1. Welcome to the AIVC South-Eastern Regional Gathering Sat 22 nd Nov 2014 Hosted by London IVC www.ivc.org.uk

2. What is AIVC? AIVC is the Association of IVC clubs, the umbrella organisation for IVC clubs. AIVC currently has 41 member clubs with about 4000 members. AIVC is funded from the Levy paid by member clubs. AIVC administers the insurance for member clubs. AIVC administers audited accounts. Organises a National Conference and AGM. Subsidise small clubs to enable them to attend Conference and the AGM. Organises Regional Gatherings. Manages a national AIVC website. Co-ordinates and organises inter-club events. Provides advice and guidance to clubs. Can assist clubs with development. Can help clubs with the organisation of large events. Provides reduced CTC insurance for clubs via the AIVC Business User Group www.ivc.org.uk

3. The Current AIVC Committee Chair Hilary Brown (Birmingham IVC) Secretary Philip Allen (Sheffield IVC) Treasurer Michelle Workman (Norwich & Norfolk IVC) News Officer Ann Jones (London IVC) Club Liaison Jacqui Roote (Sheffield IVC) National Development Officer Bob Clifford (Active Hampshire) National Events Co-ordinator Peter Howe (Birmingham IVC) National Publicity Officer Sarah Davis (Cambridge IVC) www.ivc.org.uk

4. What are the other Benefits of belonging to AIVC Membership of an organisation with over 60 years of history The regular opportunity to build friendships Get to know people better as IVC is less transient than internet groups Participate in holidays and weekends away Access to a National network of clubs and events Value for Money www.ivc.org.uk

5. AIVC Levy 2014 This year's levy is £3.50 per member, comprising £2.84 levy + £0.66 insurance. The levy is budgeted to cover costs for: AIVC AGM & Conference (£1.51) Committee meetings and AIVC admin costs (£0.75) Regional Gatherings / Club Support (£0.58) We are very aware of the need of keeping the levy cost down, but we think we offer value for money. www.ivc.org.uk

6. What expenditure does the Levy Support? In 2013 the Levy was set at £3.78 to support revenue expenditure of £14,606. Actual expenditure was £11,854 representing a Levy of £3.05 per member. How did this break down and how does it compare to the 2014Budget with the Levy set at £3.50? Expenditure 2013Proportion of the Levy Budget 2014Proportion of the Levy Conference £ 6950£1.78£ 5280£1.51 AIVC costs £ 2373£.61£ 2610£.75 Insurance £ 2101£.54£ 2300£.66 Regional etc. £ 430£.12£ 2060£.58 Total £11854£3.05£12250£3.50 Conference: Travel £.74£.57 Small Clubs £.20£.22 Subsidy – Clubs £.47£.57 - AIVC £.27 AGM Admin £.10£.15 Total £1.78£1.51 www.ivc.org.uk

7. Club Annual Subscription and the AIVC Levy Some examples of the relative cost of the AIVC Levy in relation to club subscriptions ClubAIVC Levy as %age of club subscription Suffolk70% of second year subs if host an event 35% Glasgow70% Gloucestershire35% Birmingham17.5% London14% Derby Focus11.67% Essex10% Manchester7.5% of single membership fee www.ivc.org.uk

8. AIVC National Website www.ivc.org.uk

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10. Activity Exchange www.activityexchange.com

11. The Future of AIVC What would you like AIVC to do for you? How would you like AIVC to be structured? What are your views on the organisation of Conference and the AGM? What other items would you like to bring forward for discussion? Over to you………… www.ivc.org.uk