Saturday 7th December

Low cloud and drizzle from the warm south westerly airstream meant no flying.  Maria supplied her usual fabulous carvery for 45 members, prior to Lisa presiding over her first AGM as Chairman with a very crowded roomful of members. 
After the usual formalities with Lisa and Treasurer Tom describing the highlights of the year including visuals, Tim J gave a short presentation on considerations for a new Clubhouse. 
One of the highlights of the year - the arrival of  Red 37?
CFI Pete then began the great long list of achievements this year. 
the short version: (more info will be on the website soon)
Trophies were awarded as follows:
  • The Rose Bowl for the Club ladder to Pete St.
  • The Kelsey Plate longest cross-country flight to Liam.
  • Tim Parsons Trophy  for earliest 300kms to Matt.
  • Norman Whyte Shield for best progress to Peter B.
  • Francis Bustard Trophy for best height gain to Wyn.
  • Dave Fewings Trophy for  best 2-seater flight to Ron & Dan.
  • Ken Andrews Trophy for best flight in wooden glider to Liam.
  • Wily Old Bird for no reason in particular to Eric & Chris H.
  • Brian Masters Trophy for Winner of Task week to Pete St.
  • Les' Tankard for best contribution by a Junior member to Peter B.
  • Instructor of the Year voted online by members to Pete H.
  • Tim's Challenge Trophy first or best O/R to Lasham to John P.
There were three new trophies to add to this collection:
  • The Dick Wolff Trophy for hidden ground ops to Les H (winch)
  • Des Champes Vachables for most landouts to Liam V
  • Les Pissoir Trophy for least score on BGA National Ladder to Adrian. 
Trophy winners who were there
 There were 6 Albatross badges awarded to new members of the DSGC Soaring Section:
Adrian, Henry, Liam, Rowan, Tom, Wyn. 


 This year there have been 30 DSGC  pilots submitting 173 flights on the BGA ladder

Congratulations to everybody.