DATE: 10th August 2003
VENUE: Cask & Cutler, Sheffield
MEETING OPENED: 7.00pm
CHAIR: Andrew Timms

MEMBERS PRESENT

Andrew Timms

Lucie Burgar

Garry Timms

Andrew Staniforth

Julie Kirby

Dave Martin

Stuart Hill

Wilf Bell

Gary Johnson

Vanessa Faetz

Alan Woolley

Ian Hill

Welcome to Jane Chisolm

Reps annual report:
Achievements: Trial run on Abbeydale Road for bikes in bus lanes, with new road signs and markings.
Campaigns Still Ongoing: Secure bike parking funds have been diverted to fund an awareness program to prevent child deaths in urban areas.
Speed camera siting: Campaign ongoing to monitor and report any speed camera which is not sited in an accident black spot.
State Of The Roads: Still in contact with local councils re dangerous road conditions. There is a website where raised manhole covers, potholes, and loose surfaces can be reported.
Traffic Light Sensors: Campaign planned to inform local council of traffic lights where motorcycles are not detected.

Election of officers:
Rep: Andrew Timms agrees to stand again.
Proposed: Wilf Bell
Seconded: Alan Woolley
Carried by majority

Treasurer: Julie Kirby stands down.
Garry Timms stands
Proposed: Andrew Timms
Seconded: Gary Johnson
Carried unanimous
Secretary: Julie Kirby stands
Proposed: Andrew Timms
Seconded: Vanessa Faetz
Carried unanimous
Political Officer: Stuart Hill stands
Proposed: Lucie Burgar
Seconded: Dave Martin
Carried unanimous
Clubs Liaison: Alan Woolley Stands again
Proposed: Andrew Timms
Seconded: Julie Kirby
Carried by majority
Liaison to Newcastle: Vanessa Faetz
Proposed: Andrew Timms
Seconded: Lucie Burgar
Carried Talk by guest speaker
Upcoming diary dates: Yorkshire Region AGM to be held on Sunday 19th October at Murton Park.
 
East Yorkshire Social to be held at Hodgson's Pub in Beverley weekend of September 27th, camping is available on the rugby fields behind the pub.
 
Next years raffle prize will be a Triumph Daytona 600, 2004 model.
There will be an added bonus of £250 towards insurance donated by
MAG Direct and £250 towards accessories from Hein Gericke.
 
There is a movement in Europe to add VAT onto all safety clothes which have previously been exempt, i.e.: helmets, safety boots, glasses etc.
 
Jane warns us all to be aware of our insurance as some companies are refusing to pay out on policies where the holder rides a motorbike. Some of these banks are: Lloyds TSB, Bank of Scotland and Barclays.
Our opinions are asked as to whether to reduce the cost of affiliation to clubs with under 50 members from £50 to £30. General consensus is positive.
 
There will be a MAG presence at Squires coffee bar with Streetbikers and membership forms, our support would be most welcome, more information to follow. Jane states her intention to stand as Regional Rep again this year and thanks us for all our help and support.

No motions received

Objectives for year to come
Keep up the good work, please continue to inform local councils of treacherous roads, unsuitable speed camera sites traffic lights which do not recognise motorbikes.
 
Close attention to be paid to the VAT issue. Possible letter writing campaign?

Any Other Business
Alan Woolley queries the number of Sheffield MAG members. Out of two hundred members, twelve have attended this AGM. How can we encourage more members to attend regular meetings?
 
Vanessa Faetz suggests a social evening with live band to encourage new people to visit. Jane Chisolm reiterates that there is a float held by Yorkshire Region to aid smaller groups in putting on events. This money must be paid back, and is not a slush fund.
 
Monies collected from group at large to bump start new bank account, including honoured guest who put a five pound note in and five one pound coins out! Small mistake quickly spotted! Funds now stand at £30.50. Money has been forwarded to G Timms for deposit in account.

Date of next AGM
11th July 2004 to be held at Cask & Cutler, Sheffield. End of AGM.