From the Chairman, Mid Anglia Centre

In light of the Caravan and Motorhome Club's announcement of the closure of all club sites and CL’s I now feel we should follow suit. I am now cancelling all Mid Anglia rallies until the end of June.
On a positive note, on behalf of myself as your Chairman, Helena has contacted our most senior at risk members and they are all keeping well and keeping up good sprits. They all have someone caring for them.        

Flag minutes for Dec 19/Jan 20 can be found in Centre News, Downloads.               

From the Chairman, Mid Anglia Centre

I am very sorry to inform you all that myself, and my committee, have decided that, in the light of the Covid 19 virus outbreak, it would be unwise to put any of our ralliers at risk.  I am hereby cancelling every Mid Anglia rally in March and April. The Caravan and Motorhome Club has cancelled the National this year too. On Saturday, 11th April, I will assess the conditions for May's rallies.  This has been a very hard decision as your Chairman but your Health and Safety is paramount to me and my responsibilities to you all.  I hope you all keep well and this comes to pass quickly.

Kinds regards,

Richard

All 200 seats at the Anglia Region Question event time have been filled.  However, there are still 5 spaces remaining at the Question Time Rally at Fowlmere, which has complementary entrance to IWM, Duxford, for those attending Question Time.              

Please see notices in Centre Info, Notices.              

Details for the competitions at this year's National can be found on the link below.

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/globalassets/pdfs/content/whats-on/the-national-activities-and-competitions.pdf

New items have been placed on the For Sale, Other Equipment page.              

 Flag minutes for Oct 2019 and Dec 2019 can be found in Centre News, Flag Minutes.              

The Mid Anglia Centre, Chairman's address can be read in downloads.              

Mid Anglia Committee – Roles and Responsibilities

If anyone is interested in becoming a committee member, here is a brief description of some of the job roles for Mid Anglia Centre.

Vice Chairman:

To cover for and assist the Chairman in all aspects of the role. To assist with the general management of the Mid Anglia Centre and ensure the promotion of the good image of the Centre at all times. Maintain the attendance records of the centre, preparing the figures for the AGM and keeps a record of those members attaining friendship plaques.

Secretary:

To support the good running of the Centre, convene and minute committee meetings, liaise with the Caravan Club on all aspects of Centre business. Maintenance of centre membership records and to act as the prime recipient for correspondence and communications with the Mid Anglia Committee and members.

Treasurer:

As treasurer, you would be responsible for managing the centre finances. Key tasks include:

1. Responsible for managing all accounts owned by the Mid Anglia Centre, including the Junior Account

2. Supporting marshals and Junior Treasurer on financial matters

3. Verifying rally returns and banking monies

4. Approving centre expenses

5. Consolidating finances (stock reports, inventory, sports etc.), at the end of the financial year (March), for review at the accountant and submission to the caravan club

6. Approaching potential advertisers and the collection of the associated monies

7. Creating a quarterly VAT report

8. Reporting to committee (typically on a 6 week basis)

9. Reporting the Centres financial status at the AGM

For most of the above there are templates in place and the Caravan Club is always there to support if needed.

Rally Secretary:

Co-ordinate the rally programme in respect of dates and locations to ensure a wide variety of activities and venues to appeal to the rallying members. Produce the 'Rally Book' for distribution to centre members and others. Provide support to Rally marshals in particular new marshals. Maintain contact with other rally secretaries and co-ordinates rallies with them through the 4b system.

Rally Equipment Officer:

To manage the distribution of centre rally equipment and marshals kits. To ensure all centre equipment is in good order and maintained to expected standards. Compile and maintain a register of use and ensuring equipment is kept safe. Produce an appropriate number of rally Marshall packs and distribute them at the natter and chatter.

Press Officer:

To provide a coordinating role for the publicity and communication requirements of the centre.

Ensure a regular supply of information to centre members and the caravan club to promote the

activities and image of the centre. To liaise with the editor of the caravan club magazine to provide

items of interest for centre lines page. Produce and distribute the centre news-letter and gather

and publish rally reports.

Centre Equipment Officer:

To manage the purchase and sale of centre equipment. Provide a sales facility of centre

equipment at rallies. Maintain a record of sales and stock. Source equipment and items that will

be required for sale to centre members.

Junior Liason Officer:

To provide a coordinating role to the junior committee. Oversee the junior committee giving

advice and supporting them for raising money for their chosen charity. Help run the junior rally.

Webmaster:

Ensures that rally photos, news items and any other worthy pieces of information is placed on theweb site for members to view.