Our president Ed Collins reported another good year at the club with pleasing interest being shown in events such as the annual dinner and the flying competitions. Ed’s full report can be read in the printed annual report document sent to all members.

Jerry reported that financially the club is in a sound position. Hire rates on the club’s aircraft are a little down on last year but are generally healthy. The club also has modest savings ready for future events and the required overhaul of the aircraft engine sometime in 2010.

The board also announced that Ed Collins has been made a life member of the club. There is no doubt about Ed’s long term contribution to the club, as secretary for over 13 years and now as president. The decision to bestow life membership was met with unanimous support form all members.

Elections of office bearers was next on the agenda with Ed Collins being returned as Club President. Ed’s election was met with great applause. We all agreed that his untiring work and great leadership has made had unmistakable benefits for the club. Kevin Wilkins was elected as Vice President. Kevin continues to show great strength and loyalty for the aero club and his work as vice president is much appreciated. Congratulations Kevin. Brian Harvey was elected as club secretary. Brian’s energy and enthusiasm for club events is well known and we are very pleased to have him in again taking an important role in club affairs. Jerry Trevor-Jones was elected as treasurer. Jerry is well known to all and his ability and reliability as a club officer is also well known. I am sure all members will be happy to have Ed, Kevin, Brian and Jerry working as club officials again.

Positions on the board of directors were enthusiastically sought which is a great sign of energy and interest in the club. The new board members are John Marston, Doug Drummond, Leigh Cutler, Peter Ticehurst, John Nichol and Matthew Millett. Congratulations to all.