We had just enough people attend the AGM to achieve our quorum of 20 % of members (23 of 108).  I am grateful for those who took the time and effort to attend our AGM via Zoom.

 

We had plans for last year to continue to promote and grow the Group.  We wanted to maintain our standards (I think a RoSPA Gold is one of the highest driving/riding qualifications available to us “normal people”) and challenge ourselves to keep us honest.  Clearly our best laid plans were torpedoed by the Pandemic and we became reactive to the everchanging Government direction.

 

We followed the Government direction to the letter, being a safety organisation we felt this was the right thing to do. We took advice from all sorts of areas including RoADAR HQ, DVSA and other organisations and developed some risk assessments to ensure we had the correct protocols for our activity.  Risk assessments for tutoring are available from the Chairman if anyone would like to see them.  Thus, we had a year of stagnation and I thank you all for sticking with us. 

 

One brighter element of this year was RoADAR racing which many of you will have been following both in the newsletter and via Driven Ohm Racing Facebook page.  Gary has our logo all over his car and racing suit so hopefully when spectators are allowed back he will prompt some interest in advanced driving.

 

I wish to thank the Committee for their work during this difficult time; we managed to have all our meetings thanks to Microsoft teams and Zoom.  Thanks to Peter Milner and Jane Lomax for joining the Committee (sadly Jane has had to since stand down) it is good to have some new perspectives.  I must mention Mark Sealey who has taken on ever more responsibility as people have left the group and no one has stepped in to take on an important role; without his efforts the Bike section would have suffered.  I also thank Dave Venman for his efforts on the car side.

 

I am pleased to say the current committee is happy to stand for another year but we do need replacing next year – please do not be shy the Group needs an injection of fresh ideas and enthusiasm.  Please do put yourself forward or talk to any of us about how we try and run the Group.  It is not onerous.

 

So to our plans for next year: 

 

COVID recovery – as Government direction allows we will increase our activity accordingly.  In the meantime, we must all do our bit to maintain our standards and maintain the RoADAR reputation.

 

When feasible we will conduct the 1^st aid course

 

We will resurrect our promotion plan from this year

 

Try and inject a bit of fun with some activities. – anyone with ideas and willing to volunteer to organise let the committee know please.

 

We are due re-accreditation with RoADAR HQ there should be no problems with this, but we are waiting to see if there are any changes to the criteria from 2018.

 

I trust you all remain safe and well and help us to maintain our excellent reputation.

 

 

We must ensure the safety of both the Associate and the Tutor.  The following protocol is to be followed:

 

• Both parties must be happy to partake in the tutoring session – there is no penalty for not wishing to partake provided communication is clear.
• No tutoring if either the Associate or the Tutor have displayed symptoms within the last 7 days or are told to self- isolate by the Government Test and Trace protocol.
• All must follow Government guidelines on self-isolation and shielding.
• Appropriate Social distancing must be rigorously applied. 
• Follow Government guidelines for hand cleansing and personal safety – hand sanitiser to be used appropriately.
• Avoid busy locations for meeting and take own refreshments.
• Associates to be encouraged to bring their own copy of Roadcraft and the Highway code for ease of reference during briefing and de briefing sessions.
• Tutor explanations and diagrams to be suitable for understanding from 2 metres.