0 The Barn N-ooz - Aug 2010
AGM – Minutes of the AGM held on the 11th June 2010 at Elgin Library.
Present: - Ian Buchan, Bernie Walker,
David Jackson, Dusty Millar,
Rob Halley, Davie Milne,
Brian Goodwin & Neil Ellison.
Item 1 - Apologies
1. Apologies were received from Robert Duncan, Gary McBride, Ken McDonald, Barry Robertson, Gerhard Hess.
Item 2 -_Minutes of the Last AGM
2. The minutes of the last AGM held on 12th June 2009 were read and accepted as a true record of the proceedings. Proposed by Brian Goodwin, seconded by Bernie Walker. Passed unanimously.
Item 3 - Matters Arising
- Item 10 Para 18. Charity for donation. The Charity has still not been decided on. To be discussed under AOCB.
- Item 10 Para 20. Container for storage. The container at Sheriffston had been looked at, but its condition was too far gone to be of use. Nothing had been heard about the possible use of another building. Brian Goodwin to follow up.
- Item 10 Para 22. Rob Halley reminded the meeting that the slabs were still available.
Item 4 – Chairman’s Report
6. The Chairman reported a successful year, with MMRG taking part in exhibitions in Perth, Inverness, Dundee, Elgin
and Glasgow.
7. The Thomas layout has now been retired, and building a replacement is well under way.
8. Two new members had joined. Euan MacPherson had rejoined, plus a junior.
9. He expressed thanks to the Committee for their efforts.
Item 5 -Treasurer’s Report
10. The Treasurer presented the accounts, and went through the figures for the benefit of members present, answering any questions. He also reported that income from GNOS 2010 was down on GNOS 2009. However, expenses were down, so, over all, total income was up.
11. Neil Ellison proposed that the accounts be accepted as correct. Seconded by Rob Halley. Carried unanimously subject to audit.
Item 6 – Secretary’s Report
12.The Secretary reported that the AMRSS payout for King Street had been much higher than anticipated, and had resulted in the trip covering its costs by a good margin.
13. The year in general had been uneventful, with just the usual round of exhibitions attended, which the Chairman had already mentioned.
14.Forthcoming exhibitions are Inverness, Cupar, Dundee, Aberdeen and Glasgow. Due to a screw up with paperwork, MMRG would not be attending the Perth Exhibition this year.
15. The Secretary announced to the meeting that although the post was not up for re-election till 2011, for personal reasons, he was resigning from the post with immediate effect.
Item 7 – Election of Committee Members
16. Chairman. Bernie Walker.
Proposed by Brian Goodwin. Seconded by David Jackson
Vice Chairman. David Jackson
Proposed by Neil Ellison. Seconded by Brian Goodwin.
Secretary Dusty Millar
Proposed by Bernie Walker. Seconded by Rob Halley.
Membership Dusty Millar
Proposed by Brian Goodwin. Seconded by Bernie Walker.
Exhibit Co-ord No volunteer or proposal.
Member Rob Halley
Proposed by Brian Goodwin. Seconded by Bernie Walker.
Member Neil Ellison
Proposed by Brian Goodwin. Seconded by Bernie Walker.
Member Ian Buchan
Proposed by Brian Goodwin. Seconded by Bernie Walker.
All proposals were carried unanimously.
Item 8 – Auditors for 2010/11
17. Ian Buchan and Dusty Millar volunteered to be the auditors for 2010/11. Carried unanimously.
Item 9 – Subscriptions 2010/11
18. An increase in subscriptions was discussed. Dusty Millar proposed there be no change. Seconded by Neil Ellison. Carried unanimously.
Item 10 - AOCB
19.Charity money. It was suggested that the money taken on the Thomas layout should be rounded up to £100 as in previous years. This would make a total of £300 for donating to charity.
Ian Buchan proposed £100 to go to Jack and Jill.
Dusty Millar proposed £100 to go to Help The Heroes.
Neil Ellison Proposed SSAFA rather than Help The Heroes.
Brian Goodwin proposed £100 to go to Macmillan Cancer Support.
A show of hands was in favour of SSAFA. Carried unanimously.
- GNOS 2011. The meeting was informed that due to a mix up with the booking, the Town Hall was not available to MMRG for the Easter weekend. After much discussion Bernie Walker proposed going for the nearest available weekend to Easter. Neil Ellison seconded. Bernie Walker to action. Carried unanimously.
- Ian Buchan congratulated Neil Ellison on his good work with the newsletter and with the club website.
- Neil Ellison informed the meeting that the cost of the website was due for renewal. It was agreed unanimously that he should go ahead with renewal.
- Neil Ellison informed the meeting that 2011 would be the centenary of the Thomas the Tank books, and perhaps the MMRG should do something appropriate for the occasion. To be decided on.
24. There being no further business, the meeting closed at 20.25
GNOS 2011 – Its good news time, a new venue has been found for GNOS 2011. The T.A. Centre, Edgar Road, Elgin, (don’t ask, just Goggle it) and the dates for your diary are Friday the 25th March to Sunday the 27th March. Further details to follow after the next committee meeting.
Thomas the Tank – A new basic Thomas the Tank layout has been started and hopefully it will be finished by the next GNOS. See web site for update photos. The old Thomas layout is up for sale, any reasonable offer considered.
Model Rail Scotland 2011 – As from next year they will be running a new photo I.D. and tamper proof wristband entry system for all exhibitors. Club members have to sign up to the scheme, more details to follow in next newsletter.
Day out Dufftown - The proposed day out at the Dufftown & Keith Railway seems to have had no support. Please note, if events proposed by members get little or no support, then no one will be bothered to try and organise anything else. Help the committee and support these events, so other happenings can be arranged. The question maybe is, do you want visits to other club, railways or places of interest. One member has suggested a run to Boness or another a visit to Strathspey railway on a Saturday for their shed tour, or maybe a 10 pin bowling night. I’m afraid to ask, how many of you would be interested?
If you are interested in visits, etc, then let me know either by email or by old post
Old News – David Jackson has obtained some old copies of newsletters from Norman’s wife, which I hope to reread and have wonder down memory lane for some of the older members and for us new boys, to see what you got up to. So it’s back to the future in a galaxy far, far way …… (wavy lines and shimmering)
Although the group was formed in 1983 and was called West Moray Model Railway Group, the first newsletter was produced in June 1984, the secretary being, oh, a David Jackson. I have to admit I do like the first paragraph, it just shows yet again nothing changes, to quote –“ May I take this opportunity to welcome new members to the group. I hope you will not be disappointed and that the Group lives up to expectations. (This is the bit I like) This can only be achieved by members taking an active interest, and feeding the Newsletter. Although the Group was formed in January of this year, this is the first Newsletter to be produced. However, it will now be produced monthly, providing there is something to put in it. Remember, it is up to members to send in bits and pieces for inclusion. Sec”.
It seems the first exhibition was held in Forres in 1983 and the second on the 12th May 1984 and was deemed a “great success” despite the numbers being down on the previous year. The total income was £143.61p, with expenses of £129.92, with a profit of £13.69 going towards the next show. Oh, how things have changed or not as the case maybe. Even in 1984 there was a venue problem, with Elgin being the main choice and the Secretary is asking, “now is the time for all you would be participants to start thinking about what you could put in”. It amazing it’s 25+ years on and it’s still the same. The next para deals with organised visits, Inverness Motive Power Depot, visits to other clubs, The West Highland Line for a steam hauled run, and trips to Edinburgh & Glasgow for the exhibitions. Then we have a list of retailers then sales & wants.
I take my hat off to David if he manages to produce a monthly newsletter, but we will save that for later 2010 newsletters to keep you in suspense. After reading the first newsletter I am having trouble with 1983 - 84 thing, I was told the group formed in 1983, can some old member confirm when the group was formed, just for clarity.
Membership – Yes it’s that time of year again, membership renewal is now due. If you haven’t renewed your membership, then this will be your last newsletter.
Dates for your diary this year: -
18th & 19th September Inverness show
25th & 26th September Cupar Model rail 2010
6th & 7th November Aberdeen MRC Exhibition
27th & 28th November, Model Fair Elgin
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