WESTGATE AND WESTBROOK RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING HELD
AT THE SWAN HOTEL ON MONDAY 13TH January 2020 AT 7.15P.M.
PRESENT
Gina May (Ch), and seventy two
members.
APOLOGIES
There were no apologies.
Gina May opened the meeting and
thanked everyone for attending.
The code of conduct was then read
out.
RESIGNATIONS
The following committee
resignations were handed in with regret and read out as follows: Gina May,
Jacquie Agnew, Laura Shawyer, Clare Hastings, Mandy Rickett, and Linda Kiddell.
APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMITTEE
MEMBERS TO VACANCIES
The following nominees had been
proposed and seconded and were duly elected:--
Chairman Tom
King
Secretary Stephanie
Sutton
Treasurer Jane
Ashbee-Welch
Editor No
Nomination
Social Organiser Ron
Rolfe
Membership Secretary No Nomination
Press Officer Ash Ashbee-Welch
The new committee members then
introduced themselves to those present.
Tom King, the new chairman,
expressed his wish that the W&WRA will continue and will be rebuilt, and
reviewed some of what it had achieved over the sixty one years of existence.
QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
Accounts. Richard Banning, of R&B Solutions, and
other members asked how members’ money had been spent, value for money and
accountability.
Tom King replied that a full set
of audited accounts would be made available for the AGM in May as had always
been the practice, and would be available on paper or in the magazine when re-introduced.
Website. A request for a W&WRA website was made from
the floor.
Constitution. This will be carefully looked up and
recommendations made to bring it up to date.
For £3 per year subscription what
do members get? In answer to the
question Tom King said there were files of issues that the W&WRA had fought
on behalf of members, there is social inclusion, and representation and there
will again be a magazine, and social events.
Magazine. Derek Smith a previous editor of the
W&WRA magazine said it had been difficult to obtain sufficient copy for
this and had had to write up some articles himself. A newsletter or magazine was an excellent way
of maintaining communication with members.
Venue. Several members from the floor expressed
regret at the loss of the regular meeting and coffee place at the Bake House as
this had facilitated contact and communication, one member had made many
friends there after moving to Westgate.
Road Stewards. Hopefully this system will be re-introduced.
Noticeboards. The one near “Krusty
Cobs” will be in use, and a second one may be sought.
Councillors at Meetings. In answer to a question councilors will be
invited and welcome to attend general meetings.
MEETINGS
Next monthly general meeting will
be held at the Westbrook Bowls Club on Monday 10th February at
7.00pm for 7.15pm.
The meeting for March will be
held in Westgate, and the venues will alternate as before.
Chairman Tom King thanked all for
attending.
The meeting concluded at 8.09pm.