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AGM Minutes 15th January 2003

The AGM of Blue Circle (Sittingbourne) Sea Angling Club was held at the Billet Pub, Sittingbourne on Wednesday 15th January 2003.

Members Attending

R Hills, J Padmore, N Sissons, S Sissons, D Sissons, N Sharrocks, J Mann, C Porter, C Clifton, R Clifton, G Clifton, M Hammond, K Hammond, D Allen, J Allen, A Crayford and T Price.

Mr Darren Sandy, Mr Dave Curtis and Mr Colin Saunders were welcomed as new members to the club. It explained that Hope Fishing Club had now disbanded and that some of their former members may be interested in joining Blue Circle. D Curtis to write to their members and Secretary to send newsletters to them as well.

Apologies

R Butler

Minutes of the previous AGM

These had been read and confirmed previously

Matters Arising

1. Clubman of the year forms had been circulated
2. Kent Casting Club has been disbanded
3. Club did not renew affiliation to NFSA and had taken out its own insurance policy
4. N Sharrocks had produced a 'streamline' set of club rules that had been adopted

Presidents Report

Ray Hills gave a brief report and thanked members for their continuing support.

Chairman's Report

Nigel Sharrocks gave a brief report thanking secretary for his hard work, thanking Mark Hammond for his efforts throughout the year, thanked members for supporting events arranged and was pleased that membership was upon last year.

Secretary's Report

John Padmore gave a brief report thanking everyone for their efforts throughout the year and reminded members about the various events arranged throughout the year.

Treasurers Report

The secretary circulated the report prepared by Reg Butler showing that the club had £????.?? under its control. The accounts were proposed and accepted as a true record. Reg Butler was thanked for his hard work.

Election of Officers

President Ray Hills (Life President - Not elected)
Chairman Nigel Sharrocks
Secretary John Padmore
Treasurer Kay Hammond
Publicity Officer John Allen
Social Secretary Mark Hammond
Committee Members Jason Mann; David Allen; Tony Price; Rodney Clifton

Any Other Business

1. It was agreed that a committee would meet away from club meetings to formulate social events/appointed tasks for the club and report their deliberations to members for agreement at club meetings in an effort to save time at club meetings.
2. Subscriptions would remain as £12 adult, £4 senior statesmen/juniors, £20 family membership, £1 on attendance at each match (which could be paid in advance for the year if a member wanted). Treasurer was reminded that those members who attended the Kent Classic last year would receive a £5 discount from their subscription.
3. The club account would be changed to a 'cheque book account' with Kay Hammond, Ray Hills and Nigel Sharrocks being authorised signatories, with 2 signatures required on cheques.
4. Rule changes - it was voted to keep measurement as the method of deciding matches but it was agreed to run 4 matches as points matches. Members aired their views on the trial points system used last year and the committee was instructed to investigate the various points systems and to report their findings back to the club for a decision.
5. It was voted that no Angler of the Year points would be awarded for attending monthly meetings.
6. It was voted that an Angler of the Year point would be awarded to members attending social events.
7. Members agreed to hold monthly trips on the third weekend of every month.
8. Pairs competition results would be based upon points system as this year but would be publicised more often to bring it to member's attention. Pairs for the competition would be drawn at the January monthly meeting and cost £1 per person to enter.
9. The Knockout competition would be drawn at the January monthly meeting and would cost £1 per person to enter.
10. Presentation meal arrangements are to be addressed by the committee. The approximate cost will be £10 members, £15 non members and 14 years old and under would be free. Numbers are required by the January monthly meeting. The committee will decide upon the donation to the Mayors Charity appeal.
11. Members were asked to return permanent trophies to the January monthly meeting with a view to possibly replacing some.
12. The BBQ, treasure hunt and camping trip would be arranged later this year.
13. Members discussed the need for the scales and first aid kit to be on the beach at all trips.
14. Members should consider the need for toilet facilities when choosing venues.
15. Members considered fishing for a boat trophy this year. Nigel Sharrocks to investigate boat prices at Queenborough. Colin Saunders to enquire about available dates on the Medway boats.

There being no further business the chairman closed the meeting