Rackage policy changes - approved at the annual meeting - February 19, 2008

Individuals on the waiting list must be members of the Ottawa Rowing Club.

The Rackage Committee reserves the right to remind occupants that the spots
are for active rowers. The definition of active and the consequences of
inactivity are at the discretion of the Rackage Committee.

Rackage Fees are due by April 1st each year.

An individual may not reserve a spot on the waiting list for anyone else

Rack Occupants may rent their boat to another full member following approval
of the Rackage Committee in order to meet the minimum standards. Temporary
vacation of a rack spot must be arranged through the Rackage Committee. Rack
spots cannot be rented out.

The occupant of a particular rack spot is responsible for payment of the
annual rackage fees. Should the occupant of the rack spot's boat be rented
out, the renter will also be responsible for the rackage fee.

Elections

Lana Burpee was elected as registrar for the next two years.

Chantal Saunders was elected as Secretary for the next year.

A new Executive Committee position Vice-President Competitive Programs was created at the AGM. A special meeting of members will be held in late March to elect a member to this position for the coming year. More details about the meeting will be posted on the web site shortly.

By-Law changes - approved at the annual meeting - February 19, 2008

The meeting approved a change to two year terms for Executive Committee members starting with the members elected in 2008..

The meeting approved the creation of a new Executive Committee position of Vice President Competitive Programs (VP Competitive).

The Vice President Programs position will remain and be renamed Vice President Recreational and Instructional Programs. It will retain the present duties of the Vice President Programs, with the exception of Competitive Programs, focussing on recreational, instructional, youth camp and learn to row programs.

The new Vice President Competitive Programs will have the following proposed duties. These duties will be finalized by the Executive Committee in consultation with the new VP Competitive:

· Acts as the lead for the Ottawa Rowing Club on behalf of the Executive Committee for the competitive issues in dealing with the Eastern Rowing Association/Eastern Ontario Rowing Association, RowOntario, and Rowing Canada Aviron and local competitive sports organizations.

· Acts as reporting contact for and supervisor of the Head Coach and coaching staff on behalf of the board.

· Responsible for the recruitment of the Head Coach.

· Approves all competitive coaching appointments proposed by the Head Coach.

· In consultation with the Head Coach, recommends to the Executive Committee the annual racing calendar for the competitive program.

· Recommends to the Executive Committee Head Coaching remuneration and coaching honorariums.

· Responsible for the selection of chairpersons and organization of the Head of the Rideau Regatta, Ottawa High School Regatta and other competitive regattas hosted by the Ottawa Rowing Club.

· In consultation with the Head Coach, determines sanctions to be applied for discipline issues within the competitive program.

· In consultation with the Head Coach, recommends to the President sanctions to be applied for safety infractions within the competitive program.

· Responsible for posting winning/medal results of crews and individuals on the Club web site.

· Provides Secretary with materials to allow for production of media advisories and press releases to local media outlets on ORC rowing events and noteworthy ORC regatta performances.

· Ensures that all coaches have or obtain appropriate coaching/rowing related training, including first aid/safety training and coach boat certification.

· Assists Head Coach in identifying and mentoring new coaches from within membership.

· In consultation with the Head Coach, prioritizes the maintenance, repair and upkeep of the club rowing equipment.

· In consultation with the Head Coach and the Vice President Recreational and Instructional Programs, provides the Executive Committee with a 3 year boat acquisition priority list.

· Responsible for competitive athlete and coach recognition at the President's Banquet and nominations for provincial and national awards for competitive coaches and members.