Cheshire Tally Ho – Hare and Hounds Club

Annual General Meeting  - 03 May 2022

Venue – Morley Green Social Club, Wilmslow

 

Present – Joe Park (Hon President), Mike Eastwood, Tim Norman, Steve Murray, Paul Wells, John Wilson, Des Winterbone, David Bell, Les Ruddock, John Joyces, Mike Burston, Dave Riley, Ian Jenkinson, Vinnie Jones, Ian Brown.

Apologies for non-attendance received from – Geoff Walley, Tony Taylor, Walter Mason, Colin Goulder, Andy Coatsworth, Mark Taylor, Steve Ruddock, Rick Ridings.

The President Mr Joe Park, opened the meeting by asking for a minutes reflection on members, who had passed away since the previous AGM. 

RIP Ernie Wilson, George Dobson and Rob McHarry.

1. Previous Minutes – These were accepted as an accurate reflection of the 2019 meeting. There was only one outstanding issue, in that Mark Taylor required a copy of the 2018 Lakes Report for the Log Book. John Wilson to action.

2. Secretaries Report – Mike Eastwood presented his secretaries report covering the three seasons since the last AGM. It was an accurate assessment of this time and was accepted with rapturous applause.

3. Treasures Report - The Hon. Treasurer was absent, touring north Spain. Tony sent an audited accounts report, with a summary of recommendations. Funds available to then Club increased to £1,356. As a result of our flush situation, the Hon Treas recommended reducing subscriptions to £10 per season and meal charges to be standard at £15. 

4. Election of Officers – 

   1. Club Secretary – The Hon Pres. Joe Park proposed Mike Eastwood continue in the role, this was seconded by Ian Brown and supported by all present.

   2. John Jocyes proposed that Tony Taylor continue his position as treasurer, this was seconded by Joe Park and supported by all.

   3. The members present agreed to reduce the number of auditors to one and David Bell was duly elected. 

   4. Next came some discussion on the current committee. Steve Murray, Ian Brown and Mike Burston, were to join the current committee. This now  consists of the three above plus, Paul Wells, Mark Taylor and John Joyces. 

5. Handicap Committee – It was proposed that the existing committee continue, as they had finally settled into the role and were becoming quite accurate in their tasks. The members are Joe Park, Tim Norman and Steve Murray.

6. 2022 Lakes Report – John Wilson present a flowery (but accurate) report of our visit to the Coledale Inn, Braithwaite. JW to forward copy of the report to Mike Eastwood and Mark Taylor

7. 2023 Lakes Venue – It was agreed that we would visit the Coniston Inn, Coniston. Costs will be £245 pp, and a deposit of £50 would be required asap. The Club had paid a deposit for 22 places. Tim Norman agreed to run the finances whilst John Wilson will continue with the rest of the organising. Good luck !

8. 2022 – 2023 Fixtures – A proposal for the next seasons fixtures was presented to the meeting by Mike Eastwood. Fixtures for the first half of the season, leading up to the Championship were accepted. However, for the second half of the season there were a number of unfilled dates. 

   1. 18th February, 04th March 

   2. Mike Burston to look at possibility of a Romiley run

   3. Ian Brown to investigate a run near the Roaches

   4. Les Ruddock to investigate a run near Rivington

   5. The date for Hayfield was changed to the 11th March, leaving the 18th free for Cambridge

   6. John Wilson is to visit the Cross Keys at Uppermill and introduce the Club to the new owners.

9. Hartley Folly – No firm agreement was reached on a venue, but, two members took away actions to look at possibilities.

   1. Paul Wells to look at the area around Burnley

   2. Ian Jenkinson to look at revisiting a run we did some years back, Hope to Hathersage.

10. Glassware – Our stock of glassware needs to be replenished, as only one season is left. It was agreed by all to not have the year engraved on the glass. Joe Park agreed to pursue the replenishment.

11. Club History – Paul Wells is to issue a draft copy of work so far to Des Winterbone for review. 

    1. Club website to continue to be maintained by Steve Ruddock. Members were ask to chase SR if they had submitted reports that had not been uploaded.

    2. Mark Taylor to continue in his role a Log Keeper

    3. The minute book, which is in some disarray, was taken away by Tim Norman, to try and put into some order and make current.

12. 150th Celebration – It was agreed by all present, that a dinner and dance should take place this year, probably 11/12th November 2022, and that this would be a family gathering. Several members took away actions and the Hon Sec. to send out email, asking for volunteer(s) to organise.

    1. Joe Park to enquire at Frodsham

    2. Steve Murray to enquire at the Alma Lodge

    3. John Jocyes to investigate Marple CC.

Meeting closed at 21:00

Hopefully this is a fair and accurate reflection of the night’s proceedings. Some may seem a little vague to those who fell asleep (again).

Best regards

Mike Eastwood.