1

more variety in experiences. not just another cocktail party

2

Attracting members at a younger age.

3

NC

4

Engaging their members more frequently in various activities.

5

NC

6

Nc

7

Actively engage Members and ask them to volunteer in organized activities. Ask the sponsor or endorser to shepherd the new member in the first year to see that he/she is actively engaged.

8

Follow up on membership leads. Eliminate the many hoops prospective members must jump through.

9

NC

10

Encouraging inter-fleet activities.

11

No views.

12

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13

Promote more interaction between members. It is VERY clique with a core group that is always at the center and not being particular inclusive.

14

We need to change our image. Corinthians are a cut above, which can be intimidating to potential candidates.

15

Nc

16

Much better process for identifying and recruiting volunteers and then a plan for annually moving them up within the organization ..

17

NC

18

I guess member recruitment

19

I think the leadership is doing a great job. They should focus on getting more boats to events and getting crew members on boats

20

Surveying the membership, which this exercise is doing is a great start. This hopefully will identify areas of weakness and strengths and help chart a Course for future growth. Focus as a leadership team on how to bring the weakest fleet(New England) up to the same standard and level of the strongest. (Chesapeake?) This should be a joint effort of Leadership/afte. Utilize technology (Teams/Zoom) to hold bi-annual regional meetings so that members can hear directly from leadership and offer input

21

On water sailing activities

22

Frequent events/activities on land and sea that keep people engaged and getting to know each other

23

NC

24

Shared interest related to sailing, specifically sub-interest of sailboat repair, racing lessons, etc.

25

Focus on sailing & on sailing-related & boat-related activities vs social activities. Hold more small group events, do more zooms in winter.

26

Promoting opportunities for members to get to know each other better - to make social participation more comfortable and to encourage connecting sailors to crew or who need crew.

27

Identify cruises & captains early in the year, well before the season begins and post a firm schedule as soon as possible. Remember, you are competing for the members time vs other boating season activities, plans and opportunities.

28

NC

29

More social events in the northeast for people to get to know each other. Holiday party, etc

30

Youth. Probably the most important thing leadership could do is recruit younger members

31

Diversity in membership.

32

NC

33

nc

34

Is the focus on sailing or boating?

35

more events

36

Recognize that CB is a cruising fleet and very different from northern fleets (N). The N fleets were competitive race oriented New Yorkers and some other NE/Boston. Look at the race and offshore trophies. N fleets lost their way with demise of the racer/cruiser; few now race seriously (Beringer & who else?). We gave up on signature event the Intercollegiate in 2000. Combine N fleet efforts on spring and fall week long cruises led by AG Activities Chair. AG needs to focus on N fleets as one unit.

37

NC

38

Create more on-the-water events accessible by newer members.

39

More events with speakers and workshops.

40

I think they have done a great job.

41

NC

42

Telephone contacts with members (not all internet contacts)

Outreach to older members, for club continuity

Rotate annual meetings and regattas around the fleets

Mainsheet articles featuring interesting personal backgrounds of some individual living members (not just the obits)

43

Advertising. Spread the word around about who we are and what we do. We have not advertised in SpinSheet for the past year.

44

Increasing membership numbers and reducing the average age of membership.

45

I'm not aware that the organization doesn't feel strong.

46

Be the leader to foster learning and sailing to community. Help people get interested in sailing. As we age out, no one is coming in with any interest.

47

Encourage on the water events. Find out why members join but do not attend events or join in.

48

Member participation

Interesting and educational speakers at functions and cruises.

49

More short term on water events, like day sails or rendezvous

50

Encourage a broader base of leadership

51

more informal events

52

We are new to the organization and have had a very good time when we hang out with the group, so I don't think I know enough yet to make a valued comment.

53

NC

54

Strengthen the cohesiveness of the organization. Members of the CB fleet are geographically closer to each other, so it is easier for fleet-wide social events and cruising-in-company than it is for the northern fleets. But they are further from the northern fleets where most of the Association events occur.

The northern fleets are too far apart for weekend cruising-in-company gatherings with a number of boats. They are close enough together they can drive a long day trip for an event.

55

nc

56

get more people involved in planning and leadership

build participation in events

foster a sense of belonging to the Association

57

Membership, fun and interesting events.

58

Meeting members needs

59

Transparency in finances

60

NC

61

PR in general media

Leadership seminars on how to conduct meetings and run committees

62

Cruises



Regular (monthly ?) luncheon at each fleet's favorite bistro (we used to have

such at the NYYC as the city was home for many of our members. Now we

lack a central location. )

63

Sailing and boating education events

64

NC