Club News
Arbroath- Sunday 29th June
The beechwood welcomed 5 guests on this trip:
From the West Coast we were joined by Ken R and Mick P, and from Arbroath Neil B, Bill The Geordie and regular visitor and expert cod filletter, Frank.
The club members present were Helen, Bill, Connor, Martin, George and Ray
It was a bit windy and the fish were not exactly jumping into the boat. Indeed, I reckon we lost more tackle than we caught fish.
Mackies and cod were the order of the day with some of our visitors catching a few 3 and 4 pounders.
The largest specimen by a beechwood member was a three and a half pound cod caught by Connor, which sees him lead the field for the Beechwood trophy.
There are only 6 more official sessions to get YOUR name on the shield (just below where Ray’s is now !!!!!) (who writes this stuff????)
Ray had his first ever duck, but gave the excuse that he was “taking all of the photies”
Based on the quality of the “snaps” that he managed to get perhaps he should stick to fishing, and then he could blame the fish for the crap pictures!!! (Oi!!! I never agreed to this getting published at the editorial meeting !!!!. Ray)
Ken R and Mick P Pose for the camera
Former-ex club president Martin takes instructions from current championship leader Connor. Arbroathian Neil B Holds his nose and asks “who dun it?”
Explorer look-a-like Bill the Geordie
Club Members will no doubt remember the irascible (sic) Frank from Arbroath.
Ninja George reaches for a lifebelt as he realizes he left his fags in the car.
Bill and Helen pose for the camera. Helen shows bill how to pose properly.
Connor’s first REAL monster from the deep. He later caught an even bigger one. He claims that 47 bigger still ones got away!! Aye, Right Connor. It wis only 43, ah wis countin’.
Minutes of the meeting of the Beechwood Sea Angling Club:
Date |
Tuesday 4th February 2008 |
Present |
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Committee: |
Martin, Hughie and John S |
Members: |
John B, Stewart, Ray, Bill |
Apologies: |
Iain |
Visitors: |
Rab Allen |
Previous Minutes |
Martin recapped on the minutes of the previous meeting - Treasurer’s report - agreed to continue with the website - Membership fees changed to £10.00 per year |
New Business |
Martin gave an indication that the cost for the Ireland trip this year will be in the vicinity of £235.00 each. Those members who wish to go MUST pay a £30.00 deposit. |
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Venues and dates for trips were given. |
These are confirmed as: 3rd May– Arbroath 25th May – Stranraer 1st June – Arbroath 12th/13th July Ardrossan with Stewart (4 max. Book with Stewart) 19th/ 20th July Ardrossan with Stewart (4 max. Book with Stewart) 9th / 10th August July Ardrossan with Stewart (4 max. Book with Stewart) 31st August – Stranraer 26th September – Dungloe |
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Martin announced his intention of resigning as Club President. His last duty in this capacity was to oversea the election of a new Committee.
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Address from President |
The new president thanked the outgoing president for his hard work and dedication over the previous 16 years. Club members showed their appreciation |
New Committee member |
The president proposed that a new committee member be appointed. It was proposed that Martin Kinnaird be appointed to the committee FOR LIFE in the role of Honorary President. The remit of this role, which has full committee voting rights, is to advise and assist the committee in mutually agreed ad-hoc tasks. The proposition was carried unanimously. |
Membership drive |
Moves to increase the Club’s membership were discussed. Posters advertising the website were distributed and displayed. It was also agreed that every member would attempt to get at least one other person to join the club. |
Club Nights |
It was suggested that the club meets regularly in the Beechwood for social occasions. These meetings will not primarily concern club matters, but will be a focus for group events, news and an opportunity to allow potential new members to come along and meet some of us. It is hoped that these sessions can be held on a regular basis each month. It is hoped that these can be on the first Thursday of the month. The first of these sessions will be on Thursday 6th March. |
Contact Information |
The committee request that we have details of all methods of communication with members available to us (landline, mobile, email or snail mail) and a preferred method of contact given. This is to allow speedier communications between members. |
Update of website |
The website Administrator has requested that members supply him with a brief biography of themselves for publication on the club’s website http://beechwoodseaangling.co.uk/ |
Minutes: Ray Urie