Carlton Forum Swimming Club
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting
Weds 12th October 2016
Present
Caitrione Bradley, Geoff Cooper, Jill Green, Colin Bray, Graham Linley, Alan Brown, Linda Macdonald, Kathryn Flanagan, Dominic Holder, David Abbott, Anna Turnbull, Russell Crawford, Maria Novellino, Jo Hunt, Martin Cooke
Apologies
Jo Smith, Kevin Wootton, Melanie Reckless, Danielle Gilding, Lee Turnbull, Tracey Anderson, Emma Lawman, Simon Edwards, Aileen Holdsworth, Charmaine Holmes, Sharon Harlow, Kristy Ryan
1. Minutes of Last Meeting and Matters Arising
The minutes were agreed and passed.
3. Matters arising
Anti-wave ropes, seem to be better, no further injuries.
4. Rule Changes
Agreed – that standing order reduced pricing is only available on an annual basis and that cancellation is final, exceptions only as approved by the Executive.
4. Chief Coaches Report
Graham read out a full report of the year.
5. Swim 21
We passed our renewal this year and are looking for a volunteer to work with Mel and then replace her. A member offered to consider this and will discuss with Mel.
6. Secretary’s Report
The Secretary thanked the Coaches in particular and all the other volunteers that enable to the club to run so successfully.
7. Treasurer’s Report
See separate report
Discussed the finances of the supporters club, they have been supporting the club with free T shirts for Counties, paid for the origination of the new hats. Their operating surplus is there for the Club if it ever had a problem. Supporters Club to consider re-writing some text for the web site maybe with some photos.
8. Chair Person’s report
The Chair thanked everyone involved in running the Club and thought that the Club Champs were excellent.
9. Election of Officers and Committee
Chair – Linda Macdonald p – CB s - KF
Sec – Martin Cooke p – GC, s – MN
Membership Sec – Geoff Cooper p – JG, s – CB
Treasurer – Kathryn Flanagan p – RC, s – MN
Fixture Sec – Jo Hunt p – MN, s – AT
Other members; Jo Smith, Kev Wooton, Russ Crawford, Mel Reckless, Maria Novellino, Emma Lawman, David Abbott, Anna Turnbull, Danielle Gilding, Caitrione Bradley, Dominic Holder, Colin Bray. All p – LM, s – KF.
Alan Brown remains as Presidentp LM s MN.
Colin Bray was elected as Vice Chair by the meeting – p DH s DA
10. AOB
David Abbott suggested Swimmer of the Month award, David will work on this – certificate, photo on board. 50 year anniversary will be coming in a few years and need to do something for this.
The meeting Closed at 9.20pm