IWA Ipswich Branch AGM Minutes 13/2/2105

INLAND WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION IPSWICH BRANCH Annual General Meeting Minutes of the 41st Annual General Meeting held on Friday, 13 February 2015 at the Needham Market Community Centre at 8.00pm.

There were 25 members in attendance.

The Chairman, Chard Wadley, opened the meeting by welcoming everyone to the 41st AGM. 1

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Peter Bowers, John Finch, Mike and Joan Abbott, Phil Dowrick, Trevor and Eileen Chatting, Brian and Thelma Kirton, David and Gisela Revel, Colin and Margery Turner and Mr & Mrs Andrews.

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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE 2014 AGM The minutes for the AGM held in 2014 had been distributed to all persons present.

It was then proposed by Gerry Crease and seconded by Lewis Tyler that the minutes were a true record of the proceedings; the vote taken showed all approved with no-one against and the minutes were duly signed by the Chairman.

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MATTERS ARISING FROM THOSE MINUTES There were no matters raised from the floor.

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Chard Wadley started by reading a message from Jan Roden, Australian Canal Society, “I missed congratulating our Branch on its 40th Anniversary, perhaps you can apologize for me and give my very best wishes to the branch and whatever the future holds for it and all its members.” Chard continued “You and your members have an amazing record of vision, energy, commitment and dedication to the waterways in your own area and beyond. Congratulations” Chard said he was pleased to say that the 40th Anniversary year went very well. The coach trip was a great success and a most enjoyable weekend and Chard thanked Spencer. The Anniversary Lunch was well attended and the after dinner speakers were very good.

Chard explained that the Committee had been heavily involved throughout 2014 trying to encourage new members onto the Committee. Letters had been sent out from the Branch and HO and there had been some response.

Chard said he would like to take this opportunity to thank Committee members, past and present, for all their help and support over the years during his time as Chairman.

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TREASURER’S REPORT AND PRESENTATION OF THE ACCOUNTS Spencer Greystrong started by explaining that all present had been given a copy of the Accounts and an opportunity to read and understand them. He then asked if there were any questions regarding those Accounts. There were no queries.

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ADOPTION OF ACCOUNTS It was proposed by Brian Holt and seconded by Maggie Ford that the accounts before the AGM for the year under review be adopted. This was agreed by all present with no-one against.

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ELECTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS Charles started by saying that for some time it had been pre advised that a number of the existing Committee were retiring. Those retiring are Chard Wadley, Diana Holt, Brian Holt, Clive Saville, Lewis Tyler and Charles Stride. Charles continued saying that Brian Cornell is due to retire but has agreed to be nominated for re-election and has been nominated. Gerry Crease is not due to retire and has agreed to remain on the committee. Spencer Greystrong is not due to retire but has indicated he wishes to hand over the Treasurer’s position during the coming year and Charles explained that there is a possibility on the new committee for this to happen.

The Byelaws were then explained by Charles saying there must be at least three people to form the next committee and he is pleased to say there are more than three. Charles went on to explain that when the first committee meeting is held the positions need to be agreed and elected. There must be a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer and it is possible for two people to hold these three positions.

Those who have put their names forward are Rod Mansell, Dale Green, Carole Green and Phil Dowrick, all have agreed to join the committee and have been nominated.

The five nominations were then proposed by Charles Stride and seconded by Lewis Tyler. All those present agreed with a show of hands and there was no-one against. Charles finished by saying that Ipswich Branch will now continue with a new Committee Chard thanked all those who had come forward to join the committee saying that he, Charles and Spencer would help the new committee for as long as necessary. Chard said he is happy to organize the first committee meeting.

Mary Middleton wished to record a vote of thanks to Chard Wadley for his time as Chairman. All present agreed.

Chard Wadley closed the meeting at 8.15pm.

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