Persons Present
Chris Bromley FSMAE Area Chairman
Roy Allam Area V/Chairman / Ach Sch Co-Ord / FCMFA.
Steve Ogden Area Secretary / PMAG
Derek Gilbert Area Treasurer / Sale MAC
David Lloyd-Jones Area Pro / CCMAA.
Mike Colling FSMAE / Area Delegate / Wigan MFC
Sue Reeves Area Education Co-Ord / PMAG
Geoff Pomfret Area Scale Comp Sec
Alan Cantwell Oldham DMAC
Keith Barker Rochdale MAC
S.Headland Rochdale MAC
Gerry Ferer Timperley MF
Tom Anyon ACE
Max Lloyd Lleyn MAC
14 Persons Present 9 Eligible to vote. Meeting opened at 8.00pm.
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1) APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Mike Eccles and Jim Radcliffe could not be present.
2) CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence to be discussed.
3) MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
10/06/03
There were some minor corrections noted
These were proposed as a true record by Rochdale MAC, seconded by CCMAA
Passed unanimously.
4) MATTERS ARISNG
Chris Bromley (Area Chairman) informed the meeting that the "Child Protection"
document had not yet been returned. But that as far as he was aware the amendments
had been accepted. He added that since the Area had taken over the administration
of the saleable goods we have sold around £300 - £400 this year.
This would give the area a reasonable income after payments for the goods had
been settled. David Lloyd Jones asked if we were selling at discount prices?
Chris Bromley replied that we sold items at the prices recommended by the office.
5) OFFICERS REPORTS
Chris Bromley continued by stating that he had attended several shows over the
season, all of which were busy. And that when helping on the stand he had answered
many queries on BMFA and Area items.
Derek Gilbert (Area Treasurer) said that he had received the Areas grant and that we had a healthy balance in the bank.
Sue Reeves (Area Ed, Co-Ord) apologised that she could not attend the BMAC planning meeting but this had not affected the Areas interests. She went on to say that the new format might mean that the NW Area would have no entries at the finals.
Roy Allam (Area Ach Sch Co - Ord.) reported that he still received requests for persons to be awarded qualifications without actually taking the tests. These are of course always politely declined. There followed a healthy debate on the matter.
9) NW AREA FLY - IN
This item was moved forward so that it could be discussed before someone had
to leave. Steve Ogden (Area R/C Comp Sec) stated that it was a good day if a
little under utilised. Derek Gilbert (Area Treasurer) said that in his opinion
the lack of attendance was down to yet again poor publicity. He added that it
had cost the Area about £130. There followed a discussion on the merits
of the NW Area Fly-In. Chris Bromley (Area Chairman) suggested that this item
be taken from the meeting and discussed at club level and then agendered for
the meeting after the AGM to decide its future if any?
ACTION AREA SEC
6) COUNCIL MINUTES & AGENDA
Area Council Meeting 14/06/03
Mike Colling (Area Delegate) went through any items thought relevant which include
a change in the law in Japan which made Synthesised frequency R/C gear legal.
This could mean a large influx of set when the Japanese go into full production.
At this point Alan Cantwell pointed out that the NW Area and Oldham DMAC in particular had now produced 2 Nationals Fun-Fly Champions. His son Lee, being the most recent. The meeting agreed that this was a splendid achievement and sent its congratulations to Lee and Oldham DMAC.
Full Council Agenda 20/09/03
Chris Bromley (Area Chairman) went through the agenda. When he came to the item
regarding the proposed no increase in subscription fees for 2004 there was some
dissent in the meeting which culminated in a proposal that Mike Colling should
oppose this and instead ask for a increase of £1 to be introduced.
CCMAA proposed that the subscription fees for 2004 should be increased by £1 This was seconded by Rochdale MAC.
For 7 Against 1 Abstentions 0
Mike Colling was therefore asked to bring this to the attention of Council.
Chris Bromley continued by outlining his proposal changes concerning ACE's terms of reference.
Area Council 04/10/03
Chris Bromley continued by saying that the proposal concerning Tom Anyon being
awarded the status of Heli ACE should go through. He went on to say that as
Technical Secretary had included a proposal to remove the "special circumstances"
clause from the appointment of ACE's clauses.
7) BMAC
Mike Colling (Area Delegate) said that list of the competitors attending the
finals will be sent out. He added that this may include some Scottish teams.
8) NW AREA INDOOR R/C FLY - IN
David Lloyd Jones (Area PRO) stated that all was going well for the event on
19/10/03 at Shawbury.
ACTION DLJ
10) EDDIE RIDING COMPETITION
Geoff Pomfret (Area Scale Comp Sec) thanked everyone who helped at Woodvale.
There followed a good discussion on the event. Chris Bromley (Area Chairman)
asked for this topic to be added to the agenda for the meeting after the AGM.
AGM AGENDA ACTION AREA SEC
11) PNW EDITOR
The meeting was asked if anyone would like to take on the position. As there
was no response the item was to defer this matter to the next meeting.
12) AOB
Timperley MF asked if a new Chief Executive had been appointed? Chris Bromley
(Area Chairman) stated that Graham Lynn was staying on in that position for
a while. Meanwhile a General manager had been appointed. He was a David Phipps
a modeller in his mid thirties from the Chesterfield area. There followed a
debate on the matter.
Timperley MF then asked about Barkston Heath's availability in 2004. Chris stated that baring any unforeseen circumstances Barkston should be available for all our events next year.
The meetings ended at 11.00pm
These minutes are provisional until approved at the next meeting.
S.F.Ogden North West Area Secretary