2023 Club Development Webinar Series

CPR Group is stoked to announce that we are Surfing Australia’s preferred provider for governance support to affiliated boardrider clubs.

Through this exciting partnership, Surfing Australia affiliates have access to:

A series of tailored webinars throughout 2023, covering a range of key club and association development topics (SEE BELOW!)

Plus, discounted access to CPR Group Services, including:

On-call governance advice and mentoring
AGM support and guidance
Constitution reviews
Strategic planning
Conflict resolution
Workshops

Surfing Australia and CPR Group will support affiliated boardrider clubs and associations to build strong and viable organisations, maintain compliance and optimise the surfing experience for everyone involved in this great sport.

CPR Group, has been working closely with boardrider clubs all across Australia for more than 25 years now. We've gained extensive experience in enhancing the capacity of the sport's valuable governance personnel and have helped numerous clubs run more efficiently.

We thank Surfing Australia for this opportunity to continue our work with the wonderful volunteers and staff who are responsible for the delivery of fantastic surfing services across the country!

If you have any questions and would like to get in contact with CPR Group, please click here

If you would like to get in contact with Surfing Australia, please click here

Recordings of previous webinars

Webinar 1

Grant Writing

Wednesday 3 May 2023, 6:30pm

Resources

Webinar 2

Social Media and Marketing

Tuesday 18 July 2023, 6:30pm

Marketing involves communicating information about an organisation’s activities and facilities to retain existing members, attract new members, volunteers and sponsors. One of the most important elements of running a successful club is communication. Social media and mobile phone technology have opened up new opportunities for communicating with members, volunteers and supporters.

But, where do you start? The internet, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and YouTube are just a few social media tools available to clubs. Social media is fast becoming a preferred way to communicate. This webinar is tailored to boardrider clubs and surf schools affiliated to Surfing Australia and covers pain points identified by affiliates.

This webinar will cover:

What is marketing?
Branding and social media
How to increase engagement
Event marketing (inc. live updates, streaming, heat results)
#hashtags

*Focus will be predominately on Facebook and Instagram

Webinar 3

Strategic Planning

Wednesday 30 August 2023, 6:30pm

What better way to predict the future of your organisation than to create it?

Planning is one of the most exciting tasks for boards and committees because it gives you the chance to set aside your day-to-day operations and dream up a big future. Some of the most successful turnaround stories in organisations started with those organisations planning ahead. In this session, we’ll explore how strategic planning can assist with your organisation’s growth and success and will provide practical steps for putting together a great plan!

Resources

Presentation

Strategic Planning Diagram

Webinar 4

Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement

Wednesday 25 October 2023, 6:30pm

Many organisations share the frustration of too few people to do all the work. During this session we will explore strategies that organisations can apply to better engage their members and volunteers. We will provide practical tips and insights on how to build a strong and cohesive team, develop effective communication strategies, and foster a positive and inclusive culture. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just starting out, this session will equip you with the tools you need to be a leader in your organisation with confidence and success.