20 members are present, the meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. in the Elders' room as planned.
The financial statement is drawn up by Michel Maumont, The treasurer, which explains in a clear and clear way the stable situation of our finances after all very modest : We keep a positive balance (1555,38€ on the bank account plus € 5.21 in cash).
We have no grant, expenses made as every year (Compulsory insurance for the association, printing and stewardship costs for the few organized meetings) are covered by membership revenue (always them 10 € symbolic, Thank you for thinking about it and sending them to us : At J.Seaume, 2 Impasse Paul Cézanne or with one of us) . The Brasucade of last summer once again appreciated by all, almost fully balancing the revenues and invoices of the event.
Secondly, A summary of the actions and activities of the APPM is recalled in the Assembly, in particular our concern to be informed of decisions made during the port councils to which we assist even if it is advisory meetings only.
The appm does not fail to express its disagreements there.
We have contacted a number of associations from Occitania ports like ours and note a substantial increase in port royalties almost everywhere, This is no longer placed in front of us, including in front of Port Camargue or Cap d'Agde as was still the case last year, while still staying at their level : If we compare our respective facilities and services, It seems legitimate to surprise us and worry about it.
Likewise have we all noted the prospects announced in the study of the ports of Occitania which gradually wish (is a cyt) »Anticipate the departure of small units to bring in demand for boats in the superior category" and deplores "the aging of the owners of boats" : The process is indeed engaged.
Finally during a long fruitful and lively exchange, A few tracks have been proposed to increase the weight of the APPM by bringing together a greater number of boaters and multiplying the opportunities to meet, to exchange and share our experiences, Our needs and determination : nautical flea, common outings, Brasucade renewed this summer, technical workshops, Creation of a Facebook group to make us known more easily, Articles in the local press ...
The appm-marseillan.com site is slow to respond to our commitment and our wishes for sharing and exchange but let's be patients, It is easy to consult it (And I commit you) Even if it is not yet possible to leave a message or a photo, which cannot be long, We all hope ! Otherwise you can reach us via associationapm@gmail.com .
The meeting ended after sharing some welcome sweets : Without the traditional pancake replaced by a well appreciated Tropézian as well as cider or beer, Fruit juice or other soft drink left wisely capsulated ...
See you soon on and around our pontoons, Let us remain united and motivated !
P/ The APPM office, Claude Bobin