Minutes of the AGM held in the Comrades Club on May 6th 2010
Present and Apologies
30 members and 2 guests were present. Apologies were received from Gaye Kyle, Marilyn Newbould, Stan and Andrea Powell.
Matters arising from the previous AGM held on 7.5.09.
None.
Chairman's report
Alan Grunwald said that during the year, except for one evening, the Bridgemate system had worked well. He asked players not to crowd round the scorer when results were being processed. We averaged about 8 tables per session – a few more players would be welcome. The P2P system seemed to be working well so far.
Treasurer's report
Lyn Morton reported that the club had done better than last year, showing a profit of £219. Although the Bridgemate system loan had been repaid it would be wise to continue to charge members £2 per session on normal club nights. The annual subscription would remain at £10.00.
Secretary’s report
Various events such as Sim Pairs had been well supported. The Ridgeway Cup would not be played in 2010 due to lack of interest shown by nearby clubs.
Team Captain's report
Keith Robbins reported that the 'A' team had been relegated by a narrow margin from Division 2 in the Wessex League. However the 'B' team had improved compared with last season finishing 3rd in Division 5.
Election of Officers and committee members for 2010/11
The following were elected unanimously:
| Chairman | Alan Grunwald |
| Vice Chairman | Peter Owen-Smith |
| Secretary | Arthur Jones |
| Treasurer | Lyn Morton |
| Senior Director | Keith Robbins |
| Committee Members | Lorraine Jones |
| Gaye Kyle | |
| Marilyn Newbould | |
| Alan Parker |
Any other business
Harry Freeman proposed (seconded by Carol Wadsworth) that curtain cards should be provided on club nights. However there was no support from the meeting so this idea was shelved.
A member asked how many clubs had opted out of the P2P scheme. No firm figure was available but it was estimated that this would be about 10%.
The chairman announced that we would have teams of 4 events at two monthly intervals during the year i.e. the first Thursday in every other month. (The same arrangement as for the previous 12 months).
Gordon Carroll proposed that the club should issue a printed calendar to members which would include contact details. Keith Sadler offered to organise this. The meeting welcomed this suggestion.
The number of teams to be entered for the Wessex League was briefly discussed – should we form a 'C' team? It was thought that this should be considered by the new committee and that a decision must be made by the end of July i.e. before the next meeting of the committee which is scheduled for Tuesday 3rd August at 7.30 in the Comrades Club.
Alan Grunwald announced that Alan Parker would be stepping down as Secretary, after this meeting, having served for 10 years. As a mark of appreciation the committee had decided to make him a Life Member of Wantage Bridge Club.
Alan Parker (Hon. Secretary)
6.5.10.