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Lleyn Model Aero Club |
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Latest News Letter |
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Firstly may we apologise to the caravan dwellers who’s sites were closed by this date and were consequently unable to attend. |
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Provisional Minutes (until approved at the next AGM) |
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Attending were 8 committee, 7 members, 2 juniors and 1 visitor. |
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1/. Apologies for absence received from: Paul Murtha, Don Brown, |
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2/. Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting had been circulated to members before the meeting. They were proposed correct by Mike Downes and seconded by Dylan Roberts. |
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3/. Matters arising from the minutes. None |
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4/. Chairman’s report (Published in the November 2008 Newsletter) |
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Steve covered: Safety at Penrhos, The Bring and Fly which was a great success. Thanks to Dylan for inviting the show pilots. Thanks to Mike for organising the big money earners; food, raffle and tombola. |
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Possible improvements to the facilities at Penrhos flying field. |
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His ideas lead to a discussion with mixed views on the ideas and alternative suggestions. As there is a lack of respect for the existing facilities and equipment we questioned if improved facilities would by looked after any better. |
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5/. Treasurer’s report and balance sheet. |
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Malcolm presented a year end statement of Income and expenditure which showed a deficit of £457.97 which was due to the increased grass cutting charges carried over from the previous year caused by the 2007 Wakestock mud. |
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The Bring and Fly returned a profit of £676.00. |
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The total monetary asset of the Club is £4133.74 |
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The expense of £240.41 on club trainers led to some discussion on their usefulness. |
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Acceptance of the Report was proposed by Steve Dorling and seconded by Dylan Roberts. |
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6/. Membership Fees for 2009 |
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The chairman proposed an increase of £5.00 to the membership fee. |
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After discussion we voted not to increase the fees. (6 for and 7 against). |
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(We are informed that the BMFA do not intend any increase for next year.) |
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7/. Election of Officers for 2009 |
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For once there were nominations for some of the positions which required voting. |
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Chairman: |
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Steve Dorling proposed Frank Pilling seconded Malcolm Mackley votes 7 |
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Dylan Roberts proposed Adrian Munnery seconded Pete Ferguson votes 6 |
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(This was following a recount when both candidates had received 7 votes each but a Junior Member had voted) |
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Vice Chairman: |
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Mike Downes proposed Max Lloyd seconded Walter Tonks votes 11 |
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Jose Nunes proposed Steve Dorling seconded Dylan Roberts ) no vote taken |
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Frank Pilling proposed Steve Dorling seconded Pete Ferguson ) no vote taken |
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Treasurer Malcolm was willing to continue and was accepted unanimously. |
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Secretary Max was willing to continue and was accepted unanimously. (Max pointed out that as a visitor he was not as in touch with the happenings on the Lleyn as he felt the Club secretary should be. He requested a local “apprentice” who could take over in the future). |
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Safety Officer: |
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Walter Tonks proposed Dylan Roberts seconded Max Lloyd ) we agreed to |
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Adrian Munnery proposed Malcolm Mackley seconded Mike Downes ) have both |
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Committee Members:Dylan Roberts: and Frank Pilling were accepted by all. |
