Minutes of Comet Duo
Association Annual General Meeting
held at Hampton Pier Yacht Club 2004
Committee Members
Present : :
Frank Oliver [Chairman],
Graham Tansley [Treasurer], Frank Smith
Apologies for Absence
: :
Dave Stearman, Chris
Youngman
2003 AGM Minutes
: :
These had been circulated
prior to the meeting and were briefly reviewed.
Stephen Linton proposed acceptance, seconded by Graham Tansley
and agreed unanimously by those who had been present.
Chairman's Report
: :
Frank Oliver reviewed
the year to date and the remainder of the programme.
He explained why it had been decided not attend Sailboat 2004.
The Web site development agreed at the last AGM had been implemented.
Initial reaction had been very favourable and Dave Stearman was thanked
in his absence for all the work he had put in to make this venture
a success.
Frank thanked the committee for their hard work over the year.
Treasurer's Report
: :
Graham Tansley reviewed
the accounts which had been circulated prior
to the meeting. The Association has a very healthy balance in spite
of expenses
to develop the web site. The accounts were formally approved.
(Graham had made the journey to Kent just for the AGM.
We look forward to see him sailing again very soon).
Election of officers
and committee : :
No additional nominations
had been received so it was not necessary
to hold and election.
Frank Oliver agreed
to stand for re-election as Chairman.
Graham Tansley agreed to stand for re-election as Treasurer.
Dave Stearman agreed to stand for re-election as Secretary.
Frank Smith agreed to stand for re-election as a member of committee.
Stephen Linton offered
to be involved with discussions concerning the
new combined constitution.
Subscriptions for
2005 : :
It was proposed and
agreed that subscriptions should remain at £5.
Engraving of Association trophy's
The proposal made
by Jane Townsend that the Duo Association should pay
for trophies to be engraved was agreed unanimously. Frank Oliver reported
that
some of the trophies had required repairing and needed extra plaques
adding.
Thanks were expressed to Fred Kent & Richard Gower for their help
in this task.
Combining the Fleet
: :
Andy Simmons explained
that a new association had been formed for the Trio,
Versa and Zero fleets and a new constitution produced. The Trio Association
had modified their constitution at their AGM in August 2004.
There was considerable
discussion on this item. Fred Kent felt that the Duo
should be promoted and was concerned at the prospect of a combined
association. Frank Smith pointed out the potential benefits of a combined
association. Stephen Linton proposed that the new committee should
consider
the constitution and offered to attend any meetings since the likely
venue was
close to his home.
Action, Andy Simmons
to provide a copy of the combined constitution.
Action, Duo committee to review the constitution & report back
to the membership.
Programme for 2005
: :
The programme for
2005 has not been finalised but Frank Oliver had
held discussions with the Comet committee.
Action, Committee
to finalise arrangements for 2005 and advise membership.
AOB : :
Following a discussion
it was felt that the Duos should not pay for a stand
at Sailboat 2005.
Stephen Linton reminded those present that his club was hosting a
'Family Open Meeting' at Hawley Lake to which we were all invited
(featured in Duologue 11) and asked if a reminder could be sent to
members.
Action, Dave Stearman
to publish a reminder.
The future of Duologue
and the Web site was discussed but no conclusions
were reached. Frank Smith reminded those present that Duologue relied
on
contributions for its success. Nigel Ford indicated that he could
provide an article.
Andy Simmons reviewed
the Comet market during the year and reconfirmed
that the Duo does not figure in the current range. The Versa continues
to sell
well although it is proving difficult to persuade owners to travel
to events.
AGM