The Troll recently sat in on a local group AGM, and was alarmed to hear that that group may not exist next year! The Reason? Its simple, as with most groups within the Western Region, most of this groups committee have been on the committee for quite some time and they are running out of ideas.
And as one of the committee stated, unless some fresh faces come forward to help or take over the running of the group, the group will wither and die. This is a problem across the Region that needs to be addressed. But what is the answer? No, ‘Tis a problem within Biking itself!
Whilst in all voluntary organisations it will invariably be the hard-core members who hold committee posts and undertake necessary jobs, if you don’t want to see your group disappear encourage new talent to come along and get stuck in. The Troll.
Thirty-eight MAG members took the trouble to attend the Western Region AGM hosted by Weston & North Somerset MAG, and thank you for attending and taking part in the democratic process that ensures this region is run how the membership wants.
After the Officers gave their reports for the year, the election of Officers for the coming year took place.
Your Regional Officers now are;
Ian Mutch, Auther and Editor of The Road was the observer for the National Committee and he also gave a talk. During the break, Ian took photographs of several our regions members with their trusty steeds for future My Bike articles in The Road.
The posts of Events Officer and Products Officer are currently Vacant, and it is of great importance that the Products post be filled, so if you would like to give it a go, please contact the committee.Mid-Wilts MAG will be holding their AGM on the 1st February 2007 at The Kingfisher (Lounge Bar), Hungerdown Lane, Chippenham. Sign in starts at 8pm for a prompt 8:30 start. Please remember to bring your membership cards otherwise you can’t vote.
The Weston & North Somerset MAG AGM is to be held on the 28th March at Cromwells at 8pm. So put those thinking caps on, and come up with suggestions for the forthcoming Biking Season. Also are you happy with the way your committee has run the group? Do you want to have a say in how its run? Then come along and have your say. But don’t forget your Membership Cards. The Troll
Run from Bewell Head Working Man’s club, 44 Bewell Head, B61 8HY off Broad Street (which comes off Stourbridge Road -B4091 just where the Hundred House pub is) Bromsgrove. Ride in to the National Motorcycle Museum and show your support (http://www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk) just off junction 6 of the M42, arrive at 1300. Group rides from the Park Inn (Black Country MAG) at 11:00 & The Merlin (Bromsgrove MAG) at 12:00. Also the Unwanted MCC is organizing one from the Beech Hotel, Burton upon Trent at approx 12:00 -call for details of rides from your area. Full details & map on website. Information: 0870 774 3543 / 07970 303528
Gloucester MAG will be holding a Rally this year at Easter over the 6th - 8th April in The Forest of Dean There will be all the usual stuff, Live Music with Real Ale & Cider at The Slippet Inn, silly games and ride outs. Tickets are £8 pre-booked (patches for the first 150), or £10 on the gate. To book ring Sheila on 01452 724 260 For Info give Nick & Bev a ring at 0145 724 260, or e-mail Den at: Den.glosmag@blueyonder.co.uk
Weston & N Somerset MAG will again be holding their GWR Rally on a green field site, which means Real Ale and Live Music at their own Bar The Sink Inn.
Tickets are £8 pre-booked or £10 on the Gate, patches for the first 150 to pre- book. Cheques to be made payable to Weston & North Somerset MAG, and sent to 293 Stowey Rd, N Somerset, BS49 4QT with an SAE. For further Info contact The Troll at: 01934 838 535 or e-mail to: george@leggyatton.fsnet.co.uk
‘The National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show 2007’ is being hosted by Gloucestershire Constabulary & held at Cheltenham Racecourse. Saturday March 31st & Sunday April 1st 2007, 10am -5pm.
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