You may have noticed that your Network is a little late this month. I
apologise for this and can only say in my defence that my computer contracted a virus and had to see the computer doctor for a couple of
days in order to feel better. The virus caused some of my programs such as my CD drive and Scanner to be eaten, so it took another couple of days for him to feel 100%.
It’s been a very busy month for me. I went to the Brum Demo/Heart of England Rally. I helped to marshal the Brum Demo, which was fun, and
I had my collar felt my a policeman who mentioned to me that I had no authority to stop traffic, but who completely failed to notice that I was helmetless!
I also went to Donington Park for the British Grand Prix weekend. The overall memories of Donington were heat, noise, the lovely silver Yamaha R1 that MAG is raffling this year, the
racing, and even more heat. It was fabulous and I enjoyed it all. I even got to sit on MAG Sport Rider Alan Tanton’s racing bike.
This issue of Network revisits the issue of the DTLR leaflet on parking which was issued to Councils/Local Authorities in May. In June we asked for Reps to contact their local
authority regarding this issue, and to let MAG Central have any replies. There hasn’t been much response so far, so we thought we’d ask you again!
We also look at the issue of bike-theft in the light of the withdrawal of the MCIA from the Rider Theftline Scheme. There’s a few pointers from the Government on how to hang on to
your pride and joy.
“FOCUS ON” this month is looking at the difficulties of being a group Rep, and is designed
to give you some insight into how a group works. Everyone knows that the job isn’t easy, but there are some ideas mentioned which might help you to understand why your group
members behave in certain ways, and also give you ideas on how to deal with it. I have written this article following discussions with various Reps and members in the last couple
of months. These discussions convinced me of the need for such an item. I am putting together a much bigger piece on this issue, and this will be made available to you when I’m finished writing it.
I have been informed by MAG Central that not very many completed Reps Forms have been sent to the office. The form was on the back page of Julys Network.If you do not have a
Rep’s Card then please fill in the form and return it to Dawn at MAG Central.
You may have noticed that your Network is a little late this month. I
apologise for this and can only say in my defence that my computer contracted a virus and had to see the computer doctor for a couple of
days in order to feel better. The virus caused some of my programs such as my CD drive and Scanner to be eaten, so it took another couple of days for him to feel 100%.