Constitution of The Birdham Pool Berth Holders Association

Adopted on : 

Name: Birdham Berth Holders Association

Aims: To represent the berth holders with the management of Birdham Pool Marina in matters of marina development, access, security and general amenities of the marina. To arrange social events for members.

Power:

a)   To raise subscriptions from annual membership from berth holders

b)  To open bank account

c)   To organise events

d)   To work with other groups to exchange information e.g RNLI, Coast Watch

e)   To do anything else that will support fulfilling the groups aims

Membership:

a)   Open to any berth holders in Birdham Pool

b)  Membership shall be available to anyone without regard to gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual preference, religion or belief

c)   Every individual member shall have one vote at General Meetings

d)   The membership of any member may be terminate for good reason by the Management Committee but the member has a right to be heard by the Management Committee before a final decision is made

Management:

a)   The Officers of the Management Committee shall be the Chairperson and the Secretary

b)  The Management Committee shall meet at least 3 times a year

c)   The Chairperson shall chair all meetings of the Association

d)   The Management Committee may appoint another member of the Association as a Committee member to fill a vacancy

Duties of the Officers:

a)   The duties of the Chairperson are to:

• Chair meetings of the Committee and the Association
• Represent the Association at functions/meetings that the Association has been invited to
• Act as spokesperson for the Association when necessary

b)  The duties of the Secretary are to:

• Take and keeps minutes of meetings
• Prepare the agenda for meetings of the Committee and the Association in consultation with the Chairperson
• Maintain the membership list
• Deal with correspondence
• Collect and circulate any relevant information within the Association

c)   That the Chairperson and Secretary will also act as joint Treasurers of the Association

 Finance:

a)   Any money obtained by the Association shall be used only for the Association

b)  Any bank accounts opened by the Association shall be in the name of the Association

c)   Any cheques may be signed by the Chairperson or Secretary

 Annual General Meeting

a)   The Association shall hold an annual General Meeting ( A.G.M.) in the month of January

b)  All members shall be given at least fourteen days’ notice of the A.G.M. and shall be entitled to attend and vote.

c)   The business of the A.G.M shall include:

   i.      Receiving a report from the Chairperson on the Association activities since the last A.G.M

  ii.      Receiving a report on the finances

 iii.      Electing a new management Committee as required

 iv.      Considering any other matters as may be decided

Alterations to the Constitution:

Any changes to this Constitution must be agreed by at least two-thirds of those members present and voting at any A.G.M.

Dissolution

The Association may be wound up at any time agreed by two-thirds of those members present and voting at any General meeting. In the event of winding up, any assets remaining after all debts have been paid shall be given to a charity

This constitution was adopted at the general meeting at the inception of the Association in (tba)

Signed By:

Chairperson:

Secretary:

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Wildlife at Birdham

Birdham Pool is located in Chichester Harbour, set in West Sussex countryside.   The harbour is a conservation area and the Pool itself provides a haven to wildlife.

The Pool is an old mill pool, which is bisected by a causeway, one side of which is the Marina, the other side is shallow wetlands that is home to many birds.  The causeway is part of the Chichester harbour coastal path  Within the pool swans, ducks, coots, moorhens and herons can be frequently seen, along with cormorants.   Kingfishers can occasionally be seen at the lock.    In the autumn migrating swallows stop off at the Pool.

Within the pool grey mullet abound,  sometimes seals can be found just outside of the lock, usually early in the morning.  In the harbour  you may occasionally see a cuttlefish swimming alongside your boat.

The Association works with Castle Marinas and the conservancy to preserve the character of this unique and special place.

Birdham Pool Classic Boat Festival 2020

Marine services  local to Birdham Pool

There are a number marine business based on Birdham Pool, in Chichester Marina, just a short walk away, or in the Birdham/Chichester area.   Together these can provide most of the maintenance/repair  services needed by boat owners.

Engineering Services

Nelson Engineering

Independent Volvo specialists, Installations, Repairs Service, Maintenance

Tony Nelson

Birdham Pool Chichester, West Sussex PO20 7BG

Phone 07803 047863

Fax 01243 602258

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Dick Woodruff

Marine Engineer, Service, repair and installations

Phone.  07825 955153

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Nick Hiltunen  

Phone 07513 110100 

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web www.marinemaintenance.org 

Boat Repairs and Maintenance

Kevin Horn    The Old Boat Shed, Birdham Pool

Professional GRP repairs, GRP fabrication, RIB repairs, Bow Thrusters, Holding Tanks

Hull and deck polishing, Boat Resprays

Phone 07766521575

also K Ballard

Phone 07811 868156

Tim Gilmore Ltd    Dolphin Quay Boatyard at Birdham Pool

Specialists in the repair of wooden craft 

Phone 01243 513872

www.woodenboatsforever.co.uk

John Bone - Boatbuilder

Tel 01243 780621

Mob 07757 440043

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Hoods, Cockpit tents, awnings, upholstery, sail manufacture and repair

Cover to Cover Birdham

sail repairs, all canvas work, hoods, cockpit tents and covers 

http://www.cover2cover.co.uk/

Italian Upholstery & Canvas 

Pack-a mains, cockpit enclosures, sprayhoods, cabin upholstery

sail laundry

Marcel - Tel 07568 185539

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web  www.italianupholstery.co.uk 

Batt Sails Ltd

Sailmaker and all sail repairs. 

Bosham

Chichester

PO18 8NF

Contact -- Dick Batt   Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tel  +44 (0) 1243 575505

http://www.battsails.com/

CJ Marine

Marine canvas work and upholstery

http://www.cjmarine.co.uk/

Boat Valeting Services 

JDK Marine  Professional boat valeting services 

Contact James Kent 

Mob 07932 223482

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Riggers

Chris Holman Rigging

http://www.holmanrigging.co.uk/index1.html

Chandlers

Force 4, Chichester

http://www.force4.co.uk/Article/113/Chichester_Chandlery.html

 Surveyor

Roger Pinder BSc.Hons Assoc.IIMS Dip.Mar.Sur
Registered Marine Surveyor
RP Marine Surveys
Dell Quay Yacht Yard
Dell Quay
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7EE
T. (01243) 790333
M. 07902 268812
W. www.rpmarinesurveys.co.uk