Citi-UK Club
Minutes of second Annual General Meeting dated 20th October 2005
Held at The Litten Tree, Old Street, London EC1

Minutes of the meeting of the Annual General Meeting of the Citibank Pensioners Club held at the Litten Tree, Old Street, London at 11:30am on Thursday 20th October 2005.
Open meeting and welcome attendees
There being a quorum present, the meeting opened at 11:32am.
To confirm the minutes of the last meeting (already circulated).
Adoption was proposed by Ray Ascot, seconded by Peter Morton and passed by a show of hands by the members present.
Matters arising - There were no matters arising
Chairman's report The Chairman advised that whilst we had enjoyed 4 social events this year, the Club membership was in a static position, and that we needed to expand. This is further dealt with under Any Other Business. The Chairman read extracts from a letter received from Ian Cormack which cemented our view that we should not look to Citi to provide us with any assistance or information. Extracts from a letter received from Mike Kirkwood further reinforced this. The Chairman thanked all those on the committee who had assisted with the running of the club this year, and particularly those officers who are unable to submit their names for re-election this year.
Treasurer's report . The Treasurer explained various aspects of the accounts. Adoption was proposed by Dave Parker, together with a vote of thanks to the Treasurer and the scrutineers. This was seconded by Charles Francis.and passed by a show of hands.
Election of Chairperson. Alan Pendleton was Nominated. Bob Bushell proposed, Ray Cattermole seconded, and the members passed it by a show of hands
Election of other Club Officers.
All the remaining Officers stood down in accordance with the club by-laws.
Geoffrey Liley was nominated as Vice-Chairman. Ray Cattermole Proposed, Alan Pendleton seconded, and the members passed it by a show of hands.
Alan Rowlingson, having offered his name for nomination as Treasurer was proposed by Ray Ascott and seconded by Dave Parker and the members passed it by a show of hands.
There being no nomination for Membership Secretary, Dave Parker submitted his name for consideration. Peter Morton Proposed, John Fisher seconded, and the members passed it by a show of hands.
There being no nomination for Secretary, Dave Parker submitted his name for consideration Alan Pendleton Proposed, Ray Cattermole seconded, and was passed by a show of hands.
Ray Ascott, Gerry Lowe, John Fisher and Peter Morton submitted themselves for re-election as Committee members . Ray Cattermole proposed , Derek Meakings seconded, and the members passed it by a show of hands.
Norman Spence and Bob Bushell submitted themselves for re-election as accounts scrutineers. Dave Parker proposed , John Fisher Seconded, and the members passed it by a show of hands.
Social events.
It was agreed that the following social events be considered:
A second indoor bowling contest, playing for the Pam Ewing Trophy. (minimum of 8 required)
Walks, to be arranged in 'local' areas.
Visit with an MP to the House of Commons
A trip from Gravesend/Tilbury on the MV Princess Pocahontas to Greenwich, and return.
A possible golf contest. (minimum of 12 required)
A possible group trip to a county cricket match. (minimum of 10 to make it worthwhile)
Any Other Business
After a spirited discussion it was agreed:
a. that the by-laws be re-written to more closely relate to the social club aspects,
b. to allow postal voting
c. Membership criteria should be enlarged to allow the following persons the right to join the club:
" Those who are currently working for (what was) Citicorp UK
" Those who have at some time worked for Citicorp UK
" Those Consultants / Temporary staff who are working, or who have worked for Citicorp UK,
The revised by-laws to be circulated to all members for comment and voted on at an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held later this year.
It was pointed out to Dave Parker that although a member's email address had been provided to the club, the member was not receiving email correspondence. This may be due to the receiving Internet supplier deciding that the bulk emailing is 'spam' and therefore rejecting it.. Members should be aware that this can happen.
14. Close the Meeting. The meeting closed at 12:20pm

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