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Apologies for Absence were received from Alf Reynolds, Jonathan Tucker
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting held on 11 March 2010 were agreed
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Matters Arising from the above Meeting
Mike Gibson reported that the land purchase has now been completed
John Hardy has had informal discussions with David Lewin representing the houseboat association but has yet to meet formally.
John Hardy and John Paul have inspected the pontoon separately and believe it to be in good order. Chains needed on upriver side of piles.
Victoria Lewis not available to assist on Volunteer on Friday nights. Sam Weetch will run this group on Fridays with John Paul and James.
Maldon District Council has accepted the club’s offer for purchase of the jetty. There may be some legal charges.
John Hardy has written to the sailing club in L’Aigullion sur Mer following the recent flooding in the Vendee.
Rosemary has given the club’s social dates to the JCC for Burnham Week.
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JH to arrange meeting
JP to organise chains
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Treasurer’s Report
Rosemary Prior presented the latest set of accounts. Donations received from the Carnival Committee for £1000, The Rotary Club - £1000 and the Coop is to donate £500. Most subscriptions have now been received.
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Membership
There has been one application for new membership from Piers Stanbury. Changes to type of membership by Mr T Terry, Mr T Frost, Mr and Mrs Jones, Mr and Mrs Page. Mr Martin Makey has resigned.
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Correspondence: Diary still at printers. IRC yearbook received. Note of thanks received from Rosemary Beeson for the club’s presentation at the AGM.
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Land Purchase
Mike Gibson reported that the land purchase has now been completed
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Rebuilding
Club now open again. Some snagging problems remain. The Committee offered its thanks to all who have worked to get the club up and running again but particularly Digger Harden and Tracey Saunders.
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Reopening Plans
Official party will be Saturday 19th June. All day event for the whole club. There will be crabbing and racing (open to all clubs. We need to invite the flag officers of the other clubs, plus the builders and surveyors. Beer has been offered for the day. Money raised will go to charities in memory of Stuart Paul (as in previous years). Cold buffet lunch, children to have packed lunches. Need to contact John Whittingdale MP to invite. The day is an opportunity to offer a special thank you to the Crouch Yacht Club for its support while our clubhouse was out of commission. |
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Keys
The meeting agreed that members should have open access to the dinghy park, toilets, sail store. |
Codes to be circulated to members |
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Clubhouse Bookings
There was a discussion of the rates charged for hall hire. Simplification required to help with administration. Flag officers agreed to meet afterwards to discuss and approve new rates.
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JH, Jenni B, Rosemary P and flag officers to meet to discuss rates |
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VAT registration
The club needs to register soon for VAT if it wants to be able to recover money spent in the rebuild. John Saunders has checked that VAT registration would not stop us from making any grant applications. A small change to the wording of some club rules may be required. The Commodore called for a vote to decide if we should register for VAT. He proposed the motion and was seconded by John Paul. There were 13 for and 3 against.
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Reports from the Sub-committees
Sailing:
Flooring in race box needs replacing.
JCC:
John Paul reported that the EU is bringing in legislation that will prevent certain types of dredging.
New logo created for Burnham Week
Crossrail plans delayed to no disruption expected for racing on the Crouch in 2010.
Fireworks to go ahead again at the end of Burnham Week
The Committee is looking for people with IT experience to help input date in Burnham Week.
Pontoon: Swimming off the pontoon will not be sanctioned by the club.
Dinghy & Car Parks:
Stickers for cars parked by members in the car park required
House:
Laura Gibson required a list of hall bookings
Social: .
Juniors:
Feva/Tera open weekend 5/6 June. Sponsors required.Club prepared for first Friday and the galley rota is ready.
Fundraising:
Planned – regular bottle raffle, Pie and Pud evening May 16 at the Club
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Digger Harden to arrange suitable flooring
Rosemary P to arrange.
Jenni Blunden will continue to supply info to Laura. |
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Any Other Business
Price for honours boards may be £2900. Potential sponsors discussed.
New trolley required to launch flames and rib which will be used weekly.
Insurance – Public liability cover discussed. Peter Marchant said that he didn’t think the additional land acquired by the club would change cover required.
Noticeboards for the clubhouse – Plan is to install a noticeboard aluminium/cork. Richard Taylor offered to supply
Clubhouse no longer has a phone on the premises – need to amend all literature. |
Peter Marchant to check new jetty is covered by club’s insurance.
Richard Taylor to provide noticeboard
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Date of Next Meeting: Thursday 13th May 2010
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