MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MONDAY JANUARY 17th. 1983.
Including the committee there were 28 paid up members present,
apologies were received from G4JPO Ron and G4MIV Ken.
G5UM Jack our President opened the meeting at 20-00 hours
The Secretary read the minutes of the previous AGM and these were proposed by G3LTT Arthur and seconded by G4KKS Mick as a true record of the proceedings.
Chairmans Report
Bob started out by saying that 1982 had been a quiet year, he then gave praise to the many members who had gained their 'A' class licence and to the contest group within the club for their hard work. Bob went on to say that he had very mixed feelings over the VHF contest supported by the Wigston Club, in the light of experience gained there was hope of greater things for the future, with four different stations operating from the same site it required a lot of effort and support to be successful
There were no certain details as yet with regards to a Show in 1983, a letter had been received from Fred Hopewell, the Secretary of ARRA thanking the club for its valuable assistance at the 1982 Granby Halls Show.
A caravan had been purchased which had proved to be value for money during the contests but it needs a great deal of work to bring it up to standard. Bob displayed G3PBC Cliff's morse key which would used as the 'CRAYTHORNE TROPHY', suggestions as to the competition for this trophy were invited, G3UQX Dan suggested that after it was suitably engraved it should be presented to the member who was voted had given the most to the club in the way of "CW" during the year, G5UM Jack asked how this can be defined, Bob replied that in his opinion Cliff would have appreciated Dan’s suggestion
Bob went on to say that there had been a lot of atmosphere in the Club and it required new blood, with that thought in view he would not seek re-election as chairman, Bob closed his report by thanking G5UM Jack for the book presented to the club
Treasurers Report
G4JDI Tony distributed copies of the financial report and asked all present to note the healthy balance shown, and followed by stating that he saw no reason for a rise in Subscriptions for 1983, in reply to questions from the floor Tony said that he had sought advice from the bank manager regarding investing all or some of the money. but complications re taxes etc. would result from such a move . G4EPA John asked what equipment had been purchased, Tony replied that a list could be supplied at any time on request. G3UQX Dan proposed and GlMQS Paul seconded that the report be accepted
Secretary's Report
G4PDZ Frank stated that owing to the very short time in office he had very little to report, he felt that members records in the past were very inadequate and hoped with the cooperation of the members he would be able to rectify this, Frank also stated that he had obtained some copies of the Club Rules for those who
wished to read them. G8OBP Dave said that would like to see a copy of the minutes on the notice board.
Election of Officers
Many members were proposed as chairman but all declined, until G4MQS said that if the older members were not prepared to stand why not try a new member, at the same time proposing Chris, this was seconded by Eileen and carried by an overwhelming majority.
G4JDI proposed by Denise and seconded by G4MQS Paul as Treasurer (Accepted)
For the new post of Assistant Secretary G1MQS Paul proposed G4JDI Tony seconded G8XYY Paul who was elected doubling as QSL Manager.
Election of Committee
G3TQF Jeff proposed by G4MJZ seconded by Chris
G4KKS Mick proposed by G8OBP seconded by G4GVC
G4LRO Roger proposed by G4MQS seconded by G4KKS
G4RLC Tom proposed by G4PDZ seconded by G4MQS
G1LTT Arthur proposed by Chris seconded by G4EPA
No other nominations were received therefore the above were elected
Any other business
G4MJZ Bob proposed a vote of thanks to Melvin for keeping us supplied with Tea, G4JDI Tony proposed that Linda should be included with Melvin for her efforts during the year. G8XYY Paul proposed a vote of thanks to G4KKS Mick for the work put into renovations and decorations to the club. G4JDI Tony proposed and G5UM Jack proposed a vote of thanks to Bob for his term as Chairman.
Melvin requested that the committee made a definate decision as to Bank Holiday opening of the Club.
G4EPA John stated that the Capt. Thomas award had not been issued and suggested committee look into a new method of competing for this award, G3LTT Arthur said this was originally awarded for the best construction project. G8OBP Dave gave thanks to Linda, for the Christmas party and hoped it would continue.
G4ITP Taff reminded all that 1983 was Communication Year and hoped that the club would commemorate this is some tangible way.
G80BP Dave said that he would like to the result of the questionaire posted on the notice board.
G4MQS Paul proposed a vote of thanks to the committee but said the lack of "loo" facilities presented a problem especially for the ladies Paul also asked if the committee would look into the possibility of a mobile classroom again.
G4UQX Dan requested that the shack be used as a shack in the future, stating that at times in the past it resembled a bar room, G4MJZ, Bob agreed with this suggestion.
G4ITP Taff proposed buying a concrete shed for storage purposes Bob suggested we replace the existing shed.
G4JDI Tony proposed and G4MJZ, Bob seconded a vote of thanks to G5UM Jack for chairing the meeting.
