West Midlands Regional Meeting - 13th October 2008

[chris9119]

The next West Midlands Regional meeting will take place on Monday 13th October. 2008 at the Church Tavern, Church Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands  B42 2LA. Tel. 0121 3564389

Meeting starts at 19:30 hours, but if your eating, please be early (19:00 - 19:15) so that we can order all at the same time for bigger savings.

As discussed at the meeting of the 8th September, I'm standing down as the Regional Rep. and therefore nominations are invited for the position.

The deadline for nominations will be Sunday 28th September 2008. Dependant upon the number of nominations, a poll will be opened on the 29th September for the Regions members to vote on the candidate/s. The new Regional Rep. will be in post for the meeting of the 13th October 2008.

Post your nominations on this thread.

New Regional m-c members always welcome.

We look forward to seeing you all.

Regards

Chris

[mud knight]

I am nominating Andrew Godfrey for West Milands Regional Rep

[barmiebrumie]

I am nominating Andrew Godfrey for West Milands Regional Rep

I would like to nominate Andygod as well (Andrew Godfrey)  :clap:

[andygod]

I would like to stand for election, as West Midlands Regional Rep. It would be good to see some of the older members coming back to the group, as well as welcoming new members.

[gaz4711]

I was not at the meeting held on 8th September and only know bits and dabs from here and there.
So from what i can see we need to move on to having a rep and maybe an assistant rep so as to put are pionts forward in the mud-club. and arange meet up / days out /weekends away.
May i just say a thank you.  Chris for your suport  as rep in mudclub over the short time i have know you.
p.s Hope to see ya soon Chris all the best Gaz + She



I am nominating Andrew Godfrey for West Milands Regional Rep  

[Dr Neil]

I don't know whether they want to do it or not but how about Neil & Steph.(No ofence Andy but just thought i'd add a new candidate).

[mud knight]

Hi Neil,

It is always good to see you at our meetings , but as a regional rep of Leicester I thought the candidates and the voting would be an issue for the West Midlands only.

[andygod]

I don't know whether they want to do it or not but how about Neil & Steph.(No ofence Andy but just thought i'd add a new candidate).

Neil is as much a member of the West Midlands group as any of the rest of us. Neil attends all meetings and takes part in both local and national events, I'm proud to call him a Friend. For this reason he has both a right to vote and to express his opinion on regional matters. This vote has the potential to split our group if we let it, we need to stand back and take a breath and remember that we are all Friends who are in the club to have fun.

[Fourby]

If having a regional Rep divides our group then my vote is that we dont have one!

There are core members who organize things and periphery members who come along.

There are those that I would trust with my life and those who would watch me get myself unstuck. There are those that wouldnt pass me a spanner, and those that would climb under my truck and repair it at the side of the road for me. There are those that would travel for miles to be with us based on our reputation as a group, something that Chris has embraced as rep and we thank you for it.

All these people matter, they are all friends of the club.

We are one of the most active regions of Mud Club, if not the most active.
We run the risk of polluting what we have got if we forget about why we have our club, and the core activites it provides.

I would be happy for Andy to take on the role of Rep if thats what he wants to do, and I will support him both in the office and on the trail. I would like to thank Chris for all his hard work over the years, keeping the group active, alive and providing leadership at the front.

Whoever takes on his role certainly has a tough act to follow!

I am looking forward to a new chapter in West Mids history, with new good times to come, new stories to tell, new friendships and a united, active club with support from all its members.

[mud knight]

Hi Dr Neil,

Hope no offence was taken none intended.  Did not realise that other regional members could vote on other regional issues.  Since found out rules please accept my apologies I always look forward to seeing you at the meetings and events  ;) ;)

[wany mifes]

As someone who lives outside the group area I would just like to say a big thanks to Chris for introducing me to off roading in the first place (I've been in debt ever since) but mostly I'd like to thank him for introducing me to some very good friends . I definitely don't want to see the group divided .If there is going to be a few people going for the job then why not have a committee . Every one works well together and like Neil and Andy I don't want to see the group split.The comradeship in France, on maintenance and laning days is fantastic and should not be lost.

[chris9119]

Firstly, thank you to everyone who has posted their thanks and appreciation via this thread, pm's or e-mails for the small role that I played in m-c and the region. I didn't do it for that, I did it because I loved our hobby and the local, national and even international friendship that came from being a member of what is probably the best 4x4 club on the net and in person.

Secondly, it was not my intention to cause a regional split by standing down as the rep. I've had a great time as rep, but feel that it's time to let someone else have a go and see if we can take the region and m-c on to another level.

I'll still be a member, out and about, and as said by others, will support the new rep, m-c and its membership in the future in whatever way I can.

Good luck to whom ever takes on the role.

Chris

[Dr Neil]

Hi Dr Neil,

Hope no offence was taken none intended.  Did not realise that other regional members could vote on other regional issues.  Since found out rules please accept my apologies I always look forward to seeing you at the meetings and events  ;) ;)

Hey mate,no need to apologies and no offence taken :)

I wasn't making the suggestion as a Reginal Rep, just as a friend and attendee of the West Mids pubmeets.

See y'all at the next meet!!!

[clover]

I'll fully support whoever it is that gets elected...

[thebfg2003]

As a relatively new member and only knowing everyone for a short while I was amazed at the friendliness of the west mids club. I have only been on a few "outings" and have been made welcome by all right from the start.
I'd like to say thanks to Chris for all the advice he has given me. :clap:

As Pinky has said. I will back whoever gets the role and hope the club Carry's on in the same friendly manner.

Kev

[Fourby]

I vote Andygod

[spaceman]

Hi Spaceman here (the guy farmers love to hate,after sundays escapades sorry everyone  :oops:)

Ive only met the bloke once and he came accros as a sound dude.......so if i may,ide like to vote Andrew Godfrey as the new guy on the block.....cheers
(PS Andy did you get the email about wireing the cash straight into my account as u havent yet got back to me ????)

[spud the king]

hello ... long time no see     i will back who every wins     
    sorry not been in tuch to much work on and  range rover off road at mo   [needs mot but not had time] 

 hope to see you all at next pubmeet 
                                                             martin

[BrumLee]

I vote for Andygod as he is as enthusiastic as you could wish a team leader to be  He's had some good training over the years and some really good rep's to follow.

Work keeps me away from most events but hope to catch up soon.

Good luck Andy  :dance:

[Digsit]

Hope to be there at the next meet with Dr Neil and Jas as usual. 

Everyone has always welcomed us whether at the meet or out and about even though we are from the other side of the M6  :D

Chris was one of the very first MC members to welcome me and the family ( a few years ago now ) and has done a great job in helping to build, not only the West Mids region, but MC in general. Not known Andy as long but I like him more and more....reckon he's the man for the job  :thumbup:

see ya all soon

[Reggieroo]

As a relatively new member and only knowing everyone for a short while I was amazed at the friendliness of the west mids club. I have only been on a few "outings" and have been made welcome by all right from the start.
I'd like to say thanks to Chris for all the advice he has given me. :clap:

As Pinky has said. I will back whoever gets the role and hope the club Carry's on in the same friendly manner.

Kev

I agree as this is the same for me being a new member.