Dave Brock, Bob Everett, Maxine Joyce, Georgina Austin, Mary Armitage, Bill Bennett, Quin Broadbent, Jim Dawson, Jane Farrier, Steve Simpole, Clare Thorogood, Nigel White

Mary Armitage proposed the Minutes were a fair account of the meeting. Nigel White seconded.

The provisional accounts are showing a small surplus for the year, subject to late expenses, and the cumulative funds are in the region of £7.5K. This surplus will be needed for the emergency repairs to the ceiling with the balance held for contingencies. Keeping subscriptions at the 2005/06 levels will be acceptable provided we get a repeat of the funds raised from the Orion 15.

AL also advised that he would find out what the situation is regarding lottery funding. JF has had some success with lottery funding for the juniors. JF to discuss with AL.

The Club’s turn out for the MWL league had been very poor this year. DB asked the committee what they thought could be done to improve the situation in the future. Various ideas and suggestions were raised. Agreed to discuss at the first Committee after the AGM has taken place.

QB produced a preliminary fixture list. He had received notification today (31.8.06.) that Milocarians were holding a race at RAF Halton on Saturday, 23^rd September 2006. QB will ask Roddy MacLennan to e-mail members to make them aware of the race.

It was agreed that all the Essex League races be added to the fixtures list and website. They do not clash with the Chingford League races.

Marshalls – BB said it has been difficult getting enough Marshalls out for races, especially the big events. BB/SS/JD said they would work together as a team for the following winter season and rotate race responsibilities between them.

RE has received a letter from the Corporation of London to say they were investigating the possibility of taking over the clubhouse and yard and use the premises for educational purposes. We have been approached before but nothing happened. RE has looked at the deeds for the premises and it says that the CoL is obliged to provide us with alternative accommodation. RE has written to them stating this fact. No response received as yet. The lease renewal is due in June 2007.

In the meantime the ceiling in the men’s changing room is in an appalling condition and needs work done very soon. The men’s toilets also need urgent attention. DB to get estimates. RE said he would approach the 100 club regarding some funding for the projects.

9. Club Officers/Committee Members Vacating their post and Vacant Posts within the Club

DB informed the committee that Bob Everett was standing down as Secretary. He thanked Bob for all his hard work and support and appreciated his personal friendship over the years.

He also informed them that Georgina Austin – Assistant Secretary was also standing down and thanked her for all the hard work she had done over the years. He also thanked Les Austin for his support and friendship. DB stated that it was the end of an era for him personally and the Club as a whole.

Canteen Manager post still to be filled. DB would like someone in place for the first Mob Match on the 21^st October 2006.

There is the strong possibility that a new cleaner would be needed in the near future.

Maxine Joyce said she would stay on as President.

BE produced a bag of wood flakes and suggested that these be used for trailing in the future because it is proving very difficult to get paper for trail laying.