Minutes of the Meeting of the B.M.F.A. North West Area held on 7th June 2005 at the Millstone, Golbourne.
Persons Present
Chris Bromley FSMAE Area Chairman
Derek Gilbert Secretary and Treasurer / Sale MFC
Roy Allam Achievement Scheme Cordinator / FCMFA
Steve Ogden Area Delegate / PMAG
David Lloyd-Jones Area PRO / CCMAA
Sue Reeves Area Education Co-ordinator / PMAG
Richard Budd Bury Metro
Keith Barker Area Web Master / Rochdale MAC
S Headland Rochdale MAC
Gerry Ferer Timperley MF
Tom Anyon ACE
Ian Mottershaw Wirral RCFS
Brian Dillon Wirral RCFS
Peter Maw Academy Flyers
Peter Wheatland Dolphin MAC
Steven Moore Bury Metro
Alan Cantwell Oldham DMAC
11 voting
The meeting commenced at 20. 07
Apologies for absence: Mike Colling
Correspondence
CB referred to a letter from the chairman of the LMA regarding items posted
on the BMFA web site forum.It was agreed that the site is for posting personal
views and comments only and there should be no reference to the N W Area or
the writer's position on the area committee.
Minutes of the previous meeting
Corrections:- after "by law" insert "ultra light class".
Minutes proposed by S O, seconded by D LJ, carried by a unanimous vote.
Matters Arising
D LJ asked if there was any further news on the Zurich Insurance cover some
other clubs use. Apparently no, but CB had heard that they may be withdrawing
from model cover.
Officer's Reports
CB noted that the personal accident cover now included travel to and from the
flying field.
The Treasurer reported that funds were satisfactory, with approx £6k in
the bank, but was still awaiting the invoices and expenses from the indoor events.
Council Agenda
Council meeting 7 May.
The minutes of the meeting were reviewed by SO & CB. Principle points being:
BMFA is looking to make a loss this year of approx. £15k.
A new format for BMFA News approved, quarto size with better paper quality.
The Archivist position made official and a small budget approved.
Some concern with interference from data transmissions through power lines.
Western area asked to complete an interference report and BMFA will submit this
to OFFCOMM
Areas Council Meeting agenda 11 June.
The agenda was reviewed, "C" certificate - the meeting queried the
practicality of 2 Chief Examiners, TA stated that he considered the 50-80 metres
limit was too close and not happy with the 30 feet height. The meeting voted
5F 1A 5Ab to request the delegate to raise these points for discussion before
approving the proposed certificate. The A,B & E cert re-test proposals were
accepted by the meeting.
K B was appointed delegate to attend the meeting as S O would not be able to
attend.
Area Fly-in and competitions
KB reported that both indoor events went well. He wished to organise further
events, there were no objections to the area funding a further 4/5 events.
D LJ noted that he had already received 6 entries for Shawbury.
Any Other Business
None
Meeting closed at 22.35
These minutes are provisional until approved at the next meeting