CREWKERNE PROBUS CLUB

MINUTES OF THE AGM

2024

1.  Apologies received from members Tim Udall, Jon Jarrett, Gerry Reilly, Mac Everett, Mike Harwood, Mike Studley, Eize Van de Meulen.
2.  The minutes of the previous year’s meeting were available and approved as a correct copy. (Carried unanimously) There were no matters arising that were not already included in today’s agenda.
3.  President’s report:- President Irvin thanked all Executive Committee, Officers and Members for their support over the previous year. He added how welcoming and friendly the Club was and the warm atmosphere of lunch meetings. The chosen charity of R.N.L.I raised a donation of £800 to Lyme Regis and a very successful charity it was. Lunch with Cricket St. Thomas golf club has been excellent they have looked after us very well. The Honours Board has had wings attached by The Crewkeme Shed which will see the Club through a number of years. The theme for the speaker programme (Journeys and travels) has worked well with a speaker in place every lunch time. The website continues as a good asset and now with a newsletter even more so. Again Irvin thanked everyone for their support over his two year tenure in office.
4.  Treasurer’s David’s report: The accounts were presented and clarified by David and they were accepted unanimously at the meeting. David was thanked for his twenty years in office
5.  Social Secretary Irvin reported on the two visits of the Club. One very successful visit to Lyme Regis R.N.L.I. and the second visit to Haselbury Mill for a cream tea.
6.  Catering Officer Norman reported on the continued success at Cricket st Thomas for our lunches. However Norman felt that after fifteen years in office it was time for a change and Mike Luff had taken on the role.
7.  Fellowship Officer Robbie reported on his delivering a bouquet to Roger and Mary Fowler. Member Trevor Lowe has been contacted over his and his wife’s ill health and he would continue to keep contact.
8.  Functions Officer Roger reported on the two Ladies lunches. May saw a very successful meal here at the Golf Club. The Christmas meal at The Lordleaze Hotel had presented some difficulties with food quality and service being paramount. Roger allowed discussion with Members in the meeting although there were no concrete proposals. A vote of 12 for and against was taken as a guide for Roger to make negotiations with Lordleaze but with special provisos included.
9.  Transport Officer David would continue to offer lifts to our venue.
10.  Voting in of new Officers for the year 2024 – 25: David Long was unanimously elected as President for the next year and then took over proceedings. The following Officers and Executive Members were elected unanimously in all positions. Vice President: Mark Harris Treasurer: Mike Luff Secretary: Irvin Johns Catering: Mike Luff Fellowship: Robbie Heyd-Smith. (Plus recognition as our technical officer assisted by Paul Barker) Functions: Roger Fowler Transport: David Long Social Secretary: Irvin Johns Speaker coordinator: Bob Griffiths Accounts examiner: Bob Griffiths Executive members: Norman Fleetwood, Chris Kitson, David Bryant and Jon Jarrett.
11.  A.O.B. There was no other business.

Sec. I.J. May 2024.