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COMMODORE IAN COOK 57 years PROPOSER Max Whittington #4627 SECONDER Mac Redmond #5208 Boat Builder Managing Director MEMBER SINCE 1987 #7397 Ranger RNZYS General Committee 2011 to present RNZYS

sailing experience RELEVANT INCLUDING : Twenty-seven years as Managing Director of Yachting Developments, seven years as President of NZ Marine Industry, four years Chairman of Marine Industry

2 COMMODORE IAN COOK 57 years PROPOSER Max Whittington #4627 SECONDER Mac Redmond #5208 Boat Builder Managing Director MEMBER SINCE 1987 #7397 Ranger RNZYS General Committee 2011 to present RNZYS Membership and House Committees past Chair RNZYS Sailing Committee present Chair RNZYS Auckland Anniversary Regatta 2016 to 2018 SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING : I have extensive local and offshore sailing experience RELEVANT INCLUDING : Twenty-seven years as Managing Director of Yachting Developments, seven years as President of NZ Marine Industry, four years Chairman of Marine Industry Training and four years on the Board of ICOMIA. Sailing, Race Management, Finance, Major Projects & Assets. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL TERM: I hope to continue to be involved in and on stragegies to implement the long term sustainability of the club. We need to refine and manage our membership growth There is a need to create and better balance in our membership deliverables between sailing and non-sailing members The long term tenancy of our site is continually under threat and we need to position ourselves as the leading yacht club, and support others also to benefit the sport of yachting in Auckland. The RNZYS need to help facilitate and engage in international events to maintain that leading profile. We need to create a better sustainability ledger that allows more member accessibility. 2

VICE COMMODORE AARON YOUNG 46 years PROPOSER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 SECONDER Commodore Steve Mair #10112 Company Director MEMBER SINCE 2002 #9943 Tuatahi RNZYS Rear Commodore 2016 to present

Extensive boating and sailing experience; successfully raced dinghies and keelboats internationally. From the Young boating family of Jim / Alan Young etc.

3 VICE COMMODORE AARON YOUNG 46 years PROPOSER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 SECONDER Commodore Steve Mair #10112 Company Director MEMBER SINCE 2002 #9943 Tuatahi RNZYS Rear Commodore 2016 to present RNZYS General Committee 2011 to present RNZYS Charity Regatta Chair 2014 to present RNZYS Membership Chair 2016 to present ICOYC Board of Directors 2015 to present SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING : Extensive boating and sailing experience; successfully raced dinghies and keelboats internationally. From the Young boating family of Jim / Alan Young etc. RELEVANT INCLUDING : Owner/Director of Storepro Solutions Ltd, Go Green NZ Industrial Products, SStorepro Christchurch Ltd, Surplus Racking Ltd and a commercial property investment company. Rear Commodore , House Chairman , General Committee since 2011, Charity Regatta Chair, 2021 and AC Events Chair 2018 current ICOYC Board of Directors 2015 current Sailing, Cruising, Sponsorship GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL TERM: Value for Club Members - create value and loyalty, ensure club is fun Retain/enhance image and appeal of RNZYS balance tradition with future, encourage youth and a balanced Membership. Communication be inclusive and clear. Security of tenure vital for future of RNZYS. Ensure club is in best possible spot to hold AC 36 and 150 th celebrations in

REAR COMMODORE ANDREW AITKEN 56 years PROPOSER Howard Boys Patterson #4364 SECONDER Stephen Calum Gilmour #9925 Company Director MEMBER SINCE 1983 #6579 Ross 10.

skipper and crew on a range of centre-board, classic yachts and modern keel boats largely around the Hauraki Gulf, Waitemata Harbour and the North East coast of the North Island.

4 REAR COMMODORE ANDREW AITKEN 56 years PROPOSER Howard Boys Patterson #4364 SECONDER Stephen Calum Gilmour #9925 Company Director MEMBER SINCE 1983 #6579 Ross Margaritaville, and Launch Waimanu RNZYS General Committee 2014 to present RNZYS House Chairman 2016 to present SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING : Since the age of 8 I have sailed and raced as skipper and crew on a range of centre-board, classic yachts and modern keel boats largely around the Hauraki Gulf, Waitemata Harbour and the North East coast of the North Island. I have also crewed offshore and owned and cruised a number of launches. RELEVANT INCLUDING : After 36 years in the corporate environment including 14 years senior executive experience, I currently serve on the Boards of a number of businesses. Past President of Auckland Rotary, I am a Chartered Member of the NZ Institute of Directors. A member of RNZYS since the age of 10, I have served 4 years on the General Committee, the last two as Chairman of the House. : Sailing, Cruising, Motor Yacht, Youth Training, Kawau, Finance, Major Projects & Assets. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL TERM: Being part of RNZYS General Committee gives me the opportunity to give back to the club/contribute to making RNZYS the best it can be. I would like to see RNZYS provide more for members and the wider boating community increasing both the viability and the vibrancy of the club through - 1. Securing our future at Westhaven 2. Yacht racing, cruising and on the water programmes at a variety of levels 3. Social programme both on & off the water that bring members together 4. Utilisation and development of our Kawau Island facilities to benefit members 5. Youth and new sailor development 6. Ensuring the long-term viability of the club for current & future members 4

PETER BOARDMAN 68 years PROPOSER Rear Commodore Aaron Young #9943 SECONDER Andrew Aitken #6579 Consulting Engineer MEMBER SINCE 1987 #7300 Lady Margaret RNZYS General Committee 2009 to present Kawau

launch. Owner/ Director of an engineering consultancy with 25 employees.

5 PETER BOARDMAN 68 years PROPOSER Rear Commodore Aaron Young #9943 SECONDER Andrew Aitken #6579 Consulting Engineer MEMBER SINCE 1987 #7300 Lady Margaret RNZYS General Committee 2009 to present Kawau Committee Chair 2011 to present RNZYS Membership Committee RNZYS 150th Anniversary Committee SAILING / BOATING : Sailed dinghies as a teenager, followed by keel-boat cruising and I now own a classic launch. Owner/ Director of an engineering consultancy with 25 employees. Motor yacht, Kawau and House GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2018/19 GENERAL I have enjoyed making a positive contribution to the continuing improvements that the Squadron is making. The America s Cup will give us the chance to build on this and continue to grow the health of the Squadron and the benefits that we can offer our Members. Working on the future plans for the Squadron facilities at Kawau has been particularly satisfying, and we are now in the position to take this to the next stage. Getting a positive outcome from all of the planning will be one of my key areas to focus on for the next year. I am on the Committee that is planning the 150th celebrations, and for 2021 we also have lots of ideas and next year we need to start making them happen. The next 5 years will be an exciting time for the Squadron and I look forward to making my contribution. 5

JONTY CULLINANE 43 years PROPOSER Commodore Steve Mair #10112 SECONDER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 Private Wealth Advisor MEMBER SINCE 1999 #9598 Waka RNZYS General Committee from 2015 to present

UK, Mediterranean and Pacific. Background in commercial law, investment banking, business ownership and wealth management.

6 JONTY CULLINANE 43 years PROPOSER Commodore Steve Mair #10112 SECONDER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 Private Wealth Advisor MEMBER SINCE 1999 #9598 Waka RNZYS General Committee from 2015 to present RNZYS Membership Committee 2013 to present Farr 1020 Owners Association 1998 to 1999 SAILING / BOATING : Dinghy sailing Heretaunga Boating Club Wellington, racing and cruising in the Hauraki Gulf, UK, Mediterranean and Pacific. Background in commercial law, investment banking, business ownership and wealth management. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2018/19 GENERAL Grow youth and adult participation and engagement with the Club via training, social events on and off the water as well as our programme of racing and cruising. Demonstrate and increase the Club s value to Members through communications, events and advocating for 6

SHERYL LANIGAN 59 years PROPOSER Commodore Steve Mair #10112 SECONDER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 Registered Nurse MEMBER SINCE 1994 #8131 Share Delight RNZYS General Committee 2016 to present

participation in boating, cruising and racing in centre-board dinghies and keelboats locally and offshore. Represented NZ at Women s World Regattas in Laser and keelboat classes.

7 SHERYL LANIGAN 59 years PROPOSER Commodore Steve Mair #10112 SECONDER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 Registered Nurse MEMBER SINCE 1994 #8131 Share Delight RNZYS General Committee 2016 to present RNZYS Membership, House & Kawau Committee 2016 to present RNZYS Cruising Committee 2016 to present Farr 1020 Owners Association Committee and Treasurer 20yrs SAILING / BOATING : Lifelong participation in boating, cruising and racing in centre-board dinghies and keelboats locally and offshore. Represented NZ at Women s World Regattas in Laser and keelboat classes. Many years of fulltime work specialising in General Practice Nursing, I continue to work part-time and I am a Director of Gulfwind Sailing Academy. Sailing, Cruising, Kawau, House/Membership GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2018/19 GENERAL After years of sailing participation, continue to contribute. Support and promote young people and family participation - they are the future. Facilitate new members to realise the importance of friendships and contacts formed in the club enabling a network of people they otherwise may not have met. While respecting and valuing the rich history, continue to advance the club forward as we enjoy our sport for life. Maximise the opportunities we now have as custodians of the America s Cup along with the sesquicentennial celebrations to promote the RNZYS. 7

MIKE LEYLAND 51 years PROPOSER Colin Carran #7305 SECONDER Rear Commodore Aaron Young #9943 Commercial Director MEMBER SINCE 2012 #11168 War Machine Young 88 Owners Assn 1997-2007, 2010-present

Committee SAILING / BOATING : Sailing, boating and fishing for 45 years including racing and cruising Young 88 s since 1985. Racing our Elliot 5.9, The Blur from 1995-2008.

8 MIKE LEYLAND 51 years PROPOSER Colin Carran #7305 SECONDER Rear Commodore Aaron Young #9943 Commercial Director MEMBER SINCE 2012 #11168 War Machine Young 88 Owners Assn , 2010-present Committee Member (Communications) Saint Heliers School PTA Committee Member. Rotary Club of Riga Intnl Member. NZ Food & Grocery Council served on M/ship Serv. Committee SAILING / BOATING : Sailing, boating and fishing for 45 years including racing and cruising Young 88 s since Racing our Elliot 5.9, The Blur from Racing IMS keelboats in the UK and Europe Cowes, Cork, France, Holland with the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Owned a half share in Buccaneer 550 Esprite powerboat from Experienced sales and marketing, and general management professional with broad and diverse background in the retail sector. Skilled in pricing and promo management, negotiation, budgeting, business and market planning. Passionate about the application of technology to improve complex and inefficient processes. Currently Commercial Director and co-founder of Rocket Retail Technologies specialising in price and promotion management software as a service. Sailing, Race Management, Youth Training, Sponsorship, House/Membership, Major Projects & Assets. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2018/19 GENERAL I have been an active member as a customer of the club since 2012 and feel that given the volume, scale and importance of the activities coming up in the next few years, that it is now my turn to put my shoulder to the wheel. The areas where I can contribute the most revolve around my own skills/experiences and observations of club operations. 1. Help to ensure the communication technology and messaging maximises the effectiveness within resource constraints 2. Understand the constraints vs opportunities in the race program to support the race office in delivering to the sailing members 3. Explore and support opportunities to enhance retailing and sponsorship at the club 4. Understand the strategic plan around property help with networking and lobbying external parties to ensure the RNZYS retains and enhances its current site. 5. Help to market and develop youth and adult training to provide income and a growing source of new sailors and members 8

MICHAEL MALCOLM 61 years PROPOSER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 SECONDER Rear Commodore Aaron Young # 9943 Company Director MEMBER SINCE 1988 #7429 Affinity and A Bird On The Wire RNZYS General

boating/sailing, both local and off shore. I own the launch Affinity and the yacht Bird on the Wing which I regularly race. I also have an interest in the classic Rawhiti.

9 MICHAEL MALCOLM 61 years PROPOSER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 SECONDER Rear Commodore Aaron Young # 9943 Company Director MEMBER SINCE 1988 #7429 Affinity and A Bird On The Wire RNZYS General Committee from 2014 to present RNZYS Committees Membership, House, Kawau and Cruising 2014 to present RNZYS 150th Anniversary Committee SAILING / BOATING : I have had an active 48 years of boating/sailing, both local and off shore. I own the launch Affinity and the yacht Bird on the Wing which I regularly race. I also have an interest in the classic Rawhiti. I have a commercial background of 37 years. I established my company as an importer in the early 80 s and progressed into specialised printing. I am now involved in commercial properties and have consulting roles. Cruising, Motor Yacht, Sailing, 150th Anniversary, House & Membership GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2018/19 GENERAL During my time on the General Committee I have enjoyed making a positive contribution and have developed a far greater appreciation of the Squadron s and members requirements. I am proud of our tradition and the values we hold, as we head towards our 150 year celebrations in In addition, I believe in our growth of new members, especially in getting the next generation involved along with our Learn to Sail. It is an exciting time and I would like to continue encouraging and supporting the activities we have ahead of us. The combination of my time, background in both boating and business, allows me to support the Squadron in order to achieve our goals on and off the water that we are committed to. 9

BEN SCEATS 26 years PROPOSER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 SECONDER Rear Commodore Aaron Young #9943 Recent Graduate MEMBER SINCE April 2017 #12451 Impression RNZYS House, Membership & Kawau

My first experience was learning to sail an optimist at the age of 9 in Okahu Bay, Orakei. Nowadays I part take in Rum races, over night cruising and the coastal classics.

10 BEN SCEATS 26 years PROPOSER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 SECONDER Rear Commodore Aaron Young #9943 Recent Graduate MEMBER SINCE April 2017 #12451 Impression RNZYS House, Membership & Kawau Committee 2017 to present RNZYS Youth Committee 2017 to present SAILING / BOATING : I have been involved with boating most of my life. My first experience was learning to sail an optimist at the age of 9 in Okahu Bay, Orakei. Nowadays I part take in Rum races, over night cruising and the coastal classics. My business experience started off at the young age of 12 selling Christmas trees in Remuera. I have also just recently graduated from the University of Technology with a business degree in Advertising & Maori Development. Cruising, Youth Training, House / Membership, Learn to Sail, Youth Members GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2018/19 GENERAL I have been thoroughly enjoying my time contributing to the House, Membership and Kawau Committee over the last year. I do believe that we have a unique opportunity to capitalise on the ongoing success of Team New Zealand and the emerging interest in the yachting and boating in general. It is my view that a millennial perspective is crucial to not only giving adequate representation of the Youth Membership but ensure it s ongoing success. 10

GARRY SCARBOROUGH 56 years PROPOSER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 SECONDER Andrew Aitken #6579 Company Manager MEMBER SINCE #8872 Wedgetail Ten years as a member of the Board of Directors of Tennis

Forty years experience in the construction industry, with over twenty years as General Manager at Scarbro Construction.

11 GARRY SCARBOROUGH 56 years PROPOSER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 SECONDER Andrew Aitken #6579 Company Manager MEMBER SINCE #8872 Wedgetail Ten years as a member of the Board of Directors of Tennis Auckland SAILING / BOATING : I have over forty years of local and offshore sailing experience. Forty years experience in the construction industry, with over twenty years as General Manager at Scarbro Construction. Sailing, Youth Training, House/Membership, Finance, Major Projects & Assets GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2018/19 GENERAL To assist the club with the development of it s long term strategies, in particular regarding it s property and other assets. To support the youth development and learn to sail programmes the club offers so we continue to increase participation and opportunity for as many people as possible to enjoy and experience our sport. To assist the club in areas of Governance and Strategic Planning and help with ensuring the club continues to be the success that it is for future generations. To help increase participation opportunities at the club for our increasing and varied range of members. 11

GILLIAN WILLIAMS 47 years PROPOSER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 SECONDER Rear Commodore Aaron Young # 9943 Lawyer MEMBER SINCE 1999 #9468 Extreme and Ika Moana II RNZYS General Committee 2016 to

trials in 1992. Local racing in Farr 1020s, Young 88s, Pied Pipers and Elliot 5.9s. Cruising locally and offshore to Tonga and Fiji. I am a lawyer with 21 years experience.

12 GILLIAN WILLIAMS 47 years PROPOSER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 SECONDER Rear Commodore Aaron Young # 9943 Lawyer MEMBER SINCE 1999 #9468 Extreme and Ika Moana II RNZYS General Committee 2016 to present RNZYS House, Membership Committees 2016 to present SAILING / BOATING : Dinghy racing as a child optimist, P Class, Starling, Europe Dinghy, culminating in placing 3 rd in the NZ Olympic trials in Local racing in Farr 1020s, Young 88s, Pied Pipers and Elliot 5.9s. Cruising locally and offshore to Tonga and Fiji. I am a lawyer with 21 years experience. I have worked in large law firms, corporates and as a Legal Adviser in the 2007 America's Cup. I have recently commenced a general practice in Albany under the name Whitlock Williams. I specialise in business and property law. Sailing, Cruising, Youth Training, Kawau, House/Membership, Finance, Major Projects & Assets GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2018/19 GENERAL We have a great yacht club with many opportunities. Fundamentally though, we need to ensure that we retain and enhance our value proposition to members. Key focus points are: Creating great club events that members want to participate in, both on and off the water Welcoming family participation in events Being a responsible environmental citizen in the marine environment that we love Long-term sustainability Collegiality, inclusion and participation 12

RICHARD WINGFIELD 72 years PROPOSER Commodore Steve Mair #10112 SECONDER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 Retired MEMBER SINCE 03 December 1987 #10572 Montrachet RNZYS General Committee 2012/14 and

13 RICHARD WINGFIELD 72 years PROPOSER Commodore Steve Mair #10112 SECONDER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 Retired MEMBER SINCE 03 December 1987 #10572 Montrachet RNZYS General Committee 2012/14 and currently a member of RNZYS Sailing Committee currently Chair of the Boat Management Committee SAILING / BOATING : I have extensive sailing/boating experience of both personal craft and big boat sailing, domestically and overseas, for over 60 years. Thirty-five years in the international shipping industry with postings in Australia, Japan, Singapore and the U.S.A. For the 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race I was Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Auckland Stop over, a position I also held for the 2014/15 edition, having also been a member of that Committee for the 2011/12 event. I also served as the interim General Manager for the Squadron on a volunteer basis in In 2017 I was a member of the Steering Committee for the Volunteer initiative. I am a regular participant in Race Management, Custodian of the America's Cup, and a member of the AC sub-committee. Sailing, Race Management, Boat Management, Sponsorship GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2018/19 GENERAL Ensure the high standard of governance is maintained together with improved profitability. Ensure that the reputation as New Zealand's #1 Yacht Club continues through hosting events like the AC and future Volvo Ocean Race Stopovers and other similar events, whilst maintaining focus on the Squadrons current sailing programme. Ensure that the Squadron's fleet of Committee and patrol boats is maintained to a high standard, and is sufficient to cater for future events such as the AC in Ensure that services to members is improved upon. 13

SANCHIA YONGE 42 years PROPOSER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 SECONDER Rear Commodore Aaron Young #9943 General Manager MEMBER SINCE 2016 #12107 RNZYS General Committee 2017 to present RNZYS

14 SANCHIA YONGE 42 years PROPOSER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397 SECONDER Rear Commodore Aaron Young #9943 General Manager MEMBER SINCE 2016 #12107 RNZYS General Committee 2017 to present RNZYS Membership, House and Kawau Committee 2016 to present SAILING / BOATING : I have enjoyed sailing with my family and friends all my life. I completed the Fiji Race in 2011 and 2013 on Vision. This was my introduction to racing and I now have fun club racing and cruising whenever I get the chance to crew. General Manager at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise responsible for core operations across 50 offices globally. Extensive general management and international business experience. Sailing, House/Membership, Finance, Major Projects and Assets GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2018/19 GENERAL I have learnt a lot about the Club during my first year on the Committee and I am excited about the growing membership and future direction. I believe we can continue to improve the Membership experience by creating a vibrant and welcoming Club that fosters a sense of community and delivers fun experiences on and off the water that people want to be a part of. I am a keen supporter of our Youth Committee and want us to continue to focus on attracting and retaining youth Members. I also want us to keep our eye to the future, so the Club continues to thrive for another 100 years. 14

ROYAL MELBOURNE YACHT SQUADRON. Strategic Plan

ROYAL MELBOURNE YACHT SQUADRON Strategic Plan 2014-18 VISION AND MISSION VISION A St Kilda icon and Melbourne s best sailing experience MISSION The Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron: Promotes participation