LEICESTER RADIO SOCIETY
AFFILIATED TO R.S.G.B.
G3 LRS
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting
Monday January, 21st, 1985
The meeting held at the Recreation Hall, Glenfrith Hospital was attended by 48 members, including the committee, no apologies were received.
The meeting was opened at 20.00 hrs and chaired by our President G5UM Jack.
The minutes of the previous AGM was read and accepted after a proposal by G4JPO and seconded by G6NCJ.
There was no chairmans report owing to the fact, that, due to changing domestic circumstances G4WPE Malcolm felt he had to resign, it was put to the meeting that the very close runner up at the SGM, G4ITP Taff, was still willing to stand as Chairman, with a show of hands from the members present Taff was appointed.
TREASURERS REPORT
G4JDI Tony presented written copy of his report to all members present and stated that subscriptions for 1982, were less than standard outgoings, in his opinion subs ought to be raised to a higher level.
Thanks to the Leicester Show the total balance was very healthy, in answer to a query from G4XBY Tony, the treasurer stated enquiries would be made with an accountant as to future investment, and any subsequent tax queries.
Report was proposed by G4ITP and seconded by G6WOK.
SECRETARYS REPORT - Presented by G4PDZ Frank.
The year started as a great relief to the lady members of the club, for the first time ever we provided toilet facilities for the ladies at the same time replacing the old gents toilet and upgrading the facilities in the kitchen.
A larger caravan, ably reconstructed by Roger G4LRO was purchased for contest and other facilities, unfortunately there is still only a few of the members who are keen on the contest side of the hobby.
A general tidy up of the outside of the club has given a new look to the approach to the club entrance, coupled with the new external lighting this must add to the prestige of what after all is acknowledged to be one of the oldest Societies in G. B.
The year saw true installation of our first non U.K. Honary member, W2MYA Greg showed a great deal of interest in the club during his visit to us and was overwhelmed to be made an honarary member.
It was, with great sadness we received news of the death of G5UQX Dan, a collection was made amongst club members, first to assist Joan (Dans Widow) to go to Jersey for the inquest and the balance to go to the RAIBC. A sum of £145.50 was presented to the RAIBC at the Leicester Show which once again was a tremendous success thanks mainly to the hours of hard work put in by Club Members, hopefully this will continue for many years to come.
New Membership Cards will be issued for the first time after this meeting.
Lastly, as Secretary, I wish to give a vote of thanks to the rest of the committee for the encouragement and co-operation throughout the year and to club members for creating an atmosphere of warmth and friendliness at all times.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
- Treasurer G4EPA proposed G4JDI, G4ILT Gary seconded, no other nominations received, G4JDI elected after acceptance by all.
- Secretary, G4PDZ was proposed by G4JDI Tony and seconded by G4XBY Tony,no other nominations received, G4PDZ elected after acceptance by all
- Ass. Secretary G8XYY was proposed by G4PDZ Frank and seconded by G8HYU Denise, no other nomination received G8XYY elected after acceptance by all
ELECTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
There was eight nominations for five committee places, after a paper vote by all members present the following were elected:-
G4LRO Roger, G4KKS Mick, G4IFB Gary, G4RLC Tom, and G4OOS John.
MEMBERSHIP RULES UPDATE
G4PDZ asked the members if an amendment could be inserted so that the committee may seek suitable premises to purchase as a Club House. G4YNO proposed acceptance G4ZNT seconded, motion carried by large majority G4EPA voiced his objection
THE CRAYTHORNE TROPHY was presented by last years recipient G4ITP, to John G4OOS - who in the opinion of the committee did the most to promote CW during 1982.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
G4KKS proposed a £2 increase in Subs, G4RLC seconded, G6NCJ proposed amendment for no increase G4TME seconded, G4LRO proposed £1 increase G6WOK Seconded, after a show of hands majority carried motion for £1 increase.
G4YNO proposed that earphone jacks be provided in the CW room. G1IFU seconded, the proposal was carried but it was pointed out that this facility already existed. An additional proposal was added for 2 tutors to be seconded to teach CW.
G4KKS proposed, G4OOS seconded, that instead of tutors we purchase a cheap Computer programmed for CW this was carried by a show of hands.
G6WOK proposed that we should introduce "No Smoking' upstairs at the club, this was defeated.
