2003 AGM Minutes - Intercity Railway Society

f) Branches/Visits:
Jeff stated that Robert had organised a comprehensive programme of European
Branch trips for 2004 and these can be found on the website and in the magazine.
Simon Mutten stated that although the kind of trip running is changing, the East
Anglian Branch still operate one or two ‘traditional’ trips each year, with last years
bi- annual trip to the South West a great success once again.
Although nothing is arranged yet, there will probably be a trip or two later this year.
Alan, Jeff and Simon have been working at developing relationships with various
bodies in the rail industry to enable us to access different sites.
The trip to LNWR prior to the AGM was a case in point.
Alan said that negotiations had been had with the MOD, ALSTOM, LNWR, Marcroft
Engineering , Bombardier and Virgin.
Following a question from the floor regarding the details for the MOD visit, Simon
stated that in fairness to all members, details would appear in the next magazine.
Alan said that a visit to Washwood Heath in July was being discussed and he was
meeting with ALSTOM’s communications director in the near future.
Discussions will also take place regarding the possibility of visits to Longsight,
Willesden, Oxley and Wolverton
Central Rivers was another possibility again.
If successful it was likely that visits would roll into next year.
Alan said any offers of help in running trips or members wishing to become Branch
Officials would always be welcome.
An offer was received from Peter Gregory (see item 3).
g) Advertising:
Jeff reported that we only now advertise in Railways Illustrated.
The Society had developed an excellent relationship with Ian Allan and Alan and Jeff
hope to be meeting with Colin Marsden shortly with a view to Railways Illustrated
producing an article on the Society.
Thanks were due to David Smith from Ian Allan in particular.
Jeff also reported Martin Hall was working on a logo for the Society.
7. SUBSCRIPTION RATES FOR 2004
Gary was pleased to report that because of the current healthy position in finances
the membership rates are to remain unchanged for the forthcoming year with the
exception of the 5 year rate which was agreed at the 2003 AGM.