2024 Annual General Meeting

 Notice 

IOW Morris Minor Owners Club AGM 12th December 2024 at 7pm Southern Vectis Social Club Newport 

Agenda 

1. Opening - Chairman’s Welcome 

2. Apologies 

3. Minutes of 2023 AGM 

4 Chairman’s Report on the year’s activities 

5. Treasurer’s Report. 

6. Membership Secretary’s Report 

7. Chairman stands down and another officer takes the chair to elect a chairman after nominations received for the next Chairman 

8. Election of Chairman one member one vote (Show of hands or a secret ballot.) 

Votes counted and the elected chairman now takes the chair. 

10. Other Officers to be nominated and elected: Secretary, Treasurer, Members Secretary, Events Secretary, Young members Representative, and other Committee Members. 

11. Any other business - Close of meeting

Xmas Buffet to follow 

If you feel you can offer something to the club as a committee member in any capacity please contact Sally Woodcock or the Chairman or step forward on the night, the club would be most grateful for any help no matter how small. (Note all committee & membership posts are up for re-election annually) Basic Roles and duties of Committee officers are: 

Chairman, arranges and holds committee meetings, AGM’s etc Secretary, Takes the minutes of the meetings and sends regular reports to the national club. 

Treasurer, Pay the bills, keep accounts, and provide financial reports.

Members Secretary, Collect membership fees and keep a record of Club members details . 

Events Secretary & Facebook Moderator, Arranges and promotes local Club events. 

Young Members Representative, (vacant at this time) 

Co-opted Members contribute at committee meetings and assist at events Editor of monthly newslett er ( although not strictly a committ ee member) At least three of the main committ ee members must be members of the National Club in order that the IOW Club is officially recognised and can stay under their umbrella for insurance purposes. Anyone can join the IOWMMOC committee but you will need to be nominated by another club member and seconded by another at the AGM. As  said before, all posts are up for re-election, if you want to stand for one of the offices, please let the  Chairman or one of the existing committee members know as if more than one member stands for a position on the committee a vote from members will need to be arranged on the night.

Chairman’s Report IOWMMOC 2024 Rally Weekend

 Chairman’s Report IOWMMOC 2024 Rally Weekend 

The weekend started as previous years with a Drive-Out on the Saturday afternoon from Havenstreet Steam Railway car park to a local attraction. With many of the car owners coming from the mainland the club produced a special Saturday pass in order that they could use the Steam Railway’s facilities without paying an entrance fee as in previous years. At 1pm the Drive-Out was marshalled expertly by the Cochrans, our latest committee members with twenty-seven Morris Minor cars leaving and twenty-eight Morris Minor cars arriving at Goddards Brewery! Not quite sure how they did it but I’m not complaining. We were met on the green by Bob Simpson the managing director of Goddards who was very informative and passionate about his job. After a small talk he led two groups for a tour around the brewery. Afterwards, we all headed upstairs for a bite to eat and a taste of their fine beer. Later that evening, lighting up at about 6pm we had our traditional Rally BBQ in the Havenstreet events field. With many of our overseas friends joining us for the get together. I even got given a glass of champers! This year we were able to ask for the railway to leave the flood lights on for us which was great to be able to see our burnt offerings. I must remember to ask for the lights to stay on again next year. Sunday Rally Day started at about 8am for the committee members setting up. With many more stalls joining us at this year's rally and the weather looking to be kind to us, the rally promised to be better than ever this year. All went like clockwork with cars arriving, stalls setting up even Paul Robinson and the Old Girl open top bus arrived in plenty of time this year! In all we had forty-eight Morris Minors, forty-five Classic cars, four steam engines, three buses, a lorry (left over from the week before I think, but all counts) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. With the PA up and running lent kindly and set up by Paul, Andy set about kicking off the day with the announcements, Dave B worked hard playing his guitar with three sets during the day. The Old Girl set out for two mystery tours packed to the gunnels generating much needed £445 cash for the Bus and Coach Museum. Being locked in until 4.30pm while the trains were running feels like a privilege to me, but there is always someone wanting to leave early. But on the whole I think everyone knew the score and accepted the strict rules on car movement. The falconry birds did their thing, and at times the field was packed with visitors surveying the cars. Later in the day it did warm up some and it was good to have the gazebo for some shade. At 3pm we had the awards given to: 

Best Visiting Car Austin Swallow GT 3521 Keith Buckett (IOW)

 Best In Show Minor Million 880 KYD Gevin White (Horsham) 

Best Island Car MM Split Windscreen KDL 756 Paul Robinson

Chairman's Choice MM four Door CYK 612H Jim Scott (Reading) 

For Services to IOWMMOCC Malcolm and Mary Jones (IOW) 

 The committee were pleased to award Malcolm & Mary Jones this special award for their continued commitment, support, advice, help and kindness over the years towards the IOW Club. Be it for ensuring the hard copies of this news letter are sent out each month, from collecting raffle prizes and ensuring that we are always represented with a tree at the Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival to name but a few. Malcolm and Mary, co-founders of the IOW Club of nearly forty years, established back in 1986 and loyal members of some forty three years in the National Club, are now retired from the Chair and committee duties but are still much valued and cherished members of the club. 

After the awards we had our Raffle that went on and on and on. Every year we say we must try and shorten it somehow and every year it gets longer and longer! In all £220 was raised by the Raffle for Ryde Inshore Rescue. There were some great cars at the rally this year, too many to describe here. I hope you all got to see them on our Facebook Page (a few are posred below). Hopefully the pictures taken speak for themselves. Sunday from 6.30pm we had our after rally meal at the Appley Hotel Ryde with about twenty or so very worn out and tired but happy rally goers. Here's to next year!

Fort Victoria BBQ Cancelled

 

Thursday 15th August 2024

7pm BBQ Fort Victoria

Event Cancelled due to weather

AGM 2023 Report

 MINUTES OF IOWMMOC AGM

Held on 14th December, 2023 at The Southern Vectis Sports and Social Club

1.The meeting was opened by the Chairman, Stuart Scovell, at 7.15pm.

2. Apologies were received from Paul Cochran, Chris Saunders, and Kim and Chrisso Smallman

3. The Minutes of the 2022 AGM were read and by the Acting Secretary and agreed as correct.

4. The Chairman gave a brief overview of the activities that have taken place since the last AGM.

5. Jonathan gave his Treasurer’s report. The club’s finances are in a healthy position. He mentioned that our free rally was once again a success and extended his thanks to our sponsors and people who donated raffle prizes and their services free of charge.

6. Andy read his membership report and told us that membership at the end of 2023 stands at 70 with 6 Honorary Members and 64 paid up members. This means that membership is slightly up from this stage last year.

7. Election of Chairman. Stuart stood down and was elected to continue as Chairman unopposed and unanimously.

8. Jonathan Lewis, Treasurer; Sally Woodcock as Acting Secretary; Alan Peeling, Web Blog; and Paul Cochran were voted back on to the committee unanimously.

9. Andy Smith was nominated as Membership Secretary by Stuart Scovell, seconded by Jonathan Lewis.

Sally Cochran was nominated as Events and Facebook Manager by Stuart Scovell, seconded by Andy Smith.

These two were both voted onto the committee unanimously.

10. Unfortunately, due to work commitments, Daniel Rogers stepped down from the committee.

11. Any Other Business:

A discussion of the calendars produced by Paul and Sally Cochran was held. It was thought to be a good idea and thanks were extended to them. Dave Gilliam asked about the risk factor in the original outlay and it was noted that the club’s finances were in a strong position and soundings of likely interest has been taken prior to commencing the project.

There was a discussion of attendance at events by members. In some instances, the attendance is poor, but this was known to be the same in other clubs.

We were asked if attendance at the AGM might be improved by moving it to another month. This is to be discussed at a committee meeting in the coming months.

Malcolm Jones proposed a vote of thanks to the committee for the work done in the last 12 months, which was greeted by a round of applause.

The meeting closed at 7.50pm and members enjoyed a festive buffet and raffle.

Sally Woodcock - Acting Secretary

Season's Greetings

 We have now held our AGM and this was our final event of 2023 so the Committee wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

AGM 2023 - Venue Change

The 2023 AGM will be held at the Southern Vectis Social and Sports Club, 35 South Street Newport from 7pm -10pm on Thursday14th December. Full details in the Events Diary.

Rally Report 2023

MMOC  IOW BRANCH RALLY 2nd and 3rd September 2023

Saturday afternoon kicked off with the drive out to the Donkey Sanctuary at Wroxall, with twenty-four cars leaving in convoy. Apart from the regular jam at the Hare and Hounds traffic lights it all went relatively smoothly. Arriving at Wroxall on this beautiful day in a convoy of Morris Minors was all you could hope it to be. The site and the views there are amazing, along with a great café and the donkeys of course. On the Saturday evening I arrived at what I thought was early at 6.15pm at the events field to help with the BBQ at 7.00. Adam had already started up the fire and there were already several guests ready to start cooking! Thankfully by 6.45 the first meats were sizzling. Last year I think there were 15 of us, this year at the end there were 40 plus. A great night to catch up and taste burnt sausages etc. I must confess I was a bit jealous when someone put a rack of BBQ ribs on the fire. In the end the light beat us as the sun disappeared on this our first rally day. Sunday morning bright and early from 8am people were already setting up - stall holders, Dave B, the Committee with tables etc., luckily on another beautiful day, I don’t know what it is but doesn’t a beautiful morning make you feel good. The Old Girl Bus arrived in the nick of time with the PA system kindly lent to us for the day by Paul Robinson the driver and club member to quickly set it up for the day. Thanks Paul perfect timing. Dave B kicked us off at 10.15am with his 60’s 70’s & 80’s music and did a further two sets throughout the day. Thanks Dave. Two packed bus trips and two falconry displays plus trains steaming to and fro set the pattern for day, with 55 Morris Minors and about 40 classic cars with many traders and stalls around to help fill the events field. As the day progressed it was clear shade would be the order of the day. It’s always a challenge to get in and out of the site due to the trains running and general public having full access to the hard standings, health and safety being paramount. But all in all, it worked out okay with the cooperation of the railway. Communication being the key. A big thanks to the committee members and friends in vis vests for escorting and ensuring there were no accidents or cock ups with the cars, brilliant job, also those of you selling raffle tickets etc and Andy on the PA and signing up new members. The day thanks to them went swimmingly. Also, Jonathan for collecting and keeping tabs on all the monies (a breakdown of the days takings on page 5) a great team effort by everyone. At the end of the day was the prize giving for the cars followed by the raffle. Love it or loath it. it is always a bit of fun to finish the day. By now the sun had reached its peak and although it was sad to see the rally end it was good to get out of the heat and make our way to Appley Manor for a much needed after Rally dinner and catch up. So many to thanks to our visitors coming from the mainland, our sponsors Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Southern Vectis, Tim Lang and Audrey, Prices Garage, WBS, Dave B, Paul all those businesses and friends who donated raffle prizes and anyone that I have forgotten. Thank you all and hope to see you all again next year.

Rally Awards 2023

Best Visiting Car Phil & Tina Woodland Morris 8 GUO136 

Best in Show Ashley Holmes Morris Minor Convertible EAS 954

Chairmans Choice Mr & Mrs Harrison Morris Minor 1949 Low Light CSL647 

Best Island Car Malcolm & Mary Jones Morris Traveller MDL 750G

 Best Island Restoration Paul & Sally Cochran Morris Traveller NEU 101G

On Friday 15th Sept our Treasurer Jonathan Lewis presented the cheque to The Phoenix Project IOW

 

Those of you who attended our Annual Rally on 3rd September will know our raffle proceeds went to our nominated charity, The Phoenix Project IOW. We raised an impressive £251.50, and the cheque was presented to staff at the Centre on 15th September. The clients and staff came out to look at the cars and thanked us for our fundraising efforts. The Phoenix Project IOW provides day activities for adults with learning disabilities and autism living on the Isle of Wight. This in turn provides respite for parents and carers. Being a charity, they receive no government funding so all donations are very welcome. 

Many thanks again to the following businesses who donated prizes for our raffle on our Rally Day All proceeds went to The IOW Phoenix Project SES Newport, Diamond Pet Supplies Ryde, Busy Bee Ryde, Island Photo Centre Ryde, House of Zabre Ryde. Liz Earl Ryde, Buds and Blooms Ryde, Sculpt Glass Arreton, Hand Picked IOW, Framers Ryde, Isle of Wight Wool, Co Op Ryde, Leather, and Suede Ryde, No 66 Union St Ryde, Best Auto Newport, Dorset Auto Parts Newport, Forest Road Nursery, Cavanagh & Baker, Rock Shop Shanklin, Tesco Ryde, Bembridge Flower Shop, Monkey Haven, Dinosaur Isle, Harbour View Café, Bembridge, New World Creations. Maria Ward (Local artist) Also, a big thank you to all the club members and guests who have donated prizes. All the proceeds from the raffle were donated to our nominated charity the IOW Phoenix Project.