ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2006, RATHO ADVENTURE CENTRE
Present:
As shown below
Introduction
Alistair Bowman opened the meeting by welcoming members.
Minutes and Outstanding Actions from last AGM (26th February 2005) - Alistair Bowman
Access Rights had now come in but have not had much impact. No issues known. Alistair encouraged all members to advise SHPF if any problems do arise.
The £1000 Grant Aid from Sportscotland had been received.
Approval of the Minutes of 2005 AGM
| Proposed: | Logan Nisbet |
| Seconded: | George McGhee |
Chairman's Report
Alistair was pleased to report that some great flying had taken place in 2005.
Chris Canata and Bob Gair were 10th and 13th in the BHPA XC League and these flights mostly took place in Scotland. Very impressive and great flying.
More pilots are entering flights in the League and overall producing better results.
Subscriptions
Membership had dropped by 30% on average and these figures seem to reflect what is generally happening in all clubs.
SHPF
The Federation ran the Ratho Repack in 2005.
A First Aid Course never took place due to lack of interest.
Coaching Course never happened due to lack of new pilots coming through. This was also reflected in BHPA membership throughout the UK. Members and Clubs need to encourage new pilots coming through.
The only known BHPA schools in Scotland now are Zabdi Keen and Peter Shields.
The claims record is improving and may change the insurance situation and hopefully new schools may appear.
Grant from Sportscotland:
The accounts were submitted under the old system and the Grant given at same level.
First Aid Course:
A course will take place in April 2006.
Club Coach Course
The BHPA have a date possible in October. This is useful to all pilots including new ones.
Windtalker:
The dial up/pay per call system that Stephen Pegler set up at Glencoe was now out of action. As it was high maintenance and there was not much interest this was not being replaced. The meeting was advised that Stephen is putting up a system at Broughton.
Although 2005 was a quieter year it was hoped that this coming year would be busier.
Treasurer's Report
Alistair encouraged Clubs to run Coaching/Events and to claim expenses. A copy of Accounts was attached to the Minutes of AGM 2005. Not yet audited. The balance was £3644.61.
Sites and Safety Report
Cliff was not available at the meeting. The new proposed Sites Guide had met with mixed reaction but most clubs were open to some sort of Guide. Debate on where to host the Guide was being worked on. Gary Williamson is working on a new SMPC website. The Site Guide may be tested on there before it goes on to the SHPF site.
Safety: Apart from a nasty accident at Glenogle, no other incident was known.
SportScotland and Scottish Sports Association Report
Alistair had had no need to attend any meeting with formal representation. No problems have arisen over the year.
Communications
George McGhee offered his resignation as Editor of the Flying Scot. He received no contributions and therefore no publication was produced. The Flying Scot will not exist if members do not contribute. A new Editor now needs to be appointed and Alistair asked that Club Secretaries push members to contribute any items/stories/ads etc.
Brendan Reid to send details of the old website to Alistair Bowman so that he can approach John Rankin with a view to it being removed.
Programme for 2006
Scottish Open Round of BPC
LLSC are hosting this from Tinto, 26-29 May. There are 60 places available through the BPC and 40 also available on a first come basis. Registration open from 1st March. Category 2 FAI
Paragliding National Series
George McGhee organising, dates/venues to be released shortly
Hang gliding National Series
Dorita to contact Sergey
XC Leagues
When scottish pilots enter flights they are also automatically entered in to scottish league. David Thomson volunteered to act as coordinator.
Club Coach Development.
David Thomson advised that there is never enough interest in courses until someone arranges it. When booked then each club should push members to attend.
First Aid Course.
George McGhee is setting this up for late April.
Ski/Vol
Mike Jardine planning to organise this if and when conditions allow at Nevis Range.
Election of Executive Committee
| Chairman: | Alistair Bowman |
|---|---|
| Proposed: | Derek Traynor |
| Seconded: | Mike Jardine |
| Secretary: | Dorita Orr |
| Proposed: | Alistair Bowman |
| Seconded: | Brian Steele |
| Treasurer: | Alistair Bowman |
| Proposed: | Brendan Reid |
| Seconded: | Mike Jardine |
| Sites and Safety Officer and rep. for Scottish Mountain Safety Forum: | Cliff Smith |
| Proposed: | Alistair Bowman |
| Seconded: | Dorita Orr |
| Communications Officer: | Bob Veitch |
| Proposed: | Dorita Orr |
| Seconded: | Alistair Bowman |
| PG Comp Series Co-ordinator: | George McGhee |
| Proposed: | Alistair Bowman |
| Seconded: | Brian Steele |
| HG Comp Series Coordinator: | Sergey to be approached |
| XC League Co-ordinator: | David Thomson |
| Proposed: | Dorita Orr |
| Seconded: | Alistair Bowman |
| SportScotland Rep: | Alistair Bowman |
| Proposed: | David Thomson |
| Seconded: | George McGhee |
| Website Co-ordinator: | Bob Veitch |
| Proposed: | Brian Steele |
| Seconded: | Mike Jardine |
AOCB
SHPF XC League-HG & PG:
Problems were created in methods of declaring flights. David Thomson to act as coordinator with access to site.
New Airspace Edinburgh:
Bob V started a discussion on the new airspace. CAA didnt consult as thought this a minor change. British Gliding and BHPA made representations but the reply was "Done Deal". However some members of the SMPC met with officials and new agreements have been set up for Hillend and other areas. These can be viewed at "www.smpc.highcloudbase.com". The question was asked how to record an xc flight if you have a letter of agreement. Rules can be found in XC League.
Presentations
| HG XC League Trophy - | Mike Armstrong |
|---|---|
| PG XC League Trophy - | Chris Canata |
| PG Nationals Series - | Kenny Couper |
| PG Nationals Series Club Trophy - | LLSC |
| HG Federation Trophy - | Mike Armstrong |
| PG Federation Trophy - | Dave Thomson |
| Club XC League Greatest Distance - | SMPC |
| Club XC League Greatest Number of Flights- | LLSC |
| SHPF Longest Distance Flight- | Chris Canata |
Planned date for next AGM:
February 2007
AGM - ATTENDANCE RECORD - 26TH FEBRUARY 2005 - RATHO
| NAME | CLUB |
|---|---|
| Logan Nisbet | Ochils |
| Derek Traynor | SMPC |
| Andy McGregor | LLSC |
| George McGhee | LLSC |
| Brian Steele | SMPC |
| Alistair Bowman | SMPC |
| Dorita Orr | SMPC/LLSC |
| Alistair Brown | SMPC |
| Mike Jardine | SMPC |
| Martin Doble | SMPC |
| Neil Macdonald | LLSC |
| Bob Veitch | SMPC |
| Manfred Ruhmer | LLSC |
| David Thomson | LLSC |
| Brendan Reid | LLSC |
| Bobby Gair | LLSC |
