LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 25TH NOVEMBER 2008
1. The president welcomed officers and delegates
2.
Apologies for absence
G.Smith (Boston), S.Smith (Boston), S.Holland Leavens (Deepings), L.Webster (LV), Grantham Kings, A. Butler (Water polo), J.Highfield (LV)
3.
Present
P. Crowley (President), M. Crowley (Records Officer), W.Webb (CLP), J. Noonan (Lincs league), N. Savory (Masters sec), J. Savory (Treasurer), M.Reynolds (Deepings), B.Kelsey(LV), D.Pigott (Grantham), M.Macleod (Boston), J.Wright (Boston), G.Richardson (Louth), E.Dix (Boston), S.Dix (Boston), G.Dix (Officials sec), D.Hendel (Gen sec), C.Hendel (LV), L.Simpson (Grantham)
4.
Minutes of the AGM held on 27th November 2007
Accepted as a true record proposed by GD and seconded by NS.
5.
Matters arising
No matters arising
6.
Annual report of the Hon. Champs/Age Group Secretary
Report circulated, PC thanked NS – no questions
7.
Annual report of the Hon Treasurer
Report and accounts circulated. JS reminded the steering committee for the County development coach that reports to LCC would be required for there contribution to the ongoing costs of this post, this funding will cease after 3 years, the position will then be self funding.
JS thanked GD for auditing the accounts. PC thanked JS for all his work during his time as County treasurer.
8.
Annual report of the Hon Masters secretary
Report circulated – no questions
9.
Annual report of the Hon. Fixtures Secretary
Report circulated – no questions
10.
Annual report of the Hon RLSS Secretary
No report received
11.
Annual report of the Hon Officials Secretary
Report circulated – GD is disappointed on how the new referee’s exam had gone. Candidates have not received feedback; the referees mentor has been restricted in what information can be fed back to candidates. Feedback on problems encountered will be forwarded to the ASA.
12.
Annual report of the Hon Records Officer
Report circulated – MC said that all was going well with all claims being received correctly
13.
Annual report of the Hon Education Secretary
PC reported that there is still concern over the number of courses being run in Lincolnshire this number has dropped considerably. There is still a lack of tutors able to deliver the courses. Though CPD courses have picked up.
14.
Annual report of the Hon Water Polo Secretary
Report circulated – water polo in Lincolnshire needs to be discussed at the next exec meeting to try and move this forward in the region.
15. Annual report of the Hon Open water Secretary
No report received
16.
Annual report of the Hon Disability officer
No report received
17.
Annual report of the Hon Development Officer
BK stated that he had been visiting the clubs in the County from information received he will draft the County development plan by the end of the year for discussion and approval for release at the 2009 County Championships. BK still requires information from the secretaries of each discipline for inclusion in the plan.
18.
Award of the Frank Cobb John Grant and Carol Patch memorial
trophies.
The Carol Patch trophy is now awarded at the Masters gala – LV where the 2008 recipients.
No nominations received for the John Grant award
2 nominations received for the Frank Cobb award from Boston and LV both nominations for Rob Welbourn of LV for his success at the Paralympics’.
PC then handed over the Presidency to GD. PC said that he has enjoyed his 2 years as County president.
GD thanked PC and said that he hoped that he could give justice to the position over the next 2 years.
19.
Election of Officers
Proposed by D.Hendel and seconded by M.Reynolds the following officers were elected on bloc
President G.Dix Education Sec P.Crowley
President Elect G.Smith Financial Advisors J.Savory/L.Simpson
Gen Secretary D.Hendel Water Polo Sec A.Butler
Treasurer J.Highfield Open Water Sec S.Gunter
Champs/Age group S.Smith Welfare Officer G.Dix
Records Officer M.Crowley Development Officer B.Kelsey
Fixture Sec D.Hendel Minute Sec J.Wright
RLSS L.Webster
Masters Sec N.Savory
Trophy Trustees C & D Hendel
Officials Sec G.Dix
2 nominations had been received for disability secretary a vote would need to take place; it was asked if a short resume of the candidates could be given. M. Reynolds gave an outline of Sue Holland-Leavens background. W.Webb decided to withdraw her nomination for this role, all agreed on the remaining nomination for disability secretary.
Nomination for Public relations sec received from Boston for Mick Macleod all agreed.
MC proposed CH for the role of vice-president if CH would be willing to accept the position. This was seconded by NS with all in favour. CH said that it would be an honour to accept.
It was agreed that in his role as County development Coach Marc Foster should hold the County coach position this was agreed by all.
20.
AOB
GD informed all that Boston has been accredited with Swim 21.
DH informed all the Fred Furniss will be the new head coach at LV
NS said that no offers had been received to host the 1500 gala – CLP said they would host.
CH asked if all reports could be e-mailed across for circulation with the minutes.
Next exec meeting will be Wednesday 21st January 2009 at Boston Tennis club at 7.30pm.
21.
Date and Venue for AGM 2009
To be confirmed
No other business the meeting closed at 8.15pm