MAXI OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
We are pleased to invite you, as a Member of the MAXI OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, to our A.G.M., which will take place at:
The Phoenix Inn
High Street
Twyford
Winchester
SO21 1RF
on
Sunday 19th February 2017
Programme
12.00 AGM (all welcome)
13.00 Meal (Curry Buffet – TBC), Drink and Skittles.
Members and families are welcome to the AGM, but if you would just like to attend the social part of the event you are very welcome. The main purpose for the AGM will be to agree the Association programme for 2017 and to elect Officers to the Committee.
The meal will probably be a curry buffet depending on numbers at a cost of £12 per head. A first drink will be provided by M-O-A.
Committee
Due to the changes in the committee at the end of this year we still have vacancies for:
East Coast Rally Co-ordinator
UK Rally Co-ordinator
Vice-chairman
Webmaster
We would welcome any volunteers.
Events
We are conscious that currently most events are Solent /South Coast.
If there are members in other locations interested in attending events or maybe arranging pub meetings, rallies do lets us know to so any suggestions could be discussed at the AGM.
The committee have been busy and have developed a provisional programme for 2017, which will be shared at the AGM so that you can put the dates in your diaries.
Remember, out of area participation is always welcome so if your Maxi is a long way away (or out of the water), come by car and share the fun.
Agenda:
- Apologies
- Chairman’s Report – Activities during the year
- Treasurer’s Report – Membership and accounts
- Rally co-ordinator’s report on 2016 programme and review of the 2017 programme
- Election/Re-election of Officers / Committee Members and Honorary Members
Committee Members:
| Chairman | Julian Trimming |
| Vice-Chairman | Vacant |
| Secretary | Peter Sands |
| Treasurer | Sarah Sands |
| Web-Master | Vacant |
| South Coast Rally Co-ordinator | Richard Sams |
| UK Rally Co-ordinator | Vacant |
| Membership Secretary | Sara Horwood |
| East Coast Rally Co-ordinator | Vacant |
| General Committee Member | Andy Horwood
Carolyn Trimming plus 1 vacancy |
- Discussion on events, web site, help required and developing activity on website
- Any other business
As we need to confirm meal numbers with the pub, please confirm if you will be attending by Monday 13th February.
You will find also attached a Form of Proxy (for completion if you are unable to attend).
Please return either by email to membership@maxiowners.net or by post to the Membership Secretary by Friday 17th February for Proxy votes to be counted.
M-O-A Committee January 2017
FORM of PROXY MOA A.G.M. 19th February 2017
Voting by Proxy
You can vote by proxy by marking with an “X” against each item.
If you mark in some other way or more than once against the item or leave blank then no vote will be recorded for that item.
Deadline for voting by proxy
This form, properly completed, should be returned to the Membership Secretary, Sara Horwood, Anemone Cottage, South Lane, Nomansland, Salisbury, SP5 2BZ by the latest Friday 19th February. No proxy forms can be accepted after that date.
Signing the Form
For your vote to be counted you must sign at the foot of the form.
| The following posts are vacant. If you are prepared to volunteer for one, please tick below: | |||||||
| Vice Chairman | |||||||
| Web Master | |||||||
| East Coast Rally Co-ordinator | |||||||
| UK Rally Co-ordinator | |||||||
| Items requiring a vote: | For | Against | Abstain | Discretion of Chairman | |||
| 1. To re-elect existing committee members to current positions and to elect new committee members | |||||||
| 2. To re-elect the SD Marine team and Haskins Marine as Associate Members for 2016/17 | |||||||
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Matters for discussion (please write in):
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Signed——————————————————– Date ———————-
Name (Capitals please)———————————————-
Please see below the entries for the 2016 MOA photo competition. Please e-mail me on jtrimming@hotmail.com with your vote with the name of your favourite photo – the prize to be awarded at the AGM on Feb 19th at the Phoenix, Twyford, Nr Winchester.
Best regards
Julian
On route to Poole Rally 2016
Itchenor Rally 2016
Maxi on Round the Island Race
Chichester Rally 2016
Windy Sunday off Hurst
This was last rally of the season, we went to Shepherd’s Wharf, Cowes over the weekend of October 15th/16th 2016.
With 17 boats represented, this rally boasted to be the most well attended rally of the season with up to 44 attendees.
However, by the w/e some folk cancelled, not because of the weather forecast, but, through ill health. So, we were down to 12 boats, still a great turnout for the time of year, particularly with a forecast of strong winds for the homeward journey on Sunday. Must be a sturdy lot these Maxi owners. It was wonderful to see many new faces. Some new to rallies, and some new to MOA, and even some thinking about joining.
The weather on the Saturday proved to be a great day for sailing, fair winds and sunshine, and boats arrived throughout the afternoon.
Rafted up in Shepperd’s Wharf
The weather on the Saturday stayed fair until pontoon party time! However, in anticipation of the changeable forecast and with some advanced planning, we had booked into the Sugar Store at the Marina.
The Sugar Store is an old store that has been ‘tarted’ up for hire. Although, expensive at £75.00/hour! In true Maxi style, and after some hard negotiations with the harbour master, a charge was agreed which kept us within budget. The pontoon party went ahead in the warm & dry, with good wine, warmed canapés and lots of talk about the last season and seasons to come.
We all moved on to the Island Sailing Club for dinner, which was delicious and we were welcomed to the club in a warm & friendly manner.
The weather didn’t look so good for the Sunday. However, the front moved through earlier than expected, whilst we were all tucked up in bed, well, most of us! Thus, the weather gave us the opportunity for a great sail home, even though gusts went up to mid-twenties.
Bright Sunday morning – Cowes
So, for the last sailing event for 2016, a good time was had by all.
Looking forward to 2017, with maybe a wheels rally before then?
A quote from an attendee – ‘Thanks for organising a great rally with much better than expected weather for the sail to Cowes and back’
Lymington Rally – June 2016
The Lymington Rally saw a good turnout of maxis on a lovely sunny afternoon. 11 Maxis were represented with 27 people attending.
Following their arrival, many of the group enjoyed the afternoon activity of a guided walk along the quay, finishing up at the Royal Lymington Club. Local guide Vivien and her team who led the walk, regaled us with stories of salt, smuggling and other curiosities of the town, providing a fascinating insight to the history of seafaring in the locality.
Following the walk, everyone enjoyed the welcome refreshments and nibbles on the pontoon provided by hosts, Carolyn and Julian, and all enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with familiar faces as well as welcome new friends. As the sun began to dip to the horizon, we all wandered along to the Royal Lymington Club where we were treated to a feast of a dinner!
Participants:
Lookin Foor Kloos Julian and Carolyn Trimming
Suive Richard, Lorraine Sams
Maxima David, Sandy and Ben Hodges
Rebel III Dave and Delores Cleary
Moonshine Blues Sally and Robert Ledger
Maxi Magic Rob and Trisha Ware
Misty Blue Malcolm and Julie Denham
Blue Lightening Peter and Sarah Sands
Baldur William Avery, Andy Hind
Vertigo Duncan and Lyn Graham
Neroli Rod and Carole Minkey