Minutes of IBM Hursley Running Club AGM - 7 March 2007

PRESENT

APOLOGIES

Minutes

• The minutes of the last AGM were accepted with one correction after Gary pointed out that the treasurer's report said 2005 when it should have been 2006.
• The treasurer's report for the year 2006/2007 was accepted. See below for details.
• Noel O'Dowd was re-elected chairman unopposed. Proposer: Tony Wickham. Seconder: Peter Hancock.
• Gary Whittingham was re-elected treasurer unopposed. Proposer: Alan Tulip. Seconder: Graeme McRobert.
• Alan Tulip was re-elected secretary unopposed. Proposer: Gary Whittingham. Secoder: Sam Massey.
• Alan Tulip attempted to explain the current turmoil in the organisation of athletics in England, with major changes having led to the setting up of a rival organisation ARC (Association of Running Clubs) to EA (England Athletics) who are taking over from the previous set-up. The period of uncertainty regarding who to affiliate to is likely to last for some months. Alan promised to report back to members when the situation has clarified, particularly with regard to the organisation of the RR10s. The meeting agreed that, since an increase to about £5 would cover affiliation to either organisation, the budget should be set on that basis, with final figures to be agreed later.
• Alasdair asked if the Hursley Mile would be held this year. Gary said that he would talk to Rick Kellaway about it. It was the consensus that this event would have to be in aid of a charity for it to attract a worthwhile number of participants.
• Sam Massey is able to pass on information about orienteering to anyone who is interested.
• Alan Tulip promised to look into the possibility of awarding the Club Handicap Championship trophy this year on the basis of the most improved runner in the RR10s.

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