West Bergholt Social Club AGM 17th November 2024 @ 11am
WEST BERGHOLT SOCIAL CLUB
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
HEL
D ON 8th October 2023
Present From Officers and Committee:
Mike Poole Chairman
Charlie Bloomfield Secretary
Kathy Pushman
Kevin Pushman
Jenny Sanach
Michelle Watson
Debbie Osbourne
Zoe O'Conner
Dean Spurgeon
- APOLOGIES
Allison Baldock
Morgan Bloomfield
Kenny Burrows
- SUMMARY OF 2024
The Chairman read out the Minutes of the last Steering Committee Meeting to all members present.
Membership Numbers
The number of members for 2024 was steady.
The new membership is due on 1st January 2025. The prices will remain unchanged for 2025, £25 Family, £20 couple, £15 single and £10 pensioner
It was agreed to add a rule, Any new membership after 1st September 2025 will be paid at half the rate as set out in the membership price list for that year.
Chairmans Opening Remarks
The Chairman reported that the turnover at the Club had been stable, but expenditure was above takings and we actually made a lose. This was partly down to club improvements, but also low footfall during the summer months. He thanked everyone on the committee for all their hard work. He then went on to say that he would be stepping down in his role as Chairperson due to health reasons but would remain on the committee, if the committee wanted him to remain part of it (this was agreed)
Secretary's Report
Thanked all the committee for the work they have done over the last year since we had the last AGM in 2023.
He said that he would like to thank Mike Poole for his hard work and support, since he became chairman and wished him a speedy recovery with his health.
We need to hold more functions in 2025, as this generates a much needed income for the social club. He then said that he would welcome fresh ideas from the membership, to help generate a better income for the club, but felt because of work commitments he felt a new secretary would be helpful for the club. He then said that he would remain on the committee and would continue to support the club in any way possible.
Treasurers Report
This will be sent as Treasurer was absent from the meeting due to personal reasons.
Club Development
The club has totally revamped with new seating and carpets. The main bar area has been painted and new seating has been allocated outside.
The new ceiling in the snooker hall had been done and has made it look much better.
The joint steering group reported that the Parish Council has been allocated a grant for the much needed toilet improvements. This has now been completed and has made a vast improvement to the club.
The lights have now all been replaced with LED lighting.
- ELECTION OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEE 2025
The following members were elected to be on the 2025 Committee.
Officers
James saunders - Chair
Kevin Pushman - vice Chair
Alison Baldock - Treasurer
Scott Caygill - Secretary
Kathy Pushman Membership Secretary
Zoe O'Conner - Bar Manager
Committee
Dean Spurgeon
Debbie Osborne
Michele Watson
Jo Jo Baldock
Mark Leggett
Charlie Bloomfield
Morgan Bloomfield
Kenny Burrows
Mike Poole
- ANY OTHER BUSINESS
We have 1 applicant for the position of Chair and 1 for Secretary. A vote was taken and it was agreed that James Saunders would become Chairperson and Scott Caygill as Secretary for 2024/25 from now . Mark Leggett was also voted onto the committee.
- DATE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
Date to be set