Marylebone Mountaineering Club
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Sept 2003
Yorkshire Meet Report Next Meet Pub Nights Social Beta

Gower: 19th - 21st September

Grid ref.: 525882
Organiser: Wendy Kewley
(e) wendykewley@hotmail.com
(m) 07813 260 957

Sun, Sand and Sea in South Wales. Staying at Three Cliffs Bay campsite, Penmaen.
Lots of climbing on the coastal cliffs above sandy beaches. Contact Wendy, preferably by email.

Horniman, London Bridge: Wed 10th Sept

To be found in Hay's Galleria, Counter Street, SE1. Meet from 7-30. Contact Kate Gerard (m) 0781 0524 547.

Nell of Old Drury: Wed 15th October

In Catherine Street, Covent Garden. The MMC’s AGM and a free drink for every member. Contact Kate Gerard as above

Mulberry Bush: Wednesday 12th Nov

Located at 89 Upper Ground SE1, nearest Tube is Waterloo. Contact Kate Gerard as above.

This will take place on Wednesday 15th October at the Nell of Old Drury pub in Catherine Street, Covent Garden. This is a good opportunity for members to raise any issues they have with the club and to comment on the club happenings of the previous year.

In addition, the new committee will be voted in. If you would like to be considered for a post then please contact John Bradshaw johnb@moxley.co.uk.

The positions are as follows: Chair, Vice-chair, Treasurer, Newsletter, Secretary, Information Officer, Membership, Meets Secretary and Meets Secretary’s Assistant.

A free drink will be offered to all members who attend. Meet from 7:30. The AGM will start at 8pm. The agenda will be as follows:

  1. Apologies
  2. Minutes of previous meeting
  3. Amendment to the constitution:
    The requirement for a "Social Secretary" shall be replaced by a "Membership Secretary", and "Chairman" changed to "Chair". Therefore Paragraph 4.1, second sentence becomes: "The Committee shall consist of: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary, Meets Secretary, Newsletter Editor, and up to two other members."
  4. Matters arising
  5. Treasurer's report
  6. Meet Secretary's report
  7. Membership report
  8. Social Secretary's report
  9. Information Officer's report
  10. AOB
  11. Election of New Committee

Pub Nights

If you are a prospective member then this is your chance to meet the Club. See Pub Nights for upcoming venues.

IDEAS!

Kate Gerard is the social secretary, so if you have any exciting ideas for outings, expeditions, or just plain old-fashioned get-togethers, let Kate know on (m) 0781 0524 547 or social@themmc.org.uk

Fireworks Extravaganza: 8th November

The MMC’s annual attempt to demolish South London. More details next month, but start saving for those fireworks now.

Monday Night Jazz

Steve Melvin plays with a band every Monday at the Three Stags Pub in Kennington Road, nearest tube Lambeth North. This is an informal "jamming session" and a number of members have been meeting on a Monday to support Steve, enjoy the atmosphere and to catch up with fellow club members. If you'd like to attend, email Steve on steve.melvin@virgin.net or contact Kate Gerard, details below.

Subscriptions Now Due!

Your annual subscription to the Marylebone Mountaineering Club is now due. Benefits include Third Party Insurance, affiliated BMC membership, discounts available at various gear emporiums. And of course lots of great meets to attend around the UK. Please send a cheque for £12 to Kate Gerard.

Club Library

The club has an ever expanding collection of books for use by members. These include climbing and walking guides, as well as guides to first aid, navigation, mountain weather etc. For a complete list check out the club's website at www.themmc.org.uk.

members@MaryleboneMountaineeringClub

You can now send an email to everyone in the MMC by sending to "mmc@f2s.com".

Marylebone Mountaineering Club Online

We are always on the lookout for new content, so if you have any ideas, copy or good photos send them to: webmaster@themmc.org.uk.

Copy

Deadline for copy for the next newsletter is 1st October. Please send all copy to Andy Etheridge at newsletter@themmc.org.uk or (h) 01252 835770.