Flag minutes for March and May 2019 can now be read in downloads.

The Centre has investigated providing covers for caravan hitch locks.  They will be white with the Mid Anglia logos printed.  The cost will be £20 and anyone interested should contact Ian Crutchfield.

Please read the notice in Centre Info, Notices.          

Ron's funeral will be held at Peterborough crematorium on 17 June, at 1130.  If anyone would like to attend and pay your respects to Audrey, please contact Karen McDonald to that she can pass on numbers.

The rally report for the 2019 Superbowl can be read in downloads.

A new tab has been added to the Centre Info menu bar.  This is called Notices and will contain any details that non-passworded members can access.              

During the Superbowl rally last weekend, John Kent presented the Junior committee with £580.00 to add to this year's charity, Karl's Helping Hand.  This was comprised of sponsorships to Alan and Jackie Ward's son, Neville, of £450.00 after his run in the Cambridge half marathon, and donations from the caravanners at the rally.  Thank you to everyone.

Also, Sean Cundell announced that he will donate all rally fees from his rally, Back to the 50s in July, to the Juniors for their charity effort.  Thank you Sean.

Centre merchandise can now be acquired in a variety of colours from the link www.totalclothingshop.co.uk/macc/.  Alternatively, once you have logged in using your secure login details access can be made by selecting the For Sale tag, on the menu bar, followed by Centre Equipment.  The link is at the bottom of the page.

Neville Ward (Alan & Jackie Ward's Son) is running the Cambridge Half Marathon on 3rd March and is looking for sponsorship. He is raising money for the Junior Charity 'Helping Baby Karl'.   If you would like to sponsor him there will be a sponsor forms at Pre-Season this weekend or contact any committee member.  If you are available on the 3rd March and wish to cheer him on somewhere on the course I'm sure he will be more than happy to hear you cheering for him and this worth while cause. See downlaods for the flyer and sponsor form. 

Addresses from the Chairlady and Junior Chair can be found in downloads.

To all members.

A recent government mandate, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), has made it necessary to create areas of the Mid Anglia website open only to Mid Anglia members.  This will be named Members' Page.  To that end, each registered Mid Anglia member will need to have a password that will enable access to the following pages:

Photos, downloads, Heron Flyer, forms and flag minutes.

To register as a Mid Anglia member contact Webmaster, together with your Caravan Club membership number, who will verify membership and issue a members' password.  Access will be by your e-mail address followed by the password.  This will need to be changed once login has been achieved.  Once registered, if you then forget your password, contact Webmaster who will reset it.

The website will be updated regularly so that members benefit from maximum security of any personal information handled by Mid Anglia.

MA members, who need access to these details, will need to register with MA by contacting Webmaster who will set up login details. Thank you.

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.