February NEWSLETTER 2012 Ribble Model Boat Club February meeting - Monday 13th Feb. The first part of this meeting will be an analysis and presentation by Dave Pye on the results of the member’s survey. There was a high participation and the results are interesting. Thankfully, it seems we are doing most things right, but there are some areas which can be looked at. The night will be a "bring and buy night" so bring along anything you want to sell or swap, and some money to buy anything useful. Magazines and books included. We will also give details for the Ellesmere spring show, due on 3rd & 4th March. Do not forget we are a model boat club so also bring along a boat, whether complete or work in progress. March 12th - Bring a model night and brains trust. April 10th Boat Electrics with Jerry Cox (note this will be Tuesday meeting) May 15th - Lifeboat true stories. (also a Tuesday) June 11th - Pond meeting and BBQ July 9th - Pond sailing night Aug 13th - Film night/slide show - subject tbc. Possibly the Dortmund show. Sept 10th - All you need to know about electrics by Dave Pye Oct 8th - Daniel Adamson Preservation Society, Tugs at Milford Haven with Dan Cross - Tug Skipper and Chairman. Nov 12th - Bring a model night Dec 10th - AGM and book swap. Pond clean/flag laying At the February meeting we will set a date for the annual pond clean up, but this year we will also be laying flags to extend the sailing areas. As many able bodied members as possible will be expected to attend and if you can bring some equipment so much the better - wheelbarrows, shovels, brushes, tote bags,and so on. Also bring a boat as we can have a sail on conclusion. Fun day Saturday 19th May. A date for your diaries - the Fun Day/regatta will be on May 19th, the room is booked and we expect a good display this year. Neighbouring clubs will be invited and there will be the usual activities. Let us hope for good weather as in the past. P.T.O