Broom Owners Club

This section contains information on our national events, such as the annual AGM weekend, and our representation at Boat Shows. For information about events in your region, please visit the regional pages, or contact your regional coordinator via the Committee page.

BOC 2020 AGM arrangements under review!

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BOC Social weekend 2020 cancelled

On 20th July, following a Zoom BOC committee meeting, Peter Bentley. the Chairman informed members by E-mail of the decision taken at that meeting. The text appears below.

Over the next weeks, committee will consider the options to ensure that members are given the usual opportunities to have their views heard and choices responded to. Further information will be posted when it becomes available, but in the meantime be aware that this is likely to involve full use of the postal the 'postal/Electronic' opportunities already in place and the use of the now-familiar videoconferencing systems! The Club is well-placed to keep in touch with members by means of IT, and will keep in touch! John Oldham

TEXT OF THE MESSAGE SENT THE CHAIRMAN TO MEMBERS CANCELLING THE SOCIAL AGM WEEKEND EVENT.

Dear All

The Committee held a Zoom meeting on the 18^th July at which we discussed the situation regarding the social weekend in Portsmouth with regard to the Covoid 19 restrictions likely to be in place at that time. Gill Oldham has been in discussions with the Royal Beach Hotel and they are unable to make a firm decision on what they could offer us until the 31^st August, based on the social distancing rules that may or may not be in place at that time. Therefore, we regretfully agreed to cancel the social weekend in 2020, but would discuss with the hotel the possibility of making a revised booking for October 2022. This being the earliest we could revisit Portsmouth since we are already committed to holding the 2021 social weekend at Dunston Hall in Norwich.

We appreciate that we are committed by the constitution to holding some form of AGM in October or November. Therefore, our current plans are to prepare the Annual Report, seek nominations for the committee and send out the usual voting papers in advance, for those wishing to avail themselves of a postal or e-mail vote. The timetable may vary, but this is exactly the same as we have always done in preparation for the AGM. Where we will differ is that we are considering setting up sections on the web forum for those who have any questions that may arise from the annual report. In addition, we are looking at the feasibility of setting up a Zoom tele-conference for those who may wish to interrogate the committee in person or, as is usually the case in the second half of the AGM, raise any subjects about the running of the club they consider are important.

Whatever is decided we hope that you will continue to support the BOC and take an active role in the running of the club and look forward to a full programme of events in 2021.

Regards

Peter Bentley

BOC Chairman

AGM York 2018

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AGM York 2018

The 14^th AGM in 2018 will be held at the Park Inn by Radisson in York on the weekend of the 19^th – 21^st October, hosted by the Central Region. This modern hotel is situated on the banks of the River Ouse in the centre of York. All the major attractions within York are within walking distance, making this an ideal venue for those wishing to make the most of their time here.

The weekend will follow the usual format with a drinks reception and meal on the Friday night for those making the most of the opportunities. During the day on Saturday you will be free to explore your selected sites before returning to the hotel and preparing for the gala dinner during the evening. The Sunday morning will be devoted to the AGM before Sunday lunch for those wishing to delay their return home. You are welcome to extend your stay and we will arrange accommodation for the Sunday night for those who wish to do so.

The booking packs are about to be distributed but for anybody who can't open them they are attached HERE.

For details of the various attractions go to https://www.visityork.org/.

Peter Bentley

Tel: 07802751160

e-mail: peter.margaret.bentley@gmail

AGM booking details

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Moorings at Bisham Abbey Bookings are now open for this year's AGM event which will take place in the historic surroundings of Bisham Abbey. The riverside setting gives us the opportunity to offer the option for members to arrive by boat and moorings are available on site at Bisham Abbey Sailing School.

As usual throughout the weekend there will be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends as well as to make new ones, so don't be put off if you haven't been before or are new to the club.

Full details of the programme and accommodation are available in the booking pack.

Southampton Boat Show ticket offer

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Southampton Boat Show 11-20th September 2015

Don't forget as usual the BOC will this year be able to benefit from the

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS TICKET OFFER USING
PROMOTIONAL CODE: JG1

£13.00

WEBSITE BOOKING: www.southamptonboatshow.com

TELEPHONE BOOKING: 0844 776 7766 Lines open Mon – Fri between 9am and 5pm excluding bank holidays

Bisham Abbey AGM weekend

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Friday 16th-Sunday 18th October 2015

Plans for this year's AGM weekend were progressed at the recent committee meeting and we are delighted to present another fabulous event at the prestigous Bisham Abbey venue near Marlow. We will use their Great hall function suite for our gala dinner on Saturday evening and have access to their world class fitness facilities during the course of the weekend.