May 3rd From the Crows Nest

Good morning all members and friends of DOSC the Crescent Moon sail-away was great and thanks to the ten yachts that joined in this adventure, we now have the information for any member who would like a destination to go to other than what we already know.

With the start of May all membership fees are now frozen and those who have not paid, it is noted by the membership secretary that you did not wish to renew your membership and as such will be removed from the membership roll.

The May Ball is just around the corner, those who have reserved seating or tables must pay for them before the 9th May [as per the House Members request] as there is a waiting list of members who have paid but remain hopeful to get a seat/table.

The improvements/building work at the club is now moving along with work being done on the club house roof, the terrace area and in the water in front of the club. We apologies for any inconvenience caused while this work is in progress.

This Wednesday and on the 19th May are quiz nights, the 5th is a charity night at the TT bar and tickets can be purchased on the night and the 19th will be in the club-house and will be hosted by the one and only quizmaster Colin Taylor all the way back from Thailand for the event. Put both dates into your iphones.....

Tuesday Night [4th] is the pursuit race with start times up on the whiteboard followed by the accumulator and theme live cooking. Thursday [6th] is the French Theme Night ~ tables can be booked at extension 1008, members are asked to consider other members and not book tables for 17 guests at a time. Friday [7th]is the last Commodores cup cruiser fleet race sponsored by Mount Gay ~ followed by Rod Stewart and Spandau Ballet at the Dubai rugby grounds.... will be great.

John and Sue continue to entertain us with their adventures in Chagos which can be followed on the DOSC web page with the TAB on the left hand side.

Message from the Honorary Secretary:

Will all members please note, that the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club A.G.M. is to be held on Tuesday the 1st of June 2010, commencing at 7.30pm in the Clubhouse.

Any member wishing raise business for discussion at the A.G.M. should inform the Honorary Secretary, in writing ,before Saturday the 22nd of May 2010, so that the matter may be added to the Agenda.

Candidates for the election to the Committee will be those Members of the retiring Committee who have offered themselves for re-election, and other Members of the Club, who have been duly proposed and seconded in writing on the Committee Election Notice, which will be posted on the Main Notice Board for 14 days from Monday the 17th of May 2010. Candidates must also affix their signature to this Notice to show that they have accepted their nomination.

Any Member who is entitled to vote and cannot attend, may appoint a proxy to vote on his or her behalf, provided that the proxy is declared in advance of the A.G.M. To ensure that proxies are not abused, the Committee requests that they are confirmed in writing and duly signed.

No Member may hold more than 5 proxy votes.

If  an election is required for Membership of the Committee, Club Members will be asked to vote as they enter the Clubhouse from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

The A.G.M. will start promptly at 7.30pm.

The Committee hope that as many Members as possible will attend.

Ian Gooding      Honorary Secretary.

That’s all from us for now, enjoy the week and sadly the last of the outdoor weather ~ hope to see you all on the water on Tuesday evening.

Keith