OHJAC
Minutes of the Committee Meeting
Held at Exmouth Community College, Gipsy Lane, Exmouth  
February 23rd 2005

1. All committee members were present
2. Minutes of last meeting	Copies had been sent to all members and were also on the website
3. Matters arising from the minutes  Planned social event - Dutch evening on Saturday had had a poor response, agreed to discuss in AOB.  Pete's evening class is not running this term.
4.Reports
Chairman	had not been able to attend the previous two committee meetings due to holidays and this was likely to continue so Jim has decided to stand down as chairman. 
Secretary 	Details of a Spanish Holiday Home with 10% discount for OHJAC members had been received: www.holiday-spain.biz as well as 'Walking Wild Walks' - accommodation and walks in Leitrim & North Roscommon, Ireland.  More information from the secretary.  The secretary's home telephone is no longer shown on google.
Treasurer	There is a balance of £322.21 - which has been verified by an independent financial examiner.  The accounts were very straight forward, only six cheques had been signed with admin charges being absorbed by committee memebrs.   Our membership renewal with the BMC is due on 1st April 2005 so our deadline for the payment of fees is 23 March 2005.  The annual fees will stay at £10 with £8 of that going to the BMC.
Events Secretary  The new website was proving very reliable but as there is no hit-counter we have no idea of usage.  It will be set up so that any committee member can update information.  The Advent calendar was praised by committee members.  There are 15 going to the Brecon Beacons 4 - 6th March and is up-to-date with walks and events until August.  The ELF charity walk on 19th June will be added to the website.
Social Secretaries	There have two successful social events so far but the latest ‘Dutch supper / Faith Tea on Saturday 26 Feb had only had six people signed up so far which was not enough to pay for the hall.  If there were 16 people signed up by the end of the evening then it would go ahead.  Less than 16 and the evening would be cancelled.  It was wondered whether an activity such as a quiz would promote more interest rather than just everyone contributing to the food or whether it was just a bad time of year.  It was decided to find out why at the AGM and plan accordingly.  Barbara and Caroline had decided not to seek re-election as social secretaries.
5. Date and venue for next committee meeting	Wednesday 20 April at Peter Fletcher’s - 7.45 pm