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NZMPBA SKYPE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES
Date 2/02/2017
February 13
th
2017 8pm
PRESENT;, Stephen Knutson, Grahame Haines, John Belworthy, Murray Smithson,
Bruce Clarke, Matt Bindon.
APOLOGIES;
Trevor Emerson, Keith Ewing
MINUTES OF LAST COMMITTEE MEETING 5/12/16 READ AND ACCEPTED;
Moved: Murray Smithson
Seconded: Steve Knutson
Read and accepted as true and correct record, M Bindon to post to forum.
TREASURERS REPORT;
NZMPBA Monthly Club Accounts
Opening Balance 2016
Date 1 January 11 February 2017
Opening Bank Accounts 1 November 2016
Entry Fee Account
$ 33.34
Insurance
Account
$ 1,931.44
Non Profit
Account
$ 2,826.90
Total
$ 4,791.68
Deposits
Entry Fee Account
Peter Anderson
$ 40.00
Insurance
Account
None
Non Profit
Account
Returned members
$ 1,215.00
New members
$ 100.00
Total
$ 1,355.00
Withdrawals
Entry Fee Account
None
$ -
Insurance
Account
None
$ -
Non Profit
Account
None
Total
$ -
Closing Balance 11 February 2017
Entry Fee
Accounts
$ 73.34
Insurance
Account
$ 1,931.44
Non Profit
Account
$ 4,141.90
Total
$ 6,146.68
NEW MEMBERS 2017
RETURNED MEMBERS 2017
Name
NZMPBPA #
Name
NZMPBPA #
Shane McLeod
14
James Mills
242
28 returned members
Cody Aylwin
24
Moved: Bruce Clarke
Seconded: Steve Knutson
CORRESPONDANCE;
IN:
1>
G. Haines – Notification that the Blenheim Speed Course is over length since the earthquake- hence
records claimed are under-reported
2>
J. Belworthy – Proposal to Dissolve P1 Engine Class – See attached document
3>
T. Emerson – Discussion Document from Wayne Mowbray - See Attached Document
4>
Brian Hely – Request for Boat change dispensation in first round of 2017 Offshore series.- Document
attached
OUT:
1.
To Membership “Merry Christmas and End of Year Update from the NZMPBA Committee”
2.
To Membership “Welcome to 2017 and Nationals update”
3.
To BOPMPBC “Nationals 2017” confirmation
Moved: G. Haines
Seconded: Steve Knutson
MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES;
1 > Promo DVD
S Trott provided an update and this remains a work in progress.
Action – No further action, close for now.
2 > Committee Behaviour.
PDF Draft (Attached) circulated to full committee last month for review
Action – Committee agreed to adopt the guidelines as currently drafted and review 3 months time.
3> Health & Safety.
Completed last meeting
Action – No Further action required.
4> National Championships
BOPMPBC confirmed
Nats entry and welcome letter emailed to membership
Update
4 entries receieved
Action
– None Required.
5> T Emerson report on transponder system
Update from Trev for current development status
Action –
No further update this month. Trev thinks the guys is still on leave.
6> Radio Failsafes
Final Version of Offshore rules has been emailed to members
Action; No Further Action required/ Closed.
7> B Hely Proposals and Remit.
Confirmed general racing rules circulated to membership.
Action – No Further Action/Closed
2017 Racing Calendar
Calendar emailed to membership and updated on website
SUHA Clash with Wellington offshore sorted by delaying the SUHA date by a week.
Action; Closed
Propshaft article not written yet.
Electric Rules
G. Haines presents paper on proposed Electric Classes
Action –
1.
GH Remove Voltage References
2.
Committee to review again next month.
President’s Cup points Timing
No feedback received to proposal presented in the December Monthly Update
Action –
1.
Proceed with timing change as proposed prior to Christmas.
2.
2017 Nationals will count for both 2016 President Cup Points and 2017 President Cup Points.
MATTERS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDANCE
GENERAL BUSINESS
G. Haines – Blenheim Speed Course over length – See Document
Action – No Action required, Problem will be solved by the arrival of the electronic timing system.
T. Emerson – W. Mowbray Safety concerns
1. NZMPBA public liability insurance covers damage to property. ACC covers damage to people.
Action –
1.
GH to confirm with A. Colquhoun (Rothbury Insurance Brokers) which insurance company pays
when Wairarapa Model Power Boat Club has their own public liability insurance and NZMPBA
event is being run under NZMPBA insurance.
2.
B. Hely – Alternative Boat dispensation for Wellington Offshore round
Action –
1.
Alternative Boat approved by committee for the Wellington Offshore.
2.
BG to advise Brian Hely.
J. Belworthy – Proposal to dissolve the P1 Class
Action –
1.
Continue to Scrutineer P1 engines (including Thunder Boats)
2.
Present paper for discussion as an agenda item at the AGM.
Records for Ratification
C Hansen C2 Hydro, Open Noise, 162.162km/h
C Hansen P3 Hydro, Restricted Noise, 116.978
G Haines P3 Hydro Restricted Noise 118.616 km/h
Action – Ratified by committee
Next NZMPBA Committee meeting Monday March 6
th
.
Meeting closed 9:52 pm

Good one Peter. I think you have made a very valid point here. Why do the present rules need to be changed, is it so it suits one particular individual. I tried to change a simple rule on a P1 motor by allowing a belt starter and it got thrown out, even though it made absolutely no difference to the performance of the engine.

Yeah righto Bob. However I, like others, have little faith that we will actually be listened to. To be fair it is not just electric that is not growing (although there is a lot of anti attitude towards it, despite the efforts I have tried to make), oval racing has taken a big hit due to offshore/endurance and the lack of clubs and overall membership, and like I have said for some time now, it needs building at grass roots level. The lack of promotion of model boating by the NZMPBA, the committee being the driving force. If you guys don't support this by leading from the front, encouraging ALL areas then how can it get any bigger and better. So far there has been no vision from the committee for the last year and a half, so how about creating a vision/direction forward instead of twiddling with things that don't need changing and provide some real leadership before more members become disenfranchised and walk away from boating like so many have in the past. Get rid of the bad attitudes that seem to prevail, stop being offended when members challenge the lack of direction etc. and move things forward in positive ways.

Thanks for your comments Murray.I am not trying to be sarcastic, but am likely guilty of something like that at times in the past. Better communication between the committee and members would help ease frustration at times. That is something that was identified 2-3 years ago and we began to improve on then. Openness and transparency are also a vital part of leading any organisation as I am sure you are aware. It is important I believe that this needs to be not only seen but perceived so that members know they are being represented and not belittled, something which I have personally been made to feel that way by the actions of some. I look forward to better things.
Peter.