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DRAFT MINUTES OF THE 33RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF RUGBY BRIDGE CLUB (the minutes await approval at the next AGM) HELD AT THE SACRED HEART - 7.15 P.M., TUESDAY 7TH APRIL 2009
Present See Attached List Apologies P. Dorrington; P. Jarvis; P. Malish; A. Burrage; P. Ward; P. Stone; D. Prowse; V. Iredale; C. Shaw; P. Dickinson; M. Allman; B. Pickard; . L. Pickard; A. Landsbury; C. Roberts; S. Gill; J. Wilson; A. Williams
MinutesRead and approved (proposed by M. Taylor, seconded by G. Clarke)
Matters ArisingNone. Chairman’s ReportThe Chairman reported on another successful year. There had been no Development Sub-Committee but the Club was determined to continue to raise funds.
He was pleased to report that the John Day memorial shield was now ready to be awarded.
He particularly wanted to thank the Committee and all Club members who had worked for the Club, particularly those who contributed to the Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday sessions.
Club Development
Alan Webb reported that the Caribbean Club was a possibility and Jane Carrington suggested the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Saturday Training Workshop
Chris Malthouse reported another good year. He particularly wanted to thank the helpers – Val, Marion, Kate, Sue, Patti and Adrian (who was now a member of the Townsend Memorial Hall Committee). They were getting 25 – 26 players on Saturday mornings.
They had decreased table money to £2 to harmonise with Tuesday. Bridge LeaguesRugby & District League Rugby All Stars – eliminated from
Knockout Cup, won Handicap Cup, Rugby Cavaliers – had a good season. Rugby Clifton Clubs – enjoying the season. Rugby ‘Eroes – runners up last year, likely to win this year. Rugby Gambits – doing OK, particularly in cup matches. Rugby Labradors – struggling, but enjoying it. Dogged determination! Rugby Lambs – not doing too well. Rugby Rabbits – doing quite well, being promoted to Division 1. Rugby Saturday – 100% record of moving between divisions. The Rugby Discards – probably being promoted.
Coventry LeagueRugby A – parlous position, relegation zone. Rugby Gambits – 3rd in Division 2. County League Gambits – top of Division 3.
Treasurer’s ReportThe Treasurer suggested no change in subs or fees. Nicky Cook proposed and Judy Douglas seconded a motion to “increase table money on Tuesday to £2.50”. Two people were in favour of the motion and the vast majority against. The Treasurer wished to thank the Examiner, Nicky Cook.
Change to ConstitutionNicky Cook considered the change to be “out of order” because the necessary notice had not been given, and also considered that the Constitution would need an overhaul in the near future. In the light of the imminent introduction of P2P and its effect on Rugby Bridge Club (whether we adopt it or not) and its Constitution, it was decided to delay the above change. P2P This is to be introduced next year by the E.B.U. It was decided to set up a working party of three members (Nicky Cook, Graham Lightfoot and Peter Augustus) to report to an E.G.M., which would make a decision. This would require an overhaul of the Constitution.
Peter Langley requested the result of the straw poll of Club members’ attitudes to P2P. PrizesPerrin Trophy Chris Rowles and Jean Soulier
Allott Trophy Margaret Bias
Williams Trophy Mary Kerridge and Jeff Stafford
Best Annual Pairs 1. Chris Malthouse and Marion Dixon 2. Dennis Angove and Alan Webb 3. Graham Clarke and Richard Holland
John Day Shield Jean Soulier and Chris Rowles
Elections
(a) Main Committee
Chairman – There were two nominations - Cassie Shaw and Alan Webb. After a secret ballot, Alan Webb was elected.
Vice Chair – Chris Malthouse was elected.
Treasurer – There were two nominations, Peter Iredale and Nicky Cook. Peter Iredale was elected after a secret ballot.
Secretary – Christine Cooper was elected.
Committee – the following members were elected: Nicky Cook Cassie Shaw Graham Lightfoot Stuart Warne Peter Augustus Anne Carrington
(b) Development Sub Committee Cassie Shaw; Nicky Cook; Stuart Warne; Chris Cooper.
(c) Saturday Training Workshop Chris Malthouse; Janet Chappell; Clive Toll
(d) P2P Nicky Cook; Graham Lightfoot; Peter Augustus
(e) Conduct Panel Dennis Angove; Ron Golby; Marion Dixon; Val Wormleighton; Keith Lodge; Peter Langley (f) Examiner John Lord
Any Other Business
(a) The Chairman reported that a suggestion had been put forward that the chairman should not serve more than three years continuously. He thought that this was a sensible suggestion for the next A.G.M.
(b) Val Wormleighton had said that hosting had improved and was thanked by the chairman.
(c) Malcolm Taylor had written a letter to the Committee saying that as apparently the “Thursday Session” was not part of R.B.C. it should be completely separate. There followed a long, and somewhat confused debate, as to whether it was or was not part of R.B.C.
A motion was put forward by Nicky Cook, seconded by Judy Douglas, that “Rugby Bridge Club recognises the Thursday evening session, at St. Andrews RFC, as an R.B.C. activity run by R.B.C. members for R.B.C. members and non members. Any surplus generated is donated to R.B.C. development fund and R.B.C. will support it, as in the past”. For 31, against 3.
(d) Graham Lightfoot suggested buying Duplimate and Scoremate machines.
(e) Chris Cooper had learned that Jean Soulier was leaving England later in the year and wished him well.
Members present at A.G.M. on 7TH April 2009 Dennis Angove Peter Augustus Margaret Bias Anne Carrington Jane Carrington Chris Cassin Frank Chappell Janet Chappell Graham Clarke Nicky Cook Christine Cooper Marjorie Davies Marion Dixon Judy Douglas Liz Edwards Ken Fernie Helen Foster Freddie Foster Ron Golby Maureen Hagan Richard Holland Peter Iredale Mary Kerridge Judith Kleiner Peter Langley Rod Larter Graham Lightfoot John Lord Rita Lord Chris Malthouse Sue Osborne Margaret Pannell Wendy Pattinson Anne Pettitt Chris Rowles Phil Shorey Jean Soulier Pam Southern Jeff Stafford Malcolm Taylor Sheila Taylor Stuart Warne Alan Webb Felicity White Val Wormleighton
MINUTES OF THE 32ND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF RUGBY BRIDGE CLUB HELD AT THE SACRED HEART 7.15 P.M., TUESDAY 8TH APRIL 2008 Apologies Barbara and Syd Cooper; Jeff Stafford; Marjorie Davies; Don Prowse; Jill Cleeton; Anne Pettitt; Pam and Peter Day; Ann Franklin MinutesRead and Approved. Matters ArisingNone. Chairman’s ReportAttached. Club DevelopmentNicky Cook reported on the results of her Consultation Bulletin (attached). There had been 59 replies and the full analysis ran to 24 pages.
Saturday Training WorkshopChris Malthouse reported on another successful year with record attendances on Saturday mornings. Val Wormleighton had done sterling work with her beginners’ class. He also wished to thank the usual suspects – Marion, Peter, Clive, Ann, Patti and Kate.
Bridge LeaguesRugby & District League All Stars – won Knockout Cup final last year, but this year lost Handicap final. Third in Division 1. Cavaliers – 4th in Division 1 at the moment. Clifton Clubs – enjoying the season, 3rd from bottom of Division 2. ‘Eroes – a happy team, 2nd in Division 1. Gambits – at the bottom end of the table, but enjoying the fight. Labradors – middle of Division 2. Lambs – no representative present. Rabbits – fighting relegation, not helped by sad death of John Day, and hip replacement of Jeff Stafford. Saturday – huge fun, hoping for promotion back to Division 1.
Coventry LeagueRugby A – in real danger of being promoted to Division 1. County LeagueGraham Lightfoot reported that they were 4th in Division 2.
Treasurer’s ReportAttached. Freddie Foster thought that we ought to consider buying a plot of land and that all Club members ought to be asked if they wanted a clubhouse. Malcolm Taylor thought that an E.G.M. ought to be held soon to decide on the future uses of the development fund. He proposed (seconded Wendy Pattinson) that “within three months the Committee should hold an E.G.M. to decide on the financial aspects of Club development”. For 5 votes, against 20. The Chairman reported that there would be an E.G.M. within the year.
Accounts Auditor/ExaminerNicky Cook was elected without dissent.
PrizesAnnual Pairs 1. Chris Malthouse and Marion Dixon 2. Richard Holland and Graham Clarke 3. Peter Langley and Val Wormleighton Simultaneous Pairs Marion Dixon and Chris Malthouse Williams Trophy Marion Dixon and Chris Malthouse Allott Trophy Nicky Cook Troughers Trophy Chris Malthouse Val Wormleighton presented a special prize to Chris Malthouse, as it was his 60th birthday, and he had done so much for the Club. This was endorsed by Clive and Janet and the whole Club. Election of Committees(i) Main Committee As last year except John Lord replaced Maureen Hagan. Unanimously endorsed.
(ii) Development Sub Committee This was to be split into two parts: (a) Events Planning: Chris Malthouse, Clive Toll and Janet Chappell – unanimously agreed. (b) Clubhouse Planning: Only Nicky Cook was prepared to soldier on and only if some other members would share the load. If they were not forthcoming the Main Committee would have to assume the responsibility. Unanimously endorsed. (iii) Saturday Training Workshop As last year without dissent. (iv) Conduct Panel As last year without dissent.
Any Other BusinessVal Wormleighton wished to thank everyone who had acted as a host. It was overwhelmingly decided that the host would get a free evening if he/she played or a free evening at their next visit if they did not.
MINUTES OF THE 31st A.G.M. OF RUGBY BRIDGE CLUB held at THE SACRED HEART at 7.15 p.m. TUESDAY 3rd APRIL 2007
Apologies Chris Cassin, Helen Foster, Stella Gill, Wendy Jackson, Pat Stubbings, Jean Wilson, Sheila Taylor, Frank Chappell Minutes Read and approved.
Matters ArisingThere were none.
Chairman’s ReportAttached.
Club Development
The One Day Event had been arranged for 29th
April and there were Peter Langley reported that the Development Sub-Committee had reached the “end of the line with Thornfield”, for financial reasons. There were two other possibilities: (i) Cawston Community Association was about to become a Parish Council, and wanted to build a new community centre; and (ii) Rugby Borough Council wanted to build a new sports centre, to replace the Ken Marriott. Peter thanked the other members of the Development Sub-Committee for their help and support and the Chairman, in turn, thanked Peter and the Committee for their sterling work.
Saturday Training WorkshopChris Malthouse reported another successful year, with a record attendance of 26 one Saturday. The Troughers event was also going well with a maximum of 11 tables. He wished to thank everyone who helped, particularly Clive, Marion and Peter.
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