North London Centre Caravan Club

North London Centre Caravan Club

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The Newsletter of the

North London Centre Caravan Club

ISSUE 1

SPRING 2016

CARAVAN CLUB

NORTH LONDON CENTRE

Minutes of the Meeting held on Saturday 5th March, 2016

At Arlesey Football Club

Present:-

Chairman: Wayne PearceVice Chairman:Terry Williams

Hon. Secretary: Erika WilliamsTreasurer:Debbie Todd

Rally Secretary: Peter Smith

Committee: Mandy Smith, Dawn Kiefer, Helen Crouch, Philip Crouch, Sue Beale,

Jason Kiefer

  1. Apologies: None
  1. Minutes of Meeting held on Saturday 2nd January, 2016

Proposed: Dawn Kiefer

Seconded: Wayne Pearce

  1. Matters Arising:

None

  1. Chairman’s Report:

Not a lot to report so far this year. Wayne said he was glad to see so many out for Icebreaker, there were 21 vans in total, well attended by North London with a few visitors.

Future rallies he will be attending are Easter – the Chilli weekend is coming up.

Proposed: Mandy Smith

Seconded: Debbie Todd

  1. Secretary’s Report:

Membership Figures

136 - Lead Members (incl. Life, Honorary and Overseas)

103 - Joint Members

03 - Family Members

242 - Total Members

No correspondence

Proposed:Helen Crouch

Seconded:Terry Williams

  1. Treasurer’s Report:

The accounts are done and with the accountant. VAT returns have been paid. The AGM made a loss. The New Year Rally made a profit of £275.62.

Rally paperwork and money must come in quickly for the VAT to be submitted quarterly.

Proposed:Sue Beale

Seconded:Phil Crouch

  1. Rally Secretary’s Report:

Alan Frazer had booked a venue for Easter 2017 in Leicester and Pete has now contacted them.

The Bank Holidays are now more or less booked. Naseby has been booked for August Bank Holiday.

Herts have asked us to host the Cabaret Weekend in 2017 – possibly earlier in the year.

We are running Valentines next year hopefully at Linslade – if not Alameda. This year’s Valentines rally numbers were restricted with the new spacing regulations which resulted in the cost going up.

The Regional AGM will be held at Linslade –possibly 40 caravans – there is also a possibility of 15 pitches at the CL site next to the school

There are various irons in the fire – Halloween is ‘as is’ - next year we will make sure it is on the right weekend – possibly at St Leonards.

  1. Social Secretary’s Report:

Jason has bought some more lights.

We need to apply for an extra licence to use a music programme – Jason will look into the costs. We also need to book entertainment for the Regional and Valentines.

  1. H.C.I.R. Report:

A meeting is being held on 10th March when the venue and theme will be decided. Possibly Henlow, but the cost is around £2,000 + extras.

Westcott – on the way to Biscester is another possibility – There is an old clubhouse and Bucks use it – it takes around 70 caravans.

Gamlingay is also being considered although we would not be able to get in until the Friday evening.

  1. Regional Report:

A lady from the insurance section of the Caravan Club talked about the insurance offered by them – although more expensive, they do offer more.

  1. Website:

The site for the Regional and the cost is needed to go on, also the cost for New Year and the caravan limit.

Details of the Valentines rally will be added when available.

Dawn asked that we all keep an eye on the website to check things.

  1. Any Other Business:

£30 was raised for the Centre charity for the brandy donated by Tom Slender to raise a glass for Eddie Maguire.

Sue Beale suggested looking at Longleat for a rally.

Lorna Morison is training for the Brighton Marathon which she is running to raise funds for the Centre charity – Mandy has sponsorship forms.

‘Crouch’s Clothing’ bought in some samples - look really good quality.

Rally packs need to be downloaded from the website now.

We need to discuss New Year at the next meeting.

  1. Date of Next Meeting: Saturday 30th April at 10.00 at the Chairman’s and Juniors Rally – Sewards End

Meeting closed at 5.45pm

CARAVAN CLUB

NORTH LONDON CENTRE

Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 2nd May, 2016

At Derwent Lower School, Henlow

Present:-

Chairman: Wayne PearceVice Chairman:Terry Williams

Hon. Secretary: Erika Williams

Rally Secretary: Peter Smith

Committee: Mandy Smith, Dawn Kiefer, Jason Kiefer

  1. Apologies: Debbie Todd, Phil Crouch, Helen Crouch, Sue Beale
  1. Minutes of Meeting held on Saturday 5th March, 2016

Proposed: Pete Smith

Seconded: Dawn Kiefer

  1. Matters Arising:

None

  1. Chairman’s Report:

Easter was a great success despite the weather – everyone made the most of it. The guided tour of the battlefields was enjoyed by those who participated.

The Chilli weekend at Moggerhanger was a lot of fun – Great night on the Saturday with the chilli and various games.

The venue for the Chairman and Junior Chair Rally had to be changed at the last minute as the field at Sewards End was waterlogged. We’ve had good feedback about this venue and could be a possibility for the AGM where we could use the kitchen. Staff very helpful and offered a more competitive price than Alameda.

Proposed: Mandy Smith

Seconded: Terry Williams

  1. Secretary’s Report:

Membership Figures

135 - Lead Members (incl. Life, Honorary and Overseas)

103 - Joint Members

03 - Family Members

241 - Total Members

No correspondence

Proposed:Jason Kiefer

Seconded:Pete Smith

  1. Treasurer’s Report:

The signed accounts were finally submitted to the Caravan Club by our Accountant but only after some chasing, I will elaborate my concerns surrounding this at the next meeting when I will be proposing to look for another accounting service.
Due to the lateness of the process and the timing of my holiday I have not be able to distribute a copy of the signed accounts to the committee so please accept my apologies for this, I will rectify this ASAP.

Proposed:Terry Williams

Seconded:Dawn Kiefer

  1. Rally Secretary’s Report:

Easter has been booked at the Lawns near Lincoln. We can use the Barn at £50 for the weekend. The Barn is not available on the Saturday night as they are hosting a Hog Roast, but we can join them (£8.00 pp)

All Bank Holidays have now been booked – Mayday weekend is at Sewards End

Spring Bank Holiday is at Homestead Lake Park near Clacton

August Bank Holiday is at Naseby

There was discussion regarding using Derwent School as a venue for a night at

Henlow Greyhound Racing.

  1. Social Secretary’s Report:

The music licence is £9.99 per month – Jason to investigate further.

  1. H.C.I.R. Report:

It has been agreed that this will be held at Westcott with the theme being “The Blitz”

  1. Regional Report:

Next meeting to be held on 18th May

A decision needs to be made regarding the Regional AGM – venue etc.

  1. Website:

The front page has changed – all booking forms working.

  1. Any Other Business:

Chairman’s Charity Rally to be held in 2018

The Centre’s 50th Birthday is in 2017 – Discussions took place as to whether to hold it at Sewards End during the Mayday weekend or possibly combine it with the AGM

Terry to buy a second party tent.

The Bingo machine needs to be replaced – Pete to order new one.

  1. Date of Next Meeting: Saturday 11th June at 9.30 at the Pig & Punch Rally, Hilsons Yard – Meeting closed at 12.05pm

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