Submissions

RNA's or IFDS Committee Chairs who would like to submit a Motion for discussion at the AGM need to do so in accordance with the IFDS By Laws (By Law IV (a) (iii)) as follows:

'All IFDS RNA's and Committee Chairs may propose motions for consideration at the AGM.  A motion may be concerning any issue under the jurisdiction of IFDS. The motion shall state the:

" Proposal
" Current Position
" Rules (if any) Considered to be Affected
" Reason for the Motion'

No Ordinary Motion shall be put to an Annual General Meeting unless it is received by IFDS by 1000 UTC (0900 BST), Tuesday 13 September 2011.

IFDS Committee Nominations

The IFDS would like to encourage individuals interested in the IFDS to stand on an IFDS Committee/s.

The IFDS Committees are as follows:
IFDS Coaches Commission;
IFDS Development Committee;
IFDS Equipment Evaluation Commission;
IFDS Event & Scheduling Commission;
IFDS Fundraising Committee;
IFDS Measurement Classes Sub-Committee;
IFDS Medical Committee;
IFDS Governance & Procedures Committee;
IFDS Sailors Advisory Council;
IFDS Technical Advisors;
IFDS Technical Committee.

Further information about IFDS Committees can be found online at http://www.sailing.org/disabled/1404.php

In order to be eligible for nomination to an IFDS Committee, a completed IFDS Committee Nomination Form must be received at the IFDS, c/o ISAF Secretariat no later than 1000 UTC (0900 BST), Tuesday 13 September 2011.

IFDS Recognized National Authorities (RNAs)

All RNAs are entitled to nominate two representatives to attend the AGM.  One person will be able to vote on behalf of the RNA and the other will be a Non-Voting Representative.  RNAs should inform me of who their representatives attending the AGM will be no later than 1000 UTC (0900 BST), Tuesday 25 October 2011.

Please note that RNA's in attendance of the meeting will need to have paid any outstanding RNA Subscriptions by bank transfer prior to the meeting. 

IFDS Development Seminar

IFDS will be holding a Development Seminar.  Anyone interested in learning about any aspect of Disabled Sailing is invited to attend.  All potential attendees who have topics which you would like covered are asked to please let Emma Little know as soon as possible.

Visas, Flights and Airport Transfers

For information on Visas, Flights and Airport Transfers please view the ISAF Annual Conference Micro site - http://www.sailing.org/2011-conference.php