Title: Minutes of 19th Annual General Meeting held Saturday 20 October 2001
Author: P18681
Last saved by: Diane
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Minutes of  29^th Annual General Meeting held Tuesday 25^th October 2011

Present:  Gillian Masters, Jane Willock, Mike Kohnstamm, Jeff Watson, Roma Whiteley, Robert Jewels, Kath Edwards, Val Hamilton, Robin Hamilton, Wendy Winney, John Henn, Margaret Wallis, Jan Hill-Tout, Paul Davies, Nancy Hooper, Janet Aplin, Rhiannon Havard, Elaine Harper, George Baugh, Kathryn Bennett, Pat Simpson, Wyn Rosser, Vic Chambers, Caroline Davies, Gwyn Lewis, John Newton & Diane Davies.

Apologies:  Brenda Isaacs, John Isaacs, Glenys Rugman, Jen Richards, Geoff Trinnick, Jan Trinnick, David Willock, Alan Whitlow, Claire Edwards, Jeff Hobden, & Jean James.

Gillian Masters gave a slideshow illustrating her recent trip to Madagascar which was warmly received.  

John Newton chaired the AGM. 

1.  Minutes & matters arising:  The minutes of the previous AGM were accepted as a true record.   Matters arising: (i) Item 7:  DD confirmed the  setting-up of the Facebook site and stated that the number of hits it was receiving was encouraging.

2. Officers’ reports
(a) Treasurer:  A written report was provided to attendees.  JN explained the background to it.  The Treasurer’s report was then accepted.
(b) Secretary:  A written report was provided to attendees.  
(c) Publications:  MK reported on website developments, particularly the revision of older walks on the website and the availability of the Facebook page for photos and urgent messages.
(d) Publicity:  PD reported that the distribution of “Cardiff Walks” has now been completed.
(e) Rambles: GL stressed the need for new walk leaders and new ideas if the programme was to remain attractive.
(f) Footpaths:  GL reported that most actions in Cardiff were to do with gating of back-alleys; he reminded people of the need to report problems either to the relevant Council or to him.
(g) Membership:  RW reported that the 2011 figure was 645 compared with 667 for last year; she thanked those involved in helping with the March and September mail-outs.
(h) Countryside:  Again a quiet year.
A vote of thanks to all committee members and also to those who help with the work was then passed.

3.  Honorary President
Robin and Val Hamilton were approved as joint Honorary Presidents for 2010-11.

 4. Election of Officers
The following were elected unopposed:

Secretary – Diane Davies
Treasurer – John Newton
Membership Secretary – Roma Whiteley
Publications Officer – Mike Kohnstamm
Footpath Officer – Gwyn Lewis
Rambles Officer - Gwyn Lewis
Countryside and Environment officer - John Newton
Publicity - Paul Cornelius Davies

5. Election of Committee: Kathryn Bennett, Jef Hobden, Gillian Masters, Dave Willock & Jane Willock were re-elected.  

6. Independent Examiner:  Margaret Wallis was re-elected.
 
7.  Any other business
None