MINUTES
OF THE AGM JANUARY 2004
MEETING OF THE
FMCC
WOODFORD
HALL, POPLARS CLOSE, RUISLIP
Present
A
Buck
D
Brown
R
Crisp
J
Edwards
N
Lattimer
I
Narracott
P
Rowley
K
Zetter
Absent
A
Crickmore
NYE Party
The
murder mystery at the Four Deuces was unanimously declared to be a great
success. Thanks
particularly to Neil, Keith and Paddy for the organisation, food and
sounds. Lyn’s Tiramasu
will no doubt enter the Fatman gastronomic chronicles alongside the
Thomson Baps, the Fatman Filler, the Zetter Ruby and the Rowley Porridge
Oats & Baileys.
Christine
revealed another side to her character as the murderess of the
unfortunate mafia Boss, Big Jim played by John. Awards were presented to
Al’s
Mum
-
Winner and Super Sleuth
Lyn -
Best Costume
Joan
-
Best Actor
The
evening had a welcome interruption from Chris Hopes calling, in somewhat
drunken condition, from Zambia to wish the Club members a happy New
Year.
The
Executive Elections
Intense
pre-election lobbying on behalf of prospective chairmen brought an air
of drama to the occasion. Impressive
manifestos and campaign speeches were presented and the ball-bearing
voting box was once more asked to play its part in deciding the
leadership of the Club over the next 12 months.
The results of the 2004 executive posts were as follows:
Chairman
-
Paddy
Secretary
-
Ian
Treasurer
-
Alan
Finances
- Subscriptions
The
incoming Chairman suggested that subs could in future be paid into the
Club account by Standing Order. However,
after some debate it was decided that the up-front levy of £40 would
remain.
The
question of funding of the 25th Anniversary activity in 2005
was debated and it was agreed that an Activity Account should be set up
into which members could make regular payments.
The
Treasurer presented the end of year accounts for 2003. This showed a
balance of £122.98 brought forward from 2002, £360 income from
subscriptions and £10.44 miscellaneous.
Expenditure on activities of £400 left a balance of £93.42
carried over to 2004.
2004
Activities
With
the benefit of Paddy’s Fatman Activity Availability Chart the dates of
activities were able to be resolved without too much argument.
After some debate the shortlist of favoured events came down to:
Walking
(low points of the British Isles, Ireland, 3-Peaks,
Coastal Path (IOW))
Pony
Trekking
Canoeing
(Maidenhead to Sunbury)
Golf
Caving
Surfing
Windsurfing
Cycling
(Holland)
Sailing
(Broads)
Multi-Activity (Dartmoor – shooting, quad bikes,
pony trekking
walking, mountain bikes?)
The final
Vote produced the following results:
|
Activity
|
Date
|
Organiser
|
|
Multi-Activity
(Dartmoor)
|
13-14th
March
|
Richard
|
|
Canoeing
|
15-16th
May
|
Neil
and Paddy
|
|
Walking
|
17-18th
July
|
John
|
|
Surfing
|
2
-3rd October
|
Ian
|
25th
Anniversary Activity 2005
It
had previously been agreed that this activity should be something
special and be more than the normal week-end duration.
The consensus was for a week long event in a foreign location.
Suggestions included:
Iceland,
Norway, Las Vegas, Rockies walking, Thailand (Thomson Tours), Zambia
(No-Hopes Safari), Red Sea, Europe (ski-ing), Europe (cycling), UK
(Caving)
It
was recognised that cost would feature prominently in the choice of
activity and although it was expected that Members would be saving
diligently for this activity it was anticipated that the cost per head
for the event could be £1000 +.
Costs
of activities to be investigated by next meeting, particularly the front
running ideas of:
Thailand
(scuba diving, elephant jungle trekking etc – Tommy to be consulted)
Europe
(Ski-ing – Brian to be consulted)
Zambia
(safari – Chris to be consulted)
Annual
Dinner
Dinner
to be held at Uxbridge Golf Club on 3rd April. Pre-dinner golf . Wives
included.
Any Other Business
It
was pointed out that a Ford Ka in the car park contained a rather
familiar impression in its off-side wing.
Further investigation revealed that some untimely reversing with
a Christmas tree by our beloved Fat Lat had resulted in the esteemed
member leaving the signature of his left buttock on the unfortunate
vehicle.
Date Of Next Meeting
1st
February at the Tichenham
