APOLOGIES ................Received from, Helen & Crombie McNeil, Tony & Hilary White, James Brown, Malcolm Schofield, Sue Wood, Sophie Scott, Andrew Burchill
2015 AGM MINUTES ...............Unanimously approved and signed as a true copy.
MATTERS ARISING .................There were none
CHAIRMANS REPORT ............Duncan, resplendent in his red trousers gave a comprehensive report on his year in office. He reminded the Members of their need to display exemplary behaviour at all times and that it had been necessary for the Club to invoke its Disciplinary powers during the year.
Duncan thanked all Members who had freely given their time to assist in the smooth running of the Club, particularly those Committee Members who were standing down from roles they had occupied for many years, John Tyrrell, Nick Turner and Hugh Fido.
Duncan commented on the success of initiatives to encourage new members, the mentoring service initiated by Hugh and Carol Fido and the Wednesday Afternoon Club for beginners and improvers.
TREASURER and AUDITOR REPORTS ..............Nick Turner reported a surplus of £1000 for the year. The major expense in replacing the dealing machine was covered by The Club's insurance. Club funds at the year end were £5710.72.
AMENDMENTS TO CLUB COMMITTEE AND CONSTITUTION....................These are detailed in the attached Schedule A. Principal changes being the creation of Club President and removal of Senior Club Director from the Committee and Constitution. All changes with the exception of the removal of the Senior Club Director position were unanimously agreed. The latter going to a vote and being passed by 25 votes to 12.
Schedule a part 1.pdf schedule a part 2.docx.pdf
ELECTION OF LIFE PRESIDENT.....................John Tyrrell was unanimously elected.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS......................The following were elected unanimously:-
CHAIRMAN.......................Nick Turner HON. SECRETARY................Roger Markwick
HON. TREASURER...........David Warry COMMITTEE MEMBER.......Hilary White
COMMITTEE MEMBER...Jo Williams COMMITTEE MEMBER.......Chris Hiorns
HON. AUDITOR................Eric Rochester
PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES AND AWARDS
Presented by Life President John Tyrrell
CHAIRMANS CUP..................................................Nicky Adamson & Malcolm Lewis
HAMPTON CUP.....................................................David Cox
BEAKEN SHIELD...................................................Pat Sainsbury & Roger Markwick
  
John then presented awards to Members who had helped with the smooth running of the Club during the Year:-
   
The meeting closed with a Presentation to John Tyrrell by Karenza Craven. Full details and pictures are on a new page created to thank John for all his hard work for the Club.
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