The Camping and Caravanning Club – West Essex District Association

 

Minutes of the Meeting held Sunday

 18thOctober 2009 12 noon at The Grove Estate, Great Sailing

 

 

Present                        R O’Connor                   Chairman/Regalia

                                    K Hodges                      Vice Chairman/Youth Contact

                                    C Hodges                      Treasurer

                                    A Barlow                       Secretary/Rep to Region

                                    D Marsh                        Site Secretary

                                    A Bailey                        Social Booking/Social Secretary

                                    J  Lockhart                    PRO                

                                    K Barlow                       Deputy Rep to Region

                                    P Marsh                        Webmaster

                                    W Bailey                       General Committee

                                    L Spooner                     Equipment Officer

                                    W Lockhart                   Countryside Care

 

840       Chairman’s  Opening Remarks

 

            ROC thanked everyone for attending.

 

841       Apologies

 

            Apologies from I Walsh, Rep from Region.

 

842       Minutes 19.07.2009

 

            Proposed LS seconded PM.

 

843       Matters Arising

 

                         828, paragraph 3, third line, spelling mistake “mo9ney” should read money

 

                        832, paragraph 6.  It was decided at this moment in time WEDA would not be prepared to put on                             entertainment at the Regional Workshop at Hallowtree.

 

844       Treasurers Report

            CH advised that the Treasurers’ laptop is up and running and  has five years  reports loaded on.

            Balance in  account is £2007.98 of which £250.00 VAT is to be sent to Headquarters.

           

            Account for THS Weeley

                        Site fees                       £2,860.00

                        Paid to landowner          -  1,760.00

                        VAT                              -     373.04

                                    =                            726.96                                            726.96

 

                        1st Raffle                                59.00

                        2nd Raffle                               86.00

                                                                   145.00                                           145.00

                                                                                    Expenses                   -   217.65

                                                                                                                        654.31

 

                        FOL                                      64.66

                        Expenses                         -     47.55

                                                                    17.11

 

            KH advised that the DA generator is not economical and had looked at alternative generators at the Goosefair.

            LS would like to look at the Honda 2000w (lighter and smaller).  KH suggested that maybe our generator could         be sold on ebay or used in part exchange against a new model.  Ls to make enquiries at a local           Honda   dealer.

 

            DM would like the DA to purchase a laptop/notebook so be used to play music on..A portable hard drive has            been donated to the DA by Paul Souster

 

            LS suggested that these pieces of equipment be kept by him and any steward that wishes to use the devices             should contact him to make arrangement for the equipment to be available for the particular meet.

                        KH proposed JL seconded.  All in favour.

 

            CH thanked everyone for their support during her Office as Treasurer..  ROC thanked CH .

 

845       Election of Treasurer 

 

            ROC advised that there has only been one person volunteer for the post of Treasurer from Mr Wes Lockhart.

 

                        ROC proposed CH seconded  All in favour

 

846       Election of Youth Leaders

 

            ROC advised that there is interest for the post of Youth Leaders.  We are awaiting confirmation that

            The CRB is up to date before electing. 

                                                                       

847       Secretary Report

 

            Green Papers received 

 

                        1.3        District Association/Section Area AGMs

                        1.4        Providing Members with DA Contact Information

                        1.10      Branded Merchandise

                        1.26      Officers for the Year 1.1.2010 to 31.12.2010

                        2.5        Reclaiming the VAT element in the Mileage Allowance for Voluntary Officers

                        2.20      Interest on Unit Monies Deposited with the Club

                        3.1        Organisation of Temporary Ho9liday Sites

                        3.2        Organisation of Five Day Meets

                        3.7        Certificated Sites

                        3.9        Intervals between Five Day Meets and Temporary Holiday Sites

                        3.10      Camping on Licensed pitches and Land Adjacent to Licensed Pitches

                        3.11      Meets and Group Bookings on Club Sites

                        3.13      Appointment of National Parks Sites Officers

                        3.17      Camping Event Entry & Exempted Camping Database

                        3.18      Guidance for Stewards of Meets and Temporary Holiday Sites

                        3.20      Exempted Camping Database

                        4.1        Appointment of RYLO’s, SYLO’s, YL’s, AYL’s, CCJ Leaders, and Testers

                        4.8        Youth Leader Appointment Dates

                        5.7        The Club’s Identity On-line

 

            No other correspondence received.

 

848       Site Secretary Report

           

            The AGM has been combined with Valentines .

            Puddledock Farm has been booked for the  May Bank Holiday 2010

            DM requested that we set prices for the following meets

 

                        Puddledock Farm                       10.00 per night

                        Castleview School                      15.00 weekend  8.00 night

                        Valentines/AGM                        15.00 weekend  8.00 night

                        Loves Farm                               15.00 weekend  8.00 night

                        The Stag                                   16.00 weekend  9.00 night

                        Blenheim School                        16.00 weekend  9.00 night

                        Bulphan Farm                            16.00 weekend  9.00 night

                        Capel Manor                              16.00 weekend  9.00 night

                        Crowsheath Farm                       17.00 weekend  9.00 night

                        Brokhowse                                7.50 per night

                        Brookfields                                16.00 weekend  8.00 night

 

 

                       

849       PRO Report

 

            JL advised that there have been 21 members subscribe to the newsletter and rally book with the main          emphasis on fixture list for next year.

 

            Next newsletter will be published for November.

 

            JL would like more clarification on donations for Chairmans charity, as felt that the penny fair held at DA FOL            was misleading.

 

850       Rep to Region

 

            All Regional Regalia should be returned to KH (Regional Regalia Officer) ready for year end stock take.

 

            Advised by Regional Treasurer (Linda Walsh) to check costing of sites for next year as the VAT rate would be             increasing

 

            Must ensure that a copy of our Newsletter is sent to  Regional Secretary Steve Holland.

 

            Linda Walsh has been appointed as Regional Treasurer, Jane and Ross Walker appointed as RYLO’s

           

            The Bridge group that had recently formed has now closed.

 

            We must ensure that all membership cards are shown when stewards book members in.  DM will highlight

            this  in stewards information pack.  PM to advertise this on web site

 

            Cost of camping at Regional Workshop, Hallowtree is 7.50 per night.

 

851       Social Report

 

                        Halloween

 

                                    2.00      Ghost Hunt for Childred

                                    6.00      Trick or Treat

                                    7.00      Storytime

                                    7.30      Fish and Chip Supper

                                    8.30      Charity Fun Game “I’m a Camper Get me Out of Here

                                    9.30      Music  

 

                        ABy requested heater from the trailer for the barn  WBy volunteered to collect trailer and take to                               Brookfields.  ABy suggested that the barn be used for a gathering place on Friday evening as well.

                        It was agreed a limit of £50.00 could be spent on Halloween.

 

                        A raffle prize used at THS Weeley was incomplete and ABy suggested that missing items be replaced.

                        All agreed.

 

            AGM and Valentines meet would be discussed at a later date.

 

852       Countryside Care

 

            Nothing to report

 

843       Equipment Officer

 

            LS suggested that we look at a bigger marquee in light of the larger meets we have had this year.

 

            WBy proposed that a spare wheel for the trailer be purchased.. ROC seconded.

           

844       Web Master Report

 

            There have been 712 hits on the web site since 19th July 2009-10-29

            Our Halloween Meet has been advertised on the Home Page..

 

 

845       Youth Contact

 

            After eight months having received no information an Eastern Region Youth Newsletter has arrived.

 

846       Any other Business

 

            LS requested that Committee meetings were held at shorter intervals.

 

            KH highlighted his disappointment at the lack of support at the 5 day meet prior to the FICC held at Weeley.

           

 

847       Date, Time and Venue for next Meeting

 

            Extra Ordinary Meeting to be held at

 

                        Oakview Nurseries on Saturday Morning 7.11.09 10.30am

                                    to discuss Valentines and AGM Meet and to Appoint Youth Leaders.

 

            13th December 2009 11.00am at 18 Hereward Gardens, Wickford SS11 7EG

           

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

The Camping and Caravanning Club – West Essex District Association

 

Minutes of the Meeting held Sunday

 19th July 2009 12 noon At Butchers Arms, Northend

 

 

Present                        R O’Connor                   Chairman/Regalia

                                    K Hodges                      Vice Chairman/Youth Contact

                                    C Hodges                      Treasurer

                                    A Barlow                       Secretary/Rep to Region

                                    D Marsh                        Site Secretary

                                    A Bailey                        Social Booking/Social Secretary                        

                                    K Barlow                       Deputy Rep to Region

                                    P Marsh                        Webmaster

                                    W Bailey                       General Committee

                                    L Spooner                     Equipment Officer

 

                                    L Walsh                        Rep from Region

 

822       Chairman’s  Opening Remarks

 

            ROC thanked everyone for attending.  L Walsh has volunteered to stand as Regional Representative for this meeting.

 

823       Apologies

 

            Apologies from J  & W Lockhart and I Walsh.

 

824       Minutes 31.05.09

 

            803  incorrect spelling of K & C Hodges.  Proposed ROC seconded LS

 

825       Matters Arising

 

            None

 

826       Minutes 28.06.09

 

            J & W Lockhart were not present  for the meeting but LS was.  Proposed DM  seconded WB

 

827       Matters Arising

 

            821 Time and Date of next meeting was not adhered to  due to committee members work    commitments. 

 

828       Treasurers Report

 

            CH advised the VAT liability is £250.76

 

            The DA laptop cannot be repaired and this has caused CH a lot of extra work, but with the help of LW the     accounts are now up to date. 

 

            CH advised that the stewards sheets are not being fully completed, as regards the total of units, the total of caravans, tents and motor home  and also the total number of adults and children as well as youth camping.

            On the back of the stewards sheets the expenses should be noted in full giving details of what mo9ney has been spent.  In the case o two or more pairs of stewards for a meet it should be made clear that only one            couple camps  free.

 

            Any other expenses that are incurred have to be receipted on a claims form.

 

            When money is paid to the Landowner a signed receipt of this must be obtained from  the landowner.

 

            ROC suggested  that a paying in slip and stamped addressed envelope to CH be put into the stewards pack             so money can then be paid into bank account  ROC  also suggested that a letter with explanation of how to fill in paperwork be added to stewards pack.  ROC proposed LS seconded.  All  in favour.

 

            CH showed a spreadsheet showing monies paid in and out on site fees for the year.

 

            ROC would like to see the Raffle added into the profit and loss column of the spreadsheet.

 

            CH requested from DM  all site owners fee and also addresses that that cheques can be sent.

 

            Eastern Region has given £30.00 to WEDA as a thank you for hosting Regional Meeting at Sunnybrook       Farm, Felstead.

 

            Discussion took place as to whether a desk top or lap top computer would be purchased for DA to replace   broken one used by DA Treasurer.  ROC asked LW to approach Mr Steve Harris to purchase a lap top computer.

 

            CH advised the committee that she is not willing to continue as DA Treasurer next year, and that a new       Treasurer has to be in place by the end of November 2009.  KH also advised that committee that he would

            not be standing for next year either.

 

            ROC thank CH for her report.

 

829       Secretary Report

 

            Green Papers received  3.11       Meets and Group Bookings on Sites

                                                  1.4      Providing Members with DA contact Information

                                                  1.10    Branded Merchandise

                                                  2.5      Reclaiming the VAT element in the Mileage Allowance

                                                            For Voluntary Officers

                                                  2.20    Interest on Unit Monies Deposited with the Club

           

            Letter to Stewards for Weeley Temporary Holiday Site had been done.

 

830       Site Secretary Report

 

            DM advised that she has been busy loading information on the database.

 

            Will be looking at new site Puddledock  Farm, Thetford, for a possible Bank Holiday meet.

 

831       PRO Report

 

            ROC read out report from JL

 

            a)         Difficulty placing 5 day rally at Weeley on club database due to ‘conflict’ as South Suffolk

                        Are there the weekend before, leaving on Sunday 19th July 2009, we arrive on Sunday

                        26th July 2009.  Head Office has agreed to override computer as no actual conflict has

                        Occurred.

 

            b)         Summer newsletter about to go to print, just awaiting last couple of items from members.

                        Includes advertising for all rallies until the end of season.

 

            c)         Spoke to David Winter, Parish Clerk, at Langham, near Ardleigh. He confirms that Firework

                        Spectacular will go ahead at Village Community Centre on Saturday 07 November 2009.

                        Gates to open 6pm for hotdogs, bouncy castle, coconut shy, majorettes, subject to change,

                        Weather permitting.

 

                        Bonfire to be lit at 7.30pm with firework display.  Cost at this moment, but may be subject to

                        Change is £5 per adult and £2 per child.”

 

832       Rep to Region

                       

            Treasurers should submit detailed reports to Secretaries and a copy of Bank Statement would be a good      idea.

           

            Ensure Stewards names and full membership details are on site sheets otherwise they will be be

            Included on insurance.

 

            Regional Treasurers will be holding a Club Credit Card which could be used by DA for purchasing and then   reimburse region.

 

            There are fifty places for the Regional Dinner Dance in November with camping in the car park of the

            Hotel for Friday and Saturday nights.

 

            Executive members -  Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary can claim fuel expenses for

            Regional Workshop next year.  Site Secretaries from sections can also claim if attending Site Clearing.  To be         held at Hallowtree, Ipswich.  Ross Walker to organise.

 

            Would WEDA like to put on entertainment at Regional Workshop 8.30 – 11is (Wes & Phil) ?

 

            Submission date or entries in Regional Handbook is 30th September 2009.

 

            Youth Leaders to be appointed by second week of November the same as Treasurers an they take

            Office as from 1st January each year.

 

            Site Secretaries to send their amendments to SLO by end of September 09 at the latest. No exceptions

            Will be made.

 

            35 members from our region going to the National and 8 to FICC.

 

            Regional AGM to be held at Norton Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds

 

833       Social Report

 

            Bank Holiday Weekend at Weeley

 

                        DA FOL on Saturday  to include penny fair for about 5pm  with lighting up to follow

 

                        Highland Games Sunday

 

            ABy suggested that maybe a First Aid Course could be run at one of our meets next year, this is a Certified             Course and a certificate would be given.  Our AGM at Danbury could be a possibility.

 

834       Countryside Care

 

            Nothing to report

 

835       Equipment Officer

 

            The Trailer has been repaired and also has been taken to weigh bridge.  It weighs 580kg fully laden.

           

            LS requested new lighting be purchased from QVS as there will be no postage incurred, he would be willing to go and purchase.   KH proposed ABy seconded all in favour.

 

            WB to take lights to Weeley.

 

            LS to get quotes for IPOD and docking station.

 

            All DA signs to be handed to LS by end of season so they can be refurbished.

 

836       Web Master Report

 

            There have been 1918 hits on DA website as of this morning, this averages about 100 per week.

 

            2010 Rally list on website.

 

            History page is to be revamped.  WB has given more up to date information.

 

837       Youth Contact

 

            Nothing to report.

 

838       Any other Business

 

            THS  -   Temporary members must stay in members unit, cost of £5.00 per adult per night( plus cost of

                        Temporary membership)

 

                        New members can be recruited on a THS and may then camp in their own unit.

 

                        Temporary member information must be given to CH.

 

                        ROC suggested that ABy should take over all aspect of raffle as she is Social Secretary.

                        Everyone should liaise with ABY before purchasing any items for raffle.

 

839       Date, Time and Venue for next Meeting

 

            18.10.09  Sunday 12 noon The Grove Estate, Great Sailing

           

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

The Camping and Caravanning Club – West Essex District Association

 

Minutes of the Meeting held Sunday

28th June 1009 at Sunnybrook Farm, Felstead

 

Present                        R O’Connor                   Chairman/Regalia

                                    K Hodge                        Vice Chairman/Youth Contact

                                    Carol Hodge                  Treasurer

                                    A Barlow                       Secretary/Rep to Region

                                    D Marsh                        Site Secretary

                                    A Bailey                        Social Booking/Social Secretary

                                    J Lockhart                     PRO

                                    K Barlow                       Deputy Rep to Region

                                    W Lockhart                   Countryside Care

                                    P Marsh                        Webmaster

                                    W Bailey                       General Committee

                                   

                                    I Walsh                         Rep from Region

 

819       Chairman’s  Opening Remarks

 

            ROC thanked everyone for attending this meeting at short notice.  ROC explained the reason for calling this meeting was to discuss and set the costs for each WEDA Rally for next year (2010).

 

820       Rally Fes 2010

 

            Everyone agreed that this year’s fees would not be changed.

 

            Proposal was made to increase base rates to £14.00 per weekend and £8.00 per one night. All agreed.

 

            BOGOF is to continue next year as it is proving to be successful.

 

            Date                 Rally                                                                 per w/e              per night

 

            12 - 14/03          Danbury School                                                 14.00                8.00

            01  - 05/04         The Grove Estate, Great Sailing                          39.00                20.00   

                                                3 nights 32.00, 2 nights 28.00

                                                Extra Adult 5.00 per night

            23 - 25/04          Oakview Nursery                                                16.00                9.00

            14 - 16/05          Museum of Power                                              14.00                8.00

            21 – 23/05         Clare Priory                                                       17.00                9.00

            28 – 31/05         Rose Inn, Shotley                                              25.00                10.00

                                                   2 nights 18.00

            04 – 06/06         Petersfield Antiques Centre, Gosfield                   14.00                8.00

            11 – 13/06         Sunnybrook Farm, Felstead                                14.00                8.00

            18 – 20/06         Blue Gates Farm, Colchester                              14.00                8.00

            25 -  27/06         New Hall Vineyards                                            14.00                8.00

            02 – 04/07         Marks Hall Estate                                              15.00                8.00

            09 – 11/07         Hook Farm                                                        15.00                8.00

            23 – 25/07         Alton Water, Tattingstone                                   15.00                8.00

            03 – 05/09         Hook End Farm, Brentwood                                14.00                8.00

            10 -  12/09         Ferry Boat Inn, North Fambridge                          14.00                8.00

            17 – 19/09         Hare and Hounds, Leyer Breton                           15.00                8.00

            24 – 26/09         Sunnybrook Farm, Felstead                                14.00                8.00

            08 – 10/10         Millhouse Farm Caravan Park                              22.00

            12 – 14/11         Oakview Nursery                                                16.00                9.00

 

            DM advised that there are still a few rallies that she awaiting confirmation for and will advise us at a later date.

 

821       Any Other Business

 

            ABw advised that due to KB working the next meeting was at an awkward time.  All agreed to change to

            Sunday 19/07 at 12 noon.

 

            LS requested that all the trailer key be returned to him so that they could be labelled and re-distributed.

 

            Meeting closed

                       

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

 

The Camping and Caravanning Club – West Essex District Association

 

Minutes of the Meeting held on Sunday 31st MAY 2009

At Clare Priory Suffolk 12.00 noon

 

Present                        R O’Connor                   Chairman/Regalia

                                    A Barlow                       Secretary/Rep to Region

                                    D Marsh                        Site Secretary

                                    A Bailey                        Social Booking/Social Secretary

                                    J Lockhart                     PRO

                                    K Barlow                       Deputy Rep to Region

                                    W Lockhart                   Countryside Care

                                    P Marsh                        Webmaster

                                    W Bailey                       General Committee

                                   

                                    I Walsh                         Rep from Region

 

802       Chairman’s  Opening Remarks

 

            ROC thanked everyone for attending.  ROC introduced Lee Spooner to the meeting who at this stage would         be an observer

 

803       Apologies for Absence

 

            Carol Hodge, Treasurer and Kevin Hodge, Vice Chairman

 

 804      Minutes

 

            Proposed KB Seconded A By

 

 805      Matters Arising

 

            JL commented as follows:-

           

            I think we need to change the PRO Report to reflect what I have actually done, which is as follows: -

 

            “I have set West Essex DA  up as a dealer with Head Office. this means that West Essex DA are now      authorised to sell camping and caravanning club membership to non-members and  the DA will receive         commission of £4  each for the first 9 members recruited in one financial year, £64 for the 10th member and then £10 for each new member thereafter.

 

            These new members will not necessarily be increasing the numbers of our own DSA, as this depends upon          their postal address and whether they wish to camp with our DA.”

 

            A By was concerned that there were rumours circulating to the effect that there was £30.00 available to be             spent at weekend meets.  This is not the case. All stewards should speak to her before they incur any      expenditure.

 

806       Treasurers Report

 

            A Bw circulated copy of Treasurers report received from CH

                   

            BANK STATEMENT AS AT THE END OF APRIL 2009     -    £1580.78

 

            Cheques paid out  in April but not cashed

 

                        VAT for  2008            £639.78

                        W.Lockhart (trailer)     £12.30

                        TOTAL  CHEQUES   £652.08

 

                                                                        BALANCE               £928.70

 

            As said in last report I will be sending the vat to our H.Q account

            After every quarter --I did not send in March as only small amount

            Will send 2 quarters at end of May.

            Sorry no bank statement as printer broken- can be checked at next Meeting --nothing else to report

 

                                                C.A. Hodges

                                                West Essex Treasurer

 

807       Proposed Committee Member

 

            JL proposed Lee Spooner  DM Seconded

           

            LS to take post of Equipment Officer.  All Agreed

           

808       Secretary Report

 

            Green Paper  4.7  -  Reissued Appointed Youth Officer Badges

 

            Each year, the badges will feature a different coloured border for ease of identification.  Please be          advised that the border around the new badges is GREEN and these will be valid until 30.05.2010.

 

            Since our last meeting we have had two families opt to WEDA.

 

809       Site Secretary’s Report

           

            Site list for 2010 is progressing well and Gosfield has been added to this.

 

            DM requested we book the Village Hall at Great Sailing for our East Meet next year. (three nights)

            Proposed WB seconded WL All agreed.  T

 

            IW reminded Site Secretary that should we have to cancel any meet due to lack of stewards then these should     be cancelled with four weeks notice.  JL will put any cancelled meet on Regional Website as well

 

            ROC proposed that we do not have a fixed fee of £6.50 per night for next year but that each site is costed             separately. Seconded WL.  DM to arrange a time with CH to decide future costs of sites.

 

            DM would like to rename Bank Holiday Weekend at Weeley as DA weekend and Highland Games to be   known as McWEDA weekend.

 

810       PRO

 

            JL reported that DA has been registered with Mc Millan Charity and that ROC has met with Keith Snow             representative of the Charity.  JL read out e-mail received from the charity.

           

            LS suggested that an invite be sent to this gentleman to attend coffee morning at Sunnybrook Farm, Felstead

            When we would have a cake stall to raise funds. (to ask for volunteers to bake cakes for this)

           

            JL proposed that we have four newsletters a year  at a cost of £2.00 which would include a rally book.  This             would be handed out rather than posted.  A Rally Book could be purchased separately at a cost of 50p.

            KB seconded. All Agreed

 

            811       Rep to Region Report

 

                        AB reported that the last meeting was the Regional AGM at Hallowtree and advised Committee of list of officers.

                       

            812       Social Report

 

To have Strawberries and Cream (small charge) at Museum of Power with Communal BBQ in evening (weather permitting)

ABy to make enquiries  re end of season meal.

 

813       Countryside Care

 

            Nothing to report.

 

814       Equipment Officer

 

            Discussion took place on the possibility of a new party tent..  Larger?  Better quality? Also to take into consideration weight of item.

 

            Cost of power surge to be looked at as well as new lighting.

 

            LS to look at cost of storing trailer at Sunnybrook Farm, Felstead.

 

            LS to make enquiries for a portable fireguard for heater.

 

            Suggestions were made for a music system.  Using DA laptop? Purchasing  a hard drive to store music on?

            ABw advised committee that at present DA laptop is not in working order and CH was in the process getting advice on problem.

 

            LS would like to make enquiries re DA regalia i.e sweatshirt with DA logo etc

 

815       Web Master Report

 

            PM advised that there had been 1297 hit since end of February 2009.  History  and Minutes Tabs have now been added.

 

816       Youth Contact

 

            Report from KH stated that no correspondence had been received

 

817       Any Other Business

 

            ROC again advised that all visitors on site should be notified to the Steward.  The reverse side of the stewards booking form should be used for this.

 

818       Date, Time and Venue of Next Meeting

 

            11.00 am Saturday  18th July 2009, Butchers Arms,, North End

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

 

The Camping and Caravanning Club – West Essex District Association

 

Minutes of the Meeting held on Saturday 11th April 2009

At The Grove Estate, Great Sailing 10.30 am

 

Present                        R O’Connor                   Chairman/Regalia

                                    K Hodges                      Vice Chairman/Youth Contact

                                    C Hodges                      Treasurer

                                    A Barlow                       Secretary/Rep to Region

                                    D Marsh                        Site Secretary

                                    A Bailey                        Social Booking/Social Secretary

                                    J Lockhart                     PRO

                                    K Barlow                       Deputy Rep to Region

                                    W Lockhart                   Countryside Care

                                    P Marsh                        Webmaster

                                    W Bailey                       General Committee

                                   

                                    I Walsh                         Rep from Region

 

787       Chairman’s  Opening Remarks

 

            ROC Thanked everyone for attending.

 

788       Apologies for Absence

 

            None

 

 789      Minutes of Meeting held prior to AGM

 

                        Proposed WB  Seconded CH

 

            Minutes of Meeting held Post AGM

 

                        WL proposed ABy seconded

 

 790      Matters Arising

 

            None

 

791       Treasurers Report

 

CH circulated copies of bank statement and pointed out that this amount does not reflect the VAT still to be paid and also several cheques totalling £259.06 that have not cleared.  We currently have £5,405.66 in HQ account.  CH also advised that each quarter she will be sending the VAT to HQ account.

 

CH pointed out that the Committee has to agree any money that is being spent.

 

ROC suggested  that a fund of £30.00 be given to ABy as Social Secretary for use at themed meets.

 

            WB proposed   DM seconded  All agreed.

 

WL requested that all bank statements be shredded if not needed.

 

KH requested that DA pennons be reduced in price.

 

            KH proposed £3.50  JL seconded All agreed.

 

IW advised that any financial discussions should be bought up in Treasurers Report and not Any Other Business

 

DM would like to offer a Stewards Incentive. “Pay One Night Get One Night Free” for a trial period this year.

 

            KB proposed ABy seconded. All Agreed.

 

DM to contact Site Owners for 2010 to see if they are prepared to offer Stewards free of charge.

 

            CH proposed JL seconded All agreed.

 

Site fees for weekend meets £13.00  £7.00 for one night unless otherwise stated.

 

            Clare priory £16.00 weekend £9.00 one night

            Gosfield £20.00 for three night or £7.00 per night

 

            Proposed KH seconded WL   All agreed

 

CH will still be taking control of raffle.

           

 792      Secretary’s Report

 

            Green papers received:-

                        1.5        2008 Annual Report

                        1.6        2009/10 List of Officers  (new form not enclosed)

                        1.8        National Events Diary

                        1.11      Canvassing   - Club Rules on Conducting and Election

                        3.5        Overseas Tours/Rallies  -  Re: Carefree Travel Service

           

            Correspondence from HQ

                        List of all members chosen to opt to our DA

                        Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 – Certificate of Exemption

                        Combined Liability Insurance

 

            Other Correspondence received

Request from Mr and Mrs Schembri from Rainham to opt to WEDA

                        Booking form for Nottingham Goose Fair 2009  (passed to ABy)

 

Would like to know why I am not receiving notification of new members from HQ.  I have been approached this weekend by one of our members who informed me that his brother joined the club at Christmas 2008 and is a WEDA member. 

 

Thank you to Linda Walsh for all her help with the Minutes before, during and after WEDA AGM and also for the Agenda for today’s meeting.

           

793       Chairman’s Charity

 

            The Macmillan Nurses in Essex to be the Chairman’s Charity.  ROC suggested that once we have £100.00 then this would be presented to the Macmillan Nurses.

 

            Linda Walsh has donated a large Easter bunny to be raffled this weekend as ‘Guess the Name’

 

794       Site Secretary’s Report

           

            Danbury School has been booked for next years AGM with the hall booked at a cost of £75.00 for all day and           the evening.           

 

Would like to book Brookfield’s, Ongar for our Halloween Meet then have Oakview Nurseries for Firework Meet as there is a local Firework display the same weekend.

            WL proposed JL seconded.  All agreed.

 

795       PRO

 

             Received 20 membership packs to encourage new members to DA.

 

            Two slots in UR Invited have been used so far.  Our Five day meet at Brokhowse  Weeley prior to the FICC to           be put in UR Invited

 

KH advised  that a copy of all our newsletters must be sent to Mr Steve Holland, Regional Secretary.

 

           

 

            796       Rep to Region Report

 

                        There had not been a Regional Meeting since our last meeting the Next one ould be the weekend of

                        14 – 16 May

 

                        KH spoke about the use of votes when voting for our Regional Counsellors. 

 

            797       Webmaster Report

 

                        There has been 591 hits since the counter had been put on.

 

KH would like to see a history page and suggested that WB had lots of photos.  A minutes page could also be added.   IW would like to see an account of the AGM.

 

798       Social Report

 

            Allo Allo weekend all sorted out.

 

            Sunnybrook Farm – to contact stewards to see if any help needed

 

            Halloween to be sorted out at a later meeting.

 

799       Youth Contact Report

 

            KH had nothing to report at present.

 

800       Any Other Business

 

            WL would like the Committee to be more involved in larger meets.

                        ROC proposed that the committee be involved in larger meets and that WL would co-ordinate this and          be Chief Steward.  WB seconded,  All agreed.

 

            All visitors on site should be notified to the Steward.  The reverse side of the stewards booking form should be used for this.

 

801       Date, Time and Venue of Next Meeting

 

            Sunday 31st May 2009, 12 Noon at Clare Priory. Suffolk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

 

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