AGM - Friday 27th February 2015

[Team Buck (the eldest)]

This year’s AGM is scheduled for next Friday (27/02/15). I’m just waiting for confirmation but we are planning to hold it at the Grange Park community centre in their small hall between 19:30 to 22:30.

Location;
Grange Park Community Centre
School Lane
Northampton
NN4 5FZ

There’s a car park to the right of the centre with plenty of spaces and I’ve had it confirmed that the café bar will be open :thumbsup:

We have a number of things to discuss and decide on as a club and the meeting will need to start promptly at 19:30, so get there a little earlier if you want to get a drink or bite to eat from the bar.

If anyone would like to add anything to the agenda please drop me a pm by next Tuesday so we can book you a slot, and I’ll post the completed agenda by Thursday.

It would be great to see as many members as possible, as the direction of the club for the coming year will be discussed and voted on, so if you want your say come along.

Please keep an eye on this thread for any changes to times or location.


Thanks
Colin

[Npdp72]

I'll be there. :thumbsup:

I guess the agenda will cover the decisions to be made for both indoor and outdoor venues?

[Team Buck (the eldest)]

That's the plan, along with a number of other things...

[Treedudeben]

See you all there :thumbsup:

[2175shaun]

Count us in :)

[JBL]

In the diary.

[Philim]

I'll be there.

[iang454]

I will be there

[wingers]

I can't make this but will catch up with what's happening later.

[Lance]

Question - Will the agenda for the AGM be posted on this forum prior to the meeting?

This would ensure that any member of the club (like me:blush:) who is unable to attend the AGM can post any questions/concerns they may have?

[Team Buck (the eldest)]

An agenda will be posted asap (realistically it won’t be until Wednesday as the committee need to finalise it on Tuesday evening).

[Lee24h]

Hello

[Lee24h]

Hello ;)

[chuckie stella]

You watching your favourite tv show again

[Lee24h]

Maybe ;p

[Jay Smith]

I'll be there.

[Team Buck (the eldest)]

Hi guys

Firstly just to confirm the venue is being held at the Grange Park community centre and we have the hall from 19:30 to 10:30. I’ve had a couple of PM’s for items to be added to the agenda and the below is a summary of those requests. Please note this is not final and has been posted so people have the chance to have a think about any questions prior to the meeting. Please let me know via PM if you would like anything else adding rather than clutter up this thread.

Don’t forget if you want a say on the future of YOUR club, you will need to attend.


Our Venue’s and the future of
Indoor
Outdoor
What we need from our members to make this happen

Next year’s responsibilities
Committee members
Other positions (some new, some current)

2015/16 Membership
Prices
Conditions of

Driver etiquette and marshalling

Short Course National

Regional Meetings

[Lee24h]

I will be there

[Justingt5]

I plan to be there as missed all the previous once since becoming a member:thumbsup:

[wingers]

Change of plan means I can make this now :thumbsup:

See you all tonight.

[antrc]

Hi all is being there

[Lee24h]

I can provide humour if required? :)

[chuckie stella]

I can provide humour if required? :)

Gaffer tape already in car!

[Lee24h]

You might want some rope too :p

[chuckie stella]

You might want some rope too :p

You're very odd boy

[2175shaun]

I'm not sitting near Lee tonight :lol:

[iang454]

I would just like to say thank you for tonight's AGM, well run and fairly to the point within the time provided :woot:

I would just like to thank the Committee and officers, for their continual and future appointments who help run the top club in the country the way they do.

We look forward to the new and exciting times ahead.

Thank you

Ian & Daniel

:thumbsup:

[2175shaun]

I would just like to say thank you for tonight's AGM, well run and fairly to the point within the time provided :woot:

I would just like to thank the Committee and officers, for their continual and future appointments who help run the top club in the country the way they do.

We look forward to the new and exciting times ahead.

Thank you

Ian & Daniel

:thumbsup:

Well said Ian, beat me too it :thumbsup:

[Philim]

Great news that the committee is staying on and thanks for all the hard work.

Some exciting things discussed last night around the future of the club all of which is positive.

On the venues front we need to understand we have been looking for 2 years at options and the availability of a permenant venue within our turnover is too good to not consider. Even with some compromises I have no doubt that Stone would create something spectacular.

I also think we need to factor in the pressure of a non permanent venue on matt. Whilst last night I got the impression that some enthusiasm had returned (no offence matt) but I have been through numerous decisions to resign because of the continual hassle. It was only 3 months ago we were talking about closure for these reasons. We could be there again in 6 months if we stay non perm.

From a racing front whilst the college allows us to do spectacular events 7 or 8 times a year the other 52 we are a Tuesday night members club. Whilst Moulton is great a smaller less grippy and more technical surface would benefit my driving more than the high grip astro blasting we have today. I also think people come to us because we are reliable, professional, friendly and if I'm being honest slightly less geeky than some other clubs lol. These virtues wouldn't be lost. Some drivers may leave but equally we lose drivers at Moulton because some don't like the big high grip tracks.

Matt/Colin - one issue I meant to raise last night was our accounts. One of the reasons we have struggled with perm is because to get relief on rates you need 2 years auditable accounts. What plans do we have for this? If it is time then I have volunteered to either support you Colin or take up treasurer duties. If it is cost then I know a few of accountants who would provide a good value service.

Really exciting times. The UK's best club.

Phil

[wingers]

I have to agree Phil - the committee have all done a great job and it's excellent news that they are all staying on.

I certainly share the dream of a permanent track but it's important that we do it right, as Silverstone always do. Let's not jump at the first available venue if it's too small and will compromise the racing. The club as it is runs the best club nights and winter series in the country and that's why we're hosting four regional events this year! That's not something to give up lightly.
My opinion is that we already have an outdoor track that will absorb as much time, money and effort as we can put in this year, before changing anything about our already top-notch indoor venue and events.

James

[Philim]

I have to agree Phil - the committee have all done a great job and it's excellent news that they are all staying on.

I certainly share the dream of a permanent track but it's important that we do it right, as Silverstone always do. Let's not jump at the first available venue if it's too small and will compromise the racing. The club as it is runs the best club nights and winter series in the country and that's why we're hosting four regional events this year! That's not something to give up lightly.
My opinion is that we already have an outdoor track that will absorb as much time, money and effort as we can put in this year, before changing anything about our already top-notch indoor venue and events.

James

James this isn't the first venue. We have been looking for over 2 years. If we do want a perm venue we will have to compromise because we don't earn enough money to hold down a commercial venue the size we use full time. If the committee thinks it can work and they have more experience than I. then I have faith.
I would also be happy to compromise my racing if it means the club survives long term because it's easier to manage.