The Annual General Meeting took place in Liverpool last Saturday, 20th April. The minutes are in the process of being typed up, but here are the highlights:Election for National Vice PresidentJason Thomson was elected National Vice President.National Secretary and National TreasurerBernard Elwen remains in post for a further year as National Secretary, and Colin Steen takes over from Kevin Lovett as National Treasurer.2025 BudgetThis was approved by the meeting, with the amendment of an additional £1k in the International Officers Expenses budget line. The annual capitation remains at £20 for 2025.ResolutionsResolution 1 – Incorporated Status – This was CARRIEDResolution 2 – Notice of proposed amendments to the budget – This was LOSTResolution 3 – Raising the threshold for clubs to disaffiliate – This was LOSTResolution 4 – Introduction of Secretary-Elect and Treasurer-Elect – This was CARRIEDResolution 5 – Assistance for National Comms & IT Officer – This was WITHDRAWNResolution 6 – Canvassing. The amendment put forward by National Council was withdrawn, and the substantive resolution was LOSTAwardsGolf Trophy Brendan Sharkey, of London Old Tablers’ SocietyKiwi Trophy Reading Valley Veterans 41 ClubJim Parkes Trophy Colin McKenzie, of Royal Deeside 41 ClubHodge & Michitsch Trophy David Illingworth, of Bridge of Weir&Kilmacolm 41 ClubPress/Newsletter Award Gordano Valley 41 ClubWebsite Award Scarborough 41 ClubPhotography Winner Colin Wright, of Farnborough (Kent) 41 ClubPhotography Runner-up Arthur Robins, of Ringwood 41 ClubPhotography 3rd Place Edward Hyatt, of Newent 41 ClubTerry Cooper Shield Martin Manuel, National Councillor Region 25 2024-25 National BoardNational President – Wynn ParryNational Vice President – Jason ThomsonNational Secretary – Bernard ElwenNational Treasurer – Colin SteenNational Membership Officer – Peter McBrideNational Fellowship Officer – Kelly ClarkeNational Communications & IT Officer – Dave ChardInternational Relationships Officer – Kevin StewartNational Councillors’ Liaison Officer – Stuart BizleyImmediate Past President – Steve JamesLink to View the LivestreamThe meeting was livestreamed and recorded. To view the video recording, click on the link herePlease feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions or comments.
Yours in Continued Friendship and Continued Tabling
Bernard Elwen
National Secretary
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