The AGM for the locally based Mid Antrim Combine was held last week in the Harryville HPS Clubrooms in Ballymena, it was good that we had representation from each member club. In attendance were Ahoghill Flying Club, Ballymena & District, Broughshane & District, Cullybackey HPS, Harryville HPS, Kells & District, New Antrim Amalgamated, Randalstown HPS and Rasharkin & Dist.
Chairman Robert Service who was in hospital this time last year opened the meeting and thanked the members for their good wishes and gifts at the time, he invited the secretary George McDowell to read the minutes of the previous meeting. These were passed on a show of hands as were the accounts which had just over £200 available for the coming season and no increase required of the membership. The NIPA Vice Chairman Alan Darragh was invited to conduct the election of officials for 2011, it was a case of same again with the posts filled as in the previous season. Chairman Robert Service (Harryville) and Secretary George McDowell (Kells).
In a meeting following the AGM there was some discussion on the Diplomas, maybe adding the cup winners, with the race winners. Or additionally presenting separate Diplomas for the cup and trophy winners. It was decided to leave things as they were. Some discussion also on donations of cup and specials. RPRA Rule 186 Trophies & Specials was brought to the attention of the meeting. It reads: All conditions in respect of the Trophies or Specials, together with the wishes of the donors, must be entered in the Minute Book before the races for which they are awarded commence. The MAC is affiliated to the RPRA and must adhere to the rules, something to keep in mind regarding trophies and specials. The meeting should consider as well electing Delegates to attend each meeting of the RPRA (Irish Region).
With no other business the meeting closed and the members are now looking forward to the new race season starting on April 9. Clubs should return all results as usual to Homer. Ballymoney HPS clocks should be returned ASAP, and remember Race Sheets must be with each club secretary two weeks before racing.
Mid Antrim Combine - Same again in 2011 Robert Service Chairman(l)
and George McDowell Secretary.
Harryville HPS members Keith Kernohan (l) and Trevor Johnston.
Albert and Tom Young officals of Ahoghill at the Mid Antrim meeting.
Jackie Steele and Willie McFetridge of Rasharkin & District.
Broughshane Secretary Harry Smyth and Alistair Purvis.
From (l) Ian Stewart (Randalstown) and Monty & Daniel Magill (New Antrim Amal).