Pin Mill Sailing Club

PIN MILL SAILING CLUB

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING on Thursday 17 June 2004

In the Clubhouse at 20.00 Hours

PRESENT:

J. Ackland, R. Blackburn, J. Clarke, B. Cook, L. Foster, T. Grove, J. Humby, R. Kirkup, D. Ridge, I. Saunders, V. Stone, G. Terry, L. Thomas.

1 Apologies:

S. Dent, F. Wylie

2 Minutes of last meeting:

Apologies had in fact been received from S Dent and not V Stone (who was correctly minuted as having attended the meeting).

3 Matters arising:

In respect of “5 Correspondence”, The Commodore asked the Hon Secretary whether he had let Nigel Mower have some details of proposed new Licensing JA laws. These were promptly handed to Julian Ackland, in Nigel’s absence.

The Commodore asked about progress on the question of Club Insurance cover – “7 Treasurer’s Report” referred. Tim Grove reported he was still TG investigating.

The Hon Secretary said in reply to a question, that he had still not researched the updatedness of the printed Club Rules but would do so and in future, the document would be kept up to date on the website. GT

4 Membership

Romy Blackburn reported a paid up membership of 397.

The following new members were accepted;

Colin and Elaine Attwood, Upminister, Essex, boat Sandpiper, Sandpiper class proposed Bryan Rogers, seconded Christine Cook

Jacqui and Bob Martin, Harkstead, boat Countess Nell, Countess 28, proposed RB Lee Foster seconded Elaine Green. Elizabeth Petheram, London SW16 (and Sams Cottage, Pin Mill), no boat, proposed Brian Rogers, seconded Christine Cook.

It was reported that long standing member M Bacciottini had belatedly sent in his 2003/2004 subscription pleading personal difficulties for the long delay. It was agreed to accept his cheque for £50 in the circumstances in lieu of a full rejoining fee.

5 Correspondence:

The Hon Secretary passed round a colourful recognition card showing ALL porpoise, dolphin and whale, with a note from the Essex Biodiversity Partnership urging sailors to keep a watchful eye open and report.

6 Programmes and Circulars:

It was the consensus, from the June issue, that the Diary column must start on GT the front page as had been the tradition. The next Circular would be in SD August.

7 Treasurer’s Report:

Had been circulated – copy would appear in the minute book

8 Sailing:

Lawrie Thomas announced that the Ladies Race had not taken place due to lack of competitors. Fiona Wylie suggested that the Race should be rescheduled for later in the year.

9 House:

Dilly Ridge queried whether advantage should be taken of an on site training course in food handling, that she was aware of. A certificate was given. The cost was thought to be £35 per person. It was agreed that Dilly would research demand amongst staff and those members who helped in the Galley and report DR back.

10 Social:

The Commodore went through his proposed routine for London week at St All Katharine’s Marina from, say, 2 to 8 July. He was holding a Captains’ Meeting the following day at the Clubhouse. 11 Property:

Some painting has been dome to the shiplap boarding at the front and back of the Clubhouse, at a cost of £280.

The new freezer, which has been donated to the Club, is in the store and an icemaker, donated by the Butt & Oyster, is in the Bar.

The carpet in the Bar, where it has been lifting has been stuck back again, but this is the last time such a short term solution will work. JC A price is being obtained for replacing the coir mat in the lobby.

12 Barges:

The Hon Secretary reported that there were 7 to 8 entries for the Passage Race. JA 12 to 15 entries had been received for the Match. Permission was requested to hold a raffle and this was agreed.

13 Suggestions & Accidents:

14 Any Other Business:

It was agreed that the Hon Property Secretary would take down the old notice JC board on the outside wall of the Clubhouse. The Commodore would ask Angela Brooke if she is prepared to run the Bar at lunchtime on Saturdays. It BC was agreed that this opening needs to be advertised in the Circular.

The Meeting closed at 21.30 Hours

15 Next Meeting:

22 July 2004 at 20.00 Hours

Signed ……………………………………………… COMMODORE