NORTHBROOK ATHLETIC CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

held on 22nd January 2009 at Jaguar Sports and Social Club, Browns Lane, Coventry

  1. Present: 23 members.
  2. Apologies – Penny Wilson. Adrian Powell, Martin Turrall, Corrina O'Conner
  3. Matters From Last Meeting – Roger Ladbury is now working with the club website. Last year’s minutes accepted (Proposed: Bob Awcock, Seconded: Tony Murphy).
  4. Chairman’s Report – Bob Adams – Thank you to everyone who has attended. It was another eventful year for the club. Ladies team won Coventry Half Marathon Shield, and Warks Road Race League. Mens team won Warks Road Race League, and finished 5th in the Birmingham XC League Division 2. The 10Km race included the Inter-Counties championship. We hosted a mens and ladies Birmingham league XC race, as well as the 10Km and Allesley Fun Run. The 30th Anniversary event and Presentation Night were excellent. Thanks to the committee, and anyone who helped through the year.
  5. Treasurers Report – a report was circulated. The balance has decreased but we have a healthy stock of club kit. £1400 was given to charities from the 10Km race profit. We are paying increased fees to enter XC events. £100 will be paid to Allesley Fun Run charities. Subscription recommendations were consider via a proposal:

    Subscriptions: Proposed: Tony French, Seconded: Bob Adams
    For 19, Against 0. Accepted – Fees are now due.
    Renewals £17 (concession/2nd claim £10), New Members £25 (includes vest).

  6. Proposals Received –
    1. Clubperson of the Year criteria - unchanged
    2. Most Improved Runner criteria - unchanged
    3. Life Membership Award - awarded to Tony Murphy
    4. London Marathon Draw criteria - unchanged
  7. Election of Officers -
    1. President - Bob Awcock
    2. Chairperson - Bob Adams
    3. Secretary- Mark Baker
    4. Treasurer - Paul Stead
    5. Mens Captain -John Hosie
    6. Ladies Captain- Alix Critchley
    7. Membership Secretary - Tony French
    8. Social Secretary- Andrea Fodor
    9. Running Advisor - Andrew Houston

    Non committee

    1. Summer Handicap - Richard French
    2. Website - Roger Ladbury
    3. 10km race - Tony French, Tony Hoy, Mal Boileau, John Ralph, Rob Pool, Shaun Flanaghan, Paul McKeeney
    4. Coaching Assistance - Rebecca Macleod
    5. TBA - Tony Williams
  8. Awards for 2008
    1. Mens Road Race - Nathan Holmes
    2. Ladies Road Race - Amanda Deavey
    3. Vet Mens Road Race - Howard Andersen
    4. Vet Ladies Road Race - Cath Fenn
    5. Veteran of the Year - Cath Fenn
    6. Mens Summer Handicap - Daniel Bennett
    7. Ladies Summer Handicap - Diane Keen
    8. Clubperson of the Year - Andrea Fodor
    9. Most Improved Runner - Andy Kelsall
    10. Animal of the Year - Penny Wilkin/Cath Fenn (Ironman triathlons)
  9. Any other business
    1. Summer Handicap and Road Race Championships formats unchanged
  10. Meeting closed at 9.39pm