Annual General Meeting

LEICESTER RADIO SOCIETY
AFFILIATED TO R.S.G.B.

G3 LRS

Minutes of AGM held at Club Premises
20th. January 1986

Meeting opened at 20.OOhrs by the President G5UM Jack,

Apologies were received from G4WPE, G4KKS and G6CWH

1. The minutes of the last AGM held on Monday 2lst January 1985 were read by G4PDZ G4JPO proposed and G8XYY seconded the minutes be accepted, all agreed.
   
   

2. After questions from the floor Tony G4JDI reported that no monies had been invested, due to the problems of reporting for tax purposes.
   
   

3. The Chairman G4ITP in his report stated that the past year had been very busy indeed and many things had been done, the new premises in which the meeting was being held was a clear indication of the hard discussions by the committee. Tributes and a very warm welcome was extended to G5UM and G4KKS after their recent illnesses and hopes for their continued progress.
   It was reported with sadness the deaths of G6WOK and G4XAC during the past year.
   Taff went on to say that talks with the council over rent and the best tenancy had resulted in the committee deciding to purchase the new building and providing the new car park, he went on to say that the members must agree it was a superb arrangements and it had great possibilities, thanks to go to Frank G4PDZ, Dave G4XXZ and the committee in general for their support.
   The Leicester Show was still a great success despite dwindling support from members, please support in future.
   The sherry and mince pie evening was a great success and it is hoped to repeat in future years.
   Proposal to accept the chairmans report was seconded by Linda and accepted by all.
   
   

4. The Treasurer G4JDI opened his report by saying that monies received by way of subs had increased and then went on to elaborate on the report enclosed.
   As can be seen the largest expenditure was on the new club premises and Tony hoped members would think it was monies well spent.
   Jack G3PVG stated that the opening was a good do and thanks ought to go to the ladies who provided the refreshments, John G4EPA said he thought the money had been spent wisely.
   G4WYN proposed, G4LRO seconded report be accepted, all agreed.
   
   

5. The Secretary G4PDZ in his report talked of a dream coming true in having a club house whereby we could hold our AGM in our own premises, especially after the hours of discussions with the City Council Surveyors.
   The dream became a reality when on October the 7th. Joan Heathershaw, President of the RSGB officially opened the premises in the presence of a very large audience which included many veteran ex-members of LRS.
   Frank stated the committee had decided to make the building available to affiliated Amateur associations for £10 per session when not in use by LRS.
   In view of the efforts of the committee to trace past cups and trophies it was decided that future prize winners would receive a token of the trophy.
   With the advent of CW tests being administered by the RSGB the LRS committee had offered the club premises as a test centre and 3 members had put their names forward as examiners.
   G4RLC proposed, G0CFQ seconded acceptance of report all agreed.
   
   

6. Election of Officers

   1. Chairman. G4PDZ proposed G4ITP Taff, GOAIZ seconded no other proposals, G4ITP elected after show of hands.

   2. Treasurer. Linda proposed G4JDI Tony, G4ZNT seconded, no other proposals. G4JDI elected after show of hands.

   3. Secretary. G6NCJ proposed G4PDZ Frank, GOAIZ seconded, no other proposals. G4PDZ elected after show of hands.

   4. Ass. Secretary. G4RLC proposed G4IFB Gary, G3PVG seconded, no other proposal. G4IFB elected after show of hands.
      
      

7. Election of Committee Members. Twelve members were proposed and after a paper vote the following were elected.
   G3TQF, G4KKS, G4OOS, G4WYN and G4XXZ
   
   

8. An alteration to the constitution to read "In the event of the collapse of the Society in the distant future, Tetal nett assets are to go to charity" was put to the meeting. G4JDI proposed acceptance, GOAIZ seconded, all members voted in favour.
   
   

9. The presentation of the Craythorne Trophy was made to Kelvin G4ZTD.
   
   

10. Any other business
    G4IFB proposed a vote of thanks to Melvin for his efforts with the tea.
    G4JDI proposed and G4PDZ seconded that a vote of thanks be given to the retiring members of the committee.