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MYALL LAKES YACHT CLUB INAUGURAL MEETING
- AT 1100 HOURS ON 29TH MARCH 1970, A SMALL GATHERING OF
BOAT OWNERS MET ON THE SHORES OF BOOLAMBAYTE LAKE TO DISCUSS
THE FORMATION OF A YACHT CLUB. THE CHAIR WAS OCCUPIED BY MR
JOSEPH BRAUN, A NEWCASTLE BARRISTER, AND IT WAS SUGGESTED
THAT THE FORMATION OF A YACHT CLUB, BASED ON THE MYALL LAKES
WOULD HAVE CERTAIN ADVANTAGES. THESE WERE OUTLINED AS
FOLLOWS:
- IT WOULD ENABLE ALL THOSE BOAT OWNERS AND THEIR FRIENDS
WHO NOW ENJOY THEIR RECREATION ON THESE WATERS, TO MEET AND
INDULGE IN SOCIAL INTERCOURSE ON THE COMMON GROUND OF
BOATING, OF ALL TYPES AND FOSTER ORDERLY YACHTING.
- THE FORMATION OF SUCH A BODY COULD ASSIST IN MAINTAINING
THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS TO USE THESE WATERWAYS
WITHOUT UNPALATABLE RESTRICTIONS.
THE BODY COULD ALSO AIM AT PRESERVING THE NATURAL FLORA AND
FAUNA AND PREVENT POLLUTION OF THE WATERWAYS.
IT WAS GENERALLY AGREED THAT THESE WERE WORTHWHILE OBJECTIVES
AND A DECLARATION WAS DULY SIGNED BY ALL PRESENT THAT THE MYALL
LAKES YACHT CLUB WAS ON THIS DAY FORMED.
THE FOLLOWING BOATOWNERS WERE PRESENT AT THE MEETING:
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J. BRAUN |
N. DELORE |
W. HALLIDAY |
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C. HENDERSON |
A. CUNNINGHAM |
O. GALE |
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V. EXLEY |
A. SHEDDEN |
K. MOXEY |
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To build & maintain a
strong passionate membership
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To promote safe boating
in the Myall Lakes
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To ensure the
continuation of boating activities in the lake system
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To participate in the
various decision making committees, which may influence the continuation
of boating activities in the lake system
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To continue the
maintenance programmes for the wharf structures and the ancillary
equipment associated with these structures
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To continue a vibrant
and interesting social calendar with a view to encourage and maintain
strong membership
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To encourage small boat
owners with young families to join and participate in club activities
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