Present:
Chairman M. Pinner, Dep. Chairman D. Jones, Nat. Secretary A D Rigley, Nat. Administrator J C Stainburn, Minuting Secretary Miss M. Scott, M Black, A Derrick, G Hollyhead, Mrs P Jones, J Lingard, Mrs V J Rigley, G Stainburn, NE.RLO.J R Woodhead, L Over RLO, London.
3. Matters Arising from Previous Minutes:
J Lingard enquired if the Teams/Membership figures had changed from the numbers reported at NEC 02, the updated figures are as at 15: 05: 99 Teams 20, Membership 141, PMR Sets on Licence 129.
Mr D Jones informed NEC Members that He had not yet received any information concerning PMR Equipment held within REVCOM & particularly no information has been received concerning PMR set's purchased by REVCOM Swale. Mr Jones to contact Swale for this information. PMR records are up to date prior to AGM 1998. Mr Jones enquired at which venue the AGM 1999 was to be held. Deferred to AOB.
D Rigley presented an information pack to the NEC concerning a possible venue to hold an AGM and or Training Weekend, to be discussed in AOB.
5). Officer Reports:
M Black reports NO Cadets at this time.
G Hollyhead as per correspondence
M Scott minuting secretary nothing to report
Chairperson Written report
J Stainburn Verbally Nothing to report
L Over Written update for North Thames
6). Matters Arising From Reports:
Mr Pinner acknowledged reports & requested a verbal report as to the condition of Mr L Lynn: M Scott & R Woodhead stated that Mr Lynn was in a poorly condition. Mr A Ibbottson has been assisting Mr Lynn each weekend. Mr Ibbottson felt that some responsibilities should be delegated to someone else for Health reasons.
Mr Ibbottson is willing to assist with Administration but not Treasury.
7). Lunch:
Meeting recess for Lunch at 11:40 reconvene at 12:49
8). A.O.B
M Pinner requested comment on the pack presented by D Rigley.
The Venue under discussion is a Scout Centre at Walesby Nottinghamshire. The NEC approved of this venue to hold an AGM plus a training weekend; G Stainburn pointed out the restrictions on use of vehicles within the site area.
J Lingard pointed out there is woodland areas close by. NEC members recommend use of the Walesby Notts. Site for the AGM & training session.
M Pinner requested a summary of the situation regarding Mr Lynn, M Scott gave a short résumé of the situation (details confidential) Mr Pinner will visit Mr Lynn within the next few days.
Mr D Jones to take control of all PMR details except finance. J Stainburn to take over Treasurer, G Stainburn to take over Registrations, M Scott speaking for the Secretary Yorkshire Council requested when the NEC receives a letter an acknowledgement is returned to sender, it was pointed out that this would increase costs.
A.O.B cont.
This matter was discussed at length
Proposed by Secretary A.D.Rigley that ANY acknowledgement requested by sender to be designated by type i.e.: Post Fax Phone E-mail if by post then an SAE to be enclosed. Seconded J Stainburn Vote: Unanimous
M Scott observed that some teams are in the position of having to take note of costs this was acknowledged.
M Scot informed NEC members Yorkshire County now have a web page plus an advertisement that can be used with all formats if required.
Mr L Over Southeast RLO provided the NEC with observations of his activities within his area, He has experienced problems with mail posting owing to vandalism of mailboxes Len is also setting up a Web site, further details when available. Mr Pinner said he is looking into ways and means of setting up a REVCOM Web site in the near future.
Mr D Rigley mentioned he is using Demon as his provider with 20MB web space unused at this time & is trying to set up a page for Lincoln.
J Lingard informed members, Lincoln would not require assistance at the event on 18: 19 June as the Team is not attending the event at Ludlow Racecourse. Lincoln has been requested to attend an event at Thetford Norfolk, during the August bank holiday weekend this is for the British Endurance Riding Association this event can be covered in house.
Mr R Woodhead made verbal report to members present, stating Yorkshire had had a discussion with Mr N Wayne (Radio Agency) about general PMR matters. M Scott informed members that a Radio Agency representative would if requested attend a meeting of the NEC or attend an AGM to give a talk on PMR matters.
Mrs P Jones reported there was nothing to report regarding sponsorship or publicity. Len Over said he would publicise REVCOM as much as he can in his area.
