MINUTES OF THE AGM OF HANNEY GARDENING CLUB

5^th September 2011

Hanney War Memorial Hall

Attendance and apologies for absence

Jane Bradley, in her capacity as Chairman, opened the meeting which was attended by almost 30 members. 

Apologies had been received from Dot Howe, Treasurer and De Blomley

Review of the minutes of the AGM held 6^th September 2010

The minutes were reviewed and accepted.

Proposed: Sheila Wilkinson

Seconded: Marian French

The Chairman signed the minutes.

Chairman’s report

The report was read to the meeting and a copy is attached to these minutes.

Jane thanked Penny Iles for arranging an interesting and wide-ranging programme of speakers.

The planned trip to the gardens near Bedford was cancelled due to lack of interest.  However the trip to Radcott House was a success.  A survey will be conducted to seek guidance from the members on future trips.

The plant sale was a great success and thanks were extended to Rosi Rollings for organising the event.

The TGP was a sell out and a good time was had by all.

Jane thanked the Committee and other helpers for their support during the year and emphasised that the posts of Chairman and Secretary would become vacant in 2012 and that volunteers are needed to fill these roles.

Treasurer’s report

In Dot’s absence, this was read by Jane and a copy is attached to these minutes.  The accounts are also attached.

In summary, the finances of the club are healthy but the club is heavily reliant on the proceeds of a successful plant sale.   

Chris French noted that the TGP had been subsidised.  The Chairman agreed and stated that the increased subsidy reflected both increased numbers and costs incurred.

The Treasurer’s report was accepted.

Election of Officers

Nominees    Chair - Jane Bradley

                     Secretary – Jeff Miles

                     Treasurer – Dot Howe

Proposed – Brenda Wynn

Seconded – Mary  Francome

Election of Committee

Nominations     Tom Bradshaw

                          Marcia Graham

                          Penny Iles

                          Gwyn Pritchard

Proposed – Sheila Wilkinson

Seconded – Sue Tyack

A.O.B

An advanced copy of the new programme was distributed at the meeting.  The official programme will be issued at the next meeting.

In response to a question raised by Chris French, it was confirmed that the cost of the membership subscriptions would be as last year.

The meeting concluded at 8.30 pm

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Chairman

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