Harbour Capital
Master Swimmers Inc.
2008 Annual General Meeting
Minutes of the meeting held
Wednesday 26th March 2008 at 8.20pm at the Wellington Regional Aquatic
Centre, Kilbirnie.
Apologies
Apologies were received from Bronwen Bleakley, David Dixon, Kevin
Jamison, Ingrid Saxton, Bill Smith, and Chris Daughney.
Barry Lake moved that apologies be accepted. Seconded Tony Hickmore.
Carried.
Minutes of the 2006 AGM
The minutes of the 2007 Annual General Meeting were taken as read on the
basis that they had beenposted on the club web site for the last 11
months.
Peter Shanahan moved that that they be accepted. Seconded Barry Lake.
Carried.
Matters arising from minutes
Swim sessions on Monday nights were not attempted as lanes were
unavailable.
Treasurers Report
Club Treasurer Lesley Cornish reviewed the financial statements of the
club.
The format of L & P has been changed to show only income derived
that is relevant to the 12 months of the accounts.
For example only income earned in 2007 is shown in the 2007 accounts.
In 2006 all money received in that year regardless of the year in which it
was actually earned, was
shown as income for 2006.
Lane hire charges increased by 25% at the start of 2008.
Tony Hickmore moved that the report be accepted. Seconded Haydn Wilton
Carried
Presidents Report
President Barry Lake spoke to his report.
Helen Fielding proposed that the report be accepted. Seconded Roger
Moroney. Carried.
Election of new committee
President Barry Lake
Treasurer Lesley Cornish
Secretary Jim Fraser
Moved by Tony Hickmore. Seconded Peter Shanahan. Carried.
Social committee:
Vanessa Young
Peter Shanahan
Margie McKee
Moved by Tony Hickmore. Seconded Simon Henderson . Carried.
Reappointment of auditor
Carol Lightfoot was reappointed as Club Auditor.
Moved by Jim Fraser. Seconded Tony Hickmore. Carried.
Club subscriptions
Barry Lake proposed a $5 increase to the club's membership fee
bringing it to $30 for 2009.
The driving reason for the rise in the club subscription was the 25%
increase in lane charges taking effect at the start of 2008.
The free NZMS membership promotion was also discussed.
New members coming into the club under this promotion would still pay the
club's subscription.
Moved by Barry Lake. Seconded Sheryl Mitchell. Carried.
General business
A Tawa Swim Meet will be held most likely in September.
Useful as a shakedown for the 2009 Nationals.
Barry Lake gave a brief update on the 2009 NZMS LC Nationals to be run by
HCM at the Kilbirnie Pool. The Pool has been booked for the 13 to 15 March
and a draft budget prepared.
Tasks as they arise will be allocated to club members.
Tony Hickmore volunteered to take a coaching role in Sunday swim sessions.
Club promotional activities were questioned from the floor.
Barry mentioned the club A4 posters, business cards, and web site as our
promotional tools.
It was suggested that we explore the placing of a HCM link on the Water
Safety NZ web site.
A vote of thanks was proposed to:
1. the outgoing social committee for their work in organising club social
activities
2. and Joanne Harris for her role in editing the club newsletter.
Moved by Peter Shanahan. Seconded Helen Fielding. Carried.
Meeting closed.
Barry Lake declared the meeting closed at 8.55pm
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