Newsletter: 156 for July 2009 Dave welcomed everyone along to the evening and our AGM for 2009. The proposed Challenge for this evening “Penetrations” was agreed to be held off until August’s meeting. The meeting started with apologies received from Robbie Mills, Dave Croucher and David Foulger. The only matters arising from last year’s AGM were a change from the stated Auditor from Reg Moores to Stan Reynolds. The Committee advised an update on the ACES website would be discussed within any other business later on in the meeting. Chairman Dave’s report highlighted a need for everyone to encourage new members to join us. He indicated he was aware that some members were very proactive in this but everyone should do their best to get some new faces through the door. There was also news (that will be highlighted in more detail later on) that ACES members must push for more 50:50 shows as without these we will only be in a position to continue for the next two years. He thanked fellow Committee members for their continued hard work and announced he thought the current Committee was the best that ACES had ever had! Treasurer John’s first item was to thank Stan again for his hard work in auditing our accounts. There followed an enlongated discussion about our diminishing funds and again urged members to pursue 50:50 shows and find new members. Colin asked what the Committee thought a decent balance to maintain the club ought to be and it was agreed that the current level was about right. Annual subs received from members covered the cost of the hall hire for the year but if we are to continue offering lectures we must find some way of raising additional funds. The accounts were proposed by Stan and seconded by Patrick. The Committee had also discussed a rise to £25 for full members to bring us in line with other clubs and this was proposed by Stan and seconded by Reg Moores. Secretary Nicky reviewed the year. Wayne Dobson’s lecture was a definite highlight! She indicated that she was more than prepared to stand down this year should another member want to take on the post as she was a little demoralised with members support. Dave advised that the Committee want her to stay but obviously members would decide later on in the evening. The year’s programme was discussed and with a few amendments agreed by all. An election of members took place and all were voted back into place en-bloc. This item was proposed by Reg and seconded by Patrick. A vote of thanks was offered to the Committee by Stan. The election of ACES’ auditor as Stan was proposed by Dave and seconded by all. Apart from the website no other business items had been received. During a recent Committee meeting, it had been agreed that Vice Chairman Mike would get in touch with Stuart to find out more about the workings of the website. This role would add on to that of Welfare Officer. Colin mentioned an idea that perhaps ACES members could consider publishing effects in the form of ebooks on the internet for payment. It was agreed that this could be problematic as it would mean selling secrets which belonged to others. This point may be looked at again in the future. John had spoken with Janet Hunt recently who had offered an update on how both her and Geoff were and we continue to send our love to them both during this very sad time. We look forward to seeing Geoff at some time in the future. It was also reported that Brian Eames was a little brighter and our continued regards go to him too. After coffee, this years AGM meeting closed at 9.55pm. Written by: Nicky Lewis |
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