EVENING BUSINESS MEETING AND CLUB AGM

Meeting Notes from the AGM and Business Meeting 27/05/25

Present- Ray Edwardson(Chair), Les Clancy, Ray Bointon, Richard York, Les Greenall, Barry Curran, Steve Owen, John Kilshaw, Mike Eaves, David Smith, John Morse, Alan Robinson, Phil Round, Stuart Ainscough, Ian Parr, Derek Hirst, Rebecca Gallagher, John Murray, Geoff Shaw and Paul Mulvenny (guest).

1. AGM

1. It was unanimously agreed that the following will be the Club Officers for the Year 2025-2026

President              David Smith

Vice President      Rebecca Gallagher

Secretary.             Les Clancy

Treasurer.              Derek Hirst (until 31/12/25)

2. Team Leaders…

a) International Service - Alan Pomfret (Deputy Barry Curran)

b) Youth Service - (Deputy Richard York)

c) Community Service - Ian Parr

d) Executive - Phil Round

e) Beer Festival - John Morse

f) Public Image - Alan Robinson (Deputy Phil Round)

g) Club Development Advisory Group -

h) Service Projects - Phil Round

i) Environmental - Craig Roberts

Auditors - Phil Round/ Geoff Fisher

The Club Officers were confirmed as Trustees as per the Charitable Trust Deed.

Phil Round, as voting delegate for the club, went through the proposals from the Rotary international Great Britain and Ireland 2025 Business meeting held on Thursday 15 May. Members had no issues with voting for these.

Normal club business matters.

3. It should be noted that the club requires 2 team leaders for the Youth Services Team and Club Development. A new Treasurer will be required from 31/12/25

4. Stuart Ainscough proposed a donation to St Helens Young Carers seconded by Phil Round. Unanimously passed.

5. Stuart Ainscough proposed that Bob Thompson should be made an Honorary Member, this was seconded by Ian Parr. Unanimously passed….. President Ray was going to check with Bob that he was happy with this change in membership before this proposal is enacted.

6. John Morse proposed a donation from the Beer Festival Account for a changing room development at Newton Sports Club. This was seconded by Ian Parr. Unanimously passed.

7. Ian Parr proposed that the final £1000 for a new boiler at the Newton Community Centre be paid when funds from other sources has been raised. This was seconded by Mike Eaves. Unanimously passed.

8. Proposal by Les Clancy for a donation towards Brass Band music tuition at Lyme Community School. This was seconded by Mike Eaves. Proposal passed. 18 For and 1 Abstention.

9. Proposal by Ian Parr for a donation to the Sea Cadets ( for ongoing building work at their HQ ). This was seconded by John Kilshaw. Unanimously passed.

10. Geoff Shaw reported that the insurance payout for the losses at the beer festival had been paid out.

11. The Christmas float was brought to everyone’s attention by Ian Parr. Ian Parr said that the float needed a new leader/coordinator . Barry Curran said he was looking at float organisation/staffing. Geoff Shaw has forwarded a copy of members availability and tasks they are prepared to do with regards to the float to Ian Parr, Mike Eaves and Barry Curran.

12. Geoff Shaw reminded the meeting that the next Business Meeting will be at Jaydees at 1915 hrs on June 17th, Club Assembly is at the Pied Bull at 1200 hrs for 1230 hrs on June 24th and the President’s Handover will be at HPGC 1200 hrs for 1230 hrs. Emails to all members will be sent out accordingly.

Geoffrey Shaw 29/05/25