LANGPORT BRIDGE CLUB — ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024 held at 6:30pm on Monday22nd January 2024 at the Ridgeway Hall, Langport.
MINUTES
1. Apologies for absence were received from 5 members. There were 26 members in attendance.
2. The Chairman thanked members for supporting the club throughout the year. He particularly thanked Caroline for her directing and all the past years’ service in scoring from Alan.
3. The minutes of the meeting of 6th February 2023 were approved by the meeting.
4. Matters Arising: A handicap event was trialled in the year. It was agreed that an individual competition for a trophy, being presented by Peter Cresswell, be played on 5 occasions in the year one on each different Monday in the month (to provide variety of partners). (The following dates are for 2024 — 4th March, 13th May, 15th July, 30th September, 25th November.)
5. Prizes were awarded as follows: Men’s Champion Graham Heal Women’s Champion Sheena Lanham Non-Expert Cup (when found) Jonathan Spring
6. Treasurer’s Report. Simon Brooke reported end of 2023 account as follows.
Brought forward £3,918
Interest £30
Membership £140
Table Money £3,108
Less Expenses (£2,980)
Balance C/F £4,216
7. Election of Officers. The following were elected
Chairman — Robert Hobhouse
Secretary — Michael Martin
Treasurer — Simon Brooke
Scorer — Andrew Scaramanga (with Alan Atkinson’s support through a hand-over process..
8. It was agreed to leave unchanged subscriptions at £5 per person per annum and table money at £3 per person per session.
9. The use of WhatsApp in particular in the search for partners was applauded. Nevertheless it seems some would prefer not to participate. The Secretary would ensure that important messages also be broadcast by e-mail.
10. It was agreed that the Lundie Rees Cup be held on 25th March.
11. The meeting closed at 6:55
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