Shell Fishing Club

Uplands Community Centre, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft on 21st March 2007

The Chairman opened the meeting at 20.00 hrs

Apologies for absence: Mr Michael Attfield & Mr Bill Thompson

Attendees:
Derek Gotts (Chairman)
Steve Fingleton (Vice Chairman)
Terri Gotts (Club Treasurer)
Eve Snowling (Merchandising & Social)
Carl Warren (Match Secretary)

Various members and guests

1. Minutes from the previous meeting.
It was proposed by John Ankers and seconded by Chris Richardson that the minutes from the previous meeting be adopted as a true record of the meeting.

2. Chairman’s Report
Welcome to the 22nd Annual General Meeting of the Shell Fishing Club.
The club has had another successful year in 2006, and I would like to thank all members for their help and support, and the committee for their time and efforts during the year.
The lakes at Aldeby are looking good, but there is a small amount of work to be completed before 1st May.
We will arrange dates for this to be completed during the meeting.
Unfortunately Michael Attfield is unable to attend this evening but he has advised that the only problem encountered at present is the return of the otters. The electric fence is up and running, let's hope they move on soon.

3. Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer read through the report, noting the padlock has been exchanged and that the away day showed a loss. Deposit for the 2007 Christmas party room hire has been paid and accounted for in this year's accounts.
Membership again was steady and the club were hopeful of attaining the same levels of members as previous years.
Application forms are available online from the club website.
No increase for the club waters lease at Aldeby had been received from Michael Attfield for this season.

4. Match Secretary’s Report
The match secretary explained that there was a full fixture list for the coming season. Carl Warren explained that a two week gap was left in August to allow for holidays etc.
The floor was asked for assistance if for any reason Carl Warren was not available to attend a match.
Paul Manthorpe offered to stand in if required.

5. Social Secretary’s Report
The social secretary reported that the annual Christmas party broke even, the number of attendees was slightly lower than the club would have liked, but it was a good evening with the Uplands Community Centre proving to be a good venue, and the Santa grotto being available.
Bowling nights: The floor agreed these should continue, but with lots of notice. One month in advance of the event would allow people to plan. It was suggested that the event should be put into the Journal.
A Quiz night has been arranged at the Uplands Community Centre on 30th June, charging £1.00 per person, with half the proceeds to the club and half to the club charity. The secretary asked the floor to consider supplying the club with any unwanted gifts, bottles of drink, etc. to use as raffle prizes.
The event night at the dogs should also go into the Journal. A suggestion from the floor was that a car boot sale be arranged on the field at the Uplands Community Centre on a Wednesday night for club funds.
Membership subscriptions for 2007/2008 have been kept as previous.
It was proposed that the 2008/2009 season subs be kept the same. This was proposed by Chris Richardson and seconded by John Ankers.

6. Work Parties
A work party has been arranged for 21st April at 9.00am. There are a number of pegs/pallets that need replacement. A roll of chicken wire is needed. Any nails etc. that members can donate would be appreciated. Brindley Sayer said he could provide some nails. Please bring a hammer and a spade. Derek to find out if Tony, the Aldeby labourer is available on the work party to assist with pegs 28/29.
The reeds need to be cut back. This has been discussed with Mr Attfield. Pond 2 could do with dredging. The cost to do this would be high, and it needs to be discussed with Mr Attfield.
A discussion took place on stocking of the ponds, and it was decided that there was no point until all maintenance had taken place.

7. Charities for 2007
The floor was asked for nominations for charities for 2007. Eve Snowling suggested MS, a self-funding group who assist with looking after people with the condition at home. The treasurer read a report on this issue. It was proposed by Kenny Cross and seconded by Alan Beck that this be the nominated charity for 2007.
Last year £150.00 was raised, with £75.00 going to club funds and £75.00 going to the refurbishment and repair of the Norman Church door at Aldeby.
Kenny Cross suggested that a raffle be held after each match. It was agreed Eve would hold a raffle if 10 or more people had attended.

A break was taken.

8. Election of Officers
The Chairman proposed the committee be made up as follows:
D Gotts (Chairman)
S Fingleton (Vice Chairman)
T Gotts (Treasurer)
C Warren (Match Secretary)
E Snowling (Social and Merchandising)
The proposal was accepted by the floor, proposed by John Ankers and seconded by Brindley Sayer.

9. AOB
Concessions were available to club members on the public lake at Aldeby, but your membership card must be produced

Presentation of Trophies
Trophies were presented. [Details of who won what can be found on the website]

There being no further business, the Chairman called the meeting to a close at 10.00pm