DENMEAD STRIDERS AGM
15 January 2008
Reports from Committee Members
Secretary Review
As many of you are aware this is the second year of the new governing body for our sport (U.K.Athletics). Part of the restructuring included the way fees are levied; the old scale payment based on club size was abolished and replaced by a two tier system; a flat fee for the club, and an individual levy for each member.
As part of the planned changes, the individual fee of £3 in 2007 has risen to £5 for 2008. Therefore the Club as announced at last years (2007) AGM, has increased the club membership fee to £15 from 1st January 2008.
Richard Cox
Membership Review
The club enjoyed a very good year with 97 paid up members and 8 life members.
Julia Revill
Treasurer Review
The Club incurred expenditure of £2465.27 covered by income from a number of sources including subscriptions, sales of club kit and hosting the final round of the Todays Cross Country. The club does not make a profit, but aims to “balance the books” on a year to year basis. A detailed copy of this year’s financial statement is available on request.
David Davenport
Publicity Review
The News has improved its coverage of local athletics thanks to meetings between Gary and Jordon Cross from the News.
Due to the changed layout at Waterlooville Swimming Pool we have lost our notice board, but club information is now posted in the Denmead Health Centre.
Gary McCawley
Club Captain Review
We had a very encouraging turnout for the HRRL helped by the club championships
HRRL Woman’s “A” team came 3rd
Mens “A” team came 7th
It is becoming increasing difficult to hold the races due to the every increasing cost of policing the events. The HRRL organizers are seeking ways to resolve the problem, including earlier starts and higher entry fees
Julia Revill
Cross Country Review
Simon took over as Cross Country Representative from Linda Wheelan during the season. The Cub wishes to thank Linda for all her hard work over the previous season and especially the outstanding organization of the Staunton Park home race, an excellent “show case” for the Club.
Simon continues the good work with the Clubs standing after three races moving from 8th to 6th to 4th place
Simon Clark
Coaching Review
1. A big thank you to all the coaches. They have done an excellent job this year, delivering sessions and looking after people well.
2. We hope all the members feel they have benefited from training schedules and the coaching team’s efforts.
3. In 2007, Viv qualified as a level two coach. We are also fortunate that in the latter part of 2007 two more members Simon Clark & Tony Smith have qualified as level one coaches.
4. In March 2008, Julia Revill will undertake a level one training course & hopefully Gary McCawley will follow suit later in the year.
5. This will eventually give Denmead Striders an extensive coaching team of eight qualified UKA coaches. We hope you will give all of the coaches your full support, especially the new ones.
6. The striders have been well represented in the Hampshire road race and Todays Runner leagues thanks to Julia, our club captain, and Simon Clark, both encouraging people to enter races. Simon also organises the newly renamed striders league, giving members something to aim at.
7. We have tried to give some variety to the coaching but have kept old favourites in the schedules eg handicaps & everybody’s favourite session – hills.
8. We welcome any comments or ideas about the training sessions, so tell the coaches what you think or if you prefer, use the feedback form on the website.
John Rattley
Elections of Officers
The following Committee Members stepped down:
Club Chairman Denis Sanderson
Vice Chairman Tony Laurenson
Secretary Richard Cox
The club wishes to extend a big thank you for all their work over the years
This was followed candidates were proposed, seconded and vote into post.
Club Chairman Tony Laurenson
Vice Chairman Steve Trevenna
Secretary Gary McCawley
Membership and Club Captain Julia Revill
Treasurer David Davenport
Social Secretary Tony Smith
Head Coach John Rattley
Club Kit Viv Geary
Publicity Sally Stone
Cross Country Simon Clark
Members Representative Brian Harris
Subscription for 2nd Claim Runners
On a request from a Club Member Tony proposed that 2nd claim members should pay a reduced Club Membership Fee of £10. The difference in fee being the £5 levy paid to UK Athletics. Following a discussion the proposal was rejected in favour of one flat rate for all. Therefore the Club Membership Fee remains at £15
Club Championships
Julia asked which races did we wish to have as Club Championship Races? This was followed by a discussion; a vote was taken and the adoption of the following events:
The Denmead 10k
and
A half marathon from the HRRL
Club Championship
Simon developed and introduced this season long competition, encompassing both the Today’s Runner Cross Country and the HRRL races. The competition is based on a points system and is designed specifically to encourage Club Members of differing ability to compete on a regular basis on level terms with the Club’s “elite” athletes.
The season runs from September to the following May and was support by 58 Participants (2007 season) and 45 participants this current season.
Four names were proposed and discussed for this Championship. A vote was taken and the competition will be called the ‘Striders League’
Awards Evening
This years awards evening will be an “American Supper” at the Catherington Village Hall on Friday 8th February @ 7.30
It was proposed that new procedures be adopted for the Burtonian Trophy and the Joyce Burton Trophy. Followed a discussion and vote the following procedures were adopted:
The Burtonian Trophy would be arranged by the awards committee. A short list will be offered to the members at the Awards Evening and a ballot taken. In the event of a tie, the Vice Chairman has the casting vote.
The Joyce Burton Trophy be in the “gift” of the Club Chairman in office relating to the year of the awards; eg Dennis to award this year as Chairman in 2007.
Website
Sue reported that since the introduction of a counter the website had received 7000 “hits”
Dennis thanked Sue for all her continuing hard work in updating and maintaining the site.
Newsletter
It was agreed by all that the Newsletter was a valued asset to the Club, all present believed it brought a “personal touch” and wished the publication to be retained. Dennis on behalf of the club recorded his thanks to Pete for all his hard work and the wish for the Newsletter to continue
The Chairman’s Closing Remarks
The chairman opened his speech by thanking all those members that attended this years AGM.
The chairman then went on to praise the clubs achievements over the last year, especially the clubs performance in the Hampshire Road Race League and the Todays Runner XC league. The chairman also thanked the club membership for turning up to races and pointed out that every member makes a contribution.
The speech also praised the work of the coaches over last year whose work and dedication helped the club compete at a high level in the above leagues. The chairman also pointed out that the coach to member ratio was probably one the highest in the area.
The chairman also used his speech to announce that he is standing down this year and he thanked all the committee members past and present for their help and support during his time as chairman.
Finally the outgoing chairman handed over to the incoming chairman Tony Laurenson and closed this years AGM.