REPORTS
GENERAL SECRETARY
Stan Appleton reported that much of his work was now internet and email based rather than using traditional correspondence so proposed that the ‘correspondence’ and ‘secretary’s reports’ be integrated in future. A lot of time was being spent in giving very simple technical advice or clarification to emailers or forum contributors who should be finding the answer in the Blue Book or by asking at clubnights. It was apparent that many potential competitors never attended clubnights where they could chat to more experienced colleagues. It was vital that newcomers were made welcome at clubnights.
CHAMPIONSHIPS CO-ORDINATOR
281 competitors have now signed up. More regs are available on-line and a small number of events have on-line entry. 75% of registered contenders have web access. 75 people are new registrations to the championship. Four events had been held and one member had already qualified for the all-rounders championship !
Toyo have offered sponsorship for the sprint championship. John Harden suggested this would be well-received by sprinters so should be pursued.
Roundabout Tyres has offered a trophy for the Overall rally championship.
The inter-association autotest would be held on 1.4.06 at Hereford.
The marshals’ draw for the period from August to January was held giving awards to Ifor Davies, Paul Cross, Ken Wilkinson, Graham Bray, Eve Fisher and Steve Cawley.
FORESTRY LIAISON OFFICER
No report. The new FLO for North Wales is John Wood of Caersws.
AINTREE LIAISON OFFICER
John Harden had agreed a series of similar dates to previous years, with the first meeting on 22 April. Spoil dumping had restarted and part of the paddock may be lost to football and golf. John Symes is satisfied so far that the dumping hasn’t jeopardized the course but there is a risk that crawler tractors may damage the surface. The application for the Heritage listing of the Grand Prix circuit is now with Ministers.
OTHER VENUE LIAISON
All demolition at Weeton is complete.
PRESS OFFICER
Nothing to report.
TRAINING OFFICER
Mike Farnworth reported no special issues. 16 college events were now under the wing of Myerscough. The marshals’ qualification scheme was going well with 500 students involved and plans for 1000 for next year. Even old-timers found they were learning something. Sue Sanders-Peppitt said that the MSA database was being improved to track an individual through the levels, their attendance at events, training received, etc.
Can something be done to support marshals for sprints and hillclimbs ?
CTRLO
No reports received. Jack Romain was seriously ill following a heart attack; Phil Edwards was deputizing.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
It was confirmed that rallying at Trawsfynydd Ranges had not been affected by the munitions finds there and that event plans were proceeding.
Nominations were required for MSA committees, which are filled on a rotation system.
Delegates were asked for ideas on how to celebrate the association’s 50th anniversary next year. A boat trip, navigational scatter to all club areas or a multi-event festival were initial ‘off-the-cuff’ ideas. It was also the 50th anniversary of the Aintree Grand Prix.
The meeting closed at 10pm. Delegates were thanked for their attendance.
AGENDA ...
For the Ordinary Meeting of the Association of North Western Car Clubs, to be held at Holiday Inn, Runcorn, on Tuesday 9 May 2006 at 2000 hours prompt.
Apologies for absence
Minutes of last meeting (February 2006)
Matters arising
MSA Reports
Correspondence
Reports
General Secretary
Treasurer
Championships Co-Ordinator
Forestry / Facilities Liaison Officer
Aintree Liaison Officer
Other Venue Liaison
Press Officer
Training Officer
MSA CTRLO
Any other business
Date and place of next meeting
p.p. Stan Appleton
General Secretary - Association of North-Western Car Clubs
Daleview, Pateley Bridge, West Yorkshire, HG3 5DN.
