report Treasurer’s The Treasurer reported a surplus of income from its two sources on the financial statement for 11 months to 27 June 14 which is attached as an annex to these minutes. The income was from and 20% rates after CASC member’s subscriptions relief. Expenditure consisted of the repayment of sundry expenses to Club’s officers and the payment of rates to Durham CC covering liabilities within two rating periods. Some members had paid rates to the Club by electronic transfer and as yet identities were still unknown because no reference or distinguishing remarks were given to the Bank. This matter would be resolved soon/ The Treasurer pointed out that subscriptions for 2014-15 were now due and some were collected from members present and not entitled to exemption because of age (over 70’s have free membership). report Safety Officer’s The SO commented that all airfield signage needed to be renewed. This is an airfield owner/operator responsibility and the Safety Officer said he would liaise with the owners. Peter Bates offered help in the construction/supply of signage via professional contacts if so required. The Safety Officer concluded that there were no reportable incidents in the last year. report Secretary’s The Secretary that the following activities had been arranged spanning the period from 2013: GASCO safety night with pies and peas well attended – Liaison evening with ATC personnel from DTV with pies and peas well – attended RAF Leeming ATC visit (including other activity and lunch) poorly supported – but a good visit National Police Helicopter base visit at Newcastle Airport 14 people attended – this very good liaison visit. The Secretary also reported that he had acted as at the three FAC’s representative meetings held at either RAF Leeming or RAF Linton on Ouse by the Regional Air Space Users Safety Working Group which met and was hosted under the chairmanship of The safety matters emphasis was Leeming’s station commander. on all air space users having a better understanding of the other member’s particular flying activity and therefore what concerned them as safety issues. As the Safety Group was created through the Military and NATS reporting to the CAA/MAA the main safety concerns then focussed upon mid-air collision risk and intrusion into controlled airspace. Minutes of these meetings are issued by the secretary who is SATCO RAF Leeming and they are available to be read Group’s on website. FAC’s Nominations for the new committee were: All committee officers retire automatically at the end of the and the Club’s year following were nominated:
Treasurer’s report The Treasurer reported a surplus of income from its two sources on the financial statement for 11 months to 27 June 14 which is attached as an annex to these minutes. The income was from member’s subscriptions and 20% rates after CASC relief. Expenditure consisted of the repayment of sundry expenses to Club’s officers and the payment of rates to Durham CC covering liabilities within two rating periods. Some members had paid rates to the Club by electronic transfer and as yet identities were still unknown because no reference or distinguishing remarks were given to the Bank. This matter would be resolved soon/ The Treasurer pointed out that subscriptions for 2014-15 were now due and some were collected from members present and not entitled to exemption because of age (over 70’s have free membership). Safety Officer’s report The SO commented that all airfield signage needed to be renewed. This is an airfield owner/operator responsibility and the Safety Officer said he would liaise with the owners. Peter Bates offered help in the construction/supply of signage via professional contacts if so required. The Safety Officer concluded that there were no reportable incidents in the last year. Secretary’s report The Secretary that the following activities had been arranged spanning the period from 2013: GASCO safety night with pies and peas – well attended Liaison evening with ATC personnel from DTV with pies and peas – well attended RAF Leeming ATC visit (including other activity and lunch) – poorly supported but a good visit National Police Helicopter base visit at Newcastle Airport – 14 people attended this very good liaison visit. The Secretary also reported that he had acted as FAC’s representative at the three meetings held at either RAF Leeming or RAF Linton on Ouse by the Regional Air Space Users Safety Working Group which met and was hosted under the chairmanship of Leeming’s station commander. The safety matters emphasis was on all air space users having a better understanding of the other member’s particular flying activity and therefore what concerned them as safety issues. As the Safety Group was created through the Military and NATS reporting to the CAA/MAA the main safety concerns then focussed upon mid-air collision risk and intrusion into controlled airspace. Minutes of these meetings are issued by the Group’s secretary who is SATCO RAF Leeming and they are available to be read on FAC’s website. Nominations for the new committee were: All committee officers retire automatically at the end of the Club’s year and the following were nominated:
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