The Management Committee met on Saturday 3 June to discuss initiatives to aid in the recruitment of new members to the club. It was decided that recruitment is a responsibility of all members. Accordingly, the following initiatives have been agreed upon and implemented:
- $50 bonus for each current member responsible for recruiting a new member to the club. 1 new member equals $50, and an additional $50 for every new member beyond that.
- 20% Discount for Students ($216)
- 20% Discount for persons under the age of 30 years. ($216)
- 20% Discount for Qld Corporate Games and Hakka participants. ($216)
DBQ registration of $86 applies additionally, plus $75 for racing fees if attending regattas. These initiatives are effective immediately.