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The Motorcycle Action Group Annual Group Conference - 9th April 2005
Agenda Commencing 10:30AM
1. Opening of AGC by National Chairman.Ian Moore
2. Formal introduction of National Vice-Chairman and hand-over of Chair.
3. Adjourn AGC and open MAG UK Ltd. AGM. Ian Churchlow
AGM Agenda
1 Report by Chairman of the Board. Ian Moore
2 Company Secretary's report. Ian Moore
3 Finance Director's report. Justine Travis
4 Finance questions (questions related to period only.)
5 Reappointment of Auditors.
6 Proposals.
7 Resignation and Election of Directors (including Finance Director).
8 Summing up (Chairman of the Board's declaration).
Close AGM. Re-open AGC
4. 1 minute silence for Simon Milward Ian Mutch
5. Foundation Report (informational update only) Foundation Trustees
6. National officers reports:
1. Network Liaison Officer Archi Hipkins
2. Clubs Liaison Officer Alan Wooley
3. Research Officer Elaine Hardy
4. Questions to National officers (related matters only.)
5. Director of Public Affairs report. Trevor Baird
6. Questions (relating to report only).
Adjourn AGC.
BREAK FOR LUNCH
Re-open AGC.
7. Guest speaker address Brando Tamayo of British Association for Immediate Care (BASIC's) Speaking on Basics and the IMbike
project
8. Motions
Proposal 1
1) That the wording of sections 7 and 8 of the constitution be amended to read as follows:
7.iiiA Regional representatives, their delegates or other duly elected person, elected by their respective regions.
7vi To appoint any National Officer or Regional Representative (or equivalent) in an emergency or where it is not practicable to fill any vacancy by election at the group conference.
8.ii MAG members living in the regions listed below shall decide the best structure for the effective management of their region, subject to approval by the National Committee. Each region shall elect a Regional Representative or an officer to represent the region on the National Committee. No MAG member shall participate in elections for regional committee members in any region other than that in which they reside. The National Committee shall determine any dispute as to the region in which a member is entitled to vote in an election.
8.iv Only Regional Representatives or other duly elected persons, shall enjoy voting rights on National Committee business (as distinct form Board business), save where the Chair shall exercise a casting vote in the event of a tie.
Proposed by National Committee
Proposal 2
That Section 6 of the constitution be amended to read as follows: -
6iv A simple majority shall decide all questions, except as laid down below with regard to the dismissal of Directors which shall
require a minimum of at least half of the Directors, plus one, voting in favour.
6v The Board shall be empowered, subject to at least half, plus one, of its members voting in favour, to dismiss and replace with a
candidate of its own choosing, any Director whose presence on the Board is deemed not to be in MAG's interests. Any such action
shall be subject to ratification by the next NC meeting on a simple majority vote. Any replacement Director appointed by the Board
shall be subject to election at the following AGC for a term expiring on same date that the Director replaced would ordinarily have
been due for re-election.
6.vii All Directors shall be elected for a four-year term.
Proposed by National Committee
9.Proposals
Election of National Officers
National Chairman. (Ian Moore)
National Network & Communications Officer. (Archi Hipkins)
National Clubs Officer. (Alan Wooley)
National Research Officer (Elaine Hardy)
10. Presidents Address.
11. Any Other Business
1. The Motorcycle Action Group shall endeavour to secure the continuing use of two stroke engines in motorcycles Proposed S Newman,
Seconded M Baker 63247
12. Awards
Steve Tannock Award
Richard Tegg Award
Honorary Life Membership
The Freedom Award
The Chairman's Award
13. National Chairman's closing address.
AGC close.
(No later than 5.0 pm.)
Evening Entertainment
Commencing at 7:30 until 11:30pm in The Stockmans Lounge.
Disco and live band featuring Lip Service (The Stockmans Lounge will also be open during the day to serve light refreshments).
Manifesto for the position of Chairman
Ian Moore [Mem No. 97145 life]
MANIFESTO FOR THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE MOTORCYCLE ACTION GROUP Annual Group Conference 2005
I have been in the chair for 18 months now and I am still learning. The Chairman's job, as I see it, is to promote active discussion at meetings, to guide and advise, to have a casting vote in the event of a tie, to nurture ideas and to be a point of contact for the outside world. The organization is run democratically by the NC and thus by the ordinary members, not by one person.
We now have the best NC and Board we have had for many years and we are looking forward to the day when we will have full representation from all the regions. We have the biggest political clout we have ever had and our research is coming to fruition. I would like to continue this work to make MAG and the MAG Foundation the most respected organisations in the Motorcycling community.
Proposed by Tony Cox [Mem No. 114555] Seconded by Andrew Meredith [Membership No. 77250]
Manifesto for the position of Financial Director
Justine Travis [Mem No. 97513]
I am an IT project Manager for a leading IT services company so have been managing large projects and budgets for over 6 years. I am the Wakefield MAG treasurer, Yorkshire Pudding Rally treasurer and Yorkshire region secretary, which takes much of my spare time.
I have been Finance Officer for MAG since April 2004, after being elected at the AGC and became Finance Director in June 2004. It has been a learning curve in 2004 but I hope to achieve greater control over MAG's finances to promote motorcycling in the future.
Proposed by Jane Chisholm [Mem No.106527] Seconded by Ian Mutch [Mem No. 003]
Manifesto for the position of National Network Liaison Officer
Archi Hipkins [Mem No.90809 Life]
I have been involved in communication at inter and intra organisationally for a number of years, both within MAG and professionally.
I believe that one of MAG's most effective tools of communication has been Network and often when this has not been available in the past to members and reps we quickly get to "Well what is going on?" Having once again got to having a little more time, I want to put that to good use for the benefit of MAG by taking up this role which I believe requires thoughtful presentation of facts without network becoming a personal diatribe of the editor.
Therefore, I would be working along with the NC and authors of submitted articles to present a balanced and honest briefing document and to maintain the register of reps.
Proposed by Robin Straughan [Mem No. 10390] Seconded by Chris Muncaster [Mem No. 8308]
Manifesto for the position of Club's Liaison Officer
Alan Woolley [Mem No. 112017]
Having taken on this role provisionally in May of 2004 my aim is to build on the existing network. My intention is to set up a network of local and regional club's officers within MAG groups to liaise with the clubs in their areas. The development of a healthy relationship between MAG and all motorcycle clubs is, I believe, key to the fortunes of MAG. I hope to increase the number of affiliate clubs and encourage the member of those clubs to become full individual MAG members.
Proposed by Paul Turner [Mem No. 116205] Seconded by Alan Waldron [Mem No. 113429]
Manifesto for the position of National Research Officer
Elaine Hardy [Mem No. 116837]
Over the last three years I have worked with MAG to gather information for my thesis (which focuses on the misuse of crime statistics by organisations with vested interests). The generosity and support from MAG members was overwhelming, so I wanted to repay MAG with what I do best - research!
The position of National Research Officer was created last year to provide background information needed to present MAG's case within Government Committees and Advisory Groups. Since then, I have undertaken the role of National Research Officer on a voluntary basis.
To date, the research I have undertaken for MAG has included: a report on motorcycle crime, (which was used as the basis for presentations to police and government conferences and the MAG Foundation motorcycle crime seminar); a critique of the MAIDS report published by ACEM and the EU Commission; a critique by the EU Commission on Daytime Running Lights; a response to the Department of Transport on uninsured vehicles. The role also covers representing MAG within FEMA and the UK Motorcycle Crime Reduction Group.
I believe that research underpins the fight against the restriction of Riders' Rights. Any document using safety as a potential means to restrict Riders' freedom must be challenged. This includes findings of reports that promote restrictions to rider conduct and to the appearance or characteristics of the motorcycle, especially when the conclusions aim to accommodate the failings of other road users or road infrastructure. Any change in legislation that has the potential to restrict Riders' freedom must be challenged,
because it is a fundamental right that an individual should be able to choose the best and most efficient means of transport that s/he needs. Research provides facts to address these challenges.
For these reasons I would like to be elected as the National Research Officer.
Proposed by Derwen Hinds [Mem No. 75432] Seconded by Ian Moore [Mem No. 97145]
Manifesto for Directorship of MAG (UK) Ltd.
Gerard Livett [Mem No. 92282]
I have been a member of the board of MAG (UK) Ltd since June 2004 and am seeking ratification from this AGC. I believe that the function of the board is to ensure the smooth running of the business side of MAG. Without a sound business base, the political lobbying that MAG engages in would not be as effective as it is. I can bring to the board of MAG (UK) Ltd my experience of running a business. For the past four years I have run my own small legal services business, firstly as a partnership and for the past two years as a limited liability company, of which I am both a company director and secretary. I have also been a local MAG officer, (treasurer and rep of Northish London MAG) for many years and am currently the Regional Representative for Greater London. I would like to think that my MAG, business and legal experience would be an asset to the board of MAG (UK) Ltd and to furthering the aims and objectives of MAG.
Proposed by Ian Mutch [Mem No. 003] Seconded by Christine Harris [Mem No. 92282]
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