Thorney Running Club AGM 24^th October 2008

     1)      Members present: Alan Helen and Mark Gout, Norman Pacey, Phil Williams, Brian Drabner, Dave Bailey, Keith Hall, Geoff Howes, Mike Blackledge, Andy Harding, Susan Frisby, Chris Northern, Gill Holmes, John Frieberg, Bryan Goodenough, Ed Morris, Sue Parrot

     2)      Apologies: Steve Strickland, Joanne Strickland, Eamonn Dorling, Martin Curtis, Richard Sharpe

     3)      Minutes of 2007 meeting – no amendments:

4) Minutes Adopted: proposed M Gout, seconded Brian Drabner

5)  Chairman’s Report (Keith Hall)

·         There had been a pleasing increase in members, both seniors and juniors

·         It was now a challenge for the club to keep the juniors interested.

·         Thorney road races had increased entries – 10K 320 and 5 mile 305 - which was excellent despite having no entry on day

·         Gena Jackman of March AC did the results which was much appreciated

·         Parking at Mr Horlock’s premises could be a problem next year

·         Dates for 2009; 10K 29/03/09 and 5 mile 16/08/09

·         Thanks to all those that had helped

·         Special thanks to Kathy and Phil Williams for use of their home for meetings.

·         Dave Wright resigned and had decided to join Werrington

          6) Treasurer’s Report (Phil Williams)

·         Phil produced detailed provisional accounts for the year. Thes have still to be checked by accountant

·         In Summary a profit of £1500 was made on the 3 races

·         There was a planned loss of £360 on the subsidised social events

·         Football pontoon run by Keith had made a profit of £285 which was excellent.

·         Closing balance was £4486, with £364 cash, £4079 in giro and £41 in Halifax.

·         Could all members pay subscriptions please:(33 paid on night)

7)  Minutes Adopted: proposed B Drabner, seconded M Gout

     8)     Secretaries report(Geoff Howes)

·         The training from the Manor had gone well – now often 10-15 on Mondays and on Wednesdays.

·         Junior training had run from the Manor but had not been a great success with only a few runner’s children attending

·         The policy of accompanying all ladies had been successful and would continue even if it meant people running slower than usual.

·         The Emails addresses and  phone numbers list had increased and Geoff explained that members could now be emailed regarding shared lifts and other arrangements.

·         At this point Ed Morris pointed out that this was unfair against those who were not connected/couldn’t afford email. Geoff said that it wasn’t practical to write to each member as frequently as we sent out emails as this was too time consuming. Ed asked the committee to look into this problem at their meetings.

9) Captain’s Report (Mike Blackledge)

·         Excellent turn out at races, including 22 runners at the last frostbite of 2007-8

·         Training had gone well and it was pleasing to start junior training despite low numbers

·         Good turnout of members at the GER training sessions run from Esporta

·         Mike said that due to other commitments he would stand down as mens captain

Ladies Captain (Joanne Strickland)

Joanne was not present but had stated that she was happy to retire as captain

     10) Election of Committee

Name                                                                                                            Prop  Sec

President                            Pam Sly                                          MG   BD

Chairman                           Keith Hall                                         BD      MG

Treasurer                           Phil Williams                                    DB      MB

Secretaries                        Geoff Howes                                        DB               BD

Men's Captain                  Andy Harding                                               MG            DB

Ladies Captain                 Susan Frisby                                     DB    GH

General Committee

1        Norman Pacey                                    DB     MB  on Block

2        John Frieberg

3        Mike Blackledge

4        Joanne Strickland

5         Dave Bailey (race organiser)

6      Brian Drabner

7          Gill Holmes

11) Notices of Motion/Propositions – Nil

     12)  Open Forum (Dave Bailey – race organiser)

      discussion of A1 series – members happy as it is, maintain current Sue Ryder donation,  memento to runners who do whole series

·         Next meeting –committee 28 Nov 2008

·         Meeting closed 8.55                GHowes26/10/08