NMC Executive Meeting

Date: 28 Dec 2025
Location: Online
MINUTES

Present: M Davis, S Goss, S Mönninghoff, S Grimwood (Chair), A Tomkins, T Sales

1. Chairman’s opening remarks
S Grimwood opened the meeting at 12:03. He stressed that some important decisions would have to be made that concern the future of the NMC.
2. Apologies
Noted apologies from P Hall.
3. Discussion

1. S Mönninghoff steps down as NMC Club Secretary for personal reasons. Anne Tomkins offered to serve as interim secretary until next ballot.
   Unanimous vote in favour.
   Stephan to complete full handover.
2. New show secretaries needed for Swinford and Halifax.
   S Mönninghoff to ask around again.
   T Sales to discuss with E Jukes if LSCMRC might take on Swinford show.
   Stephan to note requirement in final notes.
3. Facebook group real-names rule disadvantages some members (e.g. Wolffe Mousery).
   S Grimwood proposes scrapping rule, S Goss seconds. Motion carried. Stephan to amend Facebook membership questions.
4. J Mullan remains banned. Support exists for readmission.
   M Davis proposes lifting ban, S Goss seconds. Motion carried.
5. Future of printed circulars uncertain; some members miss key information.
   T Sales to approach E Jukes about continuing NMC News alongside LSCMRC publication.
6. We need a Social Media Officer and control of public Facebook group.
   S Mönninghoff proposes, S Grimwood seconds. Phil to ask Sarah for public Facebook credentials. Jasmine Roberts agreed to take role. New post “Social Media Officer” created (covers official Facebook page, Instagram, TikTok). Same remuneration as other official positions.
   Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

Meeting closed at 13:23