AGM 2025 Minutes
Our 20th AGM took place on Saturday 22nd March
The full minutes can be found following the link on the right hand side of this page.
A brief summary is provided here
Opening of the Meeting
- Welcome and Apologies: Dave Willett welcomed attendees.
- Chairperson and Secretary: Dave Willett was appointed Chairperson, and David Graham was appointed Secretary.
Establishment and Approval
- Electoral Register: Established with 5 leaders, 26 members, and 29 online votes.
- Minute Adjusters: Joanna Ewen and Rosey Leiper were appointed.
- Proper Convening: Unanimously agreed that the AGM was properly convened.
- Agenda: Previously circulated and accepted unanimously.
- Previous Minutes: Minutes from the 2024 AGM were approved.
Reports and Financials
- Committee's Reports: Annual Report and Operational Plan for 2025/26 were reviewed and accepted.
- Financial Report: Treasurer John Gregory summarised the financial position, highlighting income from membership fees and increased expenditure due to affiliation fees and promotional activities. The report was accepted.
- Auditor's Report: Julie Vickers audited the accounts, confirming a healthy reserve.
- Balance Sheet and Accounts: Accepted unanimously.
Membership and Elections
- Annual Membership Fee: Remains at £20 for the coming year.
- Committee Elections: Various members were elected or re-elected to the committee, including Susan Rothnie as Chairperson and Christine Richardson as Deputy Chairperson.
- Auditors: Julie Vickers and Sue Mulkerrin were re-elected.
Other Business
- Leader Contract Review: Reminder to review the Leader Contract to reflect changes passed at the 2024 AGM.
- Leader Recruitment: Discussion on encouraging new leaders and associated issues, including training and remuneration.
- Closing Remarks: Dave Willett thanked attendees and acknowledged the contributions of retiring Chairperson Pauline Westwood and other members.
The meeting closed at 12:50 pm.