WETHERBY WHARFEDALE 41 CLUB
Minutes of AGM,
Held
at The Swan, Wighill.
1. Apologies
Doug, Stephen, Alan, Martin, Peter, David L.
Non apology, Bill who now owes the Treasurer the price of the meal.
2. Minutes of last 2 AGMs.
Taken as read, proposed by Neil, seconded William.
Result: Unanimous.
3. Matters arising.
Will Bill arrive late again for a second dinner?
Proposed by Bob, “that this meeting ring absent friends”. No seconder since we had no ringing devices big enough to go over our friends’ feet. Somewhere around here, grace was said by Uell.
4. Treasurer’s report and Annual Accounts.
Accounts, audited and accepted, unanimously. Uell had not paid his subs. Cries of “shame!” and “resign!” were suitably ignored and the offending member paid up.
“We planned to spend some of our surplus and we did!”, said Chris.
(There was no proposal for next year’s subs, since we might have voted ourselves out of existence in item 7, below.)
5. Chairman’s report -The highlights.
Races a great night except, David won a wadge.
Bighearted, huh?
Petanque – a number took part. Thanks to Bob for the grassy bit.
Fathers’ Day picnic – a number took part.
Shooting – a number took part. Thanks to Bob for the leafy bit.
BBQ – a number took part. Thanks to Chris.
Walk – a number took part.
Italian Job and curry – a number took part.
Chairman’s do – a big number took part
Karting – a number took part.
Blood Bros at the theatre – a number took part.
Christmas do at the Fig & Fennel – a number took part.
Christmas do with the ladies – a large number took part.
Bowling and curry that became an Italian, or was it an Italian that became a curry? – a number took part, but not David H, since nobody told him of the restaurant change. Cries of “Shame!” again.
Fine dining at the Bay Horse – a number took part, but had to take out a mortgage the next day.
Valentine’s Dance at The Bridge Inn - – a number took part, alongside some “interesting sights – some with tattoos”.
Ladies Night, at The Bridge – a number took part. Thanks to Circle for their support
Hunsingore Village Hall indoor games night – a number took part, “cosily”, ahem!
Weekend at
The Chairman was happy with his year except 41ers commitment
The Chairman proposed a sitting toast to absent friends and Bill.
7. The future of our club.
(For those not present, this was an excellent session. – Hon Sec)
Letters were read by the Chairman
Each attending 41er gave his tuppence-worth, in turn.
To sum up, generally.
Majority in favour of staying part of National, and at approximately £9 per head, not exactly expensive. A small minority advocated greater involvement in National, Regional and visiting local 41 clubs.
Honorary members were rejected by the majority for the regular meal meetings, but not for the other activities like bowling, karting, et al.
Minority suggestions were to ditch most of the officers, leave National, have Honoraries, etc, but the majorities were clear.
Proposal 7.1
That this Club meet on a regular, monthly basis, at a
place in Wetherby with a meal always included.
Proposed Chris, seconded Bob. Result: unanimous.
Proposal 7.2 (after some debate including for
Stephen’s Board meetings.)
That this Club meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month and that these dates are notified to members in advance. (So as to avoid confusion over 4th and last Tuesdays. – Hon Sec.)
Proposed Neil, seconded, David H. Result: unanimous.
Proposal
7.3
That this Club meet at the
Swan & Talbot Inn, 19-30 for 20-00.
Proposed Uell, seconded David H. Result: unanimous.
What does it mean then?
We meet monthly, in The Swan & Talbot Inn, http://www.pubfoodguide.com/pubs/wetherby-swan-talbot-inn.htm, 4th Tuesday in the month, 19-30 for 20-00. We will always eat, but not necessarily in the S&T. There will be, additional to the monthly meetings, other activities and social events.
Copies of The Rules were distributed by Grahame.
8. Handover to incoming Chairman.
There being no proposals from the floor for a competitor to Bob, our Vice became our Chairman. Three cheers for Bob. Hip, hip, etc!
Being worldly-wise in such things, Bob called an immediate pee break.
9. Election of Officers.
All were appropriately proposed, seconded and coerced.
a) Vice Martin
b) Hon Sec Grahame (and web-master)
c) Treasurer Chris
d) Auditor Alan
e) Social Sec ??? (I must have been asleep here – Hon Sec Rtd)
f) Archivist & Archaeologist Uell
g) Head Vintner Appointed at each event
h) Travel Agent Martin
i) (Un)Fitness Trainer Bill
j) Ghillie Mike
k) Physician & Mortician ??? (I must have been asleep here – Hon Sec Rtd)
10. Agreement of Aims and Objects.
11. Incoming Chairman’s Message.
“Just for a change”.
Varied programme and more commitment, would sum up Bob’s words.
12. Other Business.
Subs will be £20
and country and international members will pay their subs by writing to the Hon
Sec, Grahame, telling us what they’re up to!
Other Events.
White Rose
dinner at
Names to Bob, like yesterday!
27
June – Picnic at
11 July – Barbie Chez Chris. Names to Chris asap.
1 Oct - Murder Mystery Dinner at the Bridge Inn.
Meetings.
27 July – White Swan Inn, 19-30 for 20-00.
24 Aug -White Swan Inn, 19-30 for 20-00.
28 Sep – White Swan Inn, 19-30 for 20-00.
26 Oct – Charter Dinner, Black Tie. Details later.
13. Hinges at 22-45