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Minutes of HCMC Meeting held at the Chieftain Hotel,
Inverness on Tuesday 5th August 2008 at 8.00 p.m.
PRESENT 21 members
APOLOGIES George Christie, Brian Fieldsend and Mark Bruce.
MINUTES of meeting held on 1st July were read and approved by Neil
Ellison and Tom Elliott
ARIEL MOTORCYCLE GSV 188 The paperwork regarding this bike is now
in order with the DVLA, and it is booked in for an MoT on 6th August,
after which it is available for sale. (contact Bert McKay)
CHAIRMAN'S CHALLENGE Despite the list being produced late in the
season, one member Steve McNeil has already visited all the destinations
.
CLUB RUN On 27th July 13 bikes assembled at Dingwall and at the
Skiach junction where they were joined by another two. The route
taken was over Struie to Ardgay and the along a single track road
by Carbisdale Castle to Rosehall and on to Shin Falls. There was
a visit to the falls to see salmon leaping and a long stop for refreshments.
The weather held during the run but there was some rain at Struie
on the homeward journey.
BIKES THROUGH THE AGES This static display will be at Falcon Square,
Inverness on Saturday 23rd August from 10 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. Access
will be from the loading area at the rear of Debenhams, alongside
Platform 1 at the railway Station. As there is no parking, trailers
will have to be removed to Morrison's Supermarket Car Park for which
the club will reimburse the cost of any parking fee. Members who
are to supply machines should inform Paul Marrs with details of
their machines so that suitable information sheets can be prepared
Sheeting for drip trays will be supplied by Paul. Club Memoribilia
will also be on sale.
NEW MEMBERS John Williams, Nairn and Martin Torrid, Inverness have
now joined the club and an application has been received from Steven
MacGregor. Another potential member, Bill Ross, Inverness was present
at the meeting.
VINTAGE PAINT COMPANY This company based at P.O. Box 1858, Wolverhampton
can still supply authentic paint colours and finishes, including
cellulose. They can be contacted at Tel 0870 200 3334. or by email
at mail@vintagepaint.com
VEHICLE DATING OFFICER Bert McKay, who carries out this duty on
behalf of the HCMC reports that the DVLA is tightening up procedures
regarding the retention of original registration marks. They have
produced a form containing all the details which they want included
in the inspection forms and certificates supplied by clubs. A specimen
form, which includes the club logo, has been produced by Bert. This
was accepted as suitable for the purpose. The DVLA ask if the HCMC
is affiliated to the FBHV, which we are not, but we are paid up
members of the SVVF, which will presumably have the same authority.
WESTERN ISLES TRIP This was originally included in the activities
to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Club, and was proposed
for September 2008. It is estimated that the cost would be about
£100 for ferry fares plus fuel and accommodation. There was
insufficient interest to make the trip this year, but it could be
reconsidered for 2009. Neil suggested the alternative of a week-end
trip to Thurso during September and support is requested for this.
LONDON MOTORCYCLE SHOW Correspondence has been received advertising
space at the show for club stands. The charge is £1,500 for
a 9 sq. metre floor space and £3,000 for 25 sq. metres. Though
there is no likelihood of this club participating, the costs make
it unlikely that many will take up the offer, other than commercial
businesses.
FORRES THEME WEEKEND This was well supported in good weather with
a good turnout of bikes of all ages.
NORTON RALLY AT STIRLING Brian Fieldsend and Tom Elliott attended
this event, transporting their machines by van. Of the 150 plus
bikes on display the majority were Commandos. They enjoyed their
time with good weather and good food & beer.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING members were reminded that the AGM will follow
the Club Meeting on Tuesday 2nd September when a new committee will
be elected. (No motions have been received for discussion at the
AGM.)
ENTERTAINMENT Suggestions for talks at future meetings were (1)
Colin MacGregor, brother of Ewen MacGregor (2) Kevin Morrison, KDM
Motorcycles, Nairn - Motorcycle Training. (Tel. No. 0750.6688205
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
7-8th August Historic Wheels Rally at Brodie Castle
15th August Dunrobin Rally
15th August Jacobite Rally at Keith
31st August Club Run - Inverness castle to Plockton
2nd September Annual General Meeting
CRITICISM OF HCMC EVENT Though this matter had been discussed and
minuted at the July Club Meeting, copies of a 3 page letter, from
Jim Saysell were taken to the meeting requesting that they be distributed
to club members. This was done and due to the nature and number
of the complaints it was agreed that members read the letter at
their leisure and consider its contents. As the criticism was quite
detailed, the matter will require discussion at a future meeting.
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