severn advanced motorcyclists

Chairman’s ChatGraham Bailey, Chairman1/3 of the way through the SAMyear of 2008 already, and I’ve notso much as turned a spoke with agreat many of you yet in term’s of adecent ride out. Where is our yearflying to I wonder, it definitely feelsas though I’ve missed you all outthere when it comes to newexperiences, day’s of great riding,and laughs a plenty!.Still, as I write the daisies arepushing through the wet sod, andthe `black top` is feeling a littlecleaner, dryer and warmer,`hooray`! Now lets get going forCh****`s sake.Attendances for March and Aprilclub nights were 51 and 48respectively, given that the Aprilmeet was our AGM it’s great to seea- continuing trend of socialenthusiasm irrespective of theevening’s focus, `well done` you lotand thank you.`All change` did I hear you say whenit comes to committee members, wellnot exactly but we have had anumber of members decide to standdown of late, these being Brian/SallyCharlton, Simon Forryan, AndyWoodward and last but not leastGodfrey Mills. All of these fineindividuals have their specific reasons(mainly lack of time) so don’t panic,we are not falling apart…..least notyet!! Craddock coming in strong asmaster of Regalia, and me old mateBudge regaining his rightful identityas Vice Chair/Social Sec `nice oneBudge`.I thank you all for your sterling effortsto date, I know that we are not losingout on your future time orcommitment to the club’s needs, butmerely improving on the time I gethome of a committee night with sucha limited few to `witter on`…eh ! BrianCharlton!.The AGM, ahh… yes I hear you allsay, first and foremost my sincereapologies for the late arrival of thejournal, this in turn inevitably reducedJournal of the Severn Advanced Motorcyclists 1