EVENING BUSINESS MEETING

Notes from the Business Meeting 25/03/25

Present: Ray Edwardson(Chair), Stuart Ainscough, Derek Hirst, Richard York, Craig Roberts, Les Clancy, Rebecca Gallagher, Mike Eaves, John Murray, Ian Parr, Steve Owen, John Graves, Alan Robinson, David Smith, Phil Round, Jim Collier and Geoff Shaw (17 attendees)

1. Proposal by Richard York seconded by Rebecca Gallagher for Young Citizens Award vouchers. For 17 Against 0

2. Proposal by Craig Roberts seconded by Les Clancy for  Mary’s Meals. For 17 Against 0

3. Proposal by Geoff Shaw seconded by Phil Round for  Water Aid. For 17 Against 0

4. Proposal by Ian Parr seconded by David Smith forThe Ladies Group at Newton Conservative Club. For 17 Against 0

5. Proposal by Mike Eaves seconded by Phil Round for Newton Community Centre Play Scheme. For 17 Against 0

6. Proposal by Ian Parr seconded by Alan Robinson for  St Mary’s School. For 17 Against 0

7. Proposal by Derek Hirst seconded by John Graves for Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. For 17 Against 0

8. Proposal by Ian Parr seconded by John Murray for Musical Memories. For 17 Against 0

9. Proposal by John Graves seconded by Phil Round for contribution to NADOS concert ( this only to be donated if it is the final payment to make up the shortfall in their pantomime production costs, there was considerable debate by members about the timing and amount of this donation) For 17 Against 0

10. Proposal by Craig Roberts seconded by Derek Hirst for the Environmental Team to reach out to other local groups trying to enable Carbon Offset Schemes and to offer both financial and physical support. For 17 Against 0

11.President Ray explained the reasons for the executive’s team plan to have an “Away Day” to discuss the future of meetings in the Club. This produced considerable debate by members. The overriding issue was that we need as many people to attend and to have input as possible. The Club needs to consider all points of view from both existing members and potential new members. Personal invitations could be considered to encourage attendance and engagement. The format and style of this meeting was considered crucial for the future progress and development of the Club. This issue will be discussed at the Executive Meeting next week.

Next Business  Meeting. Thursday 24/04/25 at Jaydees.

NOTE CHANGE OF DATE.

Geoffrey Shaw

26/03/25