CHRISTCHURCH AND DISTRICT MODEL FLYING CLUB

55 YEARS OF MODEL FLYING
BMFA  AFFILIATION NUMBER 2581

CHRISTCHURCH AND DISTRICT MODEL FLYING CLUB

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 6 DECEMBER 2024

AT BRANSGORE VILLAGE HALL

Present: Jon Goddard, Chairman, Mike Roach, Secretary, Alan Butterworth, Treasurer, Brian Brockway, Membership Secretary and 23 members.

Apologies were received from  Shaun Harris, Colin Upsher, Peter Burton, Jim Ruffell, David Poole, Richard Davies, Des Bond and Colin Dean

ITEM 1. The Chairman introduced the meeting by thanking all who attended and his pleasure at the positive and generous nature of the Club. He paid tribute to members of the committee and the work and support of all members.

ITEM 2 – MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes had been published on the Club website for 11 months. They were proposed as being correct by Richard Dockettey and, seconded by Trevor Hewson and carried unanimously.

ITEM 3 – OFFICERS’ AND FLYING REPORTS.

• TREASURER. The treasurer’s report is attached at Annex A. The Club has a small deficit largely due to the repair and servicing of the mower. He asked the membership to pay their fees by Bank Transfer rather than cheque of cash. Fees were due by 31 December He informed the meeting of the change in status of the Club account made by Lloyds Bank which would involve a charge of approximately £50 per annum.
• MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY. Brian Brockway reported that membership stood at 121. He again highlighted the benefits of paying by Bank Transfer rather than cheque or cash,
• FLYING REPORTS. The secretary reported that Dan Tanner was very happy with our continued presence and had agreed to us putting forward a planning application to change our patch from agricultural to recreational use. There were five reports to the meeting: Flat Field by Mike Roach standing in for Andy Slightam, Helicopters by Farhad Khatir, Slope Soaring by David Bicker, Indoor by Trevor Hewson and Longham by David Bintcliffe.

• ITEM 4 – REVIEW OF ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The need for a secure financial base was stressed. The increase in Club fees from £40 to £45 was proposed by Geoff Harris, seconded by David Bintcliffe and carried unanimously.

ITEM 5 – THE COMMITTEE. All committee members except Richard Docketty were willing to stand for 2024. Two new Committee members had volunteered, Andy Slightam and Paul Johnston. The new committee was proposed by Richard Docketty and seconded by Geoff Harris and carried unanimously.

ITEM 6 – APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS. The Chairman reported that Roger Dornon wished to stand down. The Chairman asked for a volunteer but none was forthcoming. (Adternote – Mark Loveder agreed to be auditor for 2025.

ITEM 7 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS.

• Concern was raised that on some ISPs the Club website was deemed “unsafe”. The secretary had investigated but was unable to resolve the issue. Geoff Harris agreed to assist. Afternote - the Website host company had upgraded the site to https and it was now deemed safe
• Alex Bush and others questioned the need to close the access gate every time a member arrived. He also wanted to have another bench at the pits area. The secretary would raise both issues with Dan Tanner.
• It was reported that Andy Slightam wanted to raise the issue of guidelines for flying etiquette. This would be done in the next issue of Heads Up

• Jon Goddard, Chairman

Mike Roach, Secretary

5 December 2024