Committee

2008 Dumfries Sports Club Management Committee

Chairperson - John Glendinning
Vice Chairperson -Peter Bacci
Treasurer/Secretary - Gladys McClymont
Membership Secretary - Clark Donaldson
Bar/House Convener - Peter Bacci/Pam Donaldson
Ground Convener - [Cricket and Tennis sections]
Social Convener - [Section representatives]
Member - David McNaught

Meetings 
The Management Committee meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 in the Tom Farries Suite.

Items for discussion can be submitted in writing to the Secretary or raised by any member of the Management Committee.

Chairman’s Report (February 2008)

The last year has been one of the most challenging in recent times. Unfortunately energy costs have continued to spiral and the increase of nearly 40% over the year has resulted in the energy we use equating to over 17% of our total overheads. This is to be compared to well under 10% in previous years. We must, as a club, address this problem and a fuel energy survey has been undertaken which highlights a number of changes that we have to seriously consider. There are significant costs involved in the first instance but interest free loans are available and the payback period could be as low as 3 to 4 years with expected annual savings in excess of 25% annually. Our membership numbers remain strong and we have shown a small increase this year although the mix of members has changed with the increase in juniors being offset by a reduction in full adult members,the net effect of this is a reduction in subscription fees for the club.

These two factors ,energy costs and membership subscriptions, are the main reasons why we have shown a small loss over the year. I have stated how we seek to rectify the energy situation but we also have to be more flexible with the way members pay their fees. We are introducing a monthly payment system which is set at an affordable amount. Most sports and leisure clubs operate this way and it is now time for us to offer this method of payment. We are also re-introducing the life membership scheme which has been particularly successful in the past and will provide us with an immediate cash injection that will help us to move forward with our energy system upgrade and squash court refurbishment plans.

The club remains on a sound financial footing with little debt and significant assets and with the “fine-tuning” suggested by the management committee we can all look forward positively. Finally, I would like to pay tribute to Peter Allen who has decided to leave his position of membership secretary and he will be a very hard act to follow. Personally, Peter has provided me with much appreciated support and I am particularly pleased that he will retain a profile within squash. Clark Donaldson now takes over as the new membership secretary and we all look forward to working with Clark in his new role. My thanks also to my fellow members on the management committee who work tirelessly on your behalf and whose dedication to the club should be applauded by all members. 

John Glendinning
Chairman