Place Carrick Sports Club, Maybole.
Date 6th October 2010
Time 6:30 p.m.
Present:
Kelt Saunders, Cameron Murray, Chris Saunders, Alistair Bruce, Gavin Ross, Roselyn Gregor, Laura Bell, David Gregor, John Haston, David Wilbraham, Frazer McNair
Apologies:
Rachel Grenter, Paul Gregor, Isobel Thomson
Introduction
Chris Saunders welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Minutes of last Annual General meeting
The minutes were accepted as correct, proposed by Chris Saunders and seconded by Laura Bell.
Chairman’s Report
Chris Saunders reported on the club’s activities over the last year.
We didn’t do all the things we set out to over the last year. No funding application was made for new boats, and no trips were made to theTayorTweed. We did however have several local river trips on theDoon, etc. Chris thanked the people that turn up every week at the pool to keep the club going. We need to be more positive about organising trips, and put a date in the calendar.
Chris had not time to organise funding for possible surf boats, sea kayaks from e.g. Awards for All. Laura offered to help with funding application.
Storage of additional boats would not be too much of a problem as the garage has space when boats are at Maybole pool or with club members. We may get permission to site a container at Maybole.
It is not known if the pool costs are going to increase, and it is proposed to keep fees the same at present.
Chris asked what the younger members wanted from the club. He suggested kayaking magazines, DVD, and suggested they look on the internet. We could add these to the grant application. He suggested various magazines, such as Canoe Focus and Paddle World.
Courses are also available, such as 3 star, etc. The club could support training courses for members. Martha Trust was also suggested as providing funds for 4 star surf course.
David Wilbraham added a trip to the riverTweedwas planned for last year, butMelroseyouth hostel had been fully booked for every weekend in September. Next year it was proposed to have a trip to theTayin April or May. We could stay at the SCA campsite in Grandtully, or a youth hostel inPerthor Pitlochry.
Secretary’s Report
John Haston added the following comments:
Nestle sports promotion signed up for.
The Scottish Canoe Association (SCA) affiliation fee £50 is due in November. This includes insurance cover for club members and coaches while doing volunteer coaching.
Treasurer’s Report:
Stephen Ball was not present to give a treasurer’s report.
Child Protection Officer’s Report:
Alister Jardine was not present to give a report. It was agreed to contact him and ask if he was prepared to continue in this role.
Election of Office Bearers
Chris Saunders agreed to continue as Chairman, and was re-elected. Proposed by John Haston and seconded by Alastair Bruce.
David Wilbraham was re-elected as Tours Secretary, proposed by Chris Saunders and seconded by John Haston.
Stephen Ball was re-elected as treasurer in his absence, subject to his confirmation, proposed by Chris Saunders and seconded by David Wilbraham.
John Haston agreed to continue as Secretary, and was re-elected, proposed by Chris Saunders and seconded by Frazer McNair.
Alister Jardine was nominated to continue as Child Protection Officer, and was re-elected in his absence, subject to his confirmation, proposed by Chris Saunders and seconded by John Haston.
Additional committee members were unchanged: Kelt Saunders, Alistair Bruce, and Paul Gregor.
Post meeting note: Isobel Thomson said she would not be staying on the committee this year.
Post meeting note: Stephen Ball distributed a summary of the clubs finances for the past year, and agreed to continue as treasurer.
Membership Fees
Annual membership fees are to be kept the same as last year.
Pool subs: £3.
Annual membership: £15.
Annual night out
Dave Wilbraham agreed to organise a club annual night out. This would be the same as last year, bowling and laser game with a buffet supper at LA Bowl inAyr, and everyone was in favour of this.
Any Other Business
Future funding should be looked at for equipment, such as surf boats, slalom kayaks, etc., and courses for instructors.
A river kayak trip was agreed to be organised for a river such as theTweedorTay, which might require an overnight stay such as a youth hostel. Day trips would also be run at local rivers such as the Stinchar,Doon,Ayrand Nith.
The junior members were asked what they wanted, and they said more river trips.
Posters could be put up in the schools pool, and library to advertise the pool sessions if attendance dropped.
