Yes, Andy , you can have my proxy for what it’s worth. I agree with you.

Is there a cap on proxy votes (I suspect not but maybe worth checking)?

Let me know if I need to do anything such as sign a form or anything to confirm my proxy to you.

Good luck.

Kind regards,

Matthew.

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> On 14 Aug 2023, at 11:06, Andy T <1andythornton@gmail.com> wrote:
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> As a BOF member you should have received Peter Hart's (the BOF CEO) recent newsletter by email.
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> Amongst other things this details the proposal to introduce a new £2.50 levy (tax) to be paid to BOF for every run by an adult non-member.
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> Whether you are for or against this proposal, I hope you might at least consider your democratic right to vote for or against it at the forthcoming AGM.  Voting opens on or around 23/8, and the AGM is on 16/9.
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> In case you weren't already aware(!!!!) my own personal opinion is that BOF taking a tax of £2.50 per non-member from a local/introductory level D event with an entry fee of £5.00 is downright ridiculous!
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> If you want to know more about what this is all about (!) I'm happy to explain further.
> You can message or phone me on 07751932749 if you want the full rant!
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> If at least 100 people will allocate their proxy BOF AGM vote to me, then I will make the trip to  London on Saturday 16 Sept in order to vote against the BOF proposal to introduce a levy of £2.50 for non members (aka newcomers).  I think what BOF are proposing to do here is wrong, wrong and wrong!  We need more and younger people to get out running with maps, and "taxing" these runs at £2.50 per go just seems daft to me.  If you would like to give me your vote then just let me know by mail, WhatsApp, SMS or phone.
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> Please use your vote!
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> Please note the views expressed here are personal rather than any official MDOC position.
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> Andy