TOMCC NEE BranchGM 2025 Minutes
Benwell Hill CC
25th January 2025 11:00
List of attendees; (28)
Mark Lamb; Graeme Haswell; Dave Tate; Iain Inglis, Clive Bell;
Ali Lamb; Colin Nicholson; Valerie Nicholson; Rob Ayre; Mark Loftus;
Ian Anderson; Sharon Anderson; John Teah; John Knott; Geoff Mayne;
Chris Pearson; Stu McCarthy; Vic Stevenson; Carol Stevenson;
Jim West; Mal Guest; Frank Bell; Fiona Johnson; Richard Johnson;
James Lynch; Tim Hulley; Steve Ibbitson; Keith Amiss;
Mark Lamb (ML) opens the meeting and explains the agenda.
There continues to be a shortage of members coming forward to arrange either rides or events. He explains why the Club Branch venue had been changed.
He then presented a review of the year month by month picking out the highlights.( presentation can be found on the web page. There are 79 people currently on the WhatsApp group and this continues to be the first line of communication.
Then followed reports from committee members.
Membership. 191 members in total, 46 new members in 2024, 20 of them being female. There had been an unfortunate incident between 2 member and after the committee followed the Club rules it resulted in one of the members being excluded from the Club. Feedback was sought from rides as some of our ride co-ordinaters were not available.
Treasurers Report (can be found on the web page)
The bank account that is currently being used will soon be subject to charges, so, it was agreed to seek an alternative provider and avoid charges.
Webmaster (report available on the web page)
One item discussed was the ability to communicate with members via group email.
The online membership survey had not received many replies (25) Ali Lamb went through the results however due to the low response the results were deemed to be inaccurate.
Sunday and Thursday rides were popular, social events less so. Summer camp was popular however summer tour less so.
2025 events calendar was presented;
Suggested was a social event early March
Attendance at the Scottish M/C show
13th April National Club AGM in Rotheram
Call for members to come forward to facilitate Cafe riders and Brass Monkey rides.
Race the waves in Bridlington 12-15 June
Last Sunday rides and mid month rides April to September.
There were a lot of entery’s in the calendar that has a not “to be confirmed” beside them and this is probably for the committee to firm up.
Mark described the Club rules also there are some 20 pages that are a Club handbook. Branches are encouraged to do some local and national activity which was discussed as not many members are in favour of doing any national activity.
The Branch structure was shared and an election of Branch officials followed.
All roles went through a process of being proposed and seconded in the room before confirming the position.
Returned were;
Branch Chair Mark Lamb
Vice Chair Vic Stevenson
Membership Vic Stevenson
Treasurer Graham Haswell
General Secretary Clive Bell
Web Master Iain Inglis
Rides Ian Anderson; Mark Loftus; Dave Tate; Clive Bell; John Teah;
Jeff Mayne; Neil Elders; (Not in attendance Graham Henderson; Dave Harding)
Social Events Ali Lamb Carol Stevenson
Mark Lamb makes closing comments and reminds everyone to come forward if they can contribute in any way. He thanks everyone fore attending and looks forward to the coming season.
Mark Lamb
Clive Bell
Author Archive: Iain Inglis
2025 Calendar – A great year ahead!
Here is this years rides and events calendar: –
Please click the link below to see the dates for each months events and rideouts. *You don’t need to book the rides or places on the rides (*applies to Last Sunday Ride and Short Rides Social) you just need to arrive at the departure point promptly with a full tank!
More detail about the rides will be published via email newsletter or via the Club WhatsApp Chat – If your not in the WhatsApp chat please email: victorstevenson@btinternet.com to be added.
Easter Social – Please let us know if you are coming SOON – don’t miss out!!
HELLO MEMBERS – we need to get the numbers finalised in advance – REMEMBER THIS IS A CLUB SUBSIDISED EVENT!!! ONLY £12.50
First club social event of the year …. Great start to the riding season!
7pm till midnight – Saturday 5 April – upstairs function room, The Hancock Pub, 2a, Hancock St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PU
Buffet
Raffle* and other fun stuff
*Raffle in support of the Great North Air Ambulance.
Tickets £12.50 per person.
Organised by your club social co-ordinators Carol & Ali
Email: alilamb14@hotmail.co.uk for tickets and payment details.
Volunteers Wanted – DGR / Dapper Social Weekend 17th & 18th April 2025
It’s almost that time of year again – “Don Your Dapper” for the 2025 DGR.
Dapper Social are looking for volunteers to help out over the weekend.
If you can spare the time your help would be greatly appreciated – email Mark Loftus : mrkloftus@yahoo.co.uk
EASTER SOCIAL REMINDER
First club social event of the year …. Great start to the riding season!
7pm till midnight – Saturday 5 April – upstairs function room, The Hancock Pub, 2a, Hancock St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PU
Buffet
Raffle* and other fun stuff
Best decorated bike helmet competition (decorate your old lid in an Easter Theme!)
*Raffle in support of the Great North Air Ambulance.
Tickets £12.50 per person.
Organised by your club social co-ordinators Carol & Ali
Email: alilamb14@hotmail.co.uk for tickets and payment details.
Easter Social Evening – 5th April 2025
First club social event of the year …. Great start to the riding season!
7pm till midnight – Saturday 5 April – upstairs function room, The Hancock Pub, 2a, Hancock St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PU
Buffet
Raffle* and other fun stuff
Best decorated bike helmet competition (decorate your old lid in an Easter Theme!)
*Raffle in support of the Great North Air Ambulance.
Tickets £12.50 per person.
Organised by your club social co-ordinators Carol & Ali
Email: alilamb14@hotmail.co.uk for tickets and payment details.
AGM – Review of 2024
This years AGM was well attended and we hope to publish the minutes shortly, in the meantime we are pleased to make the Review of 2024 available to you by way of the attached : –
Download Powerpoint Presentation: –
https://tomcc-ne.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TOMCC-NEE-AGM-2025-draft.pptx
View PDF: –
https://tomcc-ne.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TOMCC-NEE-AGM-2025-draft.pdf
AGM Agenda – Saturday 25th Jan 2025
Our branch AGM will be held on Saturday 25th January from 11am to 1pm at Benwell Hill Cricket Club on West Road, Newcastle NE15 7EU.
We would very much appreciate your attendance and welcome your help to decide the way forward as a club.
The proposed agenda is: –
- Introduction and format
- Review of 2024
- Committee members reports from Membership Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster, Rides & Events Co-ordinator
- Feedback from recent survey
- Calendar 2025
- Review of committee rolls / Election of officials / Appointment of ride co-ordinators
- Any other business
- Closing remarks
If you can’t attend and wish to forward some remarks or suggestions please email markdlamb81@gmail.com by Monday 20th January 2025.
We look forward to seeing you there…………
AGM
Urgent message to all members – our Annual AGM will be held on Saturday 25th January from 11am to 1pm.
Agenda to follow.
Membership Survey – Please respond – Your views matter…
We are very interested in whether you will be attending various events throughout 2025 as well as your thoughts in general – Your views certainly matter so please take a few minutes to consider these questions and reply.
You can email your reply/ answers to alilamb14@hotmail.co.uk or by completing comments box below.
TOMCC Member’s Survey – Club Activities 2025
Your committee would like to ask you a few questions about your interest and preferences in relation to a proposed activity calendar for next year so that plans can be firmed up and shared with everyone ……
Q1. The Club’s AGM is scheduled to be held on Tuesday 21st January at 6.30pm at Benwell Hill Cricket Club. Are you to be able to attend?
Likely
Unlikely
Not sure
Other e.g. would you prefer the meeting to be on a weekend day?
Q2. The Club organise regular Sunday rides between April and September on the second Sunday and last Sundays of those months. How likely are you to join those rides?
Likely
Unlikely
Not sure
Other e.g. Can you only make one of the 2 monthly Sunday rides or is your decision based on the weather or other factors?
Q3. Winter Social – would you attend a social event for members and partners in February or March?
Likely
Unlikely
Not sure
Other e.g. would your decision depend on what / where the event is?
Q4. Scottish Motorcycle Show – Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh – 8th / 9th March 2025 – would you consider attending this weekend event to help staff a stall for a few hours and / or displaying an interesting bike?
Likely
Unlikely
Not sure
Other e.g. possibly, depends on ….
Q5. Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) – Sunday 18th May 2025 – are you interested in joining in the ride and assisting Triumph Newcastle at the event?
Likely
Unlikely
Not sure
Other (please specify) e.g. possibly, depends on …..
Q6. Motorcycle Tour 2025 – the Club traditionally organises a bike tour for around a week somewhere in the British Isles or Ireland. For 2025, there is a proposal to visit Shetland in late April / early May (to avoid the midges). Are you interested?
Likely
Unlikely
Not sure
Other (please specify) e.g. possibly, depends on …..
Q7. Race the Waves – Bridlington, 12th to 15th June 2025 – is a fun event with historic vehicles – beach racing, hot rods and motorcycles. Would you be interested in attending with the club?
Likely
Unlikely
Not sure
Other (please specify) e.g. possibly, depends on …..
Q8. Malle Mile – Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire – July 17th to 20th 2025 – quirky motorcycle races and festival (onsite camping or local hotel accommodation). Would you be interested in attending with the Club?
Likely
Unlikely
Not sure
Other (please specify) e.g. possibly, depends on …..
Q9. Annual Summer Camp – the camp has traditionally been at Clennell Hall, Alwinton, Northumberland over the August Bank Holiday weekend. We’d like your views on the arrangements for this year’s camp – should they stay the same or change?
Location:
Dates & duration:
Anything else you think it’s important to consider:
Q10. Are you interested in meeting up or visiting other, neighbouring, TOMCC branches?
Likely
Unlikely
Not sure
Other (please specify) e.g. possibly, depends on …..
Q11. Do you have any suggestions for other activities or events for the Club or is there anything else you’d like to comment on?
Please add any other comments you wish to make?: –
Then Please email your reply / answers to alilamb14@hotmail.co.uk or by completing comments box below.