Another lovely sunny winter's day gliding, with a frosty start and a light north westerly wind. Both Paul S and Pete St flew the DG505 solo for the first time today having both been checked out to do so some while ago. Mark E passed his Bronze exam. We welcomed a visitor from Needwood Forest Gliding Club - Dave Bowden who may be joining us next year.
In the evening, there was a good turn out with 38 members enjoying Maria's Carvery Supper prior to 65 members attending the AGM.
Chairman Peter, Treasurer Peter and Secretary John retired from the Committee having served their term, to be replaced by Lisa, Texas Tom, and Jonathan respectively. Andrew becomes vice-chairman, and there are three new Committee members James, Tim and Jill. As always there were lots of speeches, thanking and clapping.
Trophies were awarded as follows:
The Rose Bowl for the Club ladder to Pete St.
The Kelsey Plate longest cross-country flight to Steve W.
Tim Parsons Trophy for earliest 300kms to Mark C.
Norman Whyte Shield for best progress to Mark E.
Francis Bustard Trophy for best height gain to Liam.
Dave Fewings Trophy for best 2-seater flight to Ron & Guy.
Ken Andrews Trophy for best flight in wooden glider to Nick H.
Wily Old Bird for no reason in particular to JB.
Brian Masters Trophy for Winner of Task week to Martin W.
Les' Tankard for best contribution by a Junior member to Liam.
Instructor of the Year voted online by members to Pete H.
After the formal proceedings, Matt skyped from Hong Kong to check that we were behaving ourselves, having been watching proceedings on the webcam.
