Branch Annual Meeting - REMINDER

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year To All

A reminder that the Branch Annual Meeting and Awards Evening takes place on Friday 16th January 2009

See post below for full details, the agenda and how to order your supper tickets

Branch Annual Meeting - Friday 16th January 2009

Notice is hereby given:

EIGHTH BRANCH ANNUAL MEETING OF ENDURANCE GB - LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND GROUP

Will be held on FRIDAY 16TH JANUARY 2009 at THE CONSERVATIVE CLUB, THORPE END, MELTON MOWBRAY (opposite Morrisons and next door to McDonalds)

The BRANCH ANNUAL MEETING (BAM) will begin at 7:30 p.m. prompt.

AGENDA

1 - Welcome and apologies for absence

2 - Adoption of previous BAM minutes

3 - Chairman's report for 2008

4 - Treasurer's report - Adoption of Branch Accounts 2008

5 - Election of Committee

6 - Any other business

A 30 minute break will give members a chance to enjoy a buffet supper and / or drink

This will be followed by an Open Forum when members will be encouraged to discuss their ideas and wishes for the direction of the Group in the coming year.

Key topics may include: Types of rides - Social events - Training and advancement - How do you wish Group funds to be spent? - Members' concerns and worries about the future of EGB and our Group.

The evening will conclude with our:

ANNUAL GROUP AWARDS PRESENTATION

The buffet supper is again being provided by Ann Lane of Cresswell Caterers at a special discounted price to our Group of £ 5.50 per person but this must be ordered in advance.

If you wish to purchase a supper ticket(s) please complete the tear off slip on the notice which members should have already received. Return this slip to or alternatively contact: Sharon Davison, H/B Mary Marsh, Sawley Bridge Marina, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire NG10 3AE, together with your remittance and an SAE for return of ticket(s) by WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2009 at the latest.

Rudolph 2008 - RIDE CANCELLED

The Rudolph Ride which was due to take place on Sunday 14th December 2008 has been cancelled.

This decision was taken owing to the adverse ground conditions.

The route was ridden at the weekend and checked again yesterday. In places there are deep ruts (probably caused by off road vehicles) and it is extremely muddy and slippery. Also the lanes were described as lethal after a hard frost which lasted until midday.

We will be reporting the abuse of the bridleway to the appropriate authorities.

Thank you to everyone who had entered to support the Group. All riders will be contacted to ensure that they are aware that the ride is not going ahead.

It would not have been much fun.

We hope to reschedule this ride in 2009.