1. Director of Rowing

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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