Tri-Services AGM Minutes.
Held on 3rd October 2009 at Gosport Model Boat Club
Present.
Dave Cox, John Taylor, Vinnie Zammitt, Chaz Jordon, Graham Allen, Brian Leighton, Roy Stevens, Mike Nichols, Lester Gilbert, Steve Rudd, Neil Baxter, Roddy Simpson, Joe Binks, John Cleeve, Mark Durkam, Malcolm Donald,
Apologies
were received from Major Nigel Taylor who is away on duty.
In the absence of the Commodore, The Secretary opened the meeting at 1015
1. Major Nigel Taylor stated last year at the AGM that he would be standing down this year. The members accept his decision and a vote of thanks was made to him for his work and dedication whilst he was in office. A new Commodore was therefore required
Volunteers were asked for the position of Commodore, there were no volunteers, John Taylor proposed that Dave Cox should stand, this was seconded by Vinnie Zammitt, a vote was then taken after a unanimous vote Dave Cox was Duly elected to serve as Commodore.
With Dave changing position a new secretary was required
John Taylor was proposed by Steve Rudd and seconded by Brian Leighton another unanimous vote in favour
Again with John changing jobs a Treasurer was required Roy Stevens was proposed by Lester Gilbert and seconded by Vinnie Zammitt another unanimous vote.
The above will serve for a period of three years in line with the constitution
Section Captains will remain the same
Following the elections The new Commodore took the chair and welcomed everyone to the Championships.
2. Commodores Report – No report given.
3. Secretary’s Report – The association now has 30 official registered members, we hope by next year this will increase even further.
A new website is now in full operation. Dave Cox has asked the members to put some input into the webpage, therefore keeping the site up to date.
4. Treasurer Report – The Association currently is in credit by £79. This is after the expenditure for this year’s prizes. The entry fee still requires adding to the account, and then Mr Bill Green’s accommodation fee will then be subtracted.
A point was raised under expenditure regarding the payment of MYA fees for the Commodore, Secretary and Treasurer, The Commodore asked the members for their views on this, after discussion it was decided that in future everyone would be responsible for their own MYA membership fees
5. A discussion was held regarding the wording in the constitution regarding the use of the lake at Gosport and the Championships everyone agreed to change the wordage of the constitution, when referring to holding the annual Championship at Gosport Lake. In the unlikely event Gosport cannot accommodate the Associations Championship, a second venue will be sourced by the committee, so the championship can still be take place.
Hove MYC has been forwarded to the Association as a possibility by Mr Doug Genders, The Secretary will be contacting the Hove club in the near future on this matter.
6. The members were asked for there opinions about a possible second Tri-Service event, this was welcomed by most members. John Taylor spoke of one concern regarding the MYA Calendar. He expressed that if a second event were to happen then it should take place outside of the MYA season. Therefore maximising entries and not clashing with any MYA ranking events. The general opinion was to have a second event in February and possibly in the Midlands with Manor Park and Bournville both being mentioned.
7. The guest skipper for the last 2 years has been Mr Robert Hobbs (Commodore of Gosport MYC). The members felt that it was a good idea to have a guest skipper sailing within our Championship, although guest skippers are not allowed to win the regatta. However, there should be a different guest each year. Mr Chris Jackson was proposed to be the guest skipper for the 2010 Championship everyone agreed, however the Commodore stated that as a matter of courtesy the Commodore of Gosport will always be invited therefore we will have two guest skippers each year.
8. The issue to include a handicap system within the Tri-Services Championship was discussed at great length. Mr Bill Green (OOD), gave his opinion that it would be more difficult to run the regatta with a handicap system. John Taylor spoke of introducing the handicap system, so skippers of less ability would stay interested and want to keep sailing. Both individuals had reasonable opinions on this matter.
Mr Lester Gilbert suggested that a handicap event could be trialled during the second event being planned for early next year. This was agreed by everyone as a good idea and now needs to be followed up.
9. A news letter will appear on the website periodically, members are encouraged to produce articles for this news letter.
The next Tri-Services AGM, will take place during next year’s regatta. TTBC
John Taylor
TSRSA Secretary