Jan 25th AGM 2017

As I wish you a Happy New Year it is remarkable to see that another year has passed, and with it another series of cross country events. We have run a series of competitive safaris and the Scottish “Borders”Hill
Rally, and this means that our next event is the Club’s Annual General Meeting This will be held in The Stables at The Inn, Crook of Devon, Perthshire at 14.00 on Saturday 11th February 2017. This will start with the Annual Dinner, gathering at 12.00 for 12.30, and then move into the formal meeting, but with plenty of opportunities along the way to catch up with fellow members! We will be eating from The Inn’s varied menu, and to help us plan numbers it would be useful if you could let the Secretary know if you plan to attend.

All current and prospective members are invited, and this will be an excellent opportunity to hear about what has been going on in the club in 2016, and the plans for 2017 (and 2018!), as well as to elect the committee to guide the club through the next year.

Available on-line are:

• Club Rules and Conditions
• Membership Form
• Nominations Form

We would appreciate it if you could complete a membership form with your up-todate information so we always have the most current contact details for you. This can be brought with you to the AGM or posted (address on the form), or emailed to membership@scottish-hillrally.co.uk.

The strength of the club is its membership, and we are always looking for people to join the committee! This is an ideal opportunity to help shape the future of the club, and join in the organisation of some of the highest profile Cross Country events in Scotland. It can be rewarding and fun… and if you think you might be interested please feel free to contact any member of the committee for a chat! If you wish to nominate yourself or another member of the club please complete the attached nomination form, making sure you have the agreement of the nominated person, and return it to the Secretary before 28th January 2017

If you have any proposals or topics you would like discussed at the AGM, these must be submitted no later than 14 days before the event, so they should be with the club secretary no later than Saturday 28th January 2017. Proposals should be:

• Clearly worded
• quote the relevant rules or regulations
• be clear in what you want to achieve and why
• show the name of the proposer.

All expressions of interest in attending, nominations and proposals should be sent to the club secretary: Mr. Charles Denny, Darnaway, Castleton Place, Braemar, Aberdeenshire AB35 5ZQ, or via email to secretary@scottish-hillrally.co.uk.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries, suggestions for issues to raise at the meeting or would like to chat in advance of the AGM. I look forward to seeing you next month

Rupert Hine, Club chair.

Sep 10th Marshals Required – 19th & 20th November 2016

Scottish “Borders” Hill Rally – Forrest Estate, St John’s Town of Dalry – DG7 3XS

Want to be part of the most exciting off road motorsport event of the year?

Want to be close to the action and get an insight and access to this beautiful site that is not available to any spectator?

We need your help to run this spectacular motor racing extravaganza.

Marshalled at Gravel or Tarmac Rallies, Marshalled at Circuits, Sprints and Hill Climbs, Marshalled at Karting and Autotests, never Marshalled before – come and experience the best Motorsport action.

Come and marshal at this year’s Scottish “Borders” Hill Rally – please contact Dean Pugh: dean.pugh@virgin.net or 07590 696 400.

We are delighted that we have sold out our competitor entries in the first 24 hours.   We have a diverse and international field of 50 drivers and vehicles competing in the final Hill Rally Championship race of the year, in the last round of the Defender Challenge, in the Scottish “Borders” Hill Rally.

15 Stages through day and night over 110 competitive miles, a real test of endurance for the competitors, but it cannot run without you out there ensuring everyone remains safe, so please get in touch.

FAQ

Do you need a 4×4?   No, all areas of the site are accessible without a 4×4 (but if you have one you can have a lot of fun exploring).

Where can I get accommodation?   Rustic camping available on site.   Hotels and B&B’s throughout the area and various types of self-catering accommodation throughout the region, inc http://www.lochken.co.uk/

Do I need to do the full weekend?   No, happy for you to do 1 day, (but you will want to come back for more!)

Do I need to be MSA Marshal Registered?   No, whilst preferred it is not essential.   But plenty of time to get registered at https://www.msauk.org/Marshals

How do I get involved?   Contact the Chief Marshal, Dean Pugh at dean.pugh@virgin.net or 07590 696 400