C.R.C
National Executive Committee Meeting
Worcester
1st March 1986
The meeting was opened with a long report on financial matters. The
first item discussed was a clarification of what expenses were claimable
by Area Leaders and Committee members. It was decided, unanimously, that
only those expenses arising directly from C. R. C. business, such as postage,
stationery, circular distribution, etc. would be claimable. No claims by
Committee members for travel to meetings, petrol, use of film, etc would
be allowable. It was felt that such activities were part of the hobby of
belonging to the C. R. C. Club, and that members should finance themselves.
The present financial
state of the Club shows a bank balance of £632.74, which does not allow a
lot of room for manouvers, There are now 220 members in, the C. R. C. who have
paid their subscriptions for 1985/86 and the present time is when the
1986/87 subs. Should start rolling in. Area Leaders are urged to get these
subscriptions to the Membership Secretary as soon as possible.
Editor agreed to forgo
his request for a new typewriter and to have the present machine serviced
after the next newsletter is produced.
A long look was taken at
our at our affiliation to the Institute of Amateur Cinematographers, which
cost £14 50. The affiliation was taken out to protect members against
copyright prosecution from audio-visual shows. After some legal advice the
Committee found that there was no cover at, all. There seems little use in
remaining affiliated.
Bob Lewis, the
Membership Secretary, has now put all members names on his computer. This
will simplify the keeping of records, and with co-operation from the
Treasurer, mean less work when the subs are renewed. It was decided’ to
allocate a number to each member and these numbers will be passed to
the Area Leaders.
There was some
discussion over a flat rate subscription. It was generally agreed that the
subscription would remain at £350 for 1986/87. If any Area requires
sub-charge, then the Membership Secretary would inform any new members
when they applied for membership. It was decided that a new subscription
rate should be implemented for husband and wife, this would be at £5 for
the joint payment.
There was also some
discussion about the future of Area 12, which collapsed after the Area
Leader withdrew. No new leader has been found and existing ‘members have
been transferred to Area 13. It was stated that it was perfectly in order
for any of the Area 12 members to join any other Area of their choice.
Kevin Craske, was in Area 12 and is still keen to continue as a Club
Technical Adviser. He traveled 330 miles to attend the Committee meeting
which shows the enthusiasm of the members we have.
There was general
discussion of Ron Knowles’s offer to become Editor Consultant. It was
considered that such a post was not needed and one which could interfere
with the way the present Editor runs the Newsletter.
Samples of Les Cook’s
publicity work were discussed and it was generally thought that the
present C. R. C. logo would be good, if sharpened up. ‘Les is to be asked
to obtain estimates for new stationery, Newsletter headings, publicity
handouts and membership forms. The Committee were unanimous in praising
the efforts Les has put in, and, hopes •that the work will help to get
the club on is feet once more.
Ron Croad.
Honary Secretary.