Minutes of
HOLME VALLEY CHESS CLUB
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
At
Holmfirth Fire Station
Tuesday
6th May 2003
1.
Norman
Battye was elected Chairperson.
2.
Apologies were received from Roger Keely and Stewart Thompson.
3.
The minutes of the Annual General Meeting of 7th May 2002 were
accepted.
4.
Matters arising : It was agreed that Holmfirth Fire Brigade should be thanked
for their hospitality, with special thanks to Richard, and that Roger should
buy some token of appreciation as last year. Roger should also to buy a gift
for Kate Keely in appreciation for her hosting several chess matches last
season (Roger to liase with treasurer for funds).
5.
There were no items under “Correspondence” to report.
6.
Secretary’s report. In the absence of the Secretary there was a general
discussion about venue and match night, recruitment and publicity, Club
Individual competition and other matters.
It was noted that membership had
increased slightly over the last year. There were no complaints about the venue
or match night, however concerns were expressed about the folding tables not
being very steady. Members were asked to keep a look out for suitable tables
and chairs.
It was decided that Geoff Peake should
contact Steven Priest with regard to Marsden Chess Club and their advertisement
in the local free Shopper newspaper. Geoff Peake was also asked to put posters
about the Chess Club in local libraries.
It was agreed that the All Play All
Tournament proposed by Geoff Peake should go ahead on identified Club Nights
(match free weeks) starting September 2003.
7.
Team Captain’s report
Watkinson /
Rapidplay
It was
noted that the team had come a disappointing 7th out of 8 in the
Watkinson, though the members supported the policy of giving as many members as possible a game rather than trying all
out to win matches.
In the
Rapidplay the team had come a creditable 3rd .
8.
Team Captain’s report
Handicap / Team KO
The
Handicap team had been very successful, coming equal first,
though they had lost the play off to Netherton A. The Captain’s policy had been to give as many members as possible equal opportunity of playing in matches.
In the
team KO the team had reached the final to be played Tuesday 13th May
2003.
9.
Treasurer’s Report
Geoff Peake reported a balance of
£89.31. £60 subs had been collected during the season, but 4 players who had
played for the Club had not paid their subs. It was resolved that members who
do not pay their subs by Christmas will not be considered for team matches
after that date.
10.
There were no other reports.
11.
Election of Officers
Secretary
: Roger Keely
Team
Captain Watkinson / Rapidplay : Roger Keely
Team
Captain Handicap / Team KO : Kevin Haigh
Treasurer
: Geoff Peake
Chairperson
: Norman Battye
Recruitment
and Publicity: Geoff Peake
12.
Purchase of Equipment
It
was decided to purchase a new batch of score sheets.
£10
from funds to be donated as Second Prize in the September All-Play-All
Tournament.
Up to £40 to be available in principle for Norman Battye to purchase new table(s), preferably collapsible.