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Centurion Meeting held Saturday
27th January 2007
Present: Chris Flint, Peter Cassidy, Carl Lawton, Sue Clements
Apologies: Ann Sayer, Kathy Crilley, Brian Ficken, Colin Young
Purpose of meeting
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possibilities for
publications which would mark the Centenary and draft a plan in order to
achieve this.
1 Existing Handbook
Those present agreed that the text and records of the existing Handbook
would be updated, and ideally, when the Centenary edition was published
it would contain 100 races. It was noted that earlier Centurion results
record the total number of British Centurion events each individual has
completed and the Centenary edition would follow this pattern.
Actions relating to the existing Handbook
i) The results and text covering the previous 10/11 years (i.e.
including 2007) will be brought up to date. This will be complete and
ready for issue by 30/11/07. Chris will go to see Bob Watts this coming
week to ask Bob if he is willing to take this on. If Bob responds
negatively Colin Young will be asked.
ii) Chris will contact Charlie and ask him what his Handbook update
consists of. It may be that Charlie’s work already includes the number
of British Centurion events each individual has completed so using this
material would enable the update to be produced more quickly and easily.
Chris will also ask Charlie to send copies of his material to Chris,
Carl and Sue.
2 Another publication
The meeting also identified the desirability of a ‘sister’ publication
whose purpose was to convey the spirit of "Centurionism", encourage
others to take part and so pave the way to the next 100 years of "Centurionism".
It would consist of a variety of articles that capture the personality
of the sport and other relevant topics e.g. history, facts (e.g. oldest,
fastest, slowest), Centurions abroad, photographs, anecdotes, history of
past key races (other long races?), course details (e.g. ascent), Cups
and why they are awarded/who they have been awarded to, rules &
conditions, the role of Clubs, 100 mile race archive.
The book would have an ISBN number.
Peter shared his knowledge and experience of editing the RWA Handbook
and gave valuable information relating to the cost of publishing such a
book.
Actions relating to the proposed book
i) We need a list of headings and all interested parties will be invited
to suggest topics. Chris will put together an email circulation list for
this purpose. The intention is to consult widely. All responses will be
to Chris initially. Sue will collate them for discussion at a subsequent
meeting (date/venue to be agreed).
ii) Chris will invite the Dutch, Australian, New Zealand and American
Centurions to each contribute an article about Centurions in their
countries. Sue will provide Chris with the New Zealand contact.
General
Editorial Committee
It was suggested that the following Centurions be invited to be part of
the Editorial Committee: Charlie, Chris Flint, Sandra Brown, Richard
Brown, Carl, Jill Green, Sue Clements. Sue will contact these people.
Ultimately somebody with overall editorial control will be appointed.
Sue will write up the Minutes of this meeting for circulation to those
present and will contact Kathy so they can be put onto the website.
The next Christmas newsletter will inform everybody about the proposals
for Centenary publications. It will also (i) ask Centurions to indicate
if they would be likely to buy the updated Handbook/ other publication
to help plan and budget costs (ii) invite those interested in helping to
step forward.
Next meeting: To be agreed
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