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62nd Annual National Conference 15 -
16 March 2003 |
- ANC 2003 Report
- Entertainment
- Accommodation
- General Business
- National Facility for Debate
- Trophies & Awards
- ANC Committee
- Other ANC Reports
- Tips for Successful Debating at an ANC
This year's ANC in Coventry was one of the biggest in years - the results of the National Restructuring Forum were under the spotlight, and with them the possible future shape of the National Federation.
After two days and a lot of weighty (and passionate) discussion, the NRF's proposals were accepted with one exception (changing the Federation's name). Overall it was a massive success for all concerned.
Excerpt from "Northern Lights" April/May 2003
ANC 2003 report
- Name Change - a majority in favour of, but not a 75% majority and the name stays as '18 Plus'
- Geographical location in Group name - amended and passed.
- Abolishon of 15 mile rule for Direct Membership - motion passed.
- Direct Membership Levi to Areas - motion went through.
- National Officers to be elected at ANC - passed.
- Associate Membership abolished - motion passed
- NEC voting rights ammended - motion passed
One very important decision that was made, Bekki Randall was elected as National Chairman to serve for another year Congratulations.
The Britannia Hotel is situated in the middle of Coventry, next to the Cathedral. The hotel has excellent conference facilities and is well used to hosting events such as our ANC. The hotel has 190 en-suite rooms.
There's plenty to do in Coventry to occupy your time before the Conference starts. Both the Cathedral and the National Motor Museum are within easy reach, as are the shops! For the more energetic, the sports centre is next door, offering swimming, badminton, squash and a gym. Within easy travelling distance are Cadbury World and Warwick Castle.
- Start 1:30 p.m. Saturday
- Presidential Address
- Acceptance of Minutes of 2002 Annual National Conference
- Presentation and Acceptance of Federation's Report for 2002
- Presentation and Acceptance of Federation's Accounts for year ending 31 December 2002
- Acceptance of the Report of the Accountants
- Motions tabled for debate
- Facility for National Debate
- Presentation of Trophies
- Election of National Chairman for term commencing Monday 8th May 2000 and election of Honorary Senior Officials
- Any other urgent business consistent with the National Constitution as may be accepted through the Chairman
The National Facility for Debate allows for a wide range of topics to be discussed.
A minimum of one hour will be set aside during the Conference to discuss topics of National importance which have not been submitted as motions. Full and associate members (including the N.E.C.) may introduce topics, which must be notified to the Honorary General Secretary in advance of the debate. No single topic will last longer than thirty minutes and no single speaker will address the Conference for longer than five minutes. Each speaker may only raise a maximum of two topics.
The topics can be an 18 Plus issue or idea that your Group has. You may feel that you would like to get the Federation's opinion, which could lead to a motion the following year.
Entertainment
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On Saturday evening following pre-dinner drinks in the Cavendish Suite the Dinner Dance took place, starting at 7:30pm for dinner, the dance started at 9:00pm and Finished at 2:00am in the Connaught Suite. The entertainment was provided by 'Dr Octopus' who are a good fun time band and played lots of commercial stuff. |
The theme for 2003 was 'Diamonds Are Forever'. Everyone dressed up as their favourite Bond character and there will be prizes for the best dressed man and woman.
The winners of the trophies awarded this year were:
- President's Trophy (Best Group in Federation): Barking & Dagenham.
- Cobb Dual Purpose Two Pint Jug Mug (Best Area in Federation): North Thames & Chilterns Area.
- Charities Trophy: Rothwell
- Gold Trail Trophy (Most novel way of charity fundrasing): Northwich
- Recruitment Trophy: West Kent
- Charles Padgham Training Trophy: Midland Area
- Norbury Trophy (Best Newsletter): Banbury Bulletin.
- Linda Street 'Spirit of 18 Plus' Award: Iain Parkes.
- Excellence Award: Simon Bunker
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Northwich 18 Plus won the Gold Trail Trophy for most unusual fund-raising event. Honourary General Secretary Donna Black presents the Trophy to Chris Brandon and Pete Hurley. |
Rothwell 18 Plus won the Charities Trophy by raising the most for Charity. Rothwell 18 Plus Chair Karen Chaplin recieves the Trophy from National Finance Officer Tony Burgess. |
Former North-West Area Chairman and National Activities Officer was awarded a Honourary Lift Membership. "Well thank you all for this great honour being elected a HLM (old git) it was so nice". |
| Chairman: | Jo Woodhead |
| Officers: | Sandra Cawthra |
| Andy Deeley | |
| Carolyn Edwards | |
| Mark Hewson |
Other ANC Reports
59th Annual National Conference 2000 (Coventry)
58th Annual National Conference 1999 (Buxton)
Adopt a Jelly Baby update 1999
Annual National Conference 1998
