Citi-UK Club
Minutes of third Annual General Meeting dated 19th October 2006
Held at The Litten Tree, Old Street, London EC1

Present were :
Geoffrey Liley Vice Chairman            Peter Morton Committee Member
Alan Rowlinson Treasurer                John Fisher Committee Member
Dave Parker Secretary                        Ray Ascott Committee Member

There were, in addition, 23 members present in the meeting area. (Others were drinking at the bar!)
The meeting was opened by the Vice Chairman at 11.33am, explaining that The Chairman was unable to attend and had sent his apologies. Over 50 other apologies were received details of which are held by the Secretary.
Item 1. To Confirm the minutes of the previous meeting.
The minutes of the previous meeting having been circulated, the Vice Chairman asked if there were any queries arising. There being none, the minutes were adopted.
Item 2. Chairman's Report.
The Chairman's report was read out by the Vice Chairman. (A copy is attached)
Item 3. Treasurers Report.
The Treasurer presented his accounts. The Scrutineers explained that they had reviewed them and found them in order. A couple of procedural request were made of the Secretary which he agreed to adhere to. As we are holding a sizable balance in the general account (£2.900), Dave Parker suggested that we cease the standing orders and run the balance down, which, because of the low level of expenses, is likely to last for several years. There were a number of suggestions from the floor e.g.
The excess funds could be used to reduce the cost of the meetings and buffet, the annual fee could be reduced, a donation could be made to a Charity [preferably one involved with our industry, or one which assisted retired members who were ill].
The meeting felt that we should continue with the standing orders and, perhaps canvass the members to see whether we should be applying some of it to a charity. The Secretary said that he would circulate the members and see what their feelings were. The Treasurer thanked the Scrutineers for their assistance.
Items 4 Election of Chairman.
There being no other nomination, and Alan Pendleton being willing to stand for a further year, Alan was re-elected.
Item 5. Election of other Officers.
All the remaining Officers and Committee members stood down and, there being no other nominations from the floor, were re-elected en bloc.
Item 6. Election of Scrutineers.
Bob Bushell and Norman Spence having agreed to stand for another year were nominated and thankfully accepted by the members.
Item 7. Any Other Business.
The Chairman's report, which had been read out earlier, indicated the disappointment felt by the Committee that three of the four events which had been arranged had to be cancelled through lack of interest. After discussing the options, it was agreed that there would only be a single event arranged, being the AGM which would continue to be held on the 3rd Thursday in October, annually (of course).
It was further suggested that instead of the running buffet which has been a feature of the AGM's thus far, we should consider a sit-down lunch, for a reasonable cost, at a suitable alternative venue. A number of suggestions were made which will be looked into by Ray Ascott. The members will then be asked for their opinions of the options with a view to, perhaps, making this change.
Item 8. Close the Meeting.
There being no other matters raised for discussion, the Vice Chairman thanked the members for attending and pronounced the meeting closed at 12.09pm

Chairman ……………………. October 2007

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