June 2010

The 3rd meeting of 2010 was held on Sunday 6th June at 12noon in Turnberry Gardens.
Present: Committee: W MacNamara, T Hughes, W Millar, W Harrity, S Phelan.
Management Rep: Melanie Walker Aftersales Rep: John Gibson

The Chairman opened the meeting, welcomed members and presented the minutes of the May meeting.
Mr Gibson gave a talk on aspects of his job and the interaction and cooperation he expects between himself and the customer.

Security Member expressed an opinion that the random bag searches operating at the entrance to venues seemed to focus on caravan owners. Concern about the speed of vehicles, especially security vans, led a member to suggest that these vans be numbered and carry a plate stating the maximum speed allowed on the park.

Association Dance A relatively low attendance at last night's dance suggests that better advertising of social events is needed. Also, if there is a theme, such as C&W, the members require reasonable notice. Clarification was requested on the provision for young children at such events, particularly regarding their use of the dance floors.

Maintenance The pond has been cleaned but large quantities of the gunge has been left in the surrounding area. In the beach area, a hole with a dangerous looking spike has become a cause for concern.

Storage Units Some of our members have been given written notice to remove their outside storage boxes within the next month, and failure to do so could result in the Company removing the boxes and storing them at the owners expense. The Committee expressed a view that nothing this extreme is necessary and a meeting with Management has been arranged.

Dogs A worrying number of dogs are still roaming free in many areas of the park. A member wishes reassurance that all owners and renters are made aware of the park rules in this regard.

A.G.M The Committee was returned unopposed.

Memo from the Committee:
Members should be aware that the information sent monthly is not a complete record of what is discussed at our meetings. For example, items involving individual owners or matters of an ongoing or repetitive nature may not be in this report, although they are kept on record.

In view of a couple of recent incidents we must state that verbal abuse of a personal nature being hurled at the Chairman, or any other speaker, will not be tolerated.

What's On Next
The Owners League at the Galaxy Bowl is now being established. There is another taster session on Saturday 3rd July at 8.00pm. All owners aged over 12 years may play free.
Children (under 12) have their session on Sunday morning 4th July from 10:00am.

Next meeting of the Association will be held in Turnberry Gardens at 12noon on Sunday 4th July.

Gas Checks Contact Jamiesons on 0141 959 2225

May 2010

The 2nd meeting of 2010 was held on Sunday 2nd May at 12noon in Turnberry Gardens. Committee: W MacNamara, T Hughes,W Millar, W Harrity, S Phelan

Managment Rep: Melanie Walker

The Chairman opened the meeting, welcomed members and presented the minutes of the April meeting.

1. Reason for deposits for "Big Night Out" was explained.
2. Card System now fully operational.
3. Golf Club House no longer available for hiring.
4. A meeting between golf club representatives, management and the Association took place yesterday and the golf section has arranged a meeting with their members for Saturday 8th May.
5. Experience Day 23rd May - Personal Transport System.
6. Two new aftersales managers were started last week and are all now working on the backlog.
7. Owner reported an incident of disorder in the caravan next to hers, including a fire in the caravan. The police were involved in this incident. Management are reviewing procedures.
8. Holiday Weekend - No cash bingo in Atlantic due to private function. This is the 3rd week in a row it has been cancelled.
9. Access for wheelchair needed for Greenan Village.
10. Location of dog bins.
11. Mash and Barrel on Saturday night. No seats at 9.30pm. Management asked to review procedures for clearing areas.
12. Jumping fence at Greenan Village (fence not hight enough).
13. Owner asked for pond area to be cleaned.
14. Bus parking on wheel chair route.
15. Galaxy Bowl now up and running. Looking for owners to start a league. Available for owners between 8pm to late. Dates to be announced.

2010 meetings
6th June - Meeting plus AGM
4th July
1st August
5th September
3rd October
The next meeting of the Association will be held in Turnberry Gardens 12noon 6th June 2010

Association Dinner Dance will be held Saturday 5th June in Turnberry Gardens. Tickets on sale Saturday 5th June at 2pm till 5pm in th Owners Lounge.
Donations for raffle welcome.
Gas checks - Contact Jamiesons on 0141 959 2225

April 2010

The 1st meeting of 2010 was held on Sunday 4th April at 12noon in Turnberry Gardens. Committee: W McNamara, W Harrity, W Millar, S Phelan
Apologies: T Hughes

Managment Reps: Melanie Walker (OE Rep) Richard Niven (Sales Manager)

W McNamara opened the meeting, welcomed members and brought to attention the many recent improvements on site.

Richard Niven explained Cutting Edge and took questions. Aftersales Issues also dealt with.

Entertainment Venues Mash & Barrel - Concern that the ice cream factory is too near to the gents toilets and fear that this may be a Health & Safety Issue. Atlantic Bar - Chairs and tables an issue and also possible Health & Safety Issue.

VAT on Site Fees It was explained to members who paid site fees in full by 31st December 2009 that they will have a 2 1/2% increase next season.

Charity Night
18K presented to Little Star Foundation this year.

Bowls
Next outing scheduled for Saturday 22nd May. For further details see Scott or Davie.

Fishing Club Letter presented to the meeting.

Association Dances Saturday 5th June & Saturday 30th October.

Beach Area
Reports of dog waste needing to be cleaned. Request for the removal of seaweed.

Deposits for Big Night Out etc £3 for Big Weekend events and also deposits for Experience Days discussed and explained. There is a limit to reservations and this is set at 6 tickets per caravan in order to give a fair allocation.

Card Issues There is concern that the current system does not make adequate provision for foster families.

Golf Club House Private Lets £50 donation to LSF and must leave by 10pm.

Discounts Laundrette - 50% on individual purchases. Packages also available at £5 and £7 not discounted.
Fun Park - Kiddie Rides £8 for 8 tickets. Go-Karts £5 one car, £9 two car.

Maintenance Several particular issues were reported and noted.

Gas Checks Please contact Jamiesons on 0141 959 2225

Next Meeting May 2010

Owners Association Dance
Turnberry Gardens 5th June - Meal 8.30pm