www.aemc.org.uk MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF EASTERN MOTOR CLUBS 28th April 2015 Held at the Lion and Lamb, Great Canfield The meeting commenced at 20.00 Attendance Members 15 were present representing 12 clubs as follows Gary Nicholls Stuart Kingham Tony Clements Tony Michael Paul Barrett Alan Barnard Tony Hewitt Martin Newson Mike Biss Mark Banham Chin Lucy Fryer Keith Pettitt Tony Burchnall Brian Hemmings Chairman Treasurer / Wickford AC/Blue Light ORC MSA Reg.Cttee. Rep./ Chelmsford MC Web /Chelmsford MC Rallies Coordinator / Chelmsford MC West Essex MC Kings Lynn &DMC SCCoN CSMA Kings Lynn & DMC Sevenoaks &DMC AEMC West Suffolk MC Eastern Counties Motor Club Secretary / Anglia Motor Sport Club Visitors Suze Endean Matt Endean RDO - Go Motorsport South East MSA Rallies/ Auto-Rally Cross Committee Apologies Apologies were received from Clive Grounds (Training – Cambridge CC ), Loyd Gerken (Technical ), Chris Deal (Sprint Co-ord), John White (Autocross Coord), Sarah White (HCAC Co-ord), Melanie Camp (Green Belt MC),John and Christine Sharp (Borough 19), Noreen Ward (BARC – Midlands), Geoff Hodge (Falcon MC) Previous Minutes The minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday the 20th Jan 2015 were reviewed and unanimously agreed having been proposed by Wickford AC (Stuart Kingham) and seconded by Chelmsford MC (Tony Clements). There were no matters directly arising not covered elsewhere in the agenda. Chairman’s Report There were no specific items to report. Page | 1 Treasurers Report As agreed as an action at the AGM the Financial report for 2014 was presented. This was discussed and unanimously accepted by the meeting having been proposed by Wickford AC (Stuart Kingham) and seconded by Sevenoaks &DMC (Chin). The current financial position was reported as showing a total of £10,036 in all accounts. There are currently 34 paid up member clubs with 2 more “in progress”. Secretary’s report Minutes of their meetings have been received from the following associations WAMC,ASWMC, ANICC and ASEMC. The monthly fixture list and newsletter had also been received from the ACU Eastern Centre. There had been no other specific correspondence No additional membership applications had been received. Autocross Report A report had been provided indicating that the Championship permit had now been received. Additional venues and confirmation of availability is urgently required. As in previous years the championship is expected to be self-funding. A discussion was held regarding reports that autocross has seen levels of recovery in the South West in terms of interest from competitors. It was indicated that there had been a number of related Go Motorsport activities in the area which may well be instrumental in part. Stage Rally Championship It was reported that 4 rounds have now been successfully completed following the recent event at MIRA. The next round is the Middlewick Stages at MoD Woodbridge on the 10th May. Bulletins are being circulated following each round which are very successful in ensuring everyone is up to date. A point was made and agreed that plans would need to be finalised for the championship presentation around the middle of the year. Consideration will be required that it is running as a joint championship with ASEMC this year. There are 40 registered contenders. A query was raised as to whether the Rally being run at Snetterton by Sheffield and Hallamshire could be included in the championship. It was agreed that as S&H are not current association members the event is not be eligible and that inclusion would be difficult at this point in the championship year. MSA Rallies Committee Matt Endean provided an overview on a number of current topics. The policy document and requirements for ensuring safety on multi venue stage rallies has recently been issued by the MSA and will become mandatory from 1st June. Although these requirements only cover multi venue stage rallies currently they are very likely to be extended to cover all rallies in some form in due course. There are a number of compelling reasons for adoption. Principally it is of course imperative that all is done to ensure the safety of all attending rallies but also evidence that this is being tackled is key to achieving an agreement with the Forestry Commission. Should a new agreement not be signed this would impact all forestry controlled venues not simply the larger forest areas. The additional MSA radio frequencies have now been released and are available to be programmed into appropriate units. Support to cover the cost of reprogramming and in those cases where radios cannot be upgraded purchasing new replacements is available to clubs from the MSA through development grants. Up to £40/unit is available to cover the cost of reprogramming and servicing. The discussion as to the mandatory use of FHRs in rallying is continuing with a number of personal opinions firming up that this is likely to become a requirement in 2017. Sprint Championship The championship is progressing successfully with seven rounds now completed. The next event is being held at Hethel on the 3rd May. Page | 2 There are 42 registered competitors in the Championship. Numbers of entries have varied from event to event this year ranging from a maximum of 160 to a minimum of 50 Regional Committee There have been no items put forward by clubs to be raised at the next Regional Committee meeting in May Technical An update on the certification of crash helmets had been provided as follows. “A reminder about crash helmets, SA2000 standard no longer valid for ALL MSA permit events, please donate them to Langley Park Rally School if possible. The standards to go for as replacements are SA2010, SAH2010. The SA2005 standard is valid until about 2017/18...to be confirmed! Also, the red BS6658 Type A/FR stickered helmets cease to be valid after 31st December 2015!” RDO / Go Motorsport Suze reported that visits had been made to a number of clubs and organisations. It was also stated that the offer to come along to clubs still is still there and that if a club believed there would be a benefit they should make contact. As a guide a visit to a committee meeting or similar was thought to be more beneficial than a social event. (although possibly less fun). A discussion had been held and an initially small group from within the association is being established to look at potential ways of evolving the use of social media and similar techniques to promote motor sport, clubs and events more effectively. The AEMC and how it interacts with members, clubs and organisations will be used as a start point. Progress will be reported at future meetings. Training The Training day at Cambridge in Feb. had been very successful held with 65 attendees. A date of 6th Feb has been set for a similar event in 2016. Clubs are therefore requested to recognise this when setting their events calendars and not plan any other events for this date. An approach to providing first on scene training is being progressed with a view to potentially providing this within 2016. Current thinking is that this may be held within an event although this is to be confirmed. Information is being sought from presenters/regions where there have been successful sessions in order to formulate a proposal. Association Website It was confirmed that the web site continues to be extremely well received. It was highlighted that there is an opportunity to expand the Autocross section including details of the championship. Clubs are urged to encourage their members to take look at the web site, register and start using the facilities including the forum capabilities. In answer to a query it was agreed that there is no problem in including the AEMC meetings Calendar on the web site and this will be actioned. Association Rally time keepers Register A copy of the regional association time keepers register has been submitted to the MSA. It was explained that there is a potential change in regulations under consideration which would cancel the need to have a licensed timekeeper or Listed timekeeper on road rallies. Should this be accepted then the need for the register can be reconsidered. AGM and Meeting dates In response to the query raised at the last delegates meeting the question of dates for the AGM and delegates meetings had been reviewed and the following recommendation put forward. The general format for meetings through the year should be retained with the AGM being moved from the first meeting (Jan.) to the second meeting (April). This will provide a better opportunity for the year end details to be finalised prior to the AGM. During the discussion it was highlighted that the roles of championship co-ordinators are at their busiest early / mid-season and therefore appointments would be more effective relating to the following season. Page | 3 The meeting agreed unanimously to adopt this change. A draft calendar for 2016 is attached as Appendix A Note as the regional committee dates (which form the basis of the timing) will not be firmed up until later in the year this is provisional for 2016. 2016 Events calendar Member clubs are to be requested to provide information on their events in 2016 in the next few weeks. This is being done in order that a directional listing will be available by the middle of the year to provide support for each clubs planning process. It is recognised that dates will change and that an early entry does not constitute a commitment. Publication of General Meeting Minutes A recommendation to include minutes from the general delegates meetings on the AEMC website was put forward. This was unanimously agreed to. Promotional Event 2016 Building on the success of the 2014 GML!E event it is planned to create a draft plan and feasibility study for staging a potentially similar motor sport promotional event in 2016. Options for cooperating with other associations and using different venues will be progressed. Anyone interested/willing in being involved with this process and subsequently the event please contact the Secretary. Any Other Business Association Noise meter – It was reported that the noise meter had required recalibration and a query had been raised as to how this would be funded. Following discussion it was agreed that as the unit is not being used specifically on association events that it should not be an association cost. Colin Potter – The meeting was informed that Colin Potter a very active participant in the Anglian motor sport scene and a many years West Suffolk member had recently passed away. Close and Next Meeting The Chairman thanked the attendees and informed the meeting as follows. The next Delegates meeting will be on the 21st July 2015 at the Lion and Lamb, Great Canfield, CM6 1SR Page | 4
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