Cork Boat Club supports The AMBER FLAG initiative

The AMBER FLAG initiative aims to encourage Schools/Colleges/Clubs/Societies/Organisations to promote and actively bring about a culture change in the promotion of positive mental health within the educational system and other organisations. It is to enhance the already good work that is going on where mental health is concerned by offering an award.

There is wonderful work going on in schools and clubs etc on an individual basis. What the Amber Flag will do is acknowledge these efforts and unite all schools/clubs/societies/community groups in the promotion of “Positive Mental Health”. It becomes a daily topic of conversation leading to a cultural shift where mental health becomes “The Norm” leading to the breaking down of “Stigma” that is associated with mental health resulting in individuals seeking help sooner, when mental health issues arise.

Positive Mental Health aims to:

A. Promote mental health and well-being for all.

B. Prevent mental health problems through increasing awareness, social support, reducing risk factors such as racism, bullying and isolation.

C. Improving quality of life for students/people with mental health problems by promoting recovery through awareness and education.

The culture shift in Mental Health can only become the norm when challenges like achieving the Amber Flag become recognised as a central programme of activity in the schools/clubs and associations.

More details are available at the following links:

Cork Boat Club reference sites

Amber Flag Website

 

Regards,

The AMBER FLAG Committee

Stephen Murphy, Deirdre Griffin & Captain Karen McCarthy

Christmas Newsletter

The Christmas Newsletter is now available here

It has information on recent social events, rowing results, upcoming fixtures, the Amber flag initiative & forthcoming fundraising.

Deirdre

Secretary@corkboatclub.com

 

 

Christmas Draw – Hotel Breaks, Munster Tickets, Jewellery & €2500+ prize fund

The Annual Christmas draw has been super-sized to include the best prize line up in the history of the event. Tickets will be given out to members and will be available in the club cafe on the weekend. This is an extremely important fund raiser for the club so your support to make this a success is key.

The top 10 sellers will also get a prize of either a Cork Boat Club Hoodie or to choose from a selection of Official Australian Rowing Gear.

1       Two tickets to the Munster v Sale Champions Cup Rugby in January, with premium seating, including access to the Thomond Bar Corporate facilities.
2       Ladies ‘Black Twirl’ Gucci watch to the value of €600
3       Overnight stay for Two people in a Deluxe Room at the Fota Island Resort Hotel, with VIP Spa passes and breakfast the following morning.
4       Overnight stay for Two people in the Montenotte Hotel, including dinner at the Boardwalk Restaurant that evening.
5       Two nights stay with bed & breakfast, for Two people at the Clarion Hotel in Limerick
6       Ladies Michael Kors watch to the value of €250
7       Gents Ted Baker watch to the value for €250
8       Wireless Colour Inkjet Printer, value €250
9       Gents Mont Blanc Wallet and Gents Mont Blanc Belt, value Eur 300
10      Munster Rugby Ball signed by the entire Senior Squad
11      Brown Thomas Voucher to the value of €100
12      Saville Menswear Voucher to the value of €100
13      Brown Thomas Voucher to the value of €100
14      Cummins Sports Voucher to the value of €50? €100?
15      Silver Key/il Primo voucher to the value of €70
16      Christmas Hamper, value € 50
17      Christmas Hamper, value € 50
18      Christmas Hamper, value € 50
19      Christmas Hamper, value € 50
20      Christmas Hamper, value € 50

€4 per ticket…3 for €10……a book of 7 for €20.

The draw will take place at the annual gathering of friends on St Stephen’s morning after the Club Scatter.

Regards

Pat Keane

safeTALK – Suicide Awareness Training Session

The CBC committee have organised a Suicide awareness training session which will be held in the club cafe on Thursday November 13th. Some important points to note:

· This is an internationally recognised and research based training recommended by the HSE and delivered by HSE trainers
· This training is for over 18’s only
· If you have had a bereavement by suicide in the past 6 months it is not recommended the you attend this training (you can contact stephen directly about this if you so wish)
· All who wish to participate MUST book in with Stephen prior to the training via email Stephend.murphy@hse.ie or by talking to stephen or Club Captain over the next couple of weekends
· For any other info please do not hesitate to call Stephen on 087-9814803
· Full details are available here

Kind Regards
Karen McCarthy
Captain
Cork Boat Club
086-8101707

 

 

 

2014-2015 Parent Information Booklet

All,

Please ensure you check out the Parent Information booklet on the website. It gives information on the following topics:

– Who’s on the Committee

– Names of the coaching staff

– THE CBC Social diary (it’s not all about Rowing…)

– How you can help the club

– How to securely pay your membership online (which is due now!)

– Training schedule, injury prevention and diet

– What to pack for an event – Head or Regatta

– Where to get club gear and

– The Rowing Ireland 2014-2015 Event Calendar

The information pack is available >>> H E R E <<<

Regards

Karen McCarthy

Captain@CorkBoatClub.com

New Secure Online Membership Payment System launched

We have just launched a new secure online payment process for club memberships and private scull storage fees.

We encourage all parents and members to register for 2014/15 membership as soon as possible as memberships are now due. We want to have all membership payments up to date by the end of September so your kind attention is requested to have this expedited as quickly as possible. The club has many imminent projects and undertakings which require funds which are drawn from the annual memberships. Your help in this matter would be appreciated.

We are having a special raffle for Cork Boat Club gear for the first twenty memberships received this week!

Just click on the “Membership Portal” link on the left hand side of the home page. You will be directed to a secure encrypted online payment system.

Regards,
Frank O’Leary
Membership Secretary

Newsletter 2014

The August Newsletter is available for download >>here<<

Make sure you read it as it has important information such as

– the incredible successes at the 2014 National Championships,

– International representation,

– Summer Rowing Camp,

– forthcoming AGM,

– Date for the Annual Victory Dinner Dance.

Regards

Karen McCarthy – Secretary

AGM – Monday 1st September 2014


NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


The Annual General Meeting of Cork Boat Club is scheduled to take place on Monday 1st September 2014 in the Clubhouse at 7.30pm sharp.   You are invited to attend and participate in the Club’s activities.  The following is the agenda for the meeting:


Minutes

Minutes of AGM held on 2nd September 2013.

Matters arising from the above minutes

Reports

Chairman’s Report

Captain’s Report

Secretary’s Report

Treasurer’s Report

Elections

Election of President

Election of Chairperson

Election of Captain

Election of Honorary Secretary

Election of Honorary Treasurer

Election of Membership Secretary

Election of 8 committee members

Appointment of Honorary Auditor

Appointment of Vice Presidents

Appointment of 4 representatives to Cork City Regatta Committee

Appointment of IARU Representative

Notice of Motions

Any notice of motions to be returned to Karen McCarthy by Monday 18th August 2014 to 34 Marian Park, Blackrock, Cork or karendunnemccarthy@me.com

AOB

For and on behalf of Cork Boat Club,


Karen McCarthy

Honorary Secretary


 

 

 

The Late Ger Healy – RIP

Ger Healy

Sadly we say a fond farewell to our long standing clubman, coach & historian.

HEALY (Grange and late of Marina Park, Victoria Road) On June 30th 2014, peacefully at the Cork University Hospital. GERARD (Ger) (Cork Boat Club) son of the late Patrick and Mary, and loving father of Rosemary. Sadly missed by his loving  daughter, partner Mairead, brothers Jim, Martin and John, sister Catherine, relatives and friends especially Áine.

Lying in repose at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh.O’Connor Ltd from Wednesday. Removal at 6.30pm same evening to St. Joseph’s S.M.A Church, Blackrock Road. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Thursday.  Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.

May he rest in peace
Ger Healy