Persons Present
Chris Bromley FSMAE Chairman
Mike Colling FSMAE Vice Chairman / Wigan MAC
Derek Gilbert Secretary and Treasurer / Sale MFC
Roy Allam Achievement Scheme Co-ordinator / FCMFA
David Lloyd-Jones Area PRO / CCMAA
Keith Barker Area Web Master / Rochdale MAC
Steve Ogden Area Delegate/NSMAC
Sue Reeves Education Co-ordinator
Tom Anyon A.C.E.
S Headland Rochdale MAC
Colin Hargreaves Whitefield MAC
6 voting
The meeting commenced at 20. 08
Apologies for absence: Richard Budd ,Gerry Ferer and Jim Radcliffe
Correspondence
None.
Minutes of the previous meetings
It was noted that Jim Radcliffe was present at the previous meeting.
Minutes proposed by RA, seconded by KB, voting F: 5, A: 0, Ab:1
Matters Arising
It was agreed to fund food for 120 people at the "Roadshow".
It was noted that we needed more detail on the web site regarding area meeting
address.
Officer's Reports
The Treasurer confirmed that he had received the area grant, which this year
totalled £2,319.76.
PRO noted that he had given a club talk to Chester and had taken "B"
tests at Mid Cheshire and hoped they would affiliate soon.
The ASC noted that Ray Jones had questioned the selection of other ACEs to take
tests in "his area" . Roy stated that he had explained to Ray that
ACEs do not have their own area and it is up to the scheme coordinator to request
the ACE that he considers would best for that occasion.
The Education Coordinator reported that there were 35 entries for the challenge
from the N W area and volunteers were needed.
Council Agenda
Full Council minutes 6th May.
The minutes of the meeting were reviewed and discussed.
The principle topics discussed were:
The council had voted for I member I vote for the election of officers, thus
giving country members a franchise. Voting forms to be circulated in BMFA News.
The meeting failed to understand the purpose behind proposal (20) regarding
correct terminology with the media. The Chairman agreed and was surprised that
the proposal was passed and yet afterwards the proposors were asked to explain
their proposal in more detail !
The description of the Airprox near London City airport gave rise to some discussion.
It was noted that the clubs actions defused what could have been a very serious
situation and the meeting felt that this could be publicised more , say in the
BMFA News, as a reminder to members and clubs of their responsibilities.
Areas Council meeting Agenda 10 June 2006
Whilst the agenda appeared lengthy, the majority of the items referred to the
proposed amendments to the Heli A & B tests already approved by the area
and to formally approve the Achievement Scheme Standards Documents which the
meeting had no amendments to offer.
(13) CB noted this was only to ensure the title of "qualified instructor"
required a "B" certificate.
(26) CB stated that this item to discuss Beaulieu MFC was only to discuss the
need for a better method of acknowledging user groups.
As the meeting did not disagree with any agenda item no specific voting directions
were given to the delegate.
Area Fly-in and competitions
DLJ noted that response was poor for Shawbury It was agreed that we should try
to have leaflets to hand out for all area events at the Roadshow meeting.
It was noted that the 24 September fly in at Stoke is unlikely to need funding.
Examiners Meeting
RA discussed the need for two meetings, Heli and Fixed Wing
Will we as an area be given some guidance as to how the meetings should be conducted?
It was noted that Southern and Western areas will be having examiners meetings
soon and it was agreed that we should wait and see how they went before any
planning decisions taken. It was agreed that we do have a need for a Heli meeting,
preferably no later than the autumn.
It was agreed to discuss this further at the next area meeting.
Online Subscriptions
CB informed the meeting that this was being looked at. Cost appeared to be prohibitive,
secure web sites etc. There was some concern as to how club secretaries could
ensure members had joined, but the meeting was told that if we did go ahead
it would only be for country members.
Any Other Business
None
The meeting closed at 10.32
These minutes are provisional until approved at the next meeting
LOCAL AREA EVENTS
24 September Area Fly-in Stoke on Trent
15 October Area Indoor Fly-in Rochdale
19 November Area Indoor Fly-in Rochdale
Details of the above and many other club events can be found on the area web site bmfa-nw.org/ on the events page
NEXT NORTH WEST AREA MEETINGS
Area Meetings 12 September 8.00pm
17 October 8.00pm
Area AGM 12 December 8.00pm