NORTHERN AMP DRAGGERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

23rd September 2007

APOLOGIES

There were no apologies received.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

David Pearson was unable to attend the meeting but had presented a copy of the accounts to the Chairman who in turn handed round copies for all to see. There will shortly be a bank account in the club’s name set up with the Halifax Bank and all monies will be deposited and handed on to the incoming secretary.

Ian Phillips pointed out that once the account is established the secretary should write to Ian Williams asking for the remaining NFERC funds to be transferred immediately to the new bank account.

APPOINTMENT OF SERVING OFFICERS FOR 2007/8

Peter Barrow was proposed for Chairman by Paul Heaton, seconded by Dave Harvey and carried unanimously.

Andy Blears was proposed as Secretary by Ian Phillips, seconded by George Roberts and passed unanimously. Paul Wray will countersign any cheques required by the secretary.

A new post of Race Day Organiser was discussed and Paul Heaton volunteered to do the job. The Chairman thanked him for his offer and it was agreed unanimously that Paul fill this post.

Simon Mitchell felt that due to the large contribution towards the scoring system, that John Foster be a committee member. A proposal was put forward by George Roberts and seconded by Paul Heaton. This was passed unanimously.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Club subscriptions were discussed and following a proposal by Simon Mitchell which was seconded by Ian Phillips it was agreed to set them at £10 for 2008, payable to the secretary at the first race meeting. Juniors up to the age of 17 (ie not yet 18) will be free of charge.

Classes for 2008

There was some debate as to what to agree with the expected changes allowing the use of Li-Po cells. The following classes were agreed.

Mini-oval

Mono 1 (NiMh)

Mono 1 (Li-Po) 2 cell with a maximum weight of 300 grams

Mono 2

Mono 3

Hydro 1 (NiMh)

Hydro 1 (Li-Po) 2 cell with a maximum weight of 300 grams

Hydro 2 (NiMh)

Hydro 2 (Li-Po) 4 cell with a maximum weight of 600 grams

Should there be insufficient drivers for either a NiMh or Li-po class then both may run together.

Additionally it was agreed to run a series of Club 500 races at Bridlington to see if we might attract some new starters with a view to encouraging them on to faster classes.

Booking in system. This will remain the same as for 2007.

Race Dates for 2008.

It was suggested that we start in Mid March with a meeting every 4 – 5 weeks, 3 meetings at Bridlington, 3 at Bury plus 1 at Derby following interest there during the 2007 SAW event. Ian said he would draw up a suggested calendar avoiding any World/European dates. As soon as this has been agreed it will be published on the web site.

These minutes were produced by Ian Phillips at the request of the Chairman.