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ANNEX B TO
LAA CLUB
REGULATIONS
LAA CLUB ANNUAL RETURN & CLUB CHARTER
1.
General
LAA Rules & Regulations require LAA Member Clubs to produce an annual
return each year, to be submitted to LAA HQ no later than 1 February each year. The LAA Club
Annual Return comprises two documents:

The Club Annual Report. This document provides the LAA HQ Team with information
relating to the club itself – club officials, contact details, and reports on club activities.

The Club Charter & Annual Declaration. This document is an annual ‘handshake’ and
is the club’s commitment to the LAA and acknowledging that it will adhere to the LAA’s
rules & regulations. The Charter is also signed by the LAA pledging its support to the
club.
2.
Requirement The LAA Club Annual Return is mandatory, and a club’s failure to submit
such a return may result in the club’s suspension as an LAA Member Club, and may also have its
recognition as an LAA Member Club revoked, and with it, the benefits and support of the LAA,
including insurance coverage.
LAA Member Club Annual Report
Club Name
Club Venue
Post code of club venue
Regular meeting day/date
Meeting venue & time
Annual Subscription fee (if any)
Website Address
Club contact or membership secretary
LAA membership number for contact named
above
Contact telephone number
E-mail address
Club safety officer NB: You must appoint a
safety officer if your club organises fly-ins.
Safety officer telephone number(s)
How many club members did you introduced to
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the LAA in the last year?
How many new members did you introduced to
your club in the past year via the new LAA
members list sent to clubs each month?
How many events did your club organise in the
past year (excluding routine club meetings)?
Do you produce a club Newsletter? If you
produce a newsletter please ensure a copy is
forwarded to LAA HQ.
How many club members do you have?
How many club members are also LAA members
?
How many LAA club members are Beneficial
Shareholders of the LAA?
Who are the club’s committee members?
Please provide this information on the table
below
Signed:………………………………………………………………………………………………
Print Name:………………………………………………………………………………………..
Club Position:……………………………………………………………………………………..
Date:………………………………………………………………………………………………….
When complete, please return to LAA HQ by email, fax or post:Light Aircraft Association,
Turweston Aerodrome,
Near Brackley,
Northants, NN13 5YD
e-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 01280 846 780
Date received by LAA HQ: ……………………………………………………………………………………….
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Club/Strut Committee members
Name
Committee Post
LAA
Membership
Number
Chairman
Membership Secretary
Treasurer
NC Representative
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Contact Details
(e-m & Tel)
ANNUAL CLUB CHARTER & DECLARATION
A basis for mutual agreement between the LAA and its Member Clubs
Under the terms of this Club Charter we, the LAA, will provide:
 One seat for an elected club representative on the LAA National Council;
 Insurance cover for Club Officers and members including an annual summary and
confirmation of LAA insurance cover;
 Proper use of the LAA logo, branding and marketing materials in accordance with the LAA
Style Guide;
 Support for promotions and events;
 Standard guidelines, procedures and forms to assist in the safe and efficient organisation of
club events;
 Support, training, advice and guidance to Club Officers to ensure that all LAA Member Clubs
can operate safely and legally.
The LAA agrees to provide the facilities and services outlined above:
Name:
Philip Hall
Position:
Chief Executive Officer
Signature:
Date:
We, as an LAA member club acknowledge that we will:
 Adopt the LAA model club constitution or other LAA-approved constitution;
 Maintain a properly-constituted Club Committee;
 Ensure that only LAA Full Members act as Club Officers, and that club officers exercise a duty
of care towards the LAA and its members;
 Support the LAA’s mission and goals, and further the causes of the LAA;
 Abide by the LAA Rules and Regulations and seek to maintain the LAA’s reputation;
 Adhere to the LAA logo copyright and branding requirements;
 Not purport to represent the LAA or act as the LAA’s agent without permission;
 When organising events, appoint a Club Safety Officer and if necessary a Children and
Vulnerable Adults Officer and ensure that these officers are trained;
 Comply with the published Event Guidelines including prior notifications and risk
assessment/mitigation requirements for all flying events;
 Seek to maximise the number of Club members who are LAA Full Members;
On behalf of the club named below, I accept that this club will conduct its activities
within the LAA rules and regulations, and that this declaration is accurate.
Club name
Name:
Position:
Signature:
Date:
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