EVENING BUSINESS MEETING

Notes from the Business Meeting 24/04/25

Present- Ray Edwardson (Chair), Les Clancy, Craig Roberts, Ray Bointon, Les Greenall, Jim Collier, John Graves, Len Rainford, David Smith, Derek Hirst, Phil Round, Mike Eaves, John Shaw, John Morse and Geoff Shaw.

1.The situation about supporting NLWGA was discussed. Mikes Eaves gave a very detailed and comprehensive  history of the situation over the last 2 years. He reminded the club how last year the NLWGA had assumed there would be financial support and had already had literature printed before we had discussed the issue in the club There was some robust debate between members about the level of support if any that we should offer this organisation. It was finally decided by President Ray that he would talk to Ian Parr after his return from holiday to see if the Community Team wanted to put forward a definite proposal.

2. Proposal by Les Clancy seconded by Derek Hirst to fund The Young Photographer prizes. For 15 Against 0

3. Proposal by Les Clancy seconded by John Shaw for extra curricular music tuition at Lyme Community School. There was some debate about this donation and the vote was For 8, Against 6 and Abstention 1. As the vote was close Les decided to take this back to his committee for further review and consideration.

4. Proposal by Jim Collier seconded by John Morse for a donation to the Disaster Aid Appeal for the Thailand/Myanmar earthquake appeal. For 12, Against 2 and Abstentions 1.

5. Proposal by Craig Roberts seconded by Phil Round for a donation to Rise Against Hunger. For 15 Against 0.

6. The club was again reminded that the Secretary Geoff Shaw will be relinquishing his role on 31st December 2025. To date he had received no expressions of interest. David Smith said he had spoken to two members to gauge there interest in the role. Geoff Shaw said he would send out a summary of the secretary’s duties for members to peruse.

7. The Away Day on May 29th was briefly discussed and it was decided that the secretary should contact all those that have not replied to the original invitation.

8. Geoff Shaw said he was sending off the Rotary Compliance Confirmation form for 2025-2026. He reminded members to review the Policies and Statements… to this effect a copy of the Compliance Statement and where you can read the appropriate information is attached to these notes.

D.O.N. Business Meeting/A.G.M.  27/05/24

Geoffrey Shaw 25/04/25