flying daddy Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 (edited) We would like to change our clubs name but we not sure how difficult it is to do this .Is it just a case of voting it through at the AGM or is there legal problem that have to be adressed.? Edited January 15 by flying daddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 No simple answer - depends on your setup..... just a club, an affiliated club, a charity, a company of sorf, any trustees involved.... best bet is phone BMFA if you'te a member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying daddy Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 I give Andy a ring tomorrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying daddy Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 1 minute ago, GrumpyGnome said: No simple answer - depends on your setup..... just a club, an affiliated club, a charity, a company of sorf, any trustees involved.... best bet is phone BMFA if you'te a member No it is just a small club .No charity or company but we are affiliated to the BMFA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Probably very simple then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 What does your Constitution say? Either specifically or in regards to a change to the Constitution. Follow that procedure, it will probably be a simple resolution at an OGM or AGM. Think about who else will need to be informed, eg bank, BMFA, landlord, they will probably need a copy of the minutes showing the passing of the resolution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Symons - BMFA Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 32 minutes ago, flying daddy said: No it is just a small club .No charity or company but we are affiliated to the BMFA Agree it at an AGM/EGM then just let the office know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying daddy Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 Thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 (edited) And change logo, and web site incl documents, and Facebook, and bank account(s), BMFA height exemption(?), CAA NOTAM(?), any flying field signage, club flyers/banners.... Edited January 15 by GrumpyGnome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Bradly Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I did the same thing 20 years ago. In my case, it was simply the club "name" didn't suit what we were at the time, so we just started using a new name causally, e.g. on club newsletters, sign on the gate, website etc. Left all the legal/official names as original, because this is where the hard part is. There is no problem with the members calling it one thing, and the insurer/bank etc calling it another. A lot of businesses do exactly that. No need to complicate things for youself for no actual benefit! (you will also find a lot of wives also do a similar thing: Despite taking hubby's name in day to day use, they legally retain their maiden name). Disclaimer: This wasn't in the the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Rather like the BMFA - the association operates on behalf of its legal entity, the SMAE. There's not much on the BMFA website that I can see but I believe the change of operating name was simply to modernise the impression of the organisation in order to increase its appeal. Dale's suggestion seems to be the easiest and most practical way to operate under the new name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 So, in essense, as easy or as complicated as you want. Personally I'd decide on the activities before any vote, so you're prepared for questions. Grandmother, egss, suck. Again personally, I'd propose doing all the above, not just what is easiest.. but I spent years working in an IT department where we did things "properly, not cheaply". . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Again I would say look to what your Constitution says - that is the document that states how the Club must be run and should govern your actions. If you have adopted the BMFA model Constitution it will state something like: GENERAL The club shall be called XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX and will be affiliated to the British Model Flying Association. ............. Alterations to this constitution can only be made at an Annual General Meeting or at a General Meeting called for that purpose. Any Proposed alterations must be submitted to the secretary in writing at least 14 days prior to the meeting. In which case it is quite clear that to change No 1 you need to do No 3. The relationship between the BMFA & SMAE is governed by UK Corporate law & is not applicable here. For those interested it is explained in Section 1.1 of the BMFA Handbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Aye, that's step 2......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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