Part 5 in our series of questions below. Remember to fill in and submit the form below if you have a question.

Q16. Why is there no DEVELOPMENT OFFICER post included? Who will take responsibility for the 'vision element' such as plans after Stage 2b for the Clubhouse, regular/appropriate/well-directed grant applications, fund-raising, sponsorship, recruitment, etc.? If a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER is included, as well as the 'vision element' mentioned above day to day suggestions of a relatively minor nature (currently forwarded from the now to be disbanded 'Think Tank') could be accommodated.

A- I would expect the new Executive Committee to have a much greater strategic focus than the current one which, due to the ineffectiveness of the General Committee has to make day to day decisions on the running of the club. In the new system, day to day matters should be resolved at the appropriate sub-committee level. The Executive will have oversight of all development matters including grant applications, fund-raising, sponsorship which will then be devolved to the appropriate sector manager. For example, future development of the club-house will be agreed by the Exec with the Asset manager and that sub-committee taking the lead on implementation. If like now, the expertise of other members is required then they can be brought in to help.

Recruitment is a fundamental part of club activities. The recruitment strategy will be agreed by the Exec with cross-sector cooperation required for implementation. This will mainly be the Bowls and Admin sub-committees.

If further down the line the Exec or any of the Sector managers decide they need a Development Officer then so be it. But for now, we need to concentrate on getting the new system fully manned and up and running.

Q17. Very pleased to see that Di Dagg is continuing with the Wellington Weekly reports since the AGM. Is there some way we can get more emphasis placed on Publicity (not just Match Reports) by raising public awareness overall? Not suggesting a separate post, but Publicity needs to be linked in somewhere.

A- The focus for publicity will be the Publicity Officer with the Webmaster. The Webmaster will control social media and effectively be the club’s brand guardian. Nowadays most of our publicity will come through social media as well as the Welly Weekly News. Both have an important part to play. Given both the Publicity Officer and Webmaster are part of the Admin Manager's sub-committee this fits in rather well, I think? The club will need to review its social media strategy, I would expect the Admin sub-committee to lead this.

Q18. I like the idea but I’m not entirely comfortable with the use of the word manager. To me, this implies a hierarchy and someone who delegates. We are a voluntary organisation and it’s difficult to tell volunteers what to do. I would prefer co-ordinator?

A- The names really aren’t important, and I understand your point. In my opinion, the important thing is to pass the concept, then we can discuss the names. Indeed, I’ve tried not to imply a hierarchy. You might bring this up at the EGM and see what other members think?