Congratulations to Duncan Winning

Duncan has recently been voted in as a Vice President of the BCU.  Below is a section of the letter informing him of the post.

The club would like to take this opportunity on congratulating him on his post which he adds to his Honorary Presidency of the SCA and his OBE.  We hope that he remembers us lowly paddlers...............

"17th March 2009
 
I am delighted to inform you that at the 2009 British Canoe Union Annual General Meeting, you were nominated, and accepted, to become a Vice President of the BCU, should you wish to accept.
 
Vice Presidency is the highest award given by the BCU and is bestowed upon those who have demonstrated a life-long commitment and dedication to our sport, and who have provided significant service to the Union.
 
The role is very much an honorary position with no specific rights or obligations.  Vice Presidents will be asked to attend the occasional function, and be aware that their names may be used on some BCU paperwork etc.  The number of Honorary Vice Presidents will normally be in the range of 5-10.
 
I do hope very much that you will accept this position and look forward to welcoming you on board.  I would be most grateful if you could let me know your decision at your earliest convenience.
 
Paul Owen
Chief Executive"  

All members have the right to be treated with dignity and respect by their fellow members and 

as such Garnock Canoe Club is committed to providing paddling environment free of any 

harassment or intimidation.

To this end it is important that all members should take careful note of the following.

Any harassment, whether sexual, racial or on the grounds of disability, religion (or belief), 

age or sexual orientation is unlawful

Harassment is any conduct related to sex, gender reassignment, marital status, age,

race colour, nationality or ethnic origin, disability, religion (or belief) or sexual orientation

which is unlawful or offensive to the individual involved, or causes the individual to feel

threatened, humiliated, or harassed or which interferes with the individuals performance,

undermines their leadership or creates a threatening or intimidating environment.

Harassment is damaging to the individual and to the club and will not be tolerated. 

It will be treated as a disciplinary offence (discussed by the committee) and may 

lead to Garnock Canoe Club membership being cancelled. (Without terms of notice)

1. Anybody participating in a club activity must have completed and signed a 

    membership form before getting on the water (membership does not need 

    to be paid at this time).

2. After two sessions non-members will be required to join the club.

3. Please read and follow the club code of conduct.

4. During the club pool sessions, individuals should be appropriately 

    clothed e.g. Ladies should consider wearing t-shirts.

5. Children under the age of 14 participating in club activities should be 

    accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. The parent or legal 

    guardian does not need to be in the water but can observe from the side.   

6. In order to use the pool, you need to paddle at other sites. (no pool only members)

7. We are a club we choose to paddle together, please remember this when 

    paddling as a group.

8. Please ensure you have paid club fees and that you have been marked on 

    the register.

9. It is recommended that all members should have their own thrid party 

    insurance. This can be achieved by joining the Scottish Canoe Association.