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by Chairman
18 Jul 2006, 10:03
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: AGM Resolution proposal: WC_AGM2006_01
Replies: 3
Views: 7787

Could I just add to Anders comments that this proposal was rejected at the last AGM. With out clarification of a slit, its length, number etc this simple change ( with good intent) has the potential to create complex sails outside the current rules of 4 panel 3 seam Main etc. Could i suggest that th...
by Chairman
17 Jul 2006, 23:46
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: AGM Resolution proposal: WC_AGM2006_09
Replies: 4
Views: 8355

Lester I must agree (on all 3 proposals). And I am sure that if we were to get authority to run multi continental then Steve would look at this whole issue in a diffrent way. Steve maybe the proposal to the WC should be that it seeks approval for multi continental Championships. Sorry don't mean to ...
by Chairman
17 Jul 2006, 10:57
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: AGM Resolution proposal: WC_AGM2006_02
Replies: 10
Views: 15129

France NCA like all NCAs, have an oppertunity to draft rule changes but I think this proposal needs more substance before it can be voted on. eg which rule change or additions and what criteria regarding position etc. If France can improve on their proposal then we all can voice our opinion here and...
by Chairman
18 Jan 2006, 08:14
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: New Secretary
Replies: 0
Views: 4851

New Secretary

The executive is happy to announce that Andy Stevenson (GBR) has been appointed IOMICA Secretary. It is great that we now have executive representation from our largest NCA. Thanks Andy for your support.
by Chairman
18 Jan 2006, 08:10
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: New VC Events
Replies: 0
Views: 4952

New VC Events

I am happy to advise that the executive has appointed Bruce Andersen (USA) as the new VC Events. Bruce thanks for your support. Lester will join Bruce on the events committee so we can maintain some continuity. Would love to be part of the committee meeting. Happens that Bruce is a brain surgeon (re...
by Chairman
17 Jan 2006, 10:43
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: New Treasurer
Replies: 0
Views: 5063

New Treasurer

Members,
I am please to advise that the Executive has now appointed David Turton (AUS) as IOMICA Treasurer. I welcome David aboard and am confident his experiance in finance and yachting will be a great asset to the class.
by Chairman
17 Jan 2006, 09:27
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: Nigel Winkley Resignation
Replies: 4
Views: 9076

Nigel Winkley Resignation

The following note was sent to the executive by Nigel Dear members of the Exec. I am very sorry to have to announce my resignation as VC technical of the IOMICA executive. Our class rules and a number of technical issues require some in depth attention in order to maintain and broaden the excellent ...
by Chairman
01 Dec 2005, 23:53
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: IOMICA Executive positions
Replies: 16
Views: 23230

Hi All, Think we have jumped the gun a little. My advice in the exec forum was that Mike Clifton looked like he had found some one in GBR to take on the secretarial job. NOT Mike. I am still waiting for advice from him. So we have at this moment the following. Chairman: Greg Willis (AUS) VC Technica...
by Chairman
07 Oct 2005, 05:42
Forum: Events and Event Management
Topic: IOM 2005 World's Review and DeBrief
Replies: 25
Views: 29869

Guys, part of the reason I agreed to this position was to ensure that we had open communication and ensure there was no perception of "behind closed door discussions" I will be doing everything I can to ensure all information and discussion is in the open but with that comes a responsibility. Please...
by Chairman
07 Oct 2005, 04:57
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Solutions to rejected Class rule changes
Replies: 23
Views: 30034

Skippers this thread was initated to obtain some ideas on what the executive should propose to the WC regarding the rejected bundled vote . Can we please have more feed back on weather we should re propose these changes and present un bundled, make alterations to the proposed rule changes and repres...
by Chairman
04 Oct 2005, 11:12
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Solutions to rejected Class rule changes
Replies: 23
Views: 30034

Hi Lester,
I must be missing something here. Cannot fiind any indication where the WC voted on the rule change before approval by RSD. Does not really matter. That is History. Have you a solution?
Cheers
Greg
by Chairman
04 Oct 2005, 00:40
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Solutions to rejected Class rule changes
Replies: 23
Views: 30034

Solutions to rejected Class rule changes

Lester wrote in Class Ass & Class Managment The IOMICA Constitution (Paragraph 8.9) requires that any "emergency" rule change receives ratification by the World Council at its next meeting (and contrary to earlier posts, this cannot be delayed). The intention is always that it is the WC which must ...
by Chairman
04 Oct 2005, 00:10
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: 2005 WC Meeting
Replies: 20
Views: 27403

Think we should move this over to Class Rules. I'll start a new thread.
Cheers
Greg W
by Chairman
03 Oct 2005, 10:19
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: IOMICA Executive positions
Replies: 16
Views: 23230

IOMICA Executive positions

The time has come to put up. IOMICA does not run it's self and is only as strong as the support it gets from its members. We have just entered a new Executive year and need your support. Currently our executive is: Chairman: Greg Willis (AUS) VC Technical: Nigel Winkley (GER) VC Infocomms: Anders Wa...
by Chairman
03 Oct 2005, 09:37
Forum: Class Associations and Class Management
Topic: 2005 WC Meeting
Replies: 20
Views: 27403

I have now had the opportunity to review the extensive executive communication folder relating to the Texalium issue. What a shame all the information was not made available previously. That is history and as promised I will be trying to keep all members informed with what the executive is up too. I...
by Chairman
16 Sep 2005, 15:14
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Suppliers
Replies: 4
Views: 6954

Re: Suppliers

The length is the sticking point with masts Hi Andy Yes. My guess is you could try *really* hard and find a supply of "proper" tube, only to discover it is 1000 mm ... their heli bearings look promising for my soon to be ball-raced gooseneck Great! Please post a picture here when its done, if you c...
by Chairman
16 Sep 2005, 12:49
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Suppliers
Replies: 4
Views: 6954

Re: Suppliers

To the question then. Where do those folk amongst us who make their own rigs get the materials Hi Andy One of my Web pages lists a couple of UK suppliers to radio sailors, and the pages of Marine Modelling International will list more general model boat suppliers: http://www.onemetre.net/Links/UKSu...
by Chairman
17 Aug 2005, 14:31
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Sheet-in position? - Poll
Replies: 5
Views: 7514

Re: Sheeting in position

Arvin S. wrote:Lester
Hi Arvin

Have you got the right person? I've not raced RC cars before...
by Chairman
12 Aug 2005, 12:54
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Proposed Class Rule Changes
Replies: 75
Views: 94812

If the resolution is lost there would be complications with the Texalium issue which could be avoided by the withdrawal of the resolution. Hi Ken Let's run through the Texalium business once more, con brio : Prior to May 2003 metal-coated glass was permitted in hulls. [1] The May 2003 class rules m...
by Chairman
12 Aug 2005, 00:29
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Proposed Class Rule Changes
Replies: 75
Views: 94812

I think this issue has got a bit bigger than when I made my original comments. Hi Ken OK, I understand. What I think is now more important is that we move to fix any voting anomalies which could be created by the packaging of a number of changes under the one vote. If a member voting on Resolution ...
by Chairman
11 Aug 2005, 13:00
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Proposed Class Rule Changes
Replies: 75
Views: 94812

As I am sure you recall, one of the things promised in Vancouver prior to the formation of IOMICA was that the RSD would shortly no longer have any control over the IOM Class. Now, over two years later, RSD is still in control. Hi Roy I have no such recollection. The IOM class is managed and admini...
by Chairman
10 Aug 2005, 17:54
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: SLIT SEAMS Part B2 IOM Class Rule Change Proposals.
Replies: 5
Views: 9825

Re: SLIT SEAMS Part B2 IOM Class Rule Change Proposals.

I can however see a number of issues resulting from these new rules as they presently stand. Hi Robert Your thoughtful comments are appreciated. 1. Is there a maximum number of "slits" permitted? 2. Is the length of the "slits" regulated? 3. I assume the "slits" will be reinforced by a "cover" or "...
by Chairman
10 Aug 2005, 12:19
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Proposed Class Rule Changes
Replies: 75
Views: 94812

Ken Dobbie wrote:Those not noted as already agreed.
Hi Ken

I'd like to take your comments seriously. Could you specifically identify (list) the rule changes, either proposed or agreed, which have not been previously discussed?
by Chairman
10 Aug 2005, 12:15
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Proposed Class Rule Changes
Replies: 75
Views: 94812

I remind you that one of the original "selling" points made by you for the formation of IOMICA was that it would operate in the "open" and with enhanced member participation. Hi Roy Thanks for that, I had almost forgotten... So if the IOM class was not being looked after by IOMICA, how much "open d...
by Chairman
10 Aug 2005, 12:02
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Proposed Class Rule Changes
Replies: 75
Views: 94812

Ken Dobbie wrote:What is more serious is that rule changes which have not been previously discussed have been lumped into the one package.
Hi Ken

Which rule changes or rule change proposals in the "package", exactly, have not been previously discussed?
by Chairman
10 Aug 2005, 12:00
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Proposed Class Rule Changes
Replies: 75
Views: 94812

Lester: I posted this on the US IOM site, I'm going to re-post it here Hi Roy Thanks. Deserves widest attention, I think. First, you say that the issue on the Texalium was already decided and a part of the IOM rules. Yes. An emergency rule change was made. Second, you say that even though the issue...
by Chairman
10 Aug 2005, 00:57
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Proposed Class Rule Changes
Replies: 75
Views: 94812

There is an open debate in the USA IOM NCA forum http://onemetre.sbmyc.com/forums/ on the Texalium issue, and a poll is in progress on whether the Owners should vote Yes or No. I have provided some information there, and duplicate it here, for the wider community in case it is of use. Hi Frank and J...
by Chairman
08 Aug 2005, 00:39
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Proposed Class Rule Changes
Replies: 75
Views: 94812

I've been thinking about the various issues raised in this forum and on this topic, and wondering what can be said. And what I've been thinking about is "blame". It seems to me that we have a regrettable tendency to blame someone, if something is not to our liking, both in the IOM community and in o...
by Chairman
06 Aug 2005, 00:12
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Proposed Class Rule Changes
Replies: 75
Views: 94812

Gentlemen, Which part of the following is causing problems? With the exception of the "black glass" issue, I'm sure you will recognise them all [the proposed rule changes] as having arisen from past interpretations or requests for clarification from various NCAs, or rule changes consequent to such i...
by Chairman
03 Aug 2005, 22:30
Forum: Class Rules
Topic: Proposed Class Rule Changes
Replies: 75
Views: 94812

I have a World Championship to win! Hi Brad I'm sure you do, and the best of luck! But you haven't answered my question on how long it'd take you to find something other than a black glass tube to use. It isn't my place to speculate, naturally, but I think it might take 10 minutes with Google to fi...