Hotel Gran Sol, Calpe.

Present: Malcolm Lee, Steve May, Hugh Stewart, Tom Shoemaker, David Welpton, Bruce Simmonds, Tony Lewis and Tom McCabe.

Acting Chairman Malcolm Lee opened the meeting with greetings to all present and noted we had received apologies for absence from Andrew Johnson and Stuart Badman. Malcom then presented a brief Chairman’s report on behalf of all those who had taken a turn through the year. He emphasised that the Club needed to work hard during the new year to find new members, especially people who had a Table or 41 Club background.

Malcolm asked Tony Lewis if he would act as Minutes Secretary until Stuart Badman was fit enough to return to Spain. (Agreed).

Steve May, Treasurer, presented the figures for the year and reported a satisfactory level of funds.

There being no Secretary’s report, Malcolm moved on to the Election of Officers for the year 24/25. He was pleased to announce that there were candidates for all positions, although all nominations were unopposed. The motion to accept the Candidates en bloc was accepted and the 24/24 Committee is therefore:

Chairman:                   Hugh Stewart

Vice Chairman            Tom Shoemaker

Treasurer.                    Steve May

Secretary.                    Stuart Badman

Webmaster.                 Andrew Johnson

Committee member.   Malcolm Lee

At this point, as is customary, Malcolm Lee passed the meeting over to the incoming Chairman, Hugh Stewart. Hugh joined with Malcolm in thanking the 23/24 committee for their hard work, being especially grateful to Andrew Johnson who, not only prepared the working document , The Way Forward, but also acted as Election Officer.

The Way Forward’ was discussed as far as time allowed. Hugh emphasised the need for a membership drive, confirming that we needed members with a Table or 41 Club background. This did not exclude the need for members who fall into the ‘like minded’ bracket.

The meeting also agreed that we would reduce the number of meetings to those dates which historically have been best attended. Hugh proposed that we should hold an informal lunch meeting on the second Thursday of those months when no formal meeting was planned. (Agreed). 

After a discussion about our relationship with UK National 41, the meeting agreed that our affiliation was important and should be continued. Hugh said he would talk to Andrew Johnson about obtaining more publicity in the Club Magazines.

The level of fees was also discussed, but it was proposed and agreed that there would be no change in our current rate of 22 euros per year.

The subject of social events was aired, and it was agreed that we should seek to promote various events through the year. Hugh said he and Beverly would be happy to arrangemanother car Treasure Hunt, and Bruce Simmonds very kindly offered to put on a bbq in September at his charming Calpe home. Hugh would talk with Javea Chairman Keith Hyde to see if there was any mileage in promoting joint events.

The upcoming Charter Anniversary Dinner Dance at Restaurante Puerto Blanco was discussed and, thanks to the amazing efforts of Secretary Stuart Badman, all was in hand. The meeting agreed to minute our thanks to Stuart for his hard work.

Under AOB, Tony Lewis proposed that our Founder Chairman, Andrew Johnson,be offered the honorary post of President of the Club in recognition of his outstanding record of help and support to the Club and its members. The motion was unanimously and enthusiastically passed!

Finally, Hugh proposed that the September meeting be held one week later than normal, on Sept 19. ( Agreed).

The next meeting will be held on June 13th at Hotel Gran Sol.

Hugh closed the meeting at 1.05