Boardmeeting d.4 december 2017

The International Club for Rolls-Royce and Bentley Enthusiasts

DECISIONS OF A RREC BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE HUNT HOUSE, PAULERSPURY ON 04.12.2017

5/ Identified discussion topics
5a/ Trademark Agreement with RRMC and BML

Full Board Approval was given to sign the Trademark Agreement with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

Board Approval was given to restart negotiations with Bentley Motors to get an agreement similar to that with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

5c/ 2018 Business Plan

Full Board approval was given to the complete proposed budget, including Archive, Shop Wages and Annual Rally budget. It was agreed that DM needed to return to the next meeting with a specific business plan.

Full Board approval was given to employ a Digital Communications Assistant and Events assistant, justified, by combining the shop and reception duties.

5g/ PDM tender update

Discussions took place on changing the publications with immediate effect and reverting the October Board meeting decision. Discussions took place on allowing Jackie Robotham to change the design of The Bulletin with immediate effect, reversing the October Board meeting decision. DM and IH explained that Warners had indicated they had no time to do this and even if they did, there would be charges associated. The Board voted and 4 were in favour, 1 against, 1 abstained, however it was agreed no approval was given for any increase in costs.

5h/ Election of Chairman

Full Board approval was given to elect Ian Hick as Chairman.

5i/ Position of President

The Board voted a unanimous no to electing a President.

6/ Chairman’s Report

i. BDC

‘I suggest we mirror this by extending an invitation for the 2018 Annual Rally incl. the creation of a Class for BDC cars that do not belong to any of the existing judging classes.‘ The point quoted on the Chairman’s report, regarding the 2018 Annual Rally was given full Board Approval.

10/ List of intermediate Board decisions

a/ Email 22.10.2017. Approval of the 2018 Continental Rally budget as submitted by DI on 14.10.2017.

b/ Email 29.10.2017. Approval of specific employee healthcare matter.

11/ Miscellaneous

Debbie Jackson Minuting Secretary

Distribution:

Board of Directors
General Manager/Business Development Manager Section and Register Secretaries
The Hunt House Staff

BM Decisions 04.12.17

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