LEICESTER RADIO SOCIETY
AFFILIATED TO R.S. G.B.
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MONDAY JANUARY 23rd. 1984.
Including the committee there were 36 members present, apologies were received from G400S John, G3TQF Geoff, G6RAL, Chris and G6YKB Ken. The meeting was opened at 20-00 hours by our President G5UM Jack
The minutes of the previous years AGM was read and accepted after a proposal by GlKKS Mick and seconded by G3LTT Arthur.
CHAIRMANS REPORT
Chris started his report by stating that the committee was forward looking in all aspects of planning, the contest was his proudest day with all the members putting their backs into National Field Day, after which, due to the friendly atmosphere the club membership had increased quite considerably, the committee had showed the way after arguements over contest management. The highlight of the year was the The Leicester Show the effort of LRS members had surpassed all before, and the effort must be highly ptaised, the result of pulling together had resulted in financial benefits to the club being far in excess of our Wildest dreams, the show was rounded off with a pleasant surprise drink at the Grahby Halls. The brilliant and successful year was rounded off by the very pleasant Christmas meal. At the Grand Hotel organised by Linda.
Acceptance of the Chairmans Report was proposed. By G4UBD and seconded by G4ILT.
TREASURERS REPORT
Tony reported that due to the efforts of the club members along with LRG the balance as shown was a very healthy sum, it would be left up to the new committee as to whether we invest some of the money accrued.
Report proposed by G3LTT and seconded by G3UQX.
SECRETARYS REPORT
Frank said that we had started of the year by displaying a list of Officers and committee making it easier for all to see at a glance who to contact, and at last 'Cliffs' key had been renovated ready to be presented to a worthy recipient. From several designs a new club badge had been cast and made available to all, many priaseworthy comments had been received as to it's appearance from many parts of the country. It had been muted many times as to why we did not buy the Club premises, after contact with the Estates Surveyor it was reported that eventually the land would be required for an extension to the cemetary, it could be 5 years , it could be 25 years temporary solution would be to buy a Porta-Cabin and place in the garden as a meeting room. There were many new purchases during the year including a clock for the HF shack, new portable masts for contests and a complete 2 metre set up. We are now in possession of the 'B' licence G6XRS which makes it possible for at least two stations in contests. A notable first was a meeting which resulted in LRS and LRG getting together to organise the Leicester Show which proved to be a resounding success, the next show was planned for the 26th and 27th. of October 1984. Lastly a new membership certificate was favourably received by a record number of 71 paid up members
Report proposed by G4EPA and seconded by G4JPO.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chairman. G4TTS was proposed by by G4MJZ Bob and seconded by G4ILT Gary, no other nominations received, G4TTS elected acceptance by all. Treasurer. G4JDI was proposed by G4LRO Roger and seconded by Linda, no other nominations received, G4JDI elected after acceptance by all.
Secretary. G4PDZ was proposed by G3LTT Arthur and seconded by G6NCJ Ray no other nomination received, G4FDZ elected after acceptance by all.
Ass. Secretary. G8XYY proposed by Gl4JAI Kate and seconded by Linda, no other nominations were received G8XYY elected after acceptance by all.
There was nine nominations for the five committee' places, after a paper vote by all members present the following were elected :- G4LRO Roger, G4KKS Mick, G4RLC Tom, G3TQF Geoff and G4ITP Taff.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
G4TTS Chris proposed that for the future any matter that would alter the constitution of the club should be forwarded to the secretary 14 days before any A.G.M., G4MJZ Bob ask why such a proposal vas necessary and G4EPA John said it would cause nothing but problems, after discussion it was decided to leave the matter in abeyance
At this point Joan, the widow of G3PBC Cliff was invited to the meeting where she was made the clubs first Honorary Member before she presented The “Craythorne Trophy” for the very first time to the Member who in the opinion of the committee did the most to advance “CW” in the club during the past year and that member was G4ITP TAFF
