GLASGOW & DISTRICT CHURCHES B.A.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

MINUTE OF MEETING 7^th SEPTEMBER 2006

PRESENT: Per Sederunt sheet.

Item 1 Apologies :-

Davina Gemmell, Libby Hamilton & Patti Chalmers, Clubs:-Parklands, Giffnock South & Cadder.

Item 2 Minute of meeting 1^st Sept 2005 : -

Read & Accepted

prop. E Drummond sec M McCulloch

Item 3 Matters Arising:- None

Item 4 Reports:-

Gen. Secy /Treasurer

See Handbook for Secretary's report.

Financial statement

The Association is in a healthy financial position as shown by balance sheet. Income over the year was up slightly on last season but expenditure was up considerably resulting in an overall loss of £453.43. However the reserve fund stands at £2035.84, there are shuttles in stock of £332.02 and Halifax shares valued at £1340.13.

There were no questions. prop. C Shanks sec L Bennett

Swan & Jack

Only 50% of the matches were played but the three finals were very good and were enjoyed by all present. It was agreed that £80 would be given to each of the usual three charities, Quarriers, Eastpark and Sense Scotland, since no other charities were nominated. The dates for playing matches will be staggered.

Tournament

The tournament ran fine – no one withdrew but the event ran at a loss. Suggestions were asked for with a view to cutting costs.

J Mearns asked if a profit could be made from catering at the tournament but it was generally thought that this would not be worthwhile. Even the caterer that was currently used had said that it was not worth providing catering due to the lack of numbers attending.

It was agreed to up entry fees slightly and try to attract more players.

Item 5 Election of Office Bearers

Secretary Treasurer:-

Status Quo - Jim McCulloch. – Prop J Mearns - Sec L Bennett

Asst Secretary:-

Status Quo - Eddie Drummond. – Prop M McCulloch – Sec C Shanks

Minute Secretary No nominations – to be arranged.

Mixed Divisions:-

Status Quo – Chris Shanks.

Gents Divisions:-

P Chalmers wishes to resign.

Allan Mackintosh. – Prop E Drummond – Sec C Shanks

Ladies’ Divisions:-

Lorraine Bennett. – Status Quo

Tournament Convener:-

Lynne Miller wishes to resign. No nominations – to be arranged.

Tournament Committee:-

Lynne Miller. - Prop E Drummond – Sec C Shanks

Morag McCulloch. - Prop E Drummond – Sec C Shanks

Patti Chalmers. – Prop J McCulloch – Sec E Drummond

Selection Committee Convener:-

Ross Macdonald. – Status Quo.

Selection Committee:-

Status Quo.

Social Convener:-

Cairns Club agreed to arrange the dance.

Item 6 Election Auditors:-

Mary Gilliland & Graham Trainor.

Item 7 Honoraria:-

After a short discussion it was agreed that this would remain as Status Quo.

Item 8 Recent Scoring System Changes

Jim McCulloch explained the recent changes made by the International Badminton Federation to the scoring system. There was considerable discussion on this item resulting in a motion to hold an SGM to discus proposed changes the Constitution regarding adoption of the new scoring system.

Item 9 Alterations to the Rules

The proposals submitted by the Executive Committee were accepted without a vote.

Item 10 Proposal By Govan Old Badminton Club to change Rule 10 (iii).

The proposal submitted by Govan Old to delete Rule 10 (iii) “No club can have two teams in the same division. Promotion and relegation will be adjusted accordingly”, and replace with “If a club has two teams in the same division matches involving these teams should be played in the early part of the season.” Was accepted without a vote.

This would allow 2 teams from the same club to play in the same division.

Item 11 A.O.C.B.

None