The Chairman, Bob Milloy, welcomed delegates to the meeting, noting the poor turnout.

ATTENDANCE

16 member clubs were represented by 18 delegates as follows:

Bolton-le-Moors CC (Guy Wickham), British Radio Car Association (Jim Spencer), Civil Service Motoring Association (Eve Fisher, Steve Johnson), Chester MC (Steve Walker), Clwyd Vale MC (Peter White), Formula 1000 Rally Club (Dave Thomas), Glossop & DCC (John Buckley), Hagley & DLCC (Ron Hunt), High Moor MC (Neil Moreton), Kirkby Lonsdale MC (Bob Milloy), Lancashire & Cheshire CC (David Bailey, Martin Nield), Liverpool MC (John Harden, Ron Hunt), Motor Sport NW (Ann McCormack, Martin Nield, Richard Pearl), North Wales CC (Dave Thomas), Wallasey MC (Richard Pearl, Bill Turner) and Warrington & DMC (Ann McCormack).


Officials present were: Bob Milloy (Chairman), Eric Cowcill (Treasurer) & Dave Thomas (Championships Secretary).

Apologies for absence were recorded from Allan Dean-Lewis (President), Kay Skellern (General Secretary), Gordon Pirie (CTRLO Cheshire & Merseyside), Jack Romain (CTRLO North Wales), Mike Farnworth (Training Officer), Mike Ashcroft (Aintree Liaison Officer), Katy Mashiter (Press Officer), Sue Sanders-Peppitt (MSA Rallies Committee/Potteries & Newcastle MC), Tom Dooley (British Racing & Sports CC NW), John Francis (Dayz of Funder MC), Steve Kenyon (Garstang & Preston MC), Mark Wilkinson (Stockport MC/Motor Sport NW). NOTICE

Notice of the meeting had been distributed by e-Mail notification and published on the website, with a few printed copies to clubs or delegates without website access.

MINUTES

The minutes of the last meeting were agreed as a true record on a proposal by Eric Cowcill (Treasurer), seconded by John Harden (Liverpool MC). MATTERS ARISING

There were no matters arising.

REPORTS

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT



World-wide situation normal – German in red car wins Formula 1, French ex-gymnast in red car wins WRC. Motorsport has a high profile despite, or because of, F1 being so boring. The BRC was still controversial, with a court case last Saturday, pleasing to see a 17-year-old (Matthew Wilson) score points on every event.



In ANWCC there is no boredom or controversy, the championships and events well-supported. Congratulations for Knutsford & DMC on regaining the top club award, C&A second and CSMA moving up to third. The Awards 2004 Presentation last Saturday was the best attended for some years, over 230 people – thanks to all involved.



The evening has seen mixed emotions, Mike Parry collecting the Road Rally Newcomers award on behalf of son Richard, tragically killed in an RTA whilst returning home after a club meeting a couple of weeks previous. Mike had paid us very sincere compliments for the evening and the professionalism of the presentation.



Our website had reached 95,000 hits having now been operational for three years, with the daily rate now well over 100.



The ANWCC officials were thanked for all their hard work during the year, especially Dave Thomas in maintaining the championships so successfully. Kay Skellern is retiring from her post as Secretary to concentrate on motherhood, and was thanked for her contribution to the Association.



Thanks to all who supported the Association, now the second largest in the UK.

GENERAL SECRETARY



Not present for the AGM, Kay had tendered her resignation, and had nothing to report other than covered elsewhere.

TREASURER



Eric Cowcill presented the accounts for the year, showing an excess income over expenditure of £5.9k.



This, however, gives a false picture as the several items for 2004 had not been included as payment had not been made until 2005 – these included the Awards (approx £3,600) and the Marshals prize fund payments (£750). Nevertheless it was still a good year financially thanks mainly to the use of the website for distribution of information.



There were some subscription and registration fees outstanding at the end of the year and these have either been paid during early 2005 or are being chased up. The Marshals Fund was particularly healthy, thanks to the generosity of the competitors, paying with their championship registration fees.



Included in the accounts were some items relating to the setting up of the Formula 1000 series, these balanced themselves out as the series paid the Association for printing and administration. MSA Training days were initially funded by the ANWCC, later reimbursed although three cheques had been returned or not presented.



Printing and postage expenses had been kept down, Data Protection fees had been spread over two years and the bounced cheque shown on the statement had been cleared. The organisational side of the Association was economical, room hire at the Holiday Inn being around £70 per meeting.

CHAMPIONSHIPS Co-ORDINATOR



Dave Thomas reported that the year had ended successfully with 464 registered competitors (up from 370 in 2003 thanks largely to the F1000 series) and 120 events (possibly a record!). Generally there had been no problems, most events submitting results accurately and quickly, enabling the championships to be updated quickly. Only one event (a road rally) had caused problems and this was reflected in the Rally of the Year scores, the organising club well aware of its’ failings.



The Rally of the Year voting had thrown up some welcome newcomers, with Newtown & DAC’s Mid-Wales Stages getting the McGivern Trophy. Clwyd Vale’s Clwydian Cars Stages was second and Sheffield & Hallamshire MC’s Centenary Stages third. Regular top event the North-West Stages was fourth, but the scoring showed the overall high standards throughout the region.



The Formula 1000 Rally Challenge had been a phenomenal success, and stood on its own although has to run under ANWCC administration until 2007. For 2005 there will be two challenges, stage and forest, and initial interest had been overwhelming.



Dave thanked organising clubs for all their efforts during the year, and to everyone for supporting the championships.

New nominations had been received for Ron Hunt as Vice-Chairman and John Harden as Aintree Liaison Officer, both proposed and seconded by Chester MC and Liverpool MC. Nomination of Stan Appleton for the post of Secretary had been received, proposed and seconded by Ilkley & DMC and HRCR. Following the formality of the necessary procedures the following officers willing to stand for re-election were unanimously elected en bloc on a proposal by Richard Pearl (Wallasey MC) seconded by Guy Wickham (Bolton-le-Moors CC):

No motions for discussion had been submitted.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

There was no other business.

DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING

Future meetings will be at the Holiday Inn, Runcorn, all meetings to commence at 2000 hours prompt, dates being. It was noted that we have been offered meeting place in Cronton, Warrington at a facility owned by Myerscough College and this would be borne in mind for the future, it currently felt that the existing facility was suitably convenient.

Tuesday 10th. May 2005
Tuesday 9th. August 2005 (Championship 2006 date submissions)
Tuesday 8th. November 2005 (2006 provisional calendar publication)
Tuesday 14th. February 2006 (AGM & Ordinary Meeting)
This concluded the business of the AGM at 2043 hours.

Agenda for an Annual General Meeting of the Association of North-Western Car Clubs, which will be held at the Forte Posthouse, Runcorn, on Tuesday th. February 2006 and will commence at 2000 hours prompt.

Notice of Meeting
Apologies for Absence
Minutes of last AGM
Matters arising
Reports
Chairman
General Secretary
Treasurer's Report & Balance Sheet
Championship Secretary
Election of Officers 2006/2007
Motions for Discussion
Future Dates & Place of ANWCC Meetings in 2005/2006

p.p. Kay Skellern
General Secretary - Association of North-Western Car Clubs
17 Johnson Close, Henshall Hall, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3TQ