Falmouth Canoe Club Committee Meeting

		Falmouth Canoe Club AGM 20^th March 2002 19:15 Falmouth Water Sports Association


Attendees:		Members: Ross Cant, Andy Berntzen, Stephen Lewis, Dale Scar, Calum Scar, Steve Petherick, Bryan Green, Richard May, Sophia Harvey, Dave Hughes, Charlie Day Smith, Josie Swain, Mike Hopwood, Liz Shailes Non-members: Tarquin Giles, Tyrone Harvey, Steve Helgesen, Natasha Apologies: Neil Roberts, Dave Henry, Jack Heriot

	Minutes

	Chair’s welcome and report
Discussion: Liz Shailes presided as Chair. Ross Cant offered a brief summary of the past season and Steve Lewis gave a summary of the junior’s season. A vote of thanks was offered to Neil Roberts and Steve Lewis and a presentation was made to Steve (a similar presentation will be made to Neil at a later date.
	Secretary’s report
Discussion: The secretary reported that there had been 6 committee meetings during the year. The main issue identified by the committee is the need for more coaches. The committee had also discussed and agreed on a constitution for Falmouth Canoe Club, based on the BCU model constitution. This is to be offered to the AGM for adoption.
	Treasurer’s report
Discussion: The treasurer presented accounts for the year, which are attached. The closing balance was £1528.23 as against £1175.26 opening balance. Steven Lewis tendered his resignation as treasurer.
	Adoption of Club Constitution
Discussion: The club constitution (attached) that had been prepared and agreed by the committee was presented to the meeting. The adoption of this constitution was put to the vote and was carried by majority
	Use of Kit Policy
Discussion: A proposal by Jamie Smith on the use of club kit by club members (attached) was presented to the meeting. A discussion followed which raised a number of points and concerns as follows: Concern about how insurance cover (third party liability, theft and damage) would apply Concern that it could be open to abuse A suggestion that there would need to limitations on use (e.g. 2* paddlers only) An acknowledgment that it would need a kit officer or similar to administer It was agreed that this matter should be left to the new committee. However, the principle of lending kit to club members was put to the vote and was carried by majority (11 votes).
	Subscription Rates
Discussion: The rates of subscriptions were discussed. Last years rates were £30 for seniors and £25 for juniors. In addition there was a suggestion that a kit hire charge be reintroduced. It was recognized that this would fit with the use of kit policy outlined above. A proposal for an increase in subscriptions to £30 for seniors and £25 for juniors was put to the vote and was carried by majority (10 votes). It was agreed that a decision on kit hire should be deferred to the new committee.
	Plans for 2002 Season
Discussion: Suggestions for activities for the 2002 season were requested. A lively discussion followed and the following ideas were raised: That the club could purchase season tickets for the Dart Loop for use by club members There should be more trips and less training The club should try to use the FWSA bar after club nights as a forum for paddlers to meet The club should continue to encourage more members to pursue coaching qualifications
	Election of Officers
Discussion: The following officers were elected unopposed: Chair – Liz Shailes Hon Secretary – Ross Cant Hon Membership Secretary – Dale Scar Treasurer – there were no nominations Steve Lewis agreed to approach Julia Nute to see if she would be willing to take up the post.
	Election of Committee
Discussion: The following members were elected as ordinary members: Mike Hopwood (FWSA representative) Steve Petherick (grants and funding applications) Bryan Green Gary Henderson Dave Hughes Tyrone Harvey Andy Berntzen Jamie Smith Tarquin Giles
	AOB
Discussion: This turned into another general discussion on the club direction and the following points came up: The club should focus on providing a means for paddlers to progress through the sport. That all club members should take a responsibility for club activities and keeping enthusiastic. The date for the first meeting of the new committee was set for the Wednesday 3^rd April 2002.

The Meeting closed at 9:05pm