West Bergholt Social Club AGM 8th October 2023 @ 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
Michelle Watson
Debbie Osbourne
- APOLOGIES
Kevin Pushman
Kath Pushman
Dean Spurgeon
Dave Thomson
Jenny Sanach
Allison Baldock
- SUMMARY OF 2022/23
The Chairman read out the Minutes of the last Steering Committee Meeting to all members present.
Membership Numbers
The number of members for 2022/23 was steady.
The new membership is due on 1st January 2024. The price will go up by £5 to £25 Family, £20 couple, £15 single and £10 pensioner
It was agreed to add a rule, Any new membership after 1st June 2024 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 risen this year and that there was cash in the bank. He reported that the club was going in the right direction and with the support of the members he hoped we would have a good 2024.
Secretary's Report
Thank all the committee and bar staff for the work they have done over the last year since we had the last AGM in 2022.
The whole club was now nearly completely refurbished, with the snooker hall the only room that needs painting. The new false ceiling has been a great addition.
We needed to increase the membership slightly due to increased prices with everything that the social club pays out for, including the electricity which has nearly doubled.
We need to hold more functions in 2024, as this generates a much needed income for the social club. This will be funded by a new social account that the Chair will open in the next few weeks, with income being from previous social evenings, going direct into this.
Treasurers Report
Finances have remained steady, but added that we need to keep an eye on the increases in our bills. If we can generate money from functions, then should help maintained cash flow. The accounts closed with just over £8500 in the account.
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 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.
The Committee suggested that a storage area was needed for empty barrels to be put into cages outside instead of them being inside the entrance to the Club. This would need to be put to the Steering Committee at their next meeting - ongoing but approved in principle.
The lights on the snooker tables had all been rewired.
- ELECTION OF COMMITTEE 2023/25
The following members were elected to be on the 2022/23 Committee.
Officers
Mike Poole Chair
Kevin Pushman vice Chair
Alison Baldock Treasurer
Charlie Bloomfield Secretary
Kathy Pushman Membership Secretary
Committee
Dave Thomson
Dean Spurgeon
Debbie Osborne
Michele Watson
Jo Jo Baldock
Zoe Snowling
- ANY OTHER BUSINESS
A discussion was had and it was agreed that entertainment would need to be done at least once a month and would be discussed at the next committee meeting.
We have 1 applicant for the position of committee member from Zoe Snowling. The committee voted unanimously in favour and would like to welcome Zoe onboard.
- DATE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
22nd November 2023 @ 11:30am