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MINUTES OF THE 14th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF H.C.M.Y.C

16th OCTOBER 2011

 

PRESENT Gordon Beddall (Acting Chairman), Laurie Bower (Secretary & Treasurer), Dave Andrews (Membership Secretary), Terry Colson (Committee Member), Ron Perkins, Alan Oxlade, Michael Aloof, Tom Davies, Tony Martin, Geoff Jones, Ray Pavey, Hans Neeser, Roger Thomas, Martin Hunt, Peter Smith, Reg Gray, David Sauerteig, Mike Clarke, Stan Leach, Terry Kitson, Martin Shaw, John Burch.

APOLOGIES Apologies were received for Dennis Moss (Webmaster & Results Secretary), Colin Trower (Sailing Secretary), Peter Townsend, David Mayne, Vernon Appleton, Gareth Floyd, Brian Coatsworth, Martin Bandey, Rob Challis, Terry Binstead, Colin Harper, Tom McBeath, Ron Pinner, Russell Thomas.

MINUTES OF THE 13th AGM HELD 17th October 2010 These had been circulated to all members and were AGREED unanimously as a true record.

MATTERS ARISING There were no matters arising.

SECRETARY'S REPORT The Secretary read his report which outlined the various aspects of the Club’s year. The adoption of the report was AGREED unanimously.

TREASURER'S REPORT & ADOPTION OF AUDITED ACCOUNTS The Treasurer read his report and outlined the salient features of the audited accounts. The excess of income over normal expenditure for the year was £689.80 but the total assets of the Club had decreased by £1,352.58 to £8,572.36 at the end of the financial year due entirely to the cost of the new and additional ultrasonic device (£3,037.38). Membership fees at £1,552.50 were up by £182 and Race Entry fees were up by £187 to £852 partly due to the successful introduction of Micro Magics. Insurance on the clubhouse rose by £82.04 to £918.10. Expenditure on maintenance, new equipment, heating and lighting all rose this year but by relatively small amounts. Adoption of the accounts was proposed by Terry Colson, seconded by Alan Oxlade and AGREED unanimously. The Treasurer proposed a vote of thanks to the Auditor, Roger Thomas which was also AGREED unanimously.

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY’S REPORT The Membership Secretary read his report which showed that membership had increased slightly to 68 members (2 Honorary, 50 Full, 15 Associate and 1 Junior member) but that the number of regular and active skippers racing on Wednesdays and Sundays had fallen slightly. However, he was able to report that the introduction of Micro Magics had proved popular and had brought in several new active sailing members. He encouraged all members who were able, to support the Club’s sailing programme by joining in and emphasised that they would be most welcome and would get willing help and advice to enhance the enjoyment of the sport. Some discussion followed on this subject and included the question of the acquisition of Club owned boats for use for short periods by new members (the new Committee would look into this idea) and the question of advertising in local newspapers etc. raised by David Sauerteig. Adoption of the report was proposed by Ron Perkins, seconded by Alan Oxlade and AGREED unanimously.

RACING SECRETARY'S REPORT In the absence of the Racing Secretary, the Secretary read his report which outlined the principal sailing events at the Club during the year. The report referred to the attendance levels for racing in the 3 original classes during the last twelve months which showed a slight decrease. The introduction of Micro Magics to the Club had proved successful with regular racing taking place on (roughly) alternate Saturdays. Some discussion followed – Terry Colson pointed out that only about 15 members out of a total of 68 raced on a regular basis and Geoff Jones suggested that racing all three main classes at the same time would increase the number of skippers racing on any given day. A number of snags associated with this idea were pointed out but the new Committee undertook to investigate the matter further. Adoption of the report was proposed by Dave Andrews, seconded by Terry Colson and AGREED unanimously.

2012 SAILING PROGRAMME & REVIEW OF ADOPTED CLASSES The Secretary pointed out that members had shown virtually no interest in RC Lasers but Micro Magics had proved to be popular and enthusiastic and regular racing had been firmly established. The meeting AGREED that RC Lasers should no longer be regarded as an adopted class for the Club. The meeting was informed that preparation of the 2012 Sailing Programme was under way and would include Micro Magic sailing on Saturdays. The question of Race Officer duties was raised and it was AGREED that although duty Race Officers would continue to be named in the programme, it would be made clear that, if unable to do so, they would not be required to put out and retrieve the marker buoys. Dave Andrews suggested that an alternative sailing programme should also be prepared for use, if necessary, during the weed season.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Committee had proposed the following persons to form next year's Management Committee: SECRETARY & TREASURER - Laurie Bower, MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY & MEASURER – Dave Andrews, RACING SECRETARY – Colin Trower, WEBMASTER & RESULTS SECRETARY – Dennis Moss, COMMITTEE MEMBERS – Terry Colson and Gordon Beddall. As there were no other nominations, these persons were ELECTED unopposed. Under Club Rules, the Committee at their first meeting will elect one of their number to be Chairman of the Committee. Following a general plea from the Secretary, Tom Davies volunteered to take on the responsibility of organising maintenance of the Club premises and refurbishment of the clubhouse interior. Other non-Committee Club appointments are Roger Thomas and David Bell - Trustees of the Club and Roger Thomas - Auditor.

11. FUTURE PLANS FOR THE CLUB It was AGREED that the Committee would attempt to publish dates for weed clearance work next year in advance.

12. A.O.B.

a) The Chairman requested that the date for the AGM next year should not clash with a major sailing event such as the 10R Nationals – The Secretary agreed to ensure that such a clash was avoided.

b) Dave Andrews volunteered to look after the Club IOM and to look into the question of acquiring a Club boat in each class for use by new members.

c) Ron Perkins volunteered to become the accredited A Class measurer for the Club following completion of his training. His offer was happily accepted by the meeting.

There being no other business, the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 11.52am.