B) The Club may have different classes of membership and subscriptions on a non-discriminatory and fair basis. The Club will keep subscriptions at levels that will not pose a significant obstacle to people participating. Classes of membership and current subscription rates will be available on display in the club house and by submission to the treasurer.

C) The Club Committee may refuse membership, or remove it, only for good cause such as conduct or character likely to bring the Club or sport into disrepute. Appeal against refusal or removal may be made to the members. A person who has been expelled from, or refused membership of, the Governing Body (British Rowing), shall not be eligible for membership.

Any member violating any of the rules or regulations of the Club or being adjudged guilty of unsatisfactory conduct may, by resolution of the committee, be suspended or expelled from the Club.

A member shall be deemed to have resigned from the Club if, after due notice in writing, they have not paid by 1st July the annual subscription which became due on 1st January of that same year.

Only members entitled to vote are eligible to hold office.

The officers of the Club shall comprise of President, Chairman, Captain, Secretary and Treasurer.

Nominations for the position of Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and other officers shall be forwarded by one member and seconded by another.

The term of office shall be for one year, and members shall be eligible for re-election.

Captain: The Captain will be responsible for training, coaching and representation of the club in competitions.

Secretary: The Secretary will be responsible for the organization of meetings of the committee and of the Club, and the recording of minutes relating to such meetings and all correspondence relating to general business of the Club.

Treasurer: The Treasurer will be responsible for the collection and disbursement of all monies belonging to the Club and will keep proper accounting records of all such transactions. He or she will present to the members at the AGM a balance sheet and income & expenditure account showing the Club’s financial position and the results of its transactions for the year. The transactions of the Club will be conducted through a bank account and will require the signature of any one of three officers of the club who have been designated for the purpose.

The committee shall meet at regular intervals during the year, as required by the business to be transacted.

Special meetings of the committee shall be called by the Secretary on instructions from the Chairman, or not less than three committee members.

A quorum shall consist of not less than three members.

In the case of casual vacancy among the Committee, the said Committee shall be entitled to appoint another eligible person to act until the next AGM.

An extraordinary General Meeting shall be called on the instructions of a simple majority of the Committee, or on a requisition signed by not less than 10 of the members of the club entitled to vote.

Not less than 3 days clear notice shall be given, specifying to all members the time and business of the General Meeting.

Motions for discussion at Annual General Meetings not of origin from within the Committee, shall be lodged with the Secretary at least 30 days preceding the AGM, and be signed by 5 members entitled to vote.

At any General Meeting, a resolution put to the vote of the Meeting shall be decided by a show of hands, of those entitled to vote, except when more than one nomination has been received for a position on the Committee, in which case voting will be by secret ballot.

At all General Meetings the Chairman will preside or, in his/her absence, a Chairman for the Meeting will be elected by the voting members present.

At all General Meetings not less than 10 members of the Club entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum.

Absences of Quorum: If after half an hour from the time appointed for the meeting, a quorum is not present, the Meeting, if called at the request of the members, shall be dissolved. In any other case, the Meeting shall be adjourned until a time and place to be fixed by the Committee. If a quorum is not present within half an hour from the time appointed for an Adjourned Meeting, the members present shall be a quorum.

Accidental Omission: Accidental Omission to give notice of a meeting to, or the non-receipt of notice of, a meeting by any member shall not invalidate the proceedings of a meeting.

Name: _______________________________________

Upon acceptance into membership of the John O’Gaunt Rowing Club I understand that rowing is undertaken at my own risk. I confirm that I do not suffer from any disability or medical condition which may render me unfit for strenuous exercise.*

I also confirm that I am able to swim a minimum of 100 metres (ROSPA recommended standard).

Signed: ____________________________________

Parent/Guardian (if under 18): _______________________________

*Should a medical condition exist, this will not necessarily preclude you from membership/participation, but it must be declared. Should you be in any doubt, advice should be sought from your family doctor.

• Under 18’s
• Adults

• Dry Junior Members - Members that are Junior 18 or under, as stipulated by the British Rowing Rules of Racing.
• Wet Junior Members - Members that are Junior 18 or under, as stipulated by the British Rowing Rules of Racing, and have paid the Wet Junior Rowing Member’s Fee.
• Adult - Members that promote the interests of junior rowing in Lancaster.

1. Membership of the Club shall be open to anyone interested in the sport of rowing on application in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Policy (Paragraph 4). However, limitation of membership according to available facilities is allowable on a non-discriminatory basis.
2. The Club may have different classes of membership and subscription on a non-discriminatory and fair basis. The Club will keep subscriptions at levels that will not pose a significant obstacle to people participating.
3. Applicants for membership and members renewing their membership, will abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Club and the sport of rowing.
4. If it is considered by the Club committee that the granting or renewal of membership would be detrimental to the aims and objectives of the Club, by virtue of conduct or character likely to bring the Club or the sport of rowing into disrepute or for some other similar good cause, the Club committee shall be entitled to refuse or withdraw such membership. In doing so the committee shall provide full reasons for their decision and grant a right of Appeal to the members.'

• A person who has been expelled from, or refused membership of, British Rowing shall not be eligible for membership.

Name: ______________________________________________________

Upon acceptance into membership of the Lancaster Schools’ Rowing Association I understand that rowing is undertaken at my own risk. I confirm that I do not suffer from any disability or medical condition which may render me unfit for strenuous exercise.*

I am applying for the Adult / Wet / Dry membership (delete as applicable).

If I am applying for Wet membership I also confirm that I am able to swim a minimum of 50 metres. If I am not applying for Wet membership then I acknowledge that I will sign a second declaration to confirm that I can swim a minimum of 50 metres should my membership change to Wet.

Signed: _____________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian (if under 18) ___________________________________

*Should a medical condition exist, this will not necessarily preclude you from membership/participation, but it must be declared. Should you be in any doubt, advice should be sought from your family doctor.