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Sunday, 11 December 2011 16:51

154^th Annual General Meeting – Minutes

Sunday 11^th December 2011 – 16:00hrs 

Those Present :    

Albert Little (President)                                               

David Smith (Commodore)

Malcolm Jones (Treasurer)

Lisa Mullineux (Honorary Secretary)

Plus 46 club members attended 

Minutes of the last meeting were agreed  

1. Welcome

Mr David Smith our Commodore welcomed all members to the meeting. 

2. Apologies for absence

John Friend, Lucy Knights, Heather Jones 

  3. Minutes of the 153^rd Annual General Meeting

The minutes of the 153^rd AGM held on Sunday 5^th December 2010 were accepted as a true record of the meeting.  Proposed by Fred Gilmore and seconded by Rob Gascoigne. Motion carried with no absentions. 

4. Matters Arising

There were no matters arising. 

  5. Honorary Treasurers Report

Malcolm Jones presented his two page report consisting of an “End of Year Statement of finances for 31^st March 2011” and a profit and loss account for the same year.  The signed reports are attached to these minutes.   

Malcolm confirmed the following:

Income has increased along with expenditure from the previous year.  Member’s efforts have more than doubled on the previous year.

There is a slight excess in income over expenditure; no depreciation is featured in the figures due to a revaluation of the club assets, this will be reflected in next years figures.  A healthy increase in sailing activity was noted on the previous year. 

A continued close monitoring of expenditure will remain.

Paul Savage proposed and Adam Savage seconded that the accounts are accepted, motion passed with no absentions. 

  6. Commodore Overview – David Smith

David reflected that the Council and members have built on the excellent efforts of Paul Salmon over the previous two years.

Over 20 new members have joined the club in the last year and there is a healthy presence of existing members on a regular basis.  Thank you to Brian Taylor and Lisa Mullineux for supporting new members and to all club members who make those new to sailing very welcome and part of the club.

Training, Social and Sailing activity over the last year has been well organized and facilitated, thank you expressed to Adam Savage for an excellent programme.

David expressed his thanks to all the volunteers in the club who had given time and effort to the club.

Thank you also given to Charlotte Bradley who has kept the sailors in hearty food from the galley.

Noted thanks also give to:

Yvonne Savage and Debra Holmes for organizing some of the club’s yearly successful events.

Bob Bradley and his elves, too long a list of accomplishments which keep the club in good working order

Ray Cumley for effortless running the berthing

Peter Glynn, Tony Crompton and Paul Savage for keep us on the water by the upkeep of our safety boats

The website has been transformed this year keeping us and you informed of all things club related, thanks to the webteam of David Smith, Andy Bell and Lisa Mullineux

Thanks to our club manager Dave Moore for always being around to help anyone, much appreciated

Through the liaison with the RYA under Adam’s lead we as a club have enhanced our profile with initiatives such as Sail for Gold, OnBoard and Zone squad – the zone squad have now twice used the club for their events which is a welcomed income generator for the club.

We are delighted to have John Friend as a fellow member who has been recognized this year by HRH Princess Anne with a Community Award for services to the RYA.

We note with sadness the passing of long standing members and friends this year Graham Steel, Dorothy Derry and Neal Massey, our thoughts are with families at this time.

As the Olympic year approaches it is hoped many more events and enthusiasm for sailing will enhance the club further. 

7. Election of Officers

Nominations had been entered on the sheets posted on the Notice Board as required by the Constitution.  The following members were elected on block proposed by Pat Ashworth and seconded by Paul Salmon.

President – Albert Little OBE

Commodore – David Smith

Vice Commodore –  Adam Savage

Rear Commodore Social – Alison Bell

Rear Commodore Works – Bob Bradley

Honorary Secretary –  Lisa Mullineux

Honorary Treasurer –  Malcolm Jones

Honorary Sailing Secretary – Charlotte Steel

Honorary Fishing Secretary – Vacant

Honorary Social Secretary – Karen Thompson

Membership Secretary – Lisa Mullineux

Offshore Secretary –  Paul Savage

Newsletter Editor –  Paul Savage

Race Office Manager –  Scott Worthington

Results Officer –  David Gamble

Berthing Officer –  Ray Cumley

Training Centre Principal – Adam Savage 

Sailing Committee

Adam Savage

Jed Morris

Rob Gascoigne

David Holmes

David Read 

Class Captain Laser –  Vacant

Class Captain Enterprise – Vacant

Class Captain Solo –  Scott Worthington

Class Captain Junior – Vacant

Class Captain Handicap – Vacant

Safety Bosun – Paul Savage

Club Dinghy Bosun - Peter Glynn

Publicity Officer –  Lisa Mullineux/Andy Bell 

Council Members

Rob Gascoigne

Dave Moore

Yvonne Savage

Paul Salmon

Andy Bell

Peter Carpenter 

Social Committee

Alison Bell

Karen Thompson

Yvonne Savage

Andrea Heffernan

Wendy Kent

Tina Mann

Tina Morris

Heather Jones

Joy Shaw

Debra Holmes

Helen Maher

Irene Eccles

Val Gilmore

Kate Salmon 

8. President Closing Remarks

Albert Little complimented the Commodore on this leadership over the past year, and confirmed that the Commodore have delivered an accurate picture of the past year’s improving activities and agreed with his optimistic view of the coming year.   He reflected on the fact that the sailing results now feature weekly in the Bury Times and suggested more photo’s are included going forward.  He recalled historical rent negotiations with British Waterways and encouraged a proactive approach to further such negotiations.  Finally he encouraged all members to contribute to and maintain the spirit of the best sailing club in England as we continue to grow in what will be an Olympic year for 2012. 

9. AOB

Prior to closing the meeting other important items of business were completed: 

• Adam Savage presented sailing prizes to members who had missed the Dinner Dance
• David Smith presented Brian Taylor and Yvonne Savage with thank you gifts as they stepped down from their positions of Membership Secretary and Rear Commodore Social and many years of efforts to the club
• Mike Seger requested clarification on a recent announcement of a collaboration with Elton Marine Services, David Smith clarified that Elton Marine Services are able to offer benefits to members in training courses at the club and that maintenance on club boats will continue to be offered in a voluntary capacity
• Anne Stevenson requested consideration of formal training at set times on a Saturday together with support for those wanting to attain sailing qualifications beyond RYA Level 1.
• Mr Knights asked for clarification on investment in training boats, David Smith and Adam Savage offered a response in that Club Feva’s have been bought and there is significant resource being put into funding applications for next year.