KAYE (Mrs Jones)
27-04-2007, 08:02 PM
Minutes of Meeting of Mini Addicts
Held on Wednesday, 4th April 2007
Present: – 37 Miniaddicts.
Apologies were received from Philip Haslam.
Dean opened the meeting by welcoming everyone, especially the new faces.
First Birthday Party
Our last meeting included our 1st Birthday Party. A big thank-you to everyone who attended - a good time was had by all.
Mark Rally
Mark has sold his motor bike engine mini and has bought another one from Belgium, which was on display at Eddie Williams in Mold.
Guinness World Record Attempt
Last Wednesday, March 2007 six of our members travelled up to Lytham St. Annes to join a Guinness Book of Records attempt organised by Derek Woodman. This was achieved by a total of 269 minis in convoy.
Egg Run with Wirral Minis
On Friday 30th March 2007 some of our members joined Wirral Minis to take Easter eggs to Arrowe Park Hospital, as part of the Jelly Bean Appeal. The giant Jelly Bean was in attendance.
Run prior to our next Meeting – Wednesday, 2nd May 2007
It was decided, as the weather is improving and the nights are getting lighter, we should have a run before our next Meeting. Meet up here at the Red Lion about 6:30 pm for a short run before commencing our meeting at the usual time – 8:00 pm. We hope to continue to do these runs prior to our meetings from now on.
Publicity
We have now appeared in five issues of mini magazines – Mini World and Mini Magazine. Our contact in Massachusetts actually purchased a mini that previously belonged to one of our members, Roy. We also have a contact in Malaysia. Miniaddicts is growing week by week.
Website and Forum
Our front page has been changed again. Thanks to Eric.
Vests
We have had some luminous safety vests made. These are available but will not be priced – a donation will suffice.
Stickers
We now have some new stickers which say “Drive a mini? Check out www.miniaddicts.co.uk”
First come first served for these.
Stoneleigh International Mini Show
Due to some hard work last week we have managed to get a stand.
The show opens to the public at 8:00 am. Exhibitors are leaving at 4:00 am. And anyone wishing to go down in convoy should be at Halfords car park – Sealand Road – Chester at 7:30 am.
The theme is ‘minis in film’. We are meeting in the Red Lion Car Park at 10:00 am. On Good Friday to go off and make a short video film. Graham is exhibiting his mini with fiesta brakes.
Requests for copies on DVD.
Gathering of the Faithful – Sunday, 8th July 2007.
This is organised by Wirral Minis at the Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port. There is stand for 10 minis. Turn up and bag a place.
Himley Hall – Sunday 13th May 2007.
Do we want a stand – yes or no?
We were a bit worried that at Bingley minis were made to siphon out their fuel onto the grass before entering the hall – how dangerous is this!
Caerwys Show – 13th, 14th & 15th July 2007
Camping over allowed – details to be finalised.
Mini in the Park – August 2007
This is to be held this year at Santa Pod. Again we will be camping. Please fill in a form and return to us if you would like it to be booked for you.
Membership Renewal
Reminders will be sent out as your membership comes up for renewal. We have enrolled two new memberships this evening.
T.shirts
These are on order and with our new method of supply should be received quicker.
Mini-addicts Team
John Melsher has now joined the Events Team, as an organiser for runs, etc.
Kaye & Dean’s Wedding – Friday, 22nd June 2007
Tony Elf (the bride’s father) asked for as many miniaddicts as possible to join the ‘Mini Convoy’ from Holy Trinity-Without-the-Walls, Blacon, Chester to the Beaufort Park Hotel in New Brighton near Mold, where a photo shoot would be held, followed by a reception drink for all participants. Following the main Reception an Evening Reception is to take place at 7:30 pm and all are welcome to attend.
Raffle
The raffle tonight raised £41.00
Dean thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting.
Date of next meeting: Wednesday 2nd May 2007
Held on Wednesday, 4th April 2007
Present: – 37 Miniaddicts.
Apologies were received from Philip Haslam.
Dean opened the meeting by welcoming everyone, especially the new faces.
First Birthday Party
Our last meeting included our 1st Birthday Party. A big thank-you to everyone who attended - a good time was had by all.
Mark Rally
Mark has sold his motor bike engine mini and has bought another one from Belgium, which was on display at Eddie Williams in Mold.
Guinness World Record Attempt
Last Wednesday, March 2007 six of our members travelled up to Lytham St. Annes to join a Guinness Book of Records attempt organised by Derek Woodman. This was achieved by a total of 269 minis in convoy.
Egg Run with Wirral Minis
On Friday 30th March 2007 some of our members joined Wirral Minis to take Easter eggs to Arrowe Park Hospital, as part of the Jelly Bean Appeal. The giant Jelly Bean was in attendance.
Run prior to our next Meeting – Wednesday, 2nd May 2007
It was decided, as the weather is improving and the nights are getting lighter, we should have a run before our next Meeting. Meet up here at the Red Lion about 6:30 pm for a short run before commencing our meeting at the usual time – 8:00 pm. We hope to continue to do these runs prior to our meetings from now on.
Publicity
We have now appeared in five issues of mini magazines – Mini World and Mini Magazine. Our contact in Massachusetts actually purchased a mini that previously belonged to one of our members, Roy. We also have a contact in Malaysia. Miniaddicts is growing week by week.
Website and Forum
Our front page has been changed again. Thanks to Eric.
Vests
We have had some luminous safety vests made. These are available but will not be priced – a donation will suffice.
Stickers
We now have some new stickers which say “Drive a mini? Check out www.miniaddicts.co.uk”
First come first served for these.
Stoneleigh International Mini Show
Due to some hard work last week we have managed to get a stand.
The show opens to the public at 8:00 am. Exhibitors are leaving at 4:00 am. And anyone wishing to go down in convoy should be at Halfords car park – Sealand Road – Chester at 7:30 am.
The theme is ‘minis in film’. We are meeting in the Red Lion Car Park at 10:00 am. On Good Friday to go off and make a short video film. Graham is exhibiting his mini with fiesta brakes.
Requests for copies on DVD.
Gathering of the Faithful – Sunday, 8th July 2007.
This is organised by Wirral Minis at the Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port. There is stand for 10 minis. Turn up and bag a place.
Himley Hall – Sunday 13th May 2007.
Do we want a stand – yes or no?
We were a bit worried that at Bingley minis were made to siphon out their fuel onto the grass before entering the hall – how dangerous is this!
Caerwys Show – 13th, 14th & 15th July 2007
Camping over allowed – details to be finalised.
Mini in the Park – August 2007
This is to be held this year at Santa Pod. Again we will be camping. Please fill in a form and return to us if you would like it to be booked for you.
Membership Renewal
Reminders will be sent out as your membership comes up for renewal. We have enrolled two new memberships this evening.
T.shirts
These are on order and with our new method of supply should be received quicker.
Mini-addicts Team
John Melsher has now joined the Events Team, as an organiser for runs, etc.
Kaye & Dean’s Wedding – Friday, 22nd June 2007
Tony Elf (the bride’s father) asked for as many miniaddicts as possible to join the ‘Mini Convoy’ from Holy Trinity-Without-the-Walls, Blacon, Chester to the Beaufort Park Hotel in New Brighton near Mold, where a photo shoot would be held, followed by a reception drink for all participants. Following the main Reception an Evening Reception is to take place at 7:30 pm and all are welcome to attend.
Raffle
The raffle tonight raised £41.00
Dean thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting.
Date of next meeting: Wednesday 2nd May 2007