National AGM Results 06-05-2024 Club news: Abingdon & District

The Annual General Meeting took place in Liverpool on Saturday, 20th April. The minutes are in the process of being typed up, but here are the highlights:

Election for National Vice President

Jason Thomson was elected National Vice President.

National Secretary and National Treasurer

Bernard Elwen remains in post for a further year as National Secretary, and Colin Steen takes over from Kevin Lovett as National Treasurer.

2025 Budget

This was approved by the meeting, with the amendment of an additional £1k in the International Officers Expenses budget line. The annual capitation remains at £20 for 2025.

Resolutions

  • Resolution 1 – Incorporated Status – This was CARRIED
  • Resolution 2 – Notice of proposed amendments to the budget – This was LOST
  • Resolution 3 – Raising the threshold for clubs to disaffiliate – This was LOST
  • Resolution 4 – Introduction of Secretary-Elect and Treasurer-Elect – This was CARRIED
  • Resolution 5 – Assistance for National Comms & IT Officer – This was WITHDRAWN
  • Resolution 6 – Canvassing. The amendment put forward by National Council was withdrawn, and the substantive resolution was LOST

Awards

  • Golf Trophy Brendan Sharkey, of London Old Tablers’ Society
  • Kiwi Trophy Reading Valley Veterans 41 Club
  • Jim Parkes Trophy Colin McKenzie, of Royal Deeside 41 Club
  • Hodge & Michitsch Trophy David Illingworth, of Bridge of Weir&Kilmacolm 41 Club
  • Press/Newsletter Award Gordano Valley 41 Club
  • Website Award Scarborough 41 Club
  • Photography Winner Colin Wright, of Farnborough (Kent) 41 Club
  • Photography Runner-up Arthur Robins, of Ringwood 41 Club
  • Photography 3rd Place Edward Hyatt, of Newent 41 Club
  • Terry Cooper Shield Martin Manuel, National Councillor Region 25

2024-25 National Board

  • National President – Wynn Parry
  • National Vice President – Jason Thomson
  • National Secretary – Bernard Elwen
  • National Treasurer – Colin Steen
  • National Membership Officer – Peter McBride
  • National Fellowship Officer – Kelly Clarke
  • National Communications & IT Officer – Dave Chard
  • International Relationships Officer – Kevin Stewart
  • National Councillors’ Liaison Officer – Stuart Bizley
  • Immediate Past President – Steve James

Link to View the Livestream

The meeting was livestreamed and recorded. To view the video recording, click on the link here

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions or comments.