Dear Members, I hope you are all keeping safe and well. The Minutes, meeting documents and reports of the September 2020 Electronic Council Meeting can now be viewed in the Members’ Area. https://mya-uk.org.uk/members-area/ Take care Jen Hand Secretary to Council
Archive for category: MYA Council News
News and announcements by or on behalf of the MYA Council
Notification of September 2020 Council Meeting
Dear Members In line with the MYA Constitution, I would like to announce that our September Council Meeting will be held electronically using Microsoft Teams, on Wednesday 26th August, concluding on Wednesday 2nd September 2020. Jen Hand Secretary to Council
EGM 2020 – Voting Results
Following a great response from 57 Clubs representing 1268 Members (74% of our membership) the voting on the motions to adopt an updated constitution for the MYA has now concluded. The results have been checked and verified by 2 scrutineers, John Owens (Scottish District Councillor) and Peter Baldwin (Northern...
EGM 2020 – Final Day to Vote
Thank you to all Clubs who already submitted votes for the EGM. Voting closes at 23.59 hrs today Friday 24th July 2020. Council are hoping to announce the result over the weekend.
EGM 2020 Reminder
Voting for the EGM closes at 23.59 hrs on 24th July 2020 (this coming Friday) I have a number of clubs who have not yet voted. Every vote has been acknowledged by email, so if you have sent in a vote and not had acknowledgement, please contact Secretary to...
The proposed constitution – A brief video guide to the major changes
A video guide to the proposed new constitution can be viewed below.
New District Councillor for the Met & Southern District
The MYA Council would like to welcome Peter Wilkins on to the Council as the Met & Southern District Councillor. Peter is a sailing and committee member of Hampton Court MYC and has a range of sailing experience. Having discovered radio sailing upon retirement Peter is now an active...
Extraordinary General Meeting of the MYA – New Constitution
An Extraordinary General Meeting of the MYA is to take place concluding on 25th July 2020. This will be carried out electronically in view of the current Government restrictions. Documents in connection with the New Constitution can be found in the Member’s Area on the MYA Website. Once logged...
Calling all Class Owners…..
Your Class Captains will soon start to communicate with you directly on class matters. As a member of the MYA and where you own a boat in those classes is collected via your database profile within the Members Area on the MYA website. If you wish to be included...
Electronic Council Meeting – April 2020
Dear Members, I hope you are all keeping safe and well. The Minutes, meeting documents and reports of the Electronic Council Meeting held week commencing 20th April can now be viewed in the Members’ Area. https://mya-uk.org.uk/members-area/ Jen Hand Secretary to Council
MYA Guidance on Covid-19 – 17th March 2020
The MYA guidance on Covid-19 follows advice from the UK government. The Prime Minister has advised against non-essential travel for the next 12 weeks and from the end of this week those with underlying health issues and the over 70’s should be shielded. It is therefore clear that all...
Coronavirus and Model Yachting – 3rd March 2020
The MYA have the following advice for its Members regarding the current Coronavirus outbreak. In line with advice published by Public Health England the MYA do not currently recommend the cancelling of events but do recommend that sensible precautions are taken to prevent the potential spread of this, and...