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There were Apologies from Geof Easthope (personal business), Mark Woodhams
(wrecked his car) and Vicki (double booked),
Minutes of the January meeting were read approved and signed.
Matters Arising.
Steve’s Seat. There were negative replies about siting a seat at Chapel
Porth and Perranporth. Alan suggests the surreptitious laying of a suitably
inscribed granite flag type stone, flush with the ground, in the landing area at
St. Agnes Head where it will be visible to pilots and positioned so that it can
be used as a target for spot landings. Alan is certain that Steve would have
approved of such a scheme. If found out by “the authorities” we could
explain the funny side of our misdemeanor and if “the authorities” have any
sense of humour they will let sleeping stones lie. Paul Wicks seconded the
proposal and the meeting unanimously agreed. Plans will be drawn up and the
wording agreed with Hannah.
Brewery Visit was a good and well supported event. Thank you Patrick for
organising the evening.
Training. Graham said he had the best month for a long time with Alan
Ashford completing his CPC, Chris Long making good progress and Toby and Roy,
two students from upalong making a good start. Mark said that there had been no
Paragliding training this month.
Sponsorship. Pete reported that Daisy was applying his mind to the
proposals.
Celtic Cup. Alan drew attention to the change of dates shown on the
Events Calendar. The dates are 24th and 25th May.
Kernow Serious Frostbite Competition. Steve said the comp postponed last
week end is scheduled for next weekend. See web site or phone for confirmation.
The following weekend is the South Devon Club Brass Monkey Comp.
Club XC Team Comp. Tim has this in hand but is not here today.
KHPA Constitution.
Alan said he has found the original constitution in the old manuscript minutes.
It was very out of date. It was agreed that the updated version Alan has
prepared be published in the Bulletin for consideration and if necessary,
modification by members.
Youth Membership. Brian said he had been talking with Vicki but they had
nothing to report right now.
Other Business.
Annual Dinner. Chairman Pete thanked Secretary Alan for arranging the Dinner
last week end and Kaz and Graham for the wine provided by CHAPS.
Flying Reports. Alan suggested we have reports from members each month
describing what flying has been going on. It was agreed we should try this
feature. Paul & Gay said they had flown at Chapel Porth and Perranporth
sites. Steve Hawken flew Perran with several other hangers and paras. Paras had
also been airborne at Hayle Towans.
Members Forum.
Paul Wicks made his apologies for absence at the next meeting.
Graham the Pips said Patrick’s Brewery Visit was a top social event. He went
on to ask if members were interested in subscribing to a Wendy Windblows station
at St. Agnes. He said that if sufficient members subscribed there would probably
be no installation charge and if electricity and a ‘phone line are already in
place at the radio hut no charges at all provided of course we can get the
co-operation of the Radio Club. Graham is making enquiries and will have more
info’ later. The service would also be available for model flyers and surfers.
Regarding future social events Graham said he was talking with Wendy Ings about
a possible Quiz Night in aid of the Chernobyl Childrens Fund. A Go Karting comp,
Hangers versus Swingers, was proposed and Graham will try to arrange it for a
Friday evening. Watch for an announcement on the web site and the Bulletin.
Still not finished Graham went on to recommend a visit to the new Maritime
Museum at Falmouth Meteorological Section which demonstrates the effect of
weather fronts over Cornwall.
Steve the Comp Sec’ asked what he should do if the Frostbite Comp had to be
postponed yet again. Members agreed it should be held on the first suitable week
end after the S. Devon Brass Monkey Comp.
Cathie of the Bulletin told us that the deadline for Bulletin material was fixed
as the 20th of each month but that items should be submitted as soon as
possible.
Brian said there was still time for pilots to join him on his trip to Spain. He
said flights to Malaga were available for as little as £20 return.
With this the meeting was all done at 20.55 and members of the Tow Syndicate got
into a huddle to discuss whether or not they would recommend amalgamation of the
syndicate with KHPA.
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