Weymouth RC AGM

Members attending 10

Apologies for absence: Terry Gibson

1.Matters Arising- Insufficient club members racing each week we pay £60 per week if we race or not, we are losing money.

2.Chairman's report
a. Marshalling- All have been helping when No's have been small, wearing of Hi-Vis vest by all marshals we have all lapsed in this requirement, BRCA rules for insurance reasons.
b. Championships have been messed up this year (break down of web site, not updating results so members have sight of standings in the championship) but will hopefully be back to normal in 2008, some very good racing has taken place.
c. Events attended by club members Puddletown carnival and the Rally X events by the buggy members, not forgetting NOT BOVY again a great success
d. Many thanks to Marc Westmancott for managing the Weymouth RC web site.

3.Treasurers report
a. Income for 2007 £2,500.00 – Outlay for 2007 £3,120.00 = Money in bank £980.12.
b. Payments to be made each month to Fossil Farm Estates

4.Acceptance of accounts
a. Proposed by Richard Harvey b. Seconded by Roy Damen

5.Membership secretaries report

a. No members in 2007, 20 Senior members and 5 Junior members.
b. No of guest racers in 2007
c. Annual Fees
(1)Senior £15.00
(2)Junior £8.00

d. Income
MEMBERSHIP SUBS £ 225 (£200+£25)
BRCA SUBS £ 264 (22x£12)
£ 489 Total (A)
Outgoings
BRCA SUBS £ 264 (22x£12)
BRCA AFFILIATION £ 70
£ 334 Total (B)
2007 Membership Income (A – B) £ 155

Note: The club is allocated 3 Free BRCA Memberships for club officials, Chairman, Vice Chairman & Treasurer.

EXPECTED MEMBERSHIP 2008 SEASON
SENIOR MEMBERS 15
JUNIOR MEMBERS 3

Income (Based on 2007 Subscriptions)
MEMBERSHIP SUBS £ 165 (£150+£15)
BRCA SUBS £ 180 (15x 12)
£ 345 Total (C)
Outgoings
BRCA SUBS £ 180
BRCA AFFILIATION £ 70
£ 250 Total (D)
Expected 2008 Membership Income C – D) £ 95

Note: The club is allocated 3 Free BRCA Memberships for club officials, Chairman, Vice- Chairman & Treasurer.

e. Subs:
(1) £4:00 for members racing one class
(2) £5:00 for members racing two classes
(3) £5:00 for non-members racing one class
(4) £6:00 for non-members racing two classes
f. 3 weeks as a guest non-BRCA member and then they have to join
g. 3 weeks as a guest BRCA member and then they have to join

6.Election of the Weymouth RC committee:

a. Chairman Al Mailer P Vince Rosam S Andy Curtis

b. Vice Chairman Ray Horsey P Al Mailer S Alan Read

c. Treasurer Bev Horsey P Paul Eady S Roy Damon

d. Membership secretary Terry Gibson P Bev Horsey S Ross Curtis

e. Media/Events secretary Vince Rosam P Richard Harvey S Matt Brown

7. Nitro Touring matters

a. 1/10th scale. Any Body shell, .15 engines max, any wheel and tyre combination, Must have working fail safe fitted and a body fitted while racing and for practice.

8. Nitro Buggy matters

a. Buggies and Truggies race together. Must have working fail safe fitted and a body fitted while racing and for practice .

9. Electric 27 Turn stock matters

a. Li-po batteries.
b. Any Body shell,
27 Turn motors max, any wheel and tyre combination, a body fitted while racing and for practice

10. Electric super stock matters

a. Li-po batteries.
b. Any Body shell,
19 Turn motors max, any wheel and tyre combination, a body fitted while racing and for practice

11. Proposals

a. . Updating of the Weymouth RC Club web site
(photos from any events attended by club members etc...).

P Al Mailer S Ray Horsey

b. Running Brushless motors. Weymouth RC will not be running Brushless motors during the 2008 season.

c. The club gets more involved with RC events in and around the Weymouth area,
(media secretary to do more)

P Paul Eady S Ross Curtis

d. The merging of Weymouth RC with Yeovil Model Race Club, and the sharing of the Clay pigeon track.

Saving money weekly by not spending £60 each Friday night if we race or not, the club will actually get money by racing at Clay pigeon track. £3 per head £1.50 to clay £1.50 to club.£5 on a Sunday but negotiable.

Super track, facilities are there, but RC racing side need some updating, pits etc....

The club will re-evaluate track and monetary situation in 3 months. Terry Gibson will be the point of contact with Yeovil Model Race Club, regarding any and all matters of amalgamation.

P Richard Harvey S Alan Read

e. The club find a new location to race at to cater for all classes we race. Void if d. agreed

All club members are asked to look out for a potential new location for the club to continue racing, should the need arise i.e. We are asked to vacate our current location due to monetary reasons.

P Ray Horsey S Vince Rosam

f. Can a £5.00 voucher for local RC shops be given out instead of trophy's. No Weymouth RC will still hand out trophy's ( When we get them).

P Roy Damon S Andy Curtis

12. A.O.B (Any Other Business)

a. Vice Chairman is to liaise with Dorchseter town council ref indoor market to race in.

b. Personnel Transponders, we will look into the cost of a job lot of PT's for members.

13. Hand out 2007 club championship prizes in January. Not finished.

15. Date for next AGM TBC. Last Friday in November 2008 at the Tavern crossways.

16. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all Weymouth RC Club Members and families.


Al Mailer
Ongoing Chairman Weymouth RC