Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of

Bowmen of Lyme. Venue: Village Hall – High Lane Date: 28th March 1995.

The meeting was attended by: Jean Martin John Lilly Sue Lilly Robert Hadfield

Noel Henry David Twigg Philip Harold Roy Weaver

Anne Alsop Mark Dean Paul Wilks Alan Arnfield

David Palmer Paul Alexander Norman Nutter John Allen

Alison Lilly Irene Palmer Andy Vernon David Allen

1

Apologies for absence were received from Andrea Bailey and Eddie Palmer.

2

Chairman’s Remarks. Jean declared the meeting open at 7.35pm and welcomed the new members. She thanked everybody for their assistance with the Gateway events, which had put Bowmen of Lyme on a sounder financial footing and she wished everybody a good years’ shooting in what would be Lyme's first under the Management of the National Trust.

3

The Minutes of the 1994 AGM were accepted with no maters arising. Proposed: Seconded:

Noel Henry Paul Alexander

4

Secretary’s Report. Robert Hadfield thanked Noel Henry for his assistance in the successful negotiations with the National Trust, the correspondence for which took over six months before the licence was signed. Robert also thanked everyone for their assistance with the Gateway and requested that the Club discuss our collective commitment and the financial necessity prior to further participation in such events.

5

The Treasurer Noel Henry explained the accounts that had been audited by David Dyson. Reduced membership in 1994 resulted in a paper loss of £87.00, however the profit of £1,187.40 from the Gateway events increased our current assets to £2,165.80

6

The Field Captain, David Palmer, thanked everyone for helping at the work party and reminded everyone of the safety rules when restarting shooting following a change of range.

7

The Record Officer, Paul Alexander, congratulated everyone on their scores for the year and reminded the members that score sheets needed to be fully completed otherwise the score would be null and void. Jean Martin handed out the following awards and certificates for the 1994 season. Bowman Noel Henry Paul Alexander David Twigg 1st Class John Allen Andrea Bailey Mark Dean Keith Garside David Irwin Paul Wilks

2nd Class David Allen Philip Harold Alison Lilley 3rd Class Barry Foster Susan Lilley Eddie Palmer Jean also handed out the following certificates from the 1993 season: 1st Class Alan Arnfield David Twigg 2nd Class Mark Dean Paul Wilks 3rd Class Philip Harold The following Club Champions for the 1993/4 season were acknowledged.

Indoor Championships 1st Gent (R/C): 1st Lady (R/C): 1st Junior (R/C): Handicap Trophy:

Noel Henry Andrea Bailey Mark Evans John Allen

Outdoor Championships. 1st Gent (R/C): 1st Gent (Compound): 1st Lady (R/C): 1st Junior (R/C): Handicap:

Noel Henry Alan Arnfield No Competitor Paul Wilks Paul Wilks

Clout Championships. 1st Gent (and overall highest score): David Twigg 1st Lady: Anne Alsop

Field Championships. No Field Championships took place due to new restrictions placed on the Club by The National Trust

Monthly Handicap. Winner:

Eddie Palmer

Handicap Improvement Medal. Winner:

David Allen

80 – 58

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Election of Officers. All existing officers stood for re-election. Proposed Seconded

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Norman Nutter John Allen

The election was ratified by a unanimous show of hands. 9

Subscriptions. Noel recommended that the subscriptions for 1995 should stay at 1994 levels: Seniors: Junior Members: Indoor levy:

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£45 £30 50p per attendance.

Amendments to the Constitution Prior to voting on (i) a general discussion took place concerning a new membership classification and the following was agreed. Title:

Fellowship

Eligibility/Criteria:

Long standing Club Members who (for whatever reason) are not currently shooting regularly but still wish to be participate in Club activities, Have-agoes etc. where G.N.A.S. Membership is pre-requisite.

Duration:

1 Year – nominations (& re-nominations) required one month prior to A.G.M.

Fee:

Equal to previous years’ G.N.A.S. Membership fee.

The motions were then put forward as: i)

Alter Para (11) from Two Classes of Member to Three Classes of Member, Junior, Seniors & Fellowship. Proposed: Seconded:

ii)

Add Para (11b) The Club will be limited to 50 Members. Proposed: Seconded:

iii)

Robert Hadfield Jean Martin

Add Para (11c) Each Club Member will be a paid up member of the National Trust. Proposed: Seconded:

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Noel Henry David Twigg

Paul Alexander Alison Lilly

Any Other Business. i)

Membership cards

Noel Henry circulated the sample cards prepared by Keith Garside. There was a general preference for the ‘Green Card’

ii)

It was agreed to complete the Car Park now that the licence agreement was signed.

iii)

The shooting line was showing signs of wear during the winter months and additional drainage may be required.

iv)

We agreed Priestnall Schools request to use the archery field during the weekdays of 3rd – 7th July 1995. Our agreement to the request curtails any daytime shooting for members during that week but does not affect the evening shoots.

v)

Have-a-goes

vi)

a)

Rangers Evening

It was agreed to offer a shooting evening for Rangers of The National Trust.

b)

Company Days

The members at the meeting gave commitment to support 5 days at Lyme and one ‘away’ day if there was a requirement.

c)

It is not expected to be requested to organise Have-a-goes for the Trust during 1995 (The trust Centennial) but we can expect a request for 1996. Mowing

Implications of buying a Mower against arranging for a contract Mower were still under review.

The meeting was closed @ 9.40pm