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MAG AGC MANIFESTOS
Manifesto Chairman of the Motorcycle Action Group
I have been in the chair for two and a half years now, and as the head of the team that runs MAG I am delighted with our achievements over the past 12 months.
Membership has topped the Ten Thousand and we are in a sound financial position.
My aim was to guide MAG into a period of stability, prosperity and growth, all of which we have gained.
We now have a strong Board, each member having defined work duties, and an NC that has enthusiasm and resolve.
This has by no means been a single handed achievement, without the support of the Board members, the NC and the Vice chair, it would not have been possible.
I believe that my low profile approach has paid off, allowing those with talent and enthusiasm to blossom.
When I took on this job, I stated that I would hold it until a suitable replacement, beneficial to MAG, emerged. I do not believe this has happened yet, and even with my shortcomings, of which I am aware, I do not believe it is in the best interest of MAG to change boats mid stream.
I still have goals I would like to see MAG reach, I have the time, the energy, the commitment and the experience to achieve those goals with the continued support of those members who also want to see MAG go from strength to strength.
Ian Moore: Life Member 97145
Proposed : Bill Pugsley Life Member 75244
Seconded : George Legg Membership Number 112454
Manifesto Chairman of the Motorcycle Action Group
Hi, I’m Jane Chisholm, BA (hons), Vice Chair of MAG UK, Trustee and Company Secretary of the MAG Foundation. I work in education as a teacher in a secure unit for children with behaviour problems and live in Jackson Bridge, West Yorkshire.
Throughout my life the constant theme has been bikes and I currently ride a Harley 883 Custom Sportster, XL53C. My biking travels have taken me through most of the touring roads in the UK and Europe and it is this love and pleasure and the wish to continue to enjoy it for many a year that drives me to promote and defend riders rights in our own country through MAG UK.
My style is definitely a hands on approach. I was Yorkshire Regional Rep for three years and through the local group expansion plan extended the region to 10 groups and over 1300 members.
In 2004 I coordinated efforts in putting on the Yorkshire Pudding Rally which approaches its third year and has already made approximately £15,000 for MAG.
I am currently working on re-establishing training weekends to equip our activists with the knowledge and skills to help them engage effectively. Uniting the efforts of individual members is the key of our organisation and I believe that it is imperative to have a hands on approach to keep in touch with the grass roots membership in the UK.
I have thought very long and hard these past few months about MAG UK and its future.
The nature of my work in education means I have developed and used skills in: planning; forward thinking; organising; problem solving; communication and team building. In my role as Vice Chair, I believe that I have brought these skills to benefit MAG UK.
I have worked for several years at local, regional and national level and feel I have valid experience and perspective of the organisation as a whole.
I would like to think that what I have offered to MAG as Vice Chair has helped to move us forward in becoming a more efficient and effective organisation. I want what is best for MAG and I believe I have demonstrated this by giving time, commitment and dedication.
I have always given Ian Moore my 100% support as he has played a neutral role during his Chairmanship, but I now feel that it is time to move onto another chapter in the book.
The role of Chairman is demanding and requires constant attention and dialogue. It also requires presence and decision making.
I am fully aware that we have a wealth of talented volunteers and employees. These people’s hard work and dedication has been reflected through the increase in membership over the last year. Their sacrifice was demonstrated following the flood at the Farmyard Party and the demonstration in Brussels.
We need their support in order to rally our members but to do that it is imperative that the leadership of MAG UK is ever present and receptive to the advice and expertise of these people. As a dedicated member, I recognise that MAG UK is a democratic organization, therefore it is imperative that all actions must follow procedures as laid out in the constitution and the Chair must be accountable to the members at all times.
Furthermore I believe that the chair cannot work in isolation, but as part of a team. For this reason I will be standing for the position of Chair of MAG UK at the April AGC 2006.
Jane Chisholm: Membership Number 106527
Proposed : Steve Wykes Life Member 89454
Seconded: Eddie Lowe Life Member 61966
Manifesto for National Network Communications Officer
I have been involved in communication at inter and intra organisational levels for a number of years, both professionally and within MAG UK. For the past year and a half, I have used this experience in my role as National network Communications Officer.
I believe that Network remains one of MAG UK's most effective tools of communication. I believe this should continue and where possible be developed.
Having revived Network over the last year for the good use and benefit of MAG UK and by continuing in this role; which I believe requires thoughtful presentation of facts, I will endeavour to increase its take up in the interests of all MAG UK members and of other organisations that have the same philosophy.
Therefore, I will continue to work alongside the NC and authors of submitted articles to present a balanced and honest briefing document.
Finally, I will continue to maintain the register of reps. in liaison with Central Office.
Archi Hipkins: Life Member 90809
Proposed: Elaine Hardy Membership Number 116837
Seconded: Jim Coxon Membership Number 81974
Manifesto for National Club Officers
I have been National Club Officer for several months now. I have endeavoured to improve contact between ourselves and our affiliated clubs.
We are building up the club page in The Road and the word is beginning to filter down. Clubs are starting to contact me.
I have also re-vamped the clubs MagMax package, though will delay its release until after April when the PLI content will change.
During the course of the next year I will be visiting as many clubs as possible and also meeting them through rallies, parties etc.
It is not possible to quantify how important clubs are to MAG. Not only through the numbers we can quote, but also because of individuals joining up after hearing about us through the club scheme. Their support of our big fundraisers is another important factor.
A good example would be one of our local clubs where approximately half the members are already full MAG members but they are going to affiliate anyway. It is a point of identity to them I believe.
I am sure we can build the club numbers up with or without PLI being offered.
Goodnight
Fergus O'Connell: Membership Number 35618
Proposed: John Mitchell Membership Number 105642
Seconded: Ian Mutch Membership Number 03
Manifesto for National Research Officer
Over the last year, I have worked on behalf of the National Committee and the Director of Public Affairs to carry out research to support MAG UK's campaigns.
The data gathered from the surveys I conducted for MAG were used to gain benefits for its members with our insurance provider and resulted in the revamping of the members' magazine.
I provide information to the National Committee relating to issues of safety and security. As part of my role as National Research Officer, I am the observer at FEMA for MAG UK. A significant part of the FEMA meetings are related to research issues and I will present my research based on the safety document put together for MAG UK at February's Full Committee of FEMA.
I have been asked to prepare research with other FEMA members on insurance in Europe. Also, as part of a FEMA working group, I have helped to prepare the Mission Statement and Political Statement for FEMA; with my past experience focused on European organisations and transport, I have used this knowledge to engage with FEMA on behalf of MAG UK.
I believe in the principles of MAG UK and have worked hard over this last year to maintain and uphold these principles in my dealings with members and other organisations and in the work I have carried out for MAG UK.
For this reason, I would like the opportunity to be able to continue as National Research Officer.
Elaine Hardy: Membership Number 116837
Proposed: Archi Hipkins Life Member 90809
Seconded: Fergus O'Connell Membership Number 35618
Manifesto for Position of Director on the Board of MAG (UK) Ltd.
I was elected onto the board on the day of the AGC last year, therefore, I need ratification by conference this year.
Having been a biker for the past 16 years, seven of those as a MAG member, I bring an insight into the grassroots membership of MAG, being part of it myself.
I speak as a rider of custom machinery and feel I understand the predicaments facing custom motorcycle builders in the UK.
Besides being a successful regional rep in the South East, until December last year.
I bring other experiences outside of motorcycling to the benefit of MAG. My Graphic Design/IT background aids the board of MAG (UK) Ltd to put its message across through the media in a cost effective manner, helping to show MAG as a powerful force in the battle for Riders’ Rights.
John Mitchell: Membership Number 105642
Proposed: Paul Turner Membership Number 116205
Seconded: Robin Straughan Membership Number 103901
Manifesto for Position of Director on the Board of MAG (UK) Ltd.
I was elected onto the Board as a Director of MAG UK in June of 2005 by the National Committee.
I was proposed by Robin Straughan and Seconded by John Mitchell.
I am seeking ratification for this position at this years AGC.
Please see manifesto for the position of Chair of MAG UK for more personal details.
Jane Chisholm: Membership Number 106527
Proposed: Robin Straughan Membership Number 103901
Seconded: John Mitchell Membership Number 105642
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