The following is a brief outline of the evening, full minutes to follow from Simon Lockley (via email) in due course.
The AGM evening at the Crescent Hotel started well. National Council Liaison Officer Wynn Parry reported on the change of Association rules to the effect that clubs could invite any new members regardless of whether they had been in Round Table previously or not. This is without limit in number.
Wynn commented that that our 41 Club is one of the biggest in area and indeed in the country which, in my opinion, is worrying for 41 Club nationally given that we are ourselves conscious of our shrinking numbers.
Wynn asked that we support National Tangent’s charity work by buying raffle tickets which we duly did; the Club also voted to give a lump sum of £100.
The previous minutes from the AGM were passed; the AGM had been with minimum attendance by officers only at the Nags Head, Scalby due to Covid restrictions.
Officers’ reports were given with no major issues forthcoming.
It was discussed what the situation regarding Aalten visits was currently. Apparently, Aalten are keen to firm up a date but Round Table are being cautious at the moment given that they only currently have approximately eight members. 41 Club hold funds to support a visit.
There will hopefully be a sports night, possibly Quoits, in the near future.
Given that Peter Calow the Vice Chairman was currently self-isolation, the handover to a new Chairman and appointment of officers could not take place and was been postponed to the next meeting.
A toast was made by John White in memory of Tom Cathcart.
A toast was made by Simon Ward in favour of Dominic Grunwell for his Catering Officer endeavours through the year.
At this point we enjoyed dinner which comprised of a Pate starter, Irish Stew and, to finish, Cheese and Biscuits or Sticky Toffee pudding.
After the dinner, Chairman David Ascough inducted Neil Warburton as a new member.
Dave suggested the Rainbow Centre as his appointed charity for the year. He gave gifts to his officers in thanks for their services, Mike Shingler with a miniature replica.
Steve Slade was presented with his past chair gong, just a little late due to Covid.
With that, the AGM procedures were paused pending completion at the May meeting.
Meeting report and photos by Stuart Baines.
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