in QC, 4 in MY8, 2 in WY8, 4 in W4X, Kim in W1X)

Actions ’11 to ‘12 The regatta calendar offer appropriate competitions for all, and published online Fleet plan reflects changing membership and competition requirements Private boat/oar storage controlled, racking improved, made safer Membership process has been improved MUBC Approved Beginner partnership with Rowing School Victoria MUBC Junior program began during non-rowing time in schools Mike Steele has joined MUBC as Youth & Development coach Volunteer coaches are involved at all levels of the club A new Financial Officer has been appointed recently

Future Changes ‘13 and beyond Less change and more consolidation of what we do well Improve logistics for large regattas involving trips away Develop the social program at MUBC Hoped for adoption of Regatta Central by RV to streamline database and payment options