Attendance
25 members were in attendance
10th Anniversary
Our 10th anniversary event will take place later this year. A meeting will take place to discuss this on Sun 18th March 2007. As part of the 10th anniversary celebrations, senior subscriptions have been reduced to £10.00 for one year only.
Manchester Ship Canal Trip
The trip on the Manchester Ship Canal has been arranged for 6th May providing there are 20 members wishing to go. There are currently 19 people interested. The club will fund travel from Heywood to Salford Quays and back. The coach can seat twenty four there forethere are currently five free places. A deposit of £5.00 is required immediately and the balance must be paid by the 6th April. Places not paid for by 6th April will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The discounted prices are Senior Citizen and children £27.00 - Adult £28.80. If we do not have 20 people or more these prices will rise to £30.00 amd £32.00.
MMBS Christmas Party
There is to be a new venue for the Club's Christmas Party this year. More details will be released when a venue has been agreed and booked.
Current Member Numbers
We currently have 50 members - 40 Snr, 4 Jnr, 5 Hon, 1 Life
Bank
We have club funds to a total of just under £2500.00
Committee and Officials
Chairman/Secretary: Bernard Scott
Treasurer: Albert Irlam
Com. Member: Peter Manock has replaced Bill Hall
Press Secretary: Reg Crompton
Event Secretary: Leo Goile has replaced George Barnes.
Safety Officer: This post has still not been filled.
Stewards: Ray Buckley, Reg Crompton, Barrry Stamp
Key Holders
Comm. Ctr.: Albert Irlam, Bill Hall
Lodge Gate & Lock-up: Bill Hall, Albert Irlam, Ray Buckley, Barry Stamp
Consitution
The proposed ammendments to the constitution were agreed by a unanimous vote.
Other Matters
It was agreed to continue to hold a meeting one month prior to every event that the club is involved in. It was also agreed to have a 'mobile' notice board at the pond, Ray buckley will arrange this.
Events
Events for the forthcoming year and corresponding meetings. All meetings at CCCC to start at 11.00 am unless stated otherwise.
10th Anniversary Event - Date to be fixed at meeting on 18th March
Kirklees Open Day - 8th July 2007 - meeting on 10th June
Bill Wilson Memorial Day - 29th July 2007 - meeting on 1st July
Ellesmere Port Boat Show - 25/26 Aug 2007 - meeting on 22nd July
Blackpool Show - 20/21 Oct 2007 - meeting on 23rd Sept
Christmas Party - Date to be fixed when new venue fixed and boooked
Bring and Buy Sale - 24th Feb 2008 - meeting on 27th Jan 2008
AGM 16th March 2008 start at 10:30 am.
Dates for the event meetings can be found here.
A Message from the Chairman
Once again, I would like to draw your attention to the club's website. I began this site nearly two years ago but have now handed it over to Leo as I just don't have the time to maintain it. Our website has a lot to offer but needs input from more than two or three people. We are looking for your hints, tips and tricks and any other contribution you would care to make. We don't want your money, just your thoughts, ideas and knowledge. You can have your very own page within the club site to show off your models. We have a Club Store where you can buy, sell or swap anything related to model boats. There is also a list of plans, donated by members, that you can borrow. If you have the ability go take a look at the smarter, more up-to-date pages that Leo has spent a few months creating. Please contact Leo or myself if you have anything to contribute.
Pond Work and Status
It has been decided that, due to the uncertain nature of the future of the mill and lake, that we will not extend the bank as we were thinking of doing. However, the edge of the step has been badly damaged and needs to be repaird. I am looking for volunteers again. If you can spare any time at all to assist with this please let me know.
Membership Cards
We will be issuing 'credit card' style plastic membership cards this year. Your new card will be supplied with a sticker which must be affixed to the reverse side of the card. Only card with a current sticker will be valid. The sticker will be replaced on a yearly basis.
Life Member Recognised
In recogition of all the work Peter Mannock has done for the club, he has been made a Life Member.
Table of Freqquencies
As a service to members, I am compiling a table of all frequencies that are currently in use by members. I sent everyone a slip to complete with their frequencies but so far have received very few back. Please could you let me know what frequencies you have available for use.
