CREWKERNE PROBUS CLUB

MINUTES OF THE AGM

2025

Firstly the meeting was informed of the passing of Jim Prigg, a former loyal and regular member who had moved away but kept regular contact through Roger Fowler. Our condolences to the Family and Robbie will keep us informed as to funeral arrangements.
  1. Apologies: Alan Morris, Mike Studley, Paul Barker, Mike Dandridge, Mike Harwood, Brian Daniels, Tim Spilsbury, Peter Wingrave.
  1. The minutes of the previous year’s meeting were circulated to all members and were accepted. Proposed Mike Luff, seconded Norman Fleetwood and carried.
  1. Matters arising: Thanks were given from Trevor Lowe for the flower bouquet he and his wife had received.
  1. President’s report:- David commented on the successful year, the events which had gone so well (the dinners, visits, cream teas etc) and especially the opportunity to present The ARK in Merriott with a cheque for £650 raised during the year. He thanked the Executive Committee for their work and support over the year and thanked all the Members.
  1. Officers’ reports:-
  • Treasurer Mike Luff presented a comprehensive Which is attached to the minutes. In summary we opened with a balance of £1857.47, closing at £1900.07 with small surplus of £42.60. Thus in Mike’s words signifying financial stability. The account figures were examined by Bob Griffiths. Proposed Irvin Johns, seconded Jon Jarrett and accepted by the meeting that these accounts are approved. The proposal that 50% of charitable funds raised be available to pay speakers was approved with any surplus at the end of the year being available to contribute to charity. (proposed Roger Fowler, seconded Mark Harris and carried)
  • Social Secretary reported on the very successful cream tea at Mark and Sally Harris’s in Haselbury Plucknett. Conditions being favourable and raising £221 for the President’s ARK charity. Our second visit was to ARK in Merriott where we were well received, shown around, given access to our own social space and presented with a cream tea. £130 was collected on the day and presented to the Centre and we raised a further £90 from a raffle for our charitable account. Future plans include another visit to ARK, a bowls session and a visit to local the Aerial Atom car manufacturer.
  • Catering: our 10 monthly lunches created a £5 loss – Our price increase to £20 per session covered the increase made by the Golf Club. We give a £15 gratuity at each session also. Mike’s advance notice of menu and email ordering is working well as is advance payment by bank transfer.
  • Welfare: Robbie regularly gives us updates on members and . Thanks were expressed to Robbie for arranging flowers, cards and visits etc.
  • Functions Officer: Roger reported on the successful and much improved Christmas lunch at The Lordleaze. The May Ladies lunch was good but numbers were down and disappointing. It was agreed to change the name to Spring Lunch – proposed Mike Luff, seconded Jon Jarrett and all in favour.
  • Transport Officer: David Long said that transport is always available whenever anyone asks for help.
  • The President David Long thanked all the members for their support over the year and received a warm round of applause from the meeting.
 

ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2025 – 26

Jon Jarrett was proposed as President by David Long, seconded by Roger Fowler and all were in favour. Jon thanked David Long for his year in office and presented David with his named bar for the Chain of Office and his Past President lapel badge.

Jon then took over the meeting with Mark Harris as his Vice – President- proposed Jon Jarrett and seconded by Irvin Johns All Officers had agreed to continue in their roles and so were elected en bloc with those who had previously acted on the Executive Committee. Proposed by Jon Jarrett and seconded by Mark Harris and all in favour. President Jon said that no club could run without willing people to take office!! Jon asked for any others who may wish to join the Executive but without specific role. Alan Morris was proposed by Chris Kitson and seconded by Mark Harris (In his absence !). Also Trevor Lowe, proposed by Norman Fleetwood and seconded by Bob Grifiths.

Bob Griffiths was appointed as Honorary Accounts Examiner – proposed Mark Harris and seconded by David long and agreed.

Formal ratification of raising the Subs to £20 proposed by Roger Fowler, seconded by Mark Harris and agreed by all.

The meeting concluded at 13:40 and the next A.G.M. will be the last Wednesday of April 2026.

I.J. (Secretary)

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