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FLAG OFFICER &

GENERAL COMMITTEE

PROFILES

SEASON 17/18

NOMINATIONS FOR THE VARIOUS OFFICES General Committee nomination forms were to be received by the Secretary by 5.30pm on the fourteenth day before the Annual General Meeting – Thursday 27th July; Rule 1.9. As the number of candidates for the General Committee is exactly 10, these candidates form the RNZYS General Committee for the 2017/18 term. These candidates will be formally confirmed at the AGM.

NOMINATIONS FOR FLAG OFFICERS

COMMODORE VICE COMMODORE REAR COMMODORE Steve Mair Ian Cook Aaron Young Augabamesan Ranger Charisma NOMINATIONS FOR GENERAL COMMITTEE

Andrew Aitken Peter Boardman Jonty Cullinane Sheryl Lanigan Duthie Lidgard Martgaritaville Lady Margaret Waka Share Delight Heather

Mike Malcolm Tony Skelton Gillian Williams Richard Wingfield Sanchia Yonge Affinity & Chiloe Extreme Montrachet Boogie Flash

COMMODORE

STEVE MAIR

AGE 42 years

PROPOSER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397

SECONDER Rear Commodore Aaron Young #9943

OCCUPATION Director

MEMBER SINCE 2003 #10112

BOAT NAME Augabamesan

PREVIOUS COMMITTEE EXPERIENCE

RNZYS General Committee – 2010 to present Member and Chair of the RNZYS Committees since 2005; Handicap, Sailing, House, Membership, Finance, Volvo Ocean Race Stopover and Fiji Race

SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE: Regatta, harbour, coastal and offshore racing. Plenty of cruising in New Zealand and abroad. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS BACKGROUND: Director of Reso Foods, Manson Anchors, Bowmaster and Manson Engineering; Director since 1998. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL COMMITTEE TERM:

To identify a sustainably improving Club.

To help identify what will be required of our Club to keep it relevant in the next 10 years.

To enable systems and procedures to identify what will keep our Club growing for another 100 years.

To make sure people have FUN; it’s all about having fun.

To ensure the Club is doing everything it can to support and promote the sport of yachting.

Steve Mair COMMODORE Augabamesan

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VICE COMMODORE

IAN COOK

AGE 56 years

PROPOSER Max Whittington #4627

SECONDER Mac Redmond #5208

OCCUPATION Boat Builder – Yachting Developments


BOAT NAME Ranger


RNZYS General Committee – 2011 to present Past Chair of RNZYS Membership and House Committees Present Chair of RNZYS Sailing Committee

SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE: I have extensive local and offshore sailing experience. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS BACKGROUND: 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. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL COMMITTEE TERM:

I hope to continue to be involved in and on strategies to implement the long-term sustainability of the Club and its position as a leading yacht Club.

Key growth indicators being more Membership involvement and use of the Club.

Long term tenancy of our Westhaven site via ownership or new lease terms.

Ian Cook COMMODORE Ranger

REAR COMMODORE

AARON YOUNG

AGE 45 years

PROPOSER Commodore Steve Mair #10112

SECONDER Vice Commodore Ian Cook #7397

OCCUPATION Company Director


BOAT NAME Charisma


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 EXPERIENCE: Forty years boating experience; successfully raced dinghies and keelboats internationally; currently launch owner with young family; sail on Members’ boats and part of the “Young” boating family of Y88s, Y11s, Vindexs etc. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS BACKGROUND: Owner/Director of Storepro Solutions Ltd, Go Green NZ Industrial Products, Surplus Racking Ltd and a commercial property investment company. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL COMMITTEE TERM:

Value for Club Members - create value and loyalty, be clear about differences in Membership and respect all are different.

Retain/enhance image and appeal of RNZYS – balance tradition with future, encourage youth and more balanced Membership.

Communication – inclusive and targeted to all Members and sponsors.

Security – location/ facility/ lease – long term tenure vital for future of RNZYS.

Make decisions – ensure we get on with things and don’t allow small things to effect progress.

Aaron Young REAR COMMODORE Charisma

HOUSE CHAIRMAN

ANDREW AITKEN

AGE 56 years

PROPOSER Howard Patterson #4364

SECONDER Steve Gilmour #9925



BOAT NAME Margaritaville


RNZYS General Committee – 2014 to present RNZYS House Chairman – 2016 to present.

SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE: Since the age of 8 I have sailed and raced as skipper and crew on a range of centre-board yachts and keelboats. I have also owned a number of launches. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS BACKGROUND: Thirty-six years in a corporate environment, including 14 years senior executive experience. I serve on the boards of a number of businesses and trusts. Past President of Auckland Rotary. I am a chartered member of NZ Institute of Directors. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL COMMITTEE TERM: Joining the RNZYS General Committee gives me the opportunity to give back to the Club and contribute to making RNZYS the best it can be. I would like to see the RNZYS provide more for Members and the wider boating community, increasing both viability and vibrancy of the Club through:

Ensuring the long-term viability of the Club for current and future Members.

Social and boating focused activities that bring Members together

Sailing and cruising programme, including racing.

Youth and new sailor development.

.Utilisation of Kawau facilities. Andrew Aitken HOUSE CHAIRMAN Margaritaville

GENERAL COMMITTEE

PETER BOARDMAN

AGE 67 years



OCCUPATION Consulting Engineer


BOAT NAME Lady Margaret


RNZYS General Committee – 2009 to present RNZYS Kawau Committee Chair – 2011 to present RNZYS Membership Committee RNZYS 150th Anniversary Committee

SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE: Sailed dinghies as a teenager, followed by keel-boat cruising and racing and I now own a classic launch. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS BACKGROUND: Owner/ Director of an engineering consultancy with 25 employees. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL COMMITTEE TERM: 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 have started 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 4 years will be an exciting time for the Squadron and I look forward to making my contribution.

GENERAL COMMITTEE

JONTY CULLINANE

AGE 42 years



OCCUPATION Client Advisor, New Zealand Funds Management


BOAT NAME Waka


RNZYS General Committee – 2015 to present RNZYS Membership Committee – 2013 to present Farr 1020 Owners Association – 1998-1999

SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE: Dinghy sailing – Heretaunga Boating Club Wellington, professional crewing, racing and crewing in the Hauraki Gulf, UK, Mediterranean and Pacific. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS BACKGROUND: Background in commercial law, investment banking, wealth management and I am a business owner. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL COMMITTEE TERM:

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 the sport.

Secure and improve Club resources for the future – premises, finances, staff and boats.

GENERAL COMMITEE

SHERYL LANIGAN

AGE 58 years



OCCUPATION Registered Nurse


BOAT NAME Share Delight


RNZYS General Committee – 2016 to present RNZYS Committees Membership, Kawau and Cruising – 2016 to present Farr 1020 Owners Association Committee and Treasurer – 19 years

SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE: I have enjoyed a lifetime of boating, cruising and racing in dinghies/keelboats locally and offshore. I represented New Zealand at Women’s World Regattas in Lasers and J24s. Earlier this year, I raced with my husband in the Weta class at the World’s Masters Games – silver medallist. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS BACKGROUND: After 40 years fulltime work specialising in general practice nursing, I now work on a part-time basis, and am Director of the Gulfwind Sailing Academy. Since joining the General Committee last year I have learned a great deal about the workings and management of the RNZYS, and the wonderful contribution the volunteers make to our Club. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL COMMITTEE TERM: I continue to be excited by the direction of the current Flag Officers and General Committee. After many years of participation, I would like to continue to contribute while learning from others. I am a proud Grandmother and see great value to the Membership in supporting and promoting family participation. I would like to see young people value their Membership, as important friendships and contacts are formed to enable networking with a variety of people they otherwise may not have met. While respecting and valuing the rich history, I endorse the diversification of the RNZYS to advance the Club forward as we enjoy our lifetime sport. I honour the privilege of having the America’s Cup “in our cabinet” and look forward to maximising the opportunities we now have as custodians to promote the RNZYS.

GENERAL COMMITTEE

DUTHIE LIDGARD

AGE 60 years



OCCUPATION General Manager


BOAT NAME Heather


RNZYS General Committee – 2014 to present RNZYS Boat Management Committee - 2014 to present RNZYS Sailing Committee – 2016 to present Previously Commodore Westpark Cruising Club

SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE: Lifetime of sailing, Club racing, offshore and cruising. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS BACKGROUND: General marine experience, boat builder, Marine Manager Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, and General Manager Auckland Coastguard. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL COMMITTEE TERM:

I believe I have contributed well to the General Committee and the Boat Management Committee.

The support vessels are all being maintained and upgraded as funds permit. Capex and management plans are in place.

I am a strategic planner and look forward to building on the successes of the past few years.

GENERAL COMMITTEE

MIKE MALCOLM

AGE 60 years





BOAT NAME Affinity & Boogie Flash


RNZYS General Committee – 2014 to present RNZYS Committees Membership, House, Kawau and Cruising – 2014 to present RNZYS 150th Anniversary Committee

SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE: I have had an active 47 years of boating/sailing both local and offshore. I own the launch “Affinity”, the yacht “Boogie Flash” which I race, and have an interest in the classic “Rawhiti”. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS BACKGROUND: I have a commercial background of 37 years. I established my company as an importer in the mid-80s and progressed into specialised printing. I am now involved in property and have consulting roles. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL TERM: I have enjoyed making a positive contribution and have developed a far greater

appreciation of the Squadron’s requirements. I would like to continue my support and

to work on the projects we are committed to. I am proud of the Squadron’s tradition

and the values it holds as we head to our 150th year reunion. I am dedicated to our

growth of new Members along with supporting the next generation to be involved.

The combination of my time and background in both boating and business allows me

to support the Squadron in order to achieve our goals on and off the water.

GENERAL COMMITTEE

TONY SKELTON

AGE 72 years





BOAT NAME Chiloe


Current member of the RNZYS General Committee Current member of RNZYS Committees Membership, House and Finance Life Member and past Chairman of the St Marys Bay Association – 36 years Chairman of the Design Committee of the 1990 Commonwealth Games

SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE: Have sailed for 64 years graduating from P Classes to keelers. Was race crew on “Little Jim”, “Northerner”, “Shadow’ amongst other boats. I have raced in the North Sea and Baltic while living in Germany. Completed passages to Antartica and India. Owned my 12m keeler since 1995. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS BACKGROUND: Previous owner of national ICT Training/Education company. Business strengths are governance, strategic planning and financial management. Have held numerous directorships. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL COMMITTEE TERM: To be an active and committed member of the General, Finance, Membership, House and Kawau Committees. To be a team member of any major projects that the General Committee enter into. In addition, I wish to contribute to the following:

Strategic direction and governance of RNZYS.

Use the experience and relationships I have gained over 40 years as a community leader with Auckland Council, NZTA, Development Auckland etc.

To ensure that the best interests of RNZYS as they relate to Westhaven, the America’s Cup defence and the city waterfront are successfully negotiated.

GENERAL COMMITTEE GILLIAN WILLIAMS

AGE 46 years



OCCUPATION Lawyer


BOAT NAME Extreme and Ika Moana II


RNZYS General Committee – 2016 to present RNZYS Membership, House and Kawau Committee - 2016 to present

SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE: Sailed dinghies from age 9, represented NZ in the Europe Dinghy, raced Young 88s, Farr 1020s, Elliott 5.9s and open divisions. Gulf, coastal and offshore cruising. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS BACKGROUND: Currently General Counsel Corporate and Commercial at Fletcher Building Limited and responsible for legal requirements for all building products and distribution businesses within NZ. Previous legal experience in insurance and in private practice (Bell Gully), as well as legal advisor for the 2007 America’s Cup. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL COMMITTEE TERM: I am primarily interested in creating an environment where people can enjoy yachting and boating in a social and competitive way. Particular interests are family boating and youth sailing. Our facilities and events should maximise opportunities for Members to meet one another, form friendships and go boating. I strongly support increased development and use of our Kawau property. The America’s Cup and 150th year celebrations are opportunities to provide real value to Members, collegiality and fun. Membership at the RNZYS is something to be very proud of. We must continue to invest in youthj sailing for the health of our Club. We should continue to support and celebrate those who graduate into international competitive yachting and celebrate their achievements. It is a busy and exciting time for the Club.

GENERAL COMMITTEE

RICHARD

WINGFIELD

AGE 71 years



OCCUPATION Retired – Chairman Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover 2017/18


BOAT NAME Montrachet


RNZYS General Committee – 2012 to 2014, and 2016 to present Interim RNZYS General Manager - 3 months between GMs Volvo Ocean Race Auckland 2011/12, 2014/15, 2017/18 RNZYS Steering Committee for the Volunteer Initiative

SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE: I have extensive sailing/boating experience of both personal craft and big boat sailing over 60 years. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS BACKGROUND: Thirty-five years in the international shipping industry with posts in Australia, Japan, Singapore and the USA. I am currently Chairman of the Volvo Ocean Race, Auckland Stopover 2017/18, as I was for the 2014/15 event and prior member of the local organising Committee for the event. I have previously served on the General Committee 2014-2014 and this past year as well as having served as interim RNZYS General Manager. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL COMMITTEE TERM:

Ensure the high standard of governance is maintained together with profitability.

Ensure that the reputation as New Zealand’s #1 yacht Club continues through hosting international events such as the America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race Stopovers.

Ensure that services to Members are maintained and improved upon.

GENERAL COMMITTEE

SANCHIA YONGE

AGE 41 years



OCCUPATION General Manager New Zealand Trade and Enterprise


BOAT NAME


RNZYS Membership, House and Kawau Committee – 2016 to present

SUMMARY OF SAILING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE: Regular race crew on “Waka”, completed the Fiji Race in 2011 and 2013. Cruising Hauraki Gulf, Fiji and the Whitsundays. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS BACKGROUND: Currently General Manager at NZTE and responsible for care operations across 50 global locations, including property, legal, risk, IT, HR and marketing. Previously Trade Commissioner for New Zealand based in Mumbai. Background in general management, international business and technology. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2017/18 GENERAL COMMITTEE TERM:

Sustaining RNZYS as a world-class yacht Club.

Continuing to improve the Membership experience by creating a vibrant and welcoming Club that delivers outstanding customer services and community that people want to be a part of. Embracing new technology where relevant.

Attracting and retaining youth Members by better understanding their interests and barriers to Membership and addressing those issues.

Further establishing “Learn to Sail” and other training as a pathway to Club participation and Membership.

Support oversight and operations and ensure the Club has a long-term plan for sustainability.

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