Persons Present
Chris Bromley FSMAE Area Chairman
Mike Colling FSMAE Vice Chairman / Wigan MAC
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
Stephen Headland Rochdale MAC
Gerry Ferer Timperley MF
Jim Radcliffe Timperley DMFC
Peter Wheatland Dolphin MAC
Ian Waller Bury Metro
C Hargreaves Whitefield MAC
10 voting
The meeting commenced at 20. 05
Apologies for absence:
Tom Anyon
Correspondence
None.
Minutes of the previous meeting
Page 5 Area coverage of ACE's - refernce to "CB" should be "RB"
Minutes proposed by KB, seconded by DLJ, carried by a unanimous vote.
Matters Arising
RA noted that he was still only receiving the first sheet of the club affiliation
details from the office.
GF mentioned that the FF rules amendment sheet was still not available- CB stated
that it was in hand.
GF noted that the Secretary had arranged for the draft AGM minutes to be on
the web site.
DG noted that a hand held scanner had been purchased and was used at the last
indoor meeting.
CB informed the meeting that we had a date for the BMFA Road Show - Wednesday
7 June. To be held at St Bernadettes Social Club, Whitefield.
It was noted that the June Area meeting was planned for the evening before.
After some discussion it was agreed not to change the area meeting date of 6
June.
Officer's Reports
RA requested that the minutes should have E Mail addresses and telephone numbers
of all the area officers. It was agreed to do this and also include them on
the web site.
SR reported that the Flight Challenge will not be held at the NEC this year.
It will be at Barkston Heath on 8th July in conjunction with Top Gun.
Council Agenda
Areas Council Meeting 4 February 2006
The minutes of the meeting were reviewed by SO & CB.
Due to distances travelled, the Midlands area were to conduct much of their
business by E Mail, but would still hold a minimum of three meetings in a year.
A follow up to S W Area problem with interference from communication masts -
it was noted that this was from microwave interference which has been cured
by wrapping receivers in kitchen foil.
The Southern Area were concerned that Roger Bellingham, following a noise complaint,
had recommended that IC flying should cease at Hook recreation ground immediately.
However it is noted that they were flying less than 200 meters from a noise
sensitive area!
Technical Council Meeting agenda 4 March 2006.
The agenda was reviewed
There appeared to be nothing of note affecting the area.
No voting directions were given to the delegate.
Area Fly-in and competitions
Eric Clark has agreed to control the paperwork for the Eddie Riding, we just
need to appoint a CD
Problems with the marquee were discussed, but as this is controlled by the Liverpool
club, little we can do.
DLJ agreed to act as CD on the day. He would also ask for a larger tent as a
caravan and awning may well not be available.
KB reported that the last Rochdale indoor event was most successful.
SO noted that he was close to organising a September Fly In in the Stoke area.
DLJ notedShawbury is available for 23 July and he had spent approx £50
on small prizes for Eddie Riding and Shawbury events.
Prosed changes to Helicopter "A" & "B"
The proposed changes were explained by RB and discussed.
Bury Metro proposed, Sale seconded that the changes be put forward to Council
voting: For 10 Against 0 Abstain 0
CB recommended that rather than one proposal, it should be broken down into
separate ones. RB and Secretary to liaise.
Any Other Business
GF raised the position of volunteers with regard to the employers liability
insurance. CB confirmed that indeed they were covered as well as all non BMFA
members including family members.
Meeting closed at 22.40
These minutes are provisional until approved at the next meeting