May 2022 Meeting Report – AGM Part 2

The second part of our AGM was held on Thursday 26/05/22 at Geo’s Scarborough. The event was well attended, with the most notable attendee being incoming Chairman Pete Calow who had been forced to to miss the AGM Part 1. 

Geo’s was an innovative choice of venue, with good food and service. However, there was quite a lot of background noise generated from the restaurant below, making discussion somewhat challenging. Incoming Chairman Peter therefore opted to deliver most of his prepared speech via this report – please see below:

‘Those of you that know me will be hugely relieved that there’s to be no long rambling speech at this point, but just one or two bullet points to set out. 

Apologies for my non-attendance at the AGM, owing as many of you know to Covid within the household, and a surfeit of caution regarding this. 

Firstly, many thanks to David and all on his committee for their fine efforts last year. 

After the vote at the National AGM to open-up the new membership requirements, our own club rules will need reconsideration to account for this. The committee will have a look at this. Along with other 41 Clubs, we are moving with the times in that Charles Hindle is our new Vice Chairman. He will be the first non ex Round Table member to join the Scarborough 41 Club committee, and I’m sure you will all join me in congratulating Charles on this. 

I am conscious of the fact that the Aalten visits have ceased during the pandemic, and that we need to try to organise fresh contacts with Aalten, despite the difficulties that the small membership of Round Table now presents. Aalten are due to visit us again, and are reportedly keen to do so, and so we will try to set things in motion during the next year.’

Peter Calow 

(Peter then added a PS at the end of his email ‘At least no bad jokes feature above’. Not sure if he was having a go at yours truly, but then again, if the cap fits…).

All in all, it was a watershed moment for outgoing Chairman Dave. Not only was he handing over the 41 Club reins to Peter, but the following day was his last day at work before retiring. This came as a surprise to many members, as Dave has never seemed to age like the rest of us. Painting in the attic maybe? (Like in the story of Dorian Gray – come on gentlemen – keep up).

Peter therefore made one of his first duties proposing a toast to Dave, to wish him a happy retirement, before ending the meeting with RTBI.

THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH by ALTERNATIVE REPORTER

In place of the planned visit to SeaGrown on the Southern Star moored in the harbour to learn all about the cultivation and harvesting of seaweed which was cancelled at the last minute (will we ever succeed with this visit?) those members with a thirst to quench met in the Leeds Arms for a pre-meeting drink before been chivvied by John White into leaving at 7.30pm to walk to the restaurant in time for the second part of the AGM and the induction of our new Chairman.

Although we had the sole use of the upper floor of the restaurant the noise from the ground floor and the sound system made life difficult for the outgoing Chairman Dave, the Secretary Mike and the incoming Chairman Peter to be heard. The silver lining in the cloud was that Peter was unable to entertain us with his pre-prepared half hour address and limited his remarks to thanking David and his team for their efforts over a difficult period.

The Chairman’s regalia was duly handed over and the past Chairman’s jewel presented with David H (standing in for Stuart who was absent sailing around the Baltic Sea looking for Russian submarines in the absence of any whales) doing the honours with the camara.

The absence of table settings having become apparent the growing concerns of members about when and where they were going to eat was assuaged when plates albeit somewhat small and cutlery was placed on the tables by the restaurant staff. A series of tapas style dishes soon followed and the reason for the small plates became apparent.

Your reporter, David H and Nigel waited patiently as other tables were served a variety of dishes but nothing arrived until one table showed some sympathy by sharing their roasted green peppers. The noise of furniture being eaten finally drew the attention of the restaurant staff who initially explained that the correct number of meals had been served but were persuaded that additional food should be served to the starving trio. Further enquiry revealed that the restaurant had served 2 tables of 10 and 1 of 5. A quick count revealed that there were in fact 2 tables of 8 and 9 who had scoffed the trio’s share!

Several small plates later a satisfying meal ended with a miniature burger, fries and a salad. 

With the noise levels from the ground floor having reduced Chairman Peter was able to make himself heard to propose a toast to Former Chairman Dave on the eve of his last working day before taking a well-earned retirement. 

There was no other business and the meeting ended with the usual toast to RTBI.

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41 Club AGM – Report (Illustrated)

Minutes of the 62nd Annual General Meeting of Scarborough41 Club held at

The Wrea Head Hotel on Thursday 20th April 2017

Introduction of guests.

As there were no guests. No introduction was required.

  1. Approval of the minutes of the 61st AGM held on 21st April 2016.

Approved.

  1. Matters arising.

None.

  1. Committee members report.

4.1 Secretary’s report.

Mike Shingler (ne Raymond Malcolm) gave a brief report as he said he had managed to delegate most of the secretaries’ duties over the past few years to other members. He did report that our numbers were “around 63” and that new younger members would always be welcome, who would come in useful cutting up our meat in the near future.

Although the apology system is likely to change slightly this year due to Mikes probable retirement. He will still stay on as Secretary, as no one else will do it!

4.2 Treasurer’s report.

Steve Slade started by announcing that due to the excessive paperwork he has had to generate for the club over the past few years. He now must wear glasses to read. He will therefore be putting a claim for compensation into the club.

Having previously passed around copies of the accounts. Steve then went on to go through the accounts in detail. The main points being that there is going to be no change in the annual subs of £25 per member, £5 of which goes into the Aalten fund each year.

£1770 was raised at the charity night which was donated to Basics Plus (chairman Gordon’s nominated charity).

The General account stands at £3354

The Aalten fund stands at £2587

The Charity account of £460 will be donated to Basics Plus.

Steve also reported finding a fair amount of foreign coinage (mainly Euros) in the Charity box. And as Richard Frank has spent a large proportion of the year in Europe. It is assumed he is the culprit!

Overall the club is in credit to the tune of around £6400 due mainly to the way non-apologies are also charged for the meals they don’t attend.

Steve ended by staying that due to his work commitments he is standing down at treasurer and that Iain Johnston had stupidly put his name forward to take on the job this coming year.

There were no serious questions of the treasurer.

4.3 Catering Officer’s report.

Simon Ward (who was speaking on behalf of the other Catering Officers) started by stating that every meeting over the past 7 years while he has been in office, there has been 4 or 5 members who do not apologise and who don’t turn up. This was however, until Ian Costello managed to book the exact number of people to attend the visit around the new Lifeboat.

The average attendance and meal costs over the past year had been 26.1 and £23 accordingly. Simon also pointed out that the “opt in events” always produced the correct numbers.

Charity events have been well attended and very successful and he hoped would continue under Tom Cathcart’s stewardship.

Again, no serious questions were put to the Catering Officer.

4.4 Membership Officers report.

Simon Lockley started by saying that although the charity events over the past couple of years had been very

successful at raising money. They had not resulted in attracting new members. Which had been one of the main aims originally. Having picked up a statement by Simon earlier on regarding the opposite sex. John Priestly suggested we could offer new female members a sex change!

John was then asked by Barry Hodgson, “how was it John??”

Once the laughter had died down Simon continued apace. Stating that we have one prospective new member who comes up to the exacting standards of 41 Club. That being he is over 40 and has a pulse!

4.5 Newsletter Editor’s report.

David Henderson reported that once again all had gone well with the website with contributions from members (mainly Chairman Gordon) and of course Stuart Bains for not only his photographic contribution but also to his meeting reports. However, going forward David reported that although he will still host the website he will, due to his increasing absence from Scarborough, no longer can edit the content on the website or send out notices. The replacement of such function would be discussed later in the meeting.

4.6 Sport’s Officer’s report.

Darren Kellet that the quoits night between 41 Club, FART and Round Table had been well attended and enjoyed by all. Which, on count back had resulted in 41 Club coming second.

The other event. The Pool Night. Was not well attended due probably to holidays, apathy and the fact that the Round Table had a meeting the night before and therefor pass outs were hard to come by. However, he did say that he was going to arrange for both events to be repeated this year but that if anyone else had any good ideas. They would be considered.

No questions from the members apart from Mike Holiday, (who had obviously been waiting a long time to put the question). “So when the quoits night had to end early due to lack of light. Was that quoitus interruptus?”

  1. Chairman’s report.

Gordon Hayes then started by expressing his thanks to past Chairmen who have given him advice and of course to his committee.

He then went on to mention one or two of the meeting that we have had.

The RLNI visit. Which resulted in a record attendance of 36.

The visit by our National President, Barry Durman.

The Charity evening.

The raffle prize of a bottle of whisky. Was won by David Henderson. The money raised during the evening of £144 would also be donated to Basics Plus.

Gordon then went on to present all his committee members with a bottle of wine each.

He then went on to wish Mark Lawes all the best in his upcoming year as club Chairman. Although Mike Shingler pointed out that “he hadn’t been voted in yet”.

  1. Election of Officers and Committee

There then followed a successful on bloke vote for the new officers and committee members as listed in the Agenda. The only person who was unaware of is proposed position, being Simon Lockley as Vice Chairman. Who having been through the chair before. Might get it right this time around! (Mike Shingler believed).

  1. Induction of new Chairman

The usual handing over of chains and jewels then occurred. Followed by an address by our new Chairman Mark Laws.

  1. New Chairman’s Address.

Mark started by saying that his address was 5 Deepdale Avenue.

He did then go on to tell a few jokes. Which went down well although he did say he wasn’t good at telling jokes. Which was true.

He then went on to thank Gordon for chairing a fantastic year. He also thanked the incoming committee but also thanked Simon Ward and David Henderson, who after many years in office are stepping down.

He said members should try to encourage ex Tablers to join 41 Club, some of whom perhaps think that it’s not for them.

Mark reminded everyone that next year is the Aalton twining weekend.

That his nominated charity this year will be the Scarborough Disabled Swimming Club who had been around for the past 50 years.

He also mentioned the fact that as Dave is stepping down we do need help now to fill this gap.

He then gave out that the next meeting will be on the Thursday 25th May at the Oliver’s Mount café. It will be an opt in meeting with partners. Gordon needs to be contacted at least a week before.

 

 

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41 Club AGM Pictures

An illustrated report of last month’s AGM. A written report will be along soon!!!

Our happy band gather

Out with the old………..

In with the new………

And for next year………….

Report, what report!

What are these figures?

I said profiteroles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Invitation: Scarborough Round Table 88 AGM, 21 April 2017

Scarborough Round Table 88 would like to invite all members of 41 Club and FARTs to our AGM. It is on Friday, 21 April 2017 at The Crown Spa hotel, Scarborough.

Arrive 19.00 for a prompt 19.30 start. 3 course meal at a cost of £30 per head. The meeting dress code is Black Tie.

Please contact Mike Shingler, 41 Club Secretary, to arrange to go.

Chris Redford

Chairman
Scarborough Round Table

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April and May 2017 meeting arrangements

April 2017

Our AGM is to be held at the Wrea Head, Scalby (as in past years), 7.30pm for 8.00 pm on Thursday, 20 April 2017.

Dress code: smart casual.

Apologies for this meeting are due by noon on Friday, 14 April 2017.

Organiser: Simon Ward

The AGM agenda will follow as soon as the Secretary recovers from his post-Tenerife de-tox.

 

May 2017

This will be a set three course meal for members and partners at Olivers on the Mount restaurant on the evening of Thursday, 25 May 2017.

For the more energetic, the meal will be preceded by a short stroll either from our new Chairman’s house to the restaurant, or around the Mount itself.

As the restaurant is opening just for us, they will need to know exact numbers and vegetarian menu options one week beforehand. This is therefore likely to be an opt-in meeting.

Please put this in your diary now – more details to follow nearer the time.

Organiser: Gordon Hayes

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Notification of the 41 Club 2017 National AGM in Blackpool

NATIONAL SECRETARY

Manny Martins

(Kingston Upon Thames 41 Club and Hamble Valley Stick Club)

78 Portchester Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8QJ

T: 01329 280086 M: 07564 366456 E: secretary@41club.org

                                

1 November 2016

TO:          NATIONAL COUNCIL

                             ALL CLUB CONTACTS AND CLUB CHAIRMAN

 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 18.2 THAT THE 72nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF EX- ROUND TABLERS’ CLUBS WILL BE HELD IN THE ‘LANCASTRIAN ROOM’, THE IMPERIAL HOTEL, NORTH PROMENADE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 2HB, ON SATURDAY 22nd APRIL 2017 STARTING AT 9.00 am.

Please note:-

            1.         Resolutions in accordance with Rule 18.4 should be sent to me to arrive not later than Wednesday 1st February, 2017.

            2.         Nominations for any post of an Association Officer for the year 2017 – 2018 (listed below)in accordance with Rules 6.1 and 6.5 should be sent to me as prescribed on the nomination form, on the accompanying form, to arrive not later than Wednesday 1st February, 2017.

                         Vice-President (President Elect) – For Application Form

                        CLICK HERE

                         National Secretary – For Application Form

                        CLICK HERE

 

                        National Treasurer – For Application Form

                        CLICK HERE

                       

                        National Councillors’ Liaison Officer – For Application Form

                        CLICK HERE

      

Manuel (Manny) Martins

National Secretary

November Mailing

Enclosed in this mailing are the following documents:

             Notice of the AGM in Blackpool – Saturday 22nd April 2017

            Nomination Form for National Officers

            CAS Updates Clubs and E-Mail Verification and Agreement – attached below

If you are no longer the Club Contact or Chairman – please pass this information to the person who is, so it can be discussed at a meeting before the deadline date. We hear of many instances of Clubs claiming they have not received information they need to act on – as the Club Contact or Chairman is no longer in the role, and the system has not been updated.

Please check and update the CAS system as necessary. If you need help please contact Marchesi House who will help you. (0121 456 4402).  I have included instructions on how to update CAS yourself.

Yours in Continued Friendship,

Manny Martins

Manuel (Manny) Martins

National Secretary

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Blackpool Conference 2017 Early Bird deals

Blackpool Roxx

Good morning all!

Just a brief word to remind you that the early bird deals on Blackpool National Conference 2017 come to an end at the end of this month!

The two-day and three-day packages will be going up to £180 and £210 respectively as of October 1st. This is in two weeks’ time…

The Conference Committee has put together three days of fun and fellowship for you including events in one of the North-West’s most iconic locations, Blackpool Tower Ballroom, so what are you waiting for? Start packing your best bib and tucker and book in!

41clubconf2017booknow

http://www.41club-tangent-2017.co.uk

Yours in Continued Friendship
Godwin Stewart – National Communications Officer

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AGM 2016: meeting photos

There’s no report, at least until the Secretary finds the minutes so ably recorded by JQE.

Here’s Stuart’s excellent photos:

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AGM: the members’ pix

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Richard enjoys a happy conclusion to his year of office, whilst Gordon ramps up the activity

Something not quite right with this shot

Something not quite right with this shot

Please let me know if you would like a hi-res version of either of these.

David

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41 Club National AGM 2016 – supporting documents

Please find the following documents on the 41 Club Website:
Please ensure that the person attending the AGM on your behalf has a downloaded copy of the Agenda and Order Paper. More copies will be available on the day. Please appoint a Voting Delegate, and discuss the resolutions and elections in the Order Paper with your members before they attend, so your Voting Delegate is qualified to vote correctly on your behalf. Copies of the Order Paper can be downloaded from our website in PDF format should you wish to e-mail a copy to your members whose details are not fully registered on CAS.
For those attending the AGM as the Voting Delegate, please ensure the Chairman or Secretary completes and signs the Voting Delegate Form (FORM A) and they bring the completed Form with them to the AGM to register. Failure to follow this may prejudice your Club’s vote.
If you are appointing a Proxy Voting Delegate on your behalf, you need to complete the Proxy Voting Delegate Form (FORM B) and send it to me to arrive no later than 09:00 a.m. on Wednesday 13 April 2016. Forms received after this date will be invalid. Please see the separate notes on Proxy Voting.
Please note anyone in 41 Club can attend the AGM and observe. There is no limit on numbers – everyone is welcome!
Finally, please check and update as required your Club and Member details on CAS and update them ‘on line’ as required.
Yours in Continued Friendship
Manny Martins
National Secretary
Telephone (H): 01329 280086
Telephone (M): 07564 366456
E-Mail: secretary@41club.org
Web: www.41club.org

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