1. Trophies. The standardised list of for the presenting of trophies would shortly be added to the Administrative Directive.

2. Inter-Services. The RAF Team had comfortably won the Inter-Services at Larford lakes on the Army’s chosen venue, a particularly impressive result. (see Item 4.3).

3. Other matters. All other matters will be dealt with as agenda items.

2. The Overseas Challenge was another resounding success. With the Navy being unable to field a team this year, a third RAF team was entered. The weather played its part with the river being unfishable; this was replaced with another lake, which would replace the canal in future years. The RAF were again very successful with the RAF Red and Blue Teams being first and second. Individually, the RAF had 5 team members in the top 6.

3. The Team had been successful in winning the Inter Services held at Larford Lakes in early June. The Chairman offered his congratulations in winning such an important event and felt it showed the strength in depth of the Squad, which could now be considered a team to be reckoned with on any venue. It was felt that the key to this success has been due, in no small part, to the willingness on the whole Squad to share information.

4. The RAF has been invited to fish the Service Championships, an event run by the Police. The invitation has been accepted with more details to follow.

2. Sgt Summerson proposed the Financial Plan, which was seconded by Chf Tech Milligan, a vote took place and the financial plan was accepted unanimously.

3. There had been a request from the SCAL to provide funding for one of their personnel to attend an angling coaching course. Whilst this was agreed in principle, it was felt that other funding routes should be considered. The Secretary was to investigate this and report at the next meeting. If this were to go forward, the RAFCAA would look at funding 1 or 2 personnel a year on the proviso that it could be demonstrated what they would be putting something back into the sport for the RAF.

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2. Clubman Championships. After some discussion it was decided to hold this event the day before the RAF Championships on the ‘Town Pound’. As he knows the area, the Team Manager agreed to book the required pegs. Paperwork is to be sent out to League Chairmen as soon possible. League Chairmen are reminded that it is up to individual leagues how to select their representatives however, it should be those anglers in their leagues that have never fished for the RAF but are still of a high standard. If due to unavailability, League Chairmen have to select anglers that did not fish very well during the selection process, the Chairman is to be contacted prior to extending the invitation.

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2. The VOYL were looking to appoint a new league Chairman due to the previous incumbent electing to take redundancy. Tony Randall had expressed an interest in taking on this post, and would be asked to contact the RAFCAA Chairman.

3. Steve Perham had asked if he could be considered for the post of PRO. The Committee felt that the present incumbent was doing a good job, but due to his present OOA detachment was unable to carry it out fully. It was decided that Steve Perham would be asked to take over for the period of the OOA detachment with a view to possibly acting as either a Deputy PRO or PRO for the RAF Squad on the return of the present incumbent. [Note: Cpl Perham has now been approached to take over the duty on a temporary basis but has disappointingly turned it down.]

4. A new post has been created on the Committee of Carp Team Rep. The new incumbent is Sgt Carl Hoyle (JSSU Cyprus).

2. EAWL. Chf Tech Welton continues as the temporary EAWL Chairman, an individual had been identified to take over the responsibility but is shortly to start an OOA deployment. This issue has been ongoing for some time and the Chairman urged prompt resolution.

3. EMAL. The EMAL is going from strength to strength; with Scampton and Cranwell joining the League, numbers are generally up. The Chairman believes that this is, in part, due to the training sessions they run prior to each match. The league had again entered a team into the AT Super Cup; this event has attracted teams of a very high standard and unfortunately the League was knocked out in the second round. RAF Cottesmore were having trouble with funding, however this could be due to the way the bid was placed. [note: The Chairman stated that he would be happy to investigate any incidence where a team thought it was being unfairly treated by the gym however, it was usually the case that when these problems were examined the problem lie with either the content of the submission or that is was placed late.]

4. SCAL. The SCAL Chairman was unavailable to give an update.

5. SWAL. The SWAL Chairman was unavailable to give an update.

6. WMAL. The WMAL was effectively down to one unit, Cosford, however, due to the numbers from this unit the Chairman still considered the league to be viable.

7. VOYL. There is, at present, no Chairman in place for the VOYL although Tony Randell had expressed an interest in taking on this post (see Item 11.3).

8. The Chairman again thanked those League Chairmen present for all their efforts in running the various leagues but expressed concern that it tended to be the same leagues that were poorly represented.

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2. The Team Manager also asked if, as the letterhead had changed, the various templates could be produced on a CD. The Chairman stated that the next revision of the Admin Order was due to be sent out in CD format and would add the templates however, this would be after the sponsorship issue had been sorted so that the latest template could be produced.

3. The Team Manager Further reminded all those present that it was of the utmost importance that when claims were being presented that the correct travel authority was used. There had already been some problems with combined travel and he wanted to ensure that we did not jeopardise the current situation with unintentionally fraudulent claims.

4. Finally the Team Manager wanted to discuss the size of the RAF Squad. It currently stands at 20 personnel, but with the Nationals being reduced to teams of 10, was it worth reducing the Squad size to 18. After some discussion it was decided to keep the Squad size at 20, with the OOA commitment and the possible tight fixture list it was felt that a reduction in numbers could pose a few problems. [Note: This has since been revised following consultation between the Team Manager and Captain. A formal proposal recommending the way ahead would be presented at the next meeting.]

5. A problem arose during the STC Inter Unit where the individual winner, Sean Stockley, won the event. As he is in the Army there was some uncertainty as to whether he could be presented with the trophy. The Chairman examined the Administrative Instructions and it clearly stated that the trophy could only be presented to a member of the RAF. The Chairman also reminded those present of having a copy of the Administrative Directive to hand to resolve these types of difficulties as they arose.

6. The following were submitted to the committee for consideration as Old Lags Noel Whitwham, Steve Davies and Gordon Bell. All were accepted on the proviso that they are not representative until the officially leave the RAF. The League Chairmen for the area in which they live are to inform the Chairman of contact details.

The Chairman asked that all League Chairmen ensure that any civilians fishing in their league are insured and have signed the declaration. He also asked that they ensure that the H&S paperwork that can be found in the Admin Directive is included in all match paperwork.

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