Brighton Dolphin Swimming Club

BRIGHTON DOLPHIN SWIMMING CLUB

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Sunday, 29th November 2015 in the Activity Hall, Prince Regent Complex, Brighton at 10.30am.

PRESENT

Mr.Mick Anson in the Chair and approximately 30other members.

The meeting commenced with Mr. Anson mentioning that Mr.Neil Davies had stepped down as Chairman during the year and he had taken over the role. Mr. Anson thanked Mr. Davies for his hard work during his 9 years as Chairman.

MINUTES

The minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 30th November 2014 previously circulated were signed as a correct record.

MATTERS ARISING

Under Appointment of Honorary Members and President, Mr. David Roberts wished to thank the committee for the honour bestowed on him of Life Member.

CORRESPONDENCE including apologies for absence

Apologies were received from Andy Farrell and Terry and Jean Smth.

TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE ANNUAL REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET

Mrs. Fitzsimons pointed out that on the Balance Sheet, the Synchro a/c should be shown as Synchro show account.

It was proposed by Neil Davies and seconded by Phil Cookthat the Annual Report and Balance Sheet be adopted. Agreed.

APPOINTMENT OF HONORARY MEMBERS AND PRESIDENT

Under our current rule 3.11, the committee proposed that honorary membership be awarded to Neil Davies. Agreed.

Under our current rule 3.12, Margaret Simmonds had now served 2 years as Honorary President and the new President, Mr. Paul Grimwood was then installed. Mr. Grimwood has been a member of the club since 1982 and has been active both in and out of the water. Mr. Grimwood thanked the committee for the honour.

CHANGE OF RULES

Under our current Rule 4.2, the office of Social Hon.Secretary should be removed as apart from the sweetie table, other past roles of the Social Secretary are being performed by other positions. This was proposed by Phil Cook and seconded by Linda Doidge. Agreed.

ELECTION OF CLUB OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

It was proposed by Margaret Simmonds and seconded by
Gary Fuller that the following Officers and committee members be elected en bloc. Agreed.

Chairman Mick Anson

Hon. Secretary Sarah Naish

Hon. Treasurer Audrey Taylor

Swimming and Gala Hon.Secretary Gary Fuller

Synchronized Swimming Hon. Secretary Anne Long

Learn to Swim Hon.Secretary Ian Thompson

Masters Hon.Secretary Andy Farrell

Trophy Hon.Secretary Vacant post

Minutes Hon.Secretary Margaret Simmonds

Director of Swimming Pauline Freestone

Welfare Hon.Secretary Maria Colwill

Committee – Mr. Paul Harris, Mr. Duncan Brown, Mr. Rob McDonald and Mrs. Linda Doidge.

APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR

It was proposed by Audrey Taylor and seconded by Margaret Simmonds that the auditor/examiner should be Karen King. Agreed.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

There was no other business and the meeting closed at 10.40am with a vote of thanks to the Chair.