Minutes of Boat Cove Meeting

Minutes of Meeting to set Up Boat Cove Association - 22/01/08

Present

Kay Bowman, Roz Quillan Chandler, Robert Jehu, Frank Jehu, Ian Hicks, Brianna Breeze, Mary Collins, Kevin Sansom, Val Blake, Bob ? , Jack Trewhella.

Apologies for Absence Received

Nick Wall had written to apologise for absence, and enclosed some useful information regarding local fishing byelaws.

Amanda and Harvey emailed to apologise for not being able to make the meeting but would like to express their support.

Objectives

To work with the National Trust to achieve the repair or replacement of the boat store and slipway at Boat Cove, Perranuthnoe, to enable the facility for fishing or recreational boating for future generations of local people.

It was thought that a properly constituted group would have better access to sources of funding, if needed.

A link to the Parish Council was suggested. Pippa from the council and Jane Howell of Marazion and District Forum had been invited but did not attend.

It was agreed that a newsletter to inform locals of the situation at Boat Cove should be sent to every household in Perranuthnoe (around 100) and displayed in the village shop and perhaps the Post Office in Goldsithney.

Name of Group

The name "Boat Cove Association" was agreed unanimously.

Membership Fees

Two tier membership was suggested, membership open to all, and, once the boat store is operational again, a store users membership.

£5 was agreed to be a reasonable sum for general membership. An invitation to join to go in newsletter.

Election of Officers

Chairman: Ian Hicks, proposed by Brianna, seconded by Mary, agreed unanimously.

Secretary: Brianna Breeze, proposed by Kay, seconded by Robert, agreed unanimously.

Treasurer: Val Blake, proposed by Roz, seconded by Jack, agreed unanimously.

Committee member: Kevin Sansom.

More committee members would be welcomed.

Contact for Group

Kay kindly volunteered to be the contact point.
Tel: 01736 710565
Address: The Old Chapel, Perranuthnoe, Penzance, Cornwall TR20 9NE
Email: Kay Bowman
Information will also be posted on the village website, www.perranuthnoe.com

Constitution

As this will be a legally binding document, it was decided to formulate this at a future date.

Fundraising Ideas for the Future

A party/ barbecue for the village at Boat Cove was suggested.
Sell the old boat store on Ebay? If the buyer could collect, this would save demolition and disposal costs!

Offers for Practical Help

An appeal for people with different skills or business contacts should go in the newsletter. Marazion Bypass Nursery own a JCB, may be worth asking them?

Date of Next Meeting

Will be decided at next week's meeting with Alastair Cameron from the National Trust, 6.00pm Wednesday 30th January at Perranuthnoe Village Crafts, Perranuthnoe.

Compiled by Brianna Breeze
Boat Cove Association Secretary