MINUTES OF HERNE HILL HARRIERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON WED 26th OCTOBER 2022
AT FURZEDOWN PUBLIC HOUSE
Present : Glen Keegan, Keith Newton, Nigel Stone, Geoff Jerwood, Jak Stegner, Sarah Allen, Cindy Godwin, Jess Winfield, Nigel Goodwin, Garth Francis, Jon Appleton, Tony Mayhew, Mick Lee (EA representative)
Announcements and apologies
Club President Glen Keegan welcomed everyone to the Annual General meeting
Apologies for absence were received from Mandy Merron, John Gebbels, Anthony Soalla Bell, and Andrew Simms
There were no announcements. All reports had been distributed prior to the meeting for reading and a synopsis of the report was given
Perception Survey
The results of the EA perception survey amongst club members was given by Mick Lee of England Athletics and discussed at the meeting. A more detailed appraisal will be given
Gilbert Anderson and Peter Phillips, members of the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group attended via zoom, along with Emma Hurst of EA and Cindy Godwin for the D & I team to provide background into the report.
During the discussion Glen asked how the results of the survey will be published, he suggested a PDF on the club website or in his monthly newsletter. To be discussed further at next Executive Committee meeting.
Ratification of and matters arising from the minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting
The 2021 AGM minutes were distributed at the meeting. The minutes were agreed to be a correct record of the meeting
Financial report for year ending 31st March 2022
In Mandy Brown’s absence Steve Bosley presented a financial report for the past year indicating that the club had made an operational loss on the previous year up to 31st March 2022, however this was affected by covid lockdowns and restricted activities and the club’s finances remained in a healthy position. The accounts had been checked and were approved by Mark White were in the process of being audited. Sarah Allen proposed and Jak Stegner seconded and the meeting agreed to accept the report. It was raised whether a summary could be put on the club website or in a newsletter given the need to increase engagement with the membership.
Mandy was thanked for her work as treasurer during the past year in maintaining the club accounts
Presentation of reports
Hon Gen Secretary
Steve Bosley presented the report Sarah Allen proposed and Geoff Jerwood seconded the report. Steve was thanked for his work as secretary in the past year.
Young Athletes Track and Field & cross country report
Steve Bosley presented the report Sarah Allen proposed and Mandy Brown seconded the report, the meeting agreed to accept the report.
Mens track and field report
Geoff Jerwood presented the report which was proposed by Sarah Allen & seconded by Jak Stegner.
Womens Track and Field report
Steve Bosley presented the report which was proposed by Sarah Allen and seconded by Geoff Jerwood.
Mens and womens Road Running and Cross country report
Geoff Jerwood presented the mens and womens reports accepted by Sarah Allen & Keith Newton.
Veterans report
In Waldy Pauzers absence there was no veterans report available.
Life Membership to Keith Newton and Waldy Pauzers
Life membership was awarded to Keith Newton and Waldy Pauzers in recognition of their service and commitment over a long period for Herne Hill Harriers. Both had been club Presidents and been involved in the funding for recent development of Tooting Bec track. Nigel Stone and Glen Keegan introduced Keith Newton’s achievements and Keith was present to accept his award certificate. Waldy Pauzers was out of the country and a suitable date would be arranged to present his award.
Election of Club Officials for 2022/23
Steve Bosley advised the meeting that Glen Keegan had been invited by the club Executive to remain as the Club President for the next year.
Vice Presidents Eric Dol, Mike Boyle, Mandy Brown, Anthony Soalla Bell, Cindy Godwin and Jess Winfield were elected as vice presidents as only six vice presidents had accepted their nominations there was no need for a vote.
Hon Gen Secretary Steve Bosley proposed by Sarah Allen seconded by Keith Newton
Hon Treasurer Mandy Brown proposed by Sarah Allen seconded by Nigel Stone
Womens Track and Field Secretary Steve Bosley, assisted by Jessica Winfield and Julia Wedmore
Proposed by Keith Newton seconded by Sarah Allen
Mens Track and Field Secretary vacant (covered by Steve Bosley)
Young Athletes Track & Field Secretary Steve Bosley assisted by parents proposed by Sarah Allen seconded by Keith Newton
Veterans Secretary Waldy Pauzers proposed by Sarah Allen seconder Keith Newton
Membership and Subscriptions Secretary vacant (covered by Tom Conlon)
Committee members Tony Mayhew Garth Francis Ian Strong Sarah Allen Nigel Goodwin one more to be added
Past Presidents en block re-elected en bloc
Life members en bloc re-elected en block
Any other business : there was no any other business
Glen thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting
The meeting closed at 8.55 pm