Our new Treasurer, Brett, would like to remind all full members that their subscriptions are now due for the coming year.
Details on how to pay these can be found by clicking here
Advertisements
Notes from the AGM
This is a quick summary of Main points from the AGM for those who missed it.
The meeting was attended by 19 members, four active and one honourary member of Stafford Round Table and also the incoming Chairman of RT Area 5, Shiv Passap, of which Stafford RT is a member, having transferred from Area 22 a few years back. Stafford RT is struggling for members and is looking to 41 Club for help in introducing new members.
Our Club currently has 35 full members and 20 Country members plus 2 honourary members.
The accounts were approved, a working surplus of £70 was made last year thanks to a profit on Ladies Night and raffle contributions. Subs remain at £15 and are now due for the coming year.
Chris Reynolds is now Chairman and Tony Green is the new Vice Chairman.
Brett Phillips has taken on the Secretary/Treasurer role.
Nick Sandy is leaving Stafford later in the summer to live in Wales. Jim Goodwin has taken on the Social Officer role.
Chris Barton has finally managed to stand down as IRO after about 20 years. His job is to be managed by a small committee of Chris Reynolds, Ian Henderson and Rodney Thomas. (See Chris, it takes three of them to do your job). Stewart Learoyd has also offered to investigate and organise an overseas IRO trip.
Meetings will be arranged by Chris Reynolds with help from Peter Quine, Mike Heenan and others.
The next meeting will be a pub games night at the Constitutional Club with a two course meal for £9.50, details to follow by the usual channel. The TT Trophy will be a bowls evening on 18th July, RT are getting practice in, they’ll need to.
Update on Region 11
The following update has been received from our National Councillor. He is standing for a National Board position and a new Region 11 Councillor is required. Anyone interested?
Nick Morcumb said:
National Membership and Round Table Liaison Officer
As you will be aware I am a great supporter of 41 Club and Round Table both locally and nationally in helping both to remain active and grow.
We need to support our own clubs, support round table and encourage more past tablers to join your club. Please give me your feedback so I can help you.
I am running for National Board in April and with your support will be competing against one other National Councillor from Somerset.
Wish me luck !
I am the end of my role as National Councillor for Region 11 so will be passing that honour to someone else. They should shortly be asking you for nominations so this is a bit of advance notice to give it some thought. I have thoroughly enjoyed the role and have taken part in lots of brilliant activities with you all.
The Purposes and Objects of the Association
· Promote opportunities for fellowship amongst former members of Round Table
· Encourage active involvement in the community
· Use our experience in support of the Round Table Family
· Encourage international relationships
National President & Vice President
Dave Campbell (president@41club.org) continues his visits to clubs across the country and to promote the benefits of the Prince’s Trust which supports disadvantaged youngsters. As well as donations which are gratefully received numerous members have become mentors to support young people.
Phil Ellis is the Vice President (vicepresident@41club.org) will take over at the AGM in Belfast.
Priorities
Priorities remain as fun, fellowship and community.
The majority of clubs have good monthly events as well as undertaking community service and fundraising activities (often in support of their Round Table).
Please continue to support both your own and other local clubs. Joint club events give us a great opportunity for remaining active and for shared fellowship.
Articles for the National Magazine and Website
If you are doing interesting things please tell us know what you are doing by writing a few words and providing some pictures. It’s great to see how active some of our clubs are. Thank you to those who do share what they are up to as its shows what a great region we are.
Are you aware of the national Facebook page so you can see what other clubs are doing ? if you are not but want to be then let me know.
Press Awards
The Press Award competitions are now open. Contact (comms@41club.org) with any photographs for the national photographic competition or submissions for best website (David Hewitt Trophy) or best newsletter (David Smith Trophy).
Capitation
To remain unchanged at £14.50
A few dates for you to be aware of:
· 24 March 2018 Las Vegas Event in Surrey in aid of Prince’s Trust
· 14 April 2018 – Belfast Conference & AGM
· 8 – 10 June Classic Car Weekend Nr Cardiff
· 7-10 September National Caravan Weekend 2018.
· 1-3 February 2019 National Sports & Social Weekend Great Yarmouth
Also note that we have a range of member benefits including a new deal with Heritage Car Insurance for classic /prestige vehicles.
Nick Morcumb
National Councillor for Region 11 from Whitchurch 41 club
Minutes of October Meeting
The Minutes of the October Meeting held at The Crown, Hyde Lea are now available in the Members Section. Click Here to access these.
Update from our Regional Councillor
National President
The new national President is Dave Campbell and his national charity for the year is the Prince’s Trust which supports disadvantaged youngsters. I have been given a collection tin so you can give money via me when I visit your club but if you prefer please visit his Just Giving page (https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Dave-Campbell-41clubpresident) As well as your money he has asked if anyone would be willing to offer a few hours a month as a mentor to support young People? The Trust supports mentors to do this. Please contact him if you would be willing to do this (president@41club.org ).
National Priorities
Priorities remain as fun, fellowship and community.
The majority of clubs have good monthly events as well as undertaking community service and fundraising activities (often in support of their Round Table).
National Calendars
Following a photographic competition there is a national calendar for 2018 which only costs £5. If you would like one please let me know. I have a few but can get more if you want them.
A few dates for you to be aware of:
- 1 September National Caravan Rally
- Thursday 24 September National Golf Competition near Gloucester. Newport should be going as winners for the 3rd successive year but it’s open to anyone. I will email details separately.
- 9-11 February 2018 National Sports and Social Weekend in Okehampton
- April 2018 National Conference will take place in Belfast and is nearly fully booked.
- Also note that we have a range of member benefits including a new deal with Heritage Car Insurance for classic /prestige vehicles.
Articles for the National Magazine and Website
If you are doing interesting things please tell us know what you are doing by writing a few words and providing some pictures. It’s great to see how active some of our clubs are.
Are you aware of the national Facebook page so you can see what other clubs are doing ? if you are not but want to be then let me know.
Membership
What are you doing to attract new members ?
Only 20% of retiring tablers join 41 club so we need you to find out why and ask them.
Are your events suitable for younger and older members ?
Do you have joint events with other clubs ?
Do you have joint events with your round table ?
Please give me your feedback so I can help you.
Nick Morcumb
National Councillor for Region 11 from Whitchurch 41 club
Report on Tony Taylor Trophy meeting 2017
A report on the latest TTT match is available by clicking here
Area Bowls Competition 2017
Details of the Area Bowls Competition have been received, Mike Thomas is the current holder of the trophy.
The Area Bowling Competirion Day is booked for Sunday 24th September 17, bowling from 11.00am so please note the date in your diaries / calendars
Who will challenge for Mike Thomas of Stafford 41 title this year ????? or Stoke Wedgwood’s best team score …??
Will runners-up Nigel Farah of Sandbach and Simon Baldwin of Crewe & Nantwich sharpen up their line and lengths..??
Same format as last year, and plenty of time to have a practice roll or two ………………. !! Please note the date………………………. Poster details to follow
Update on National AGM Voting from Nick Morcumb
Barry Durman had a fantastic year doing 150+ visits including his John O’Groats to Lands End charity bike ride for Shelter. During the year he has raised £26,000 for them.
Our New National President is Dave Campbell and Vice Phil Ellis. Sean McCormick won the vote for Nat Secretary.
National Charity this year is Princes Trust. Watch out for the 2018 calendars.
Priorities remain as fun, fellowship and community – have a great year everyone !
A few dates for you to be aware of:
* 2 June 2017 Classic Car Rally
* Also note that we have a new deal with Heritage Car Insurance for classic /prestige vehicles.
* 13 August to 30 August Cruise to Antwerp. Ghent, Rotterdham and Amsterdam
* 1 September National Caravan Rally
* Thursday 24 September National Golf Competition near Gloucester. Please note congratulations to Newport for winning the 2016 competition for the 3rd successive year !!
* 9-11 February 2018 National Sports and Social Weekend in Okehampton
* April 2018 National Conference will take place in Belfast
Capitation remains unchanged at £14.50
The results of the resolutions are as follows:
| Resolutions | Carried or Lost | |
| Resolution 1 is just to change the title of National Communications Officer to that of National Communications and IT Officer. | Carried | |
| Resolution 2 wants to limit the cost of national events to £55 as some of them are currently £90. | Lost | This is a contentious debate and was not supported by national council. |
| Resolution 3 will require 7-14 days notice to be given by the national board to the national council to allow time for due consideration to be given. | Carried | |
| Resolution 4 would give all voting delegates £40 towards their expenses for attending the National AGM. | Lost | We want to encourage more clubs to attend and listen to the debate but they fear that no more people would attend and we would only be spending another £8k on those who already attend to subsidise their weekend away. We do need to do something to encourage greater participation but this may not be the right solution. |
| Resolution 5 – proposal to undertake a survey to ask members if they wish to continue receiving a National Magazine. | Lost | Various pros an cons of the magazine. There was a survey last year and 86% of respondent voted to keep it so they don’t see the point of another survey |
| Resolution 6 is simply a request to have all future carried resolutions to be included in the Associations Constitution & Rules without exception within 30 days of the AGM so they are easier to find. | Carried | |
| Resolution 7 is a request for the Association’s Reserve Policy to be included in the Association’s Constitution and Rules. | Lost | Yes we should know what our policy is and enforce it but this is not a constitutional matter. |
| Resolution 8 is a request to remove outdated wording relating to Corporate Responsibility for all members of National Council to allow them to express alternative views to other people on the national council | Carried | |
| Resolution 9 is trying to stop past national presidents from standing for other national posts. | Lost | We do need new blood of course but we should not be precluding people with experience. I think this is aimed at a specific individual as no-one can remember a single past president who has stood for another national post afterwards. |
| Resolution 10 would require at least half of those who are present and eligible to vote at National Council meetings to vote in favour of the matter to provide an overall majority to allow it to go forward. | Lost | The only problem with this is that abstentions would count the same as a no vote |
