Old Brodleians AGM 2014 at the clubhouse 7pm July 1st
1) Apologies: M.Hey, J.Whitehead, A.Curran, I.Greenwood, James Fee, C.Renshaw, I.Hunter, A.Mear, N.Davidson, D.Hamer, C.Martin, S.Ramsden
Present: P.Widdop, R.Turner, S.Rooks, J.Tyson, J.Ketteringham (minutes), H.Hill, R.Horner, C.Horner, P.Ramsden, C.Harris, J.Dunn, N.Sheard, D.McDonagh, R.Hamer, G.Wilson, D.Rathmell, R.Abbott, M.Spencer, R.Sugden, D.Blackhall, D.Roebuck, S.McAvan, P.Wilde, M.Turner, R.Stringer, N.Murgatroyd, G.Taylor, J.Ogden, K.Millward, B.Young. A.Robertshaw, M.Smith.
2) Approval of Minutes of 2013 AGM accepted as a true record, proposed R.Sugden seconded S.McAvan.
3) Chairman's Report
Richard Turner tabled and presented his report which was discussed by members present.
4)Financial Statement
Stephen Rooks tabled his annual report. Overall total income was up £36K with sponsorship up to £19.5K thanks to James Ogden. Expenditure was also up particularly in relation to Rugby expenditure and new equipment around the club.
5) Retirement & Election of Officers
John Ketteringham, retiring after five years as Secretary was thanked for his service.
Jeff Heaton retiring as Referee Co-ordinator was thanked for his input.
Gary Wilson was thanked for his sterling service as Coach Co-Coordinator for the past four years.
John Waddington was thanked for his many years input to the General Committee
The following officers were confirmed: Proposed by P.Widdop seconded by D.Rathmell
Chairman: Richard Turner
Secretary: Steve McAvan
Treasurer: Stephen Rooks
Fix Secretary: Dave Roebuck
Youth Chairs: Martin Smith/Chris Ramsden
Chair of Football:Clive Harris
Grounds:Russ Abbott
Coaching Co-ordinators:Richard Stringer/Kristian Sharples
Bar:John Tyson
Finance:Dave Rathmell
Finance:James Ogden
Finance: (300 Club):Gareth Taylor
Membership Secretary:Steve McAvan
Gen Committee:John Dunn
Gen Committee:Phil Widdop
Gen Comm Social Sec:Danny McDonagh
The Club Chairman stressed that more volunteers would be welcome in developing the club further.
5a) Club President
Phil Widdop was thanked by the Chairman for his input as Club President. Chris Horner was welcomed as the new President of The Club.
6) Subscriptions
The level of member subscriptions had been considered at the last General Committee and it was recommended there be no change.
Proposed by D.Rathmell seconded by P.Widdop and passed unanimously.
7) Captaincy & Coaching
This agenda item was passed over to Clive Harris and The Football Committee to manage
8) Award of TL Asquith Trophy
The Chairman noted that the award went to John Whitehead for his long service to the club. This year the trophy is awarded to a member who has been at the club since he was a youngster. He has played at all levels and coached the juniors. He is a key member of the Finance Committee and has markedly expanded the 200 Club into the 300 Club. He is a key member on club action days and developing Brodstock. This year's award goes to Top Club Man Gareth Taylor.
9) Any Other Business
a) Limited Company
Tony Robertshaw asked if there has been any progress made on this issue. Stephen Rooks responded, he has the paperwork and will progress it. Gareth Taylor asked what the benefits were and would it take pressure off Trustees and Club Officers. D.Roebuck queried whether there would be a cost to the club. Phil Widdop offered input as he had experience of the process at The Golf Club.
b) Day and Time of AGM 2015
To be confirmed