MINUTES OF THE CLUB100 24th ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 4 MAY 2011
Present:
Committee Terry Miller Chairman
Jeff Solomon Vice Chairman
Rick Ball Treasurer
James Louter Race/Track Commission
Paul Edwards Road Biking
Charmaine Scheepers Road Biking
Mark Maiden Franchises
John Heynike Procurement
Bayne Slabbert Academy
Douglas Ryder Pro-Team
Angie Cinnamon Club Administrator
Members: Andrewe Proctor Frank Johnson
Jan Rossouw Denni Cartwright
Peter Elliott Denise Millar
Paul Hodgkinson Rodney Wittstock
Derrick Allen Terry Pepper
Thys Neser Sean Gallick
Sarah Smith Mike Duff
Patrick Landey Saro Murabito
Brett Sachs Peter Gowans
Nick Stamatiadis Grant Bullard
Elizma Strydom Charl Strydom
Ian Anderson Irene Zeijlstra
Brian Packham Viv Brown
Jenny Brown David Austin
Apologies: Simon Nash
Paddy Ovens
Walter May
Doug Ryder
1. Welcome
The Chairman welcomed everyone present to the 24th AGM and declared the meeting properly constituted and opened the meeting.
2. Notice of Meeting
Notice of the meeting was sent out on time. The meeting was postponed and the apologies and new date was sent out with enough notice.
3. Acceptance of previous minutes
The minutes of the 23rd AGM had been circulated to all members and additional copies were distributed to those attending the meeting. The minutes were accepted as a true reflection of the meeting.
Proposed by Charmaine Scheepers
Seconded by Paul Edwards
4. Matters arising from Minutes
There were no matters arising from the previous minutes
5. Chairman’s Report – Terry Millar
The Chairman thanked our sponsors, MTN and Nycomed for their financial support to the club during 2010. MTN has extended their sponsorship for another 3 years and Nycomed has come on board as major sponsor.
He also thanked Entelect & Merchant West for their support during the year and advised that both companies would not be renewing their sponsorship for 2011.
The Chariman appealed to all members to support our sponsors. MTN launched their MTN Qhubeka cell phone packages, which ultimately helps provide bicycles to children, nursing staff, etc. in rural areas. He urged that members persuade their companies to take up this offer and convert their companies to MTN.
Etana Insurance has once again agreed to insure our vehicles at no cost, for which we are most grateful.
The Chairman also thanked Nick Stamatiadis for carrying out the 2010 audit on a “pro bona” basis.
The full Chairman’s report is available for viewing on our website and on request.
6. Treasurer’s Report – Rick Ball
The Financial Year-End report is available on the Website – www.club100.co.za
Copies of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2010 were available for members. A summarised version was given to all present.
The clubs finances remain in good shape. As at 31 December 2010, the members fund was sitting at R600k.
- Income remained more or less the same with a slight increase in membership fees
- R305k was received in advance for membership in 2010.
- Our major expense is the various commissions who all came well within their budgets.
- Assets have depreciated accordingly, Opel corsa utility, VW Kombie and office equipment etc.
7. Election of Committee
Terry thanked the members of the committee for their efforts and dedication to the club. No nominations were put forward and the committee agreed to stand for another year.
Proposed by Mike Duff
Seconded by Jan Rossouw
8. Race/Track Commission – James Louter
James Louter presented his report covering both the Race & Track Commissions.
The club boasts a 30+, 40+, 50+ and ladies road teams.
The club also has a Ladies Elite & Veteran track Team as well as a Mens elite track team, which is registered with UCI
All teams have produced excellent results on both the road and track.
The track alone produced 34 Gold, 19 Silver & 21 Bronze medals.
The following questions were raised:
The lack of club100 team members represented at the MTN Panorama Tour. This is mainly due to other
major events taking place over the same period – Joberg2C, SA Track Champs.
Sean Gallick advised that Franco Ferreira, an elite rider, had been performing exceptionally well and
should be considered for the team.
9. MTB Commission - Paul Edwards
Numbers continue to increase.
A deal was concluded with Northern Farm mountain biking facility under the leadership of Simon Nash, whereby Northern
Farm would become a “branch” of Club100.
N/Farm is an amazing facility for recreational mountain bikers and members are encouraged to experience the new trails
and excellent skills clinics which are organised by the Mountain Bike section.
N/Farm operates the Diepsloot Development programme which identifies young people from Diepsloot and provides them
with bikes and training. Some have already podiumed at MTB events.
10. Recreational Commission – Paul Edwards
We continue to place our focus on Safety and creating a safe cycling environment.
No major accidents reported over the past year and this is mainly due to our ride marshals.
A special thanks was given to all our marshals who sacrifice their own riding pleasure to ensure the safety of our members.
Think Bike has been a huge benefit in ensuring that the rides are safe.
A third vehicle, VW Transporter was bought at the end of 2010. The vehicle will be used for teams travelling to races
outside of the Gauteng area as well as an additional back up vehicle for club rides.
We continue to alternate our Saturday rides, which appears to be working.
We will continue to monitor the traffic and road quality on the Midrand route.
We will continue to emphasize the need ride safely and responsibly.
No Introduction to Cycling Course was conducted in the 1st part of 2011 but there are plans to introduce an Intermediate
course.
Two training camps will be offered, one in Sabie and the other in Clarens. Special thanks to Doug & Nicki Ryder for
organising these great weekends.
The club hosted 2 PE to CTown tours. The club is indebted to John Heynike for organising these tour.
No overseas tours are planned for 2011 but consideration will be given to having a TDF club tour in 2012, subject to
demand
We aim to encourage social contact with our members.
Major event, Argus & 94.7 – post race function is provided at both these events.
Two “newbies” events are held, which are well attended by both new and old members.
A greater effort will be made at ensuring that most of the major races in Gauteng will be supported by a club gazebo
and refreshments.
11. Junior Academy
The academy has struggled over the years but in the last 2 years, it has grown tremendously.
A full racing calendar has been drawn up for 2011.
Two training camps have been arranged with the 1st one haven taken place in January in Graskop. The second training
camp will take place in July and will be held in the PTA/Gauteng area.
In the first part of 2011 the Academy has already achieved the following results: 10 Golds, 3 Silver & 2 Bronze medals.
During June and July the focus will be on base training.
In the latter part of the year, 6 races have been earmarked for the academy with the last being the Jacaranda Classic in
October.
12. Franchise – Mark Maiden
The aim of the Franchise is to develop a footprint within South Africa and this in turn offers substantial exposure to for our
valued sponsors.
A franchise model has been agreed upon and a National Franchise Agreement drawn up.
The agreement will set out the roles and responsibilities of both parties
During 2010, we actively pursued our mandate and Club100 East London was established.
We have been canvassing for potential franchisee’s in Pretoria, Durban and Pietermaritzburg but to date have not been
successful.
13. General
It was suggested that Mike Horsfield be made an honorary club member. This was agreed by all. Other honorary
Member’s are Rob Miller and Bernie Teren.
MTN Panorama Tour – The question was raised re the lack of club representation at the Panorama Tour. Comment was
made that as it is a MTN event, the club needs to be there on mass and it was suggested that there possibly be a
discounted entry fee for Club100 members. The MTN Panorama is the only road stage race the is available for most riders.
Our Chairman thanked everyone present for attending the meeting.
Meeting closed at 19H00