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It was pointed out that tandem championship costs would increase by approximately £113
per championship and trikes by £83 per championship; there are 8 championships. There
was discussion around the following issues:
• Although there was support for encouraging more riders, a number of attendees made
the point that fields of tandems and trikes are typically small (often with less than three
machines) and it would be expensive and possibly inappropriate to add more awards in
these circumstances
• Although more awards might encourage participation, this was not certain and it may
be better to consider some other options around specific tandem and trike
championships
• There was discussion about awarding different numbers of prizes depending on the size
of the field. However it was highlighted that there would have to be a further
regulation change in order for this to happen.
• Andrew Grant (East Anglian) proposed that there needs to be a more comprehensive
review of how all medals are awarded in championships. An example was given about
how women and trikes currently count in team events, but tandems do not.
The Chairman proposed that given the comments it may be appropriate if the tandem and
trikes motions were referred back to the NEC for further consideration and as part of a
wider review of what awards should be
made in championships and on what basis.
A vote supported this course of action.
Election of Officers
All officers were re-elected for a further term. It
was noted that a misunderstanding had
occurred in that Carole Gandy had already
served a 5 year term as President but a request
had not been issued for nominations for a new
President. Carole had expressed a willingness to
stand for a further year if the AGM was to agree.
This was accepted unanimously and the meeting
noted its appreciation of Carole's willingness to
do so.
The Chairman expressed concern at the
continued lack of a candidate for the role of The Ted Bricknell Award for outstanding
national treasurer. He was 'filling in' on the role service to the VTTA was confirmed at the
and confirmed that it was not particularly Association’s AGM and dedicated to Steve
onerous but that a long term incumbent was Lockwood of the Midlands Group.
urgently needed Former President, Alan Colburn, accepted
Committee members were re-elected, there the award on behalf of Ruth Eyles and
remaining one vacancy since the death of Barry volunteered to deliver it to her.
Quick. (Following the meeting Tony Farrell This was done on the following Tuesday
(M&NW) has agreed to join the committee.) and Ruth remarked that she was pleased
that Steve’s immense contribution had
been suitably acknowledged.

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