NWFTA Monthly Meeting Tuesday 4/4/95

Terry Almond - Tawd Vale Gunners

Norma Almond - Tawd Vale Gunners

Len Rosser - Blackpool

Mike Slater - Blackpool

Nigel Dickin - Eagley

Peter Davey - Failsworth

Stan Abbots - Sandhall

Richard Lees - Stockport

Ken West - CMB

Apologies from Winchester, Oldham and Macc.

1) Minutes from last meeting - Len felt that money matters of the NWFTA should not be discussed unless the Treasurer is in attendance. Proposed by Len Rosser, Seconded by Terry Almond.

2) Terry proposed that the Treasurers report is read out every quarter, rather than monthly. Seconded by Peter Davey.

3) BFTA news - letter citing proceedings against Joe Ward handed out to each club. Whatever transpires with Joe, North-West members must be made aware of the facts.

4) Reminder to Sandhall, Failsworth and Blackpool to return their BFTA Insurance forms to Nosh.

5) Nigel made point that front of filler guage blew off at Eagley on sunday when filling gun. Shooters should take all precautions when filling guns as Len said this is a common occurrence with divers.

6) Mike felt that some safety guidelines should be issued concerning rifles and air bottles.

7) Handouts issued: BFTA grading list and BFTA AGM meeting minutes.

8) Anglo-American Update - going well. Nigel and Lend will provide water carriers for camping area as no mains water provided.

9) War of the Roses update - Names and fees to Nosh by the end of May, please. Suggested criteria to go to NEFTA from NWFTA.

10) War of the Roses trophy (if we win) to be passed around the shops in the North West.

11) Regional Championships - NWFTA came third. Full results will be circulated when received. Apparently, next year, team and individual championships will be split. Format to be decided.

12) Clubs cup to be run again. Barry Longbottom to set format.

13) Shoot 6 at Oldham excellent - finishing time too early, hopefully Tony will sort out.

14) Presentation evening to be carried on. Date to be set in June.

15) Tied scoressituation at end of season to be reviewed.

16) Norwegian Postal League - Tawd Vale putting 2 teams in. Blackpool may be interested.

17) Len suggested expenses to be paid for travelling to NWFTA meetings. To be thought about and put on the agenda for next meeting.

18) Mike made point that new shooters should be made aware of safety measures. Nigel issues safety guidelines, each club should do the same.

19) Time and date of next meeting 2/5/95.

18a) Team scores discussion. To be considered in the future.

18b) Countback system at each individual shoot to go on agenda for next meeting.

Norma Almond 4/4/95.