Harwich and Dovercourt Model Boat Club

17.01.12
Subject: Request for Help

Dear Club Contact:
I would be grateful if you could forward the following request to your club members.

I have recently started up a model sailing club at The Denes High School, Lowestoft where I work. At present we have 12 WEE NIPS under construction and the students aged 11 to 15 yrs are very keen, so far having constructed the hulls they will shortly be progressing to making their own sails and fitting out their boats. The hope is to have all boats fitted with Radio Control and sail them regularly at a couple of nearby boating ponds, one just 2 miles from the school.

Already I am receiving requests from other students to join in the next intake which I have decided will be September purely on logistical grounds!

Whilst the school has generously made a donation to setting up costs to cover most of our material costs and generous discounts received from local model suppliers 'Pegasus Models -Norwich' we are looking to obtain any old RC equipment that is no longer wanted to help with this project. We have already received a generous donation of old 27/40M equipment donated by club members in
Coventry, as well as from my fellow club members at Broads RYC.

If you are unable to help at this time I would still like to thank you for taking the trouble to read this request and ask that you retain my details in case of being able to help in the future.

Thank You,

Alan Bright 1, St. Lawrence Close Beccles Suffolk NR34 9EW Tel: 01502 470782 e-mail: ambright@btinternet.com

Whilst we are not in a financial position to purchase equipment, any donations of old servos TX and RX equipment will be put to good use and I can arrange collection or re-imburse postage.

05.01.12 CHANGE OF DATE AND VENUE

The Club's Award Evening will now be held on Wednesday the 15th February at the Ship Restaurant, Harwich.
This venue has limited capacity of 26 so
attendance will be done by a first come first served with cheques sent
to the Treasurer, R. |Howard, Cart Lodge, Leys Road, Tostock, Bury St.
Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9PN.

Apologies to anyone who has already paid on the
basis of a Saturday event and who now cannot attend, we will, of
course, reimbuse all monies paid!!

Mike

05.01.12
Please note there
will be no organised sailing tomorrow. Our new season starts Sunday 8th
Jan with the sixth race in the Winter Series and sees Friday events
recommencing on 13th Jan.

Mike

20.12.11
Revised Sailing Programme now available download here
Sailing Programme 2012.doc

29.11.11.
Annual Dinner and Prizegiving: booking announced
Dear all,

At the AGM it was agreed that we should have the annual dinner and prize
giving at the Harwich Town Sailing Club, CO12 3EJ, on Saturday 18th February
at 7.30pm at a cost of £16.50 per head for two courses. If you would like to
come (hopefully with your other half) please send a cheque for the full
amount to our treasurer Rodney Howard at Cart Lodge, Leys Road, Tostock,
Bury St Edmonds Suffolk, IP30 9PN by 2nd January 2012.

Kind regards,Jon.

11.11.11

Would you please note that the formal Notice for the 2011 Annual General Meeting, Council's motion to the meeting and the nominations for MYA Officers have today been sent to MYA Club Secretaries (or alternatively the club's named contact) via the three links below.

Notice of MYA AGM
http://www.mya-uk.org.uk/documents/Notice_of_AGM_2011_published_091111.pdf
AGM Motion
http://www.mya-uk.org.uk/documents/AGM_Motion_2011_published_091111.pdf
Voting Form
http://www.mya-uk.org.uk/documents/AGM_Voting_form_2011_published_091111.pdf

Members themselves can also view the documents via the Knowledge Base / Association Documents / AGM / 2011.

Please note also that the AGM, to be held on 26th November 2011 (now commencing at 10.30am) will be held at a different venue to our usual location' Although as advised earlier there will be no trade show prior to the meeting Council will still be pleased to see as many members as possible.

Chris Durant
Secretary to Council 9th November 2011

10.11.11
Sailing programme for 2012 published available for download:Sailing Programme 2012.pdf
AGM Elections

Chairman Jon Alexander
Secretary Mike Collins
Treasurer Rodney Howard

Committee Members
Robin Bloyce
Vicky Mills
Maurice Goodship
Geoff Earle

03.11.11
From: John Newton <eastern-dc-11@mya-uk.org.uk>
Subject: IOMICA
AGM
To: malcolm.button@btopenworld.com
Date: Thursday, 3 November, 2011,
10:00

Calling all IOM Skippers

The IOMICA AGM will begin
on November 20th, I know this is short notice for voting and I apologise. The
agenda, with details of the resolutions, can be found on the IOMICA website http://www.iomclass.org/iomica-agm/2011-iomica-ang/.

A
voting form, as last year, can be downloaded here http://gbriom.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/votingform.doc.
Please return via email to Andy Stevenson, email on the top of the
form.

Regards
Andrew Stevenson

The MYA Online Entry form is
now open for the Icicle Trophy, to be hosted by Brentwood MY & PBC on Sunday
4th December 2011. Please get your entries in as soon as possible using the MYA
Online Entry Form or e-mail Malcolm Schaffer on malcolm_schaffer@hotmail.com
(noting the underscore).

Regards

John Newton
e-mail: eastern-dc-11@mya-uk.org.uk
Tel.
01268 742412

30.10.11 Murrison Cup Report.
Murrison Cup

One metre model yacht racing

Harwich and Dovercourt Model
Boat Club (HDMBC) hosted the Murrison Cup on 30 October. 14 competitors took
part on a mild autumn day with a force 3 south westerly. Most of the fleet
chose no 2 rigs, and a few persevered with no 1 rigs. In general no 2 rigs
fared best.

Jon
Alexander dominated the racing, winning 10 out of 15 races. His speed and
pointing ability upwind kept him consistently at the front at the first mark
despite a congested start line as all fourteen boats raced together. Graham
Bartholomew won two races and Matthew Vincent, John Torrance and Vicky Mills
each won a race. Matthew Vincent and Vicky Mills were the only race winners
using no 1 rigs.

Race 6
produced a particularly good battle between Jon Alexander and Matthew Vincent.
Jon Alexander had better speed upwind, but the number one rig enabled Matthew
Vincent to shoot past on the downwind legs. At the finish, Jon Alexander just
got his bow in front by a few inches.

However, in the afternoon, the wind strengthened a little and the boats with bigger rigs struggled to maintain
control at times.

Results

Position Skipper     Club                               Hull   Score
1. Jon Alexander Harwich & Dovercourt MBC Italiko 19.0

2. Graham Bartholomew Chelmsford RYC Arrival 31.0

3. John Torrance Chelmsford RYC Isis 47.0

4. Rick Buxton Broads RYC Italiko 57.0

5. Matthew Vincent Harwich & Dovercourt MBC Pikanto 59.0

6. Alf Reynolds Chelmsford RYC Italiko 76.0

7. Chaz Jordan Hampton Court MYC Lintel 86.0

8. Robin Bloyce Harwich & Dovercourt MBC Stealth 96.0

9. Vicky Mills Harwich & Dovercourt MBC Italiko 99.0

10. Geoff Earle Harwich & Dovercourt MBC Ikon 113.0

11. John Richmond Brentwood MY & PBC Isis 128.0

12. Garry Millett Chelmsford RYC Isis 138.0

13. Clive Hand Rotherham MYC Robot 140.0

14. Maurice Goodship Harwich & Dovercourt MBC Stella 166.0

Thanks to David Kerridge for the report and lively well organized days racing...Webmaster

28.10.11
NO CHANGE FOR WINTER TIME
From the next session, on Friday 11th November, Friday sailing will continue at 1.15pm (13.15).
If this is a problem for anyone please let Mike Collins know.

11.10.11
R6 Report
Depending on which weather forecast you looked at.doc

24.09.2011
Dear all,

Our Constitution (6) states that a Special General Meeting may be called, it
does not mention an EGM. It may be unconstitutional to call an EGM so
hopefully for the last time:

This is to notify you that there will be a Special General Meeting of the
Harwich & Dovercourt Model Boat Club on the 9th November 2011 at 7.30 at the
White Horse public house Tattingstone.

Kind regards,

Jon

20. 09. 2011
Subject: H&DMBC Constitution

Dear All,

This is to notify you that there will be an EGM immediately before the AGM
this year to discuss the adoption of a new Constitution for the Club. This
has been requested in writing by five Club members.

I have attached a copy of the proposed Constitution for you to muse over.
Please come along and have your say. It is your Club.

At the AGM we will be looking for nominations for all the Officers, as
Malcolm, and I are not seeking re-election and Bill, who is a Committee
member, will not be seeking re-election either.

Kind regards,

Jon
This to notify you that there will be an EGM on the 9th November at
7.30pm
at the White Horse in Tattingstone
The AGM is November 9th : Geoff
Dowload or read new constitution below.
HARWICH AND DOVERCOURT MODEL BOAT CLUB.
                         CONSTITUTION

1. TITLE
1.1   The club shall be called the Harwich and Dovercourt Model Boat Club.
Hereinafter called the Club.

2. OBJECTS
2.1 The objects of the Club shall be to provide wind powered radio model yacht sailing and racing facilities for all members; to encourage them in the sport of model yachting and in the design and construction of such model yachts.

3. AFFILIATIONS
3.1 The Club shall be affiliated to the Model Yachting Association and the appropriate MYA District Committee.

4.   RULES
4.1 The activities of the Club, its Officers and members shall be governed by:-
a) The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Yacht Racing Rules
b) The Rules and Regulations of the Radio Sailing Division of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF-RSD).
c) The Rules and Regulations of the Model Yachting Association (MYA)
d) This Constitution
e) Any resolutions passed at a General Meeting or Committee Meeting of the Club.
4.2 All members shall pay due regard to the wildlife on and around the water.
4.3 Members shall not leave litter of any kind after use of the water.
4.4   Members, their guests or visitors using the facilities provided by the Club shall do so entirely at their own risk and implicitly accept that the Club will not accept any liability for any damage to or loss of property belonging to members, their guests or visitors.

5. MEMBERSHIP

5.1 Categories of membership shall be:-
a) Senior (aged 18 years or over)
b) Junior (aged under 18 years)
c) Family
5.2   All candidates for membership of the Club shall be proposed and
seconded by members of the Club and elected by the Committee ( See 6,7 &8 below)

6. GOVERNMENT

6.1 The government of the Club shall be vested in a Committee.
6.2 The Committee shall be responsible to the Club for the conduct of
the day to day affairs and shall make such arrangements as may be necessary to exercise its duties.
6.3 The Committee may co-opt any persons for a meeting or meetings or to assist any of the officers in their work.
6.4 The Committee shall meet at regular intervals and at least quarterly.
6.5 The quorum for any Committee Meeting at which decisions are to be taken shall be 4 Committee Members
6.6 All motions shall be decided by simple majority of those present but the Commodore may exercise an additional casting vote.
6.7 The Committee will not have authority to make any changes to this Constitution.
6.8. All members can attend Committee meetings details of which should be circulated widely to the membership. No none elected committee member will be able to vote at these meetings.

6 OFFICERS OF THE CLUB – FORMING THE CLUB COMMITTEE
The officers of the Club shall be:-
Commodore, Secretary, Treasurer/Membership Secretary, Racing Secretary, Measurer(s) and up to a maximum of 3 other members.
6.1 No member shall hold more than 1 Official Post within the Club unless deemed expedient and in the best interests of the club. This expediency to be voted on by the members present at the AGM
6.2 All Officers shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting. Officers shall
retire annually but shall be eligible for re-election.
6.3 The elected Management committee should not exceed 7 in total.
6.4   Elections should proceed in the order indicated in 6.1 above
ie The Commodore should be elected first, through finally to general committee members. As soon as the Commodore is elected – he shall take up that position and control the rest of the agenda.
6.5 Officers shall comply with the rules of the Club and comply with their duties.

7. DUTIES OF OFFICERS
7.1   Commodore. To preside over all Annual General Meetings, General Meetings and Committee Meetings, according to set rules and practises and ensure that the officers deal with such matters that fall within their remit. To ensure that when no rules exist the officers act in the best interest of the Club.
7.2   Secretary. To call all Meetings taking due account of the Notice required and keep the minutes thereof. To hold other records of the Club. To deal with all correspondence and bring matters to the attention of the Committee when necessary,
7.3 Treasurer/Membership Secretary. To receive and account for all monies due to the Club. To make any payments necessary to defray the costs of running the Club. Payment cheques are to be signed by both the Treasurer and nominated committee member. To maintain proper accounts of all such receipts and payments. To ensure that the accounts are audited annually and produced for inspection at the Annual General Meeting. To maintain accurate Membership records.
7.4   Racing Secretary. To prepare a club fixture list and organise sailing events. To keep a record of the results of the Club's events and trophy winners.
7.5   Measurer(s). To apply annually for recognition as a measurer of the Model Yachting Association. To measure members' boats as required. To collect and account for any measurement fees due as may be required by the Club.

9.   FINANCE
9.1 Annual subscriptions shall be paid in advance and become due by the 30 th November for each succeeding year on election to the club.
9.2   Members elected 6 months into the year shall pay half the appropriate subscription.
9.3 The Senior subscription shall be fixed at the Annual General Meeting. Family membership shall be 1.5 times the full senior subscription. Junior members shall pay 50% of the full senior
subscription.
9.4 No member shall be entitled to any of the privileges of Club membership whilst his/her subscription remains unpaid.
9.5 All monies raised by the Club shall be deemed to be the property of the Club and deposited in a bank or building society or National Saving Scheme, in the name of the Club. Withdrawals shall be made with the signed authority of Treasurer or Secretary.

10.    GENERAL MEETINGS
10.1 An Annual General Meeting shall be held by the 15th November every year.
10.2 Motions to be proposed at the Annual General Meeting shall be made in writing at least four weeks before the date of the Meeting.
10.3 Formal Notice, including an Agenda for the Annual General Meeting noting all nominations and motions shall be forwarded to the membership at least two weeks before the Meeting.
10.4 An Extra-ordinary Meeting may be convened at any time on written request by 5 members of the Club. The request shall be accompanied by a detailed resolution.
10.6 Attendance at Meetings.
a) All AGMs and EGMs shall be open to all members of the Club. The quorum for a Meeting shall be one third of the current membership.
b) The Commodore shall preside at all such Meetings or, in his absence, he shall nominate an Officer to preside. In the absence of both, a chairman shall be appointed from those present.
c) The chairman shall determine all questions of procedure not otherwise catered for.
10.7 Voting at AGMs and EGMs..
a) A simple majority shall decide motions, amendments and elections.
b) Each officer and member may exercise one vote but the Chairman may exercise a casting vote only.

11. CONDUCT OF MEMBERS
11.1 Every Member, upon election and thereafter, is deemed to have notice of and implicitly undertakes to comply with the Club rules. Any refusal to do so, or any conduct, which in the opinion of the Committee, is either unworthy of a member or otherwise injurious to the interests of the Club, shall render a member liable to expulsion by the Committee.

12 CHANGES TO THE CONSTITUTION.
12.1 Changes to this Constitution can only be made by resolutions laid before either AGMs or Extraordinary General Meetings.

12. DISSOLUTION
12.1    On dissolution of the Club the assets of the Club shall be donated to a charity selected by those present to dissolve the Club.

New constHDMYC.txt
NewconstHDMYC.doc