Chelmsford Mountaineering Club AGM
20 January 2010.
Minutes of AGM
Held at The Rose, Writtle Green, Writtle.
Members Present: Simon Clark (SC), Marion Leister, Mike Campbell, Richard Vaughan, Verity Ford, Martin Hill, David Stynes, John Meehan, Graham Bradley, Marion Rourke, Andrew Porter, Michael Porter, Ian Pegg, Aaron Bowley, Mike Hyde, Luke Green, Bernie Sosin, Paul Greenhead, Kirsty Greenhead, Edward Harris, Borka Price, Ben Barton-Ross, Gavin Phillips, Jane Phillips, Danny Crump, Tony Wood, Sarah Pentelow, Charlotte Clark, Stephanie Winwood, Rosie Bonny, Richard Apthorpe, Luke Fitzjohn. Dan Rawlins, Matt Hayes
Apologies received from Richard Vaughan, Sarah Wood, Piers Harley, Lisa Bergoine, Daryl Flint & Wyn Morgan
Simon opened the meeting by welcoming all.
1. Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed as being an accurate record. There were no matters arising from the minutes, these were duly signed off by Simon Clark.
2. Simon gave a presentation on the Chairman’s Report. Overall it has been a good year for the club with regards to new members, trips and social events. Simon thanked all and wished the new Chairman success.
3. Matters arising – Simon informed the meeting that the induction course referred to in the previous minutes was a pre-requisite of us using the wall by the College. To date the club has raised £1,045 from last year by running these courses.
4. Treasurer’s Report – Given by Marion in Wyns absence. Marion reported that 2009 has been the best financial year with a balance of £5,034 and updated the meeting on the club’s financial position. A full report is available to members on request. On behalf of Wyn, Marion thanked all.
5. Club subscriptions.
a) Simon reported that as there was no change in the BMC subscription rate therefore no need to increase the subscriptions. The fees are: £30 for new members; £15 for existing members; Juniors are £14 for new members; £7 for existing junior members. Simon informed the group that members were welcome to attend the BMC South East area meetings held quarterly in London..
1. Election of club officers.
Simon reported that anyone can stand if they are a club member.
Chairman: Marion Leister Proposed: Aaron Bowley
Seconded: Marion Rourke
Treasurer: Mike Hyde Proposed: Aaron Bowley Seconded: Bernie Sosin
Secretary: Gavin Phillips Proposed: Mike Hyde
Seconded: Paul Greenhead
2. Co opted committee posts.
Meets Organiser: Aaron Bowley Proposed: Gavin Phillips
Seconded: Mike Hyde
Newsletter/Yahoo group coordinator: Proposed: Marion Rourke Richard Vaughan Seconded: Danny Crump
It was agreed that the Club Secretary, Gavin Phillips would also have responsibility for the Web page.
Club representatives:
Marion Rourke
Danny Crump
9. Meets List 2010
a. 22nd – 24th Brecon Beacons.
b. 1st April to 3rd April (Easter) – Yorkshire
c. 30th April to 3rd May – Wales, North London Mountaineering Club Hut.
d. 28th May to 30th May – Gower Pennisula, Nicklestone Farm.
e. 17th to 19th September – Wye Valley, accommodation to be confirmed.
f. 26th to 27th November – North Wales
10. Any Other Business
Andrew Porter suggested a new post should be created for Simon Clark to continue dealing with Writtle College due to his excellent communication skills. All agreed that Simon Clark should continue to liaise with the College. Various discussions took place in relation to opening the club to the public.
Simon Clark has agreed to stay on the committee to help with the transition and also to act as CMC Wall Liaison.
Marion Rourke thanked Simon Clark and Wyn Morgan for running the club.
Meeting closed at 22:08
Simon Clark
Chairman.
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