NOBBY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Annual General Meeting held at

The Liverpool Marina

Coburg Wharf, Sefton Street, Liverpool, L3 4BP

On Saturday 6th February 2010 at 7.00 pm

Tom Middlebrook welcomed everyone and briefly outlined the format for the evening. Tom confirmed that we had sadly lost a number during the year. Ronald Hibbert died shortly after the AGM in 2009 followed by Eddie Rawlinson later in the year and Eddie Lee in December 2009. Also John Rhind lost his wife Marjorie and Mike Griffiths lost Mavis, the funeral service having taken place only 2 days before this Meeting. Your Secretary asked all to stand in silence as a mark of respect and to reflect on our loss.

MEMBERS PRESENT

Roger Bucknall (President), Tom Middlebrook (Secretary), John Edwards (Treasurer), Bob Rayner, Andy Williams,Harrison Williams, Andrew Martyn, Geoff Andrews, J P Lamb, J M Neary, F Turner, S A Turner, David Wilson, Kevin Goulding, Frances Goulding, Ann Slater, John Rhind, Tony Dunn, Tina Dunn, Ms Roberts, Steve Roberts, Rodney Swainbank, Arthur Griffiths, Don Griffiths, Mike Griffiths, Jack Parsons, P Parsons, L Griffiths, J Griffiths, R Angell, J Angell, C Winstanley, Casey Ouwejan, Debra Alexander, Jo Wilkinson, Bill Howard, N Wilson, H William, R Corkhill, Jimmy Morris, Joe Kelly, Stan Hurley, Dough Smith and J R Richards.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Allan Jones, John King, Spike Brown, Derek Bayley, Paul Clark and Dennis Wright.

APPROVE MINUTES OF THE 22nd AGM

It was proposed by Billy Thompson and seconded by David Wilson that the Minutes of the 22nd Annual General Meeting be accepted as a true record of that Meeting. Your Secretary asked for a show of hands and the Minutes were approved without amendment.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Your President informed all present that he would be standing down at this AGM and advised he had enjoyed his time as President of the Association. Roger told us how he first became involved with the Association and how he acquired Pilkington, which he reminded us is up for sale.

Thanks were extended to Doug Smith for his work as Sailing Secretary and other committee members who have worked hard to keep the Association going over the years. Your President then went on to briefly outline the activities which took place over the past year and outlined the events planned for 2010. Your President ended his address by thanking everyone for their support over the years. Members then showed their appreciation in their applause to our President for his significant contribution.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Your Treasurer, John Edwards, produced a balance sheet along with a statement of account to 31st January 2010. Your Treasurer asked if any member wished to raise any matter arising from the accounts, to John’s delight there were none and the accounts were approved as an accurate reflection of the Association’s financial affairs.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Your Secretary confirmed he had received a letter from founder member Fred Turner, nominating David Wilson for the post of President, confirming that David is also a founder member of the Association and has served in the past. A second letter from Geoff Andrews also a longstanding and respected member was received recommending David Wilson as a good candidate to be President of the Association. Geoff confirmed he had spoken to David at the AGM in 2009 and that he was willing to stand. Your Secretary confirmed it was necessary to receive two such proposals and that they were received in time to be accepted, there being no other proposals for the post David was asked if he was willing to stand and having confirmed he would the membership were asked to approve his appointment and did so unanimously. Your Secretary then asked David to take high rightful place formally releasing Roger from that position.

David was asked to say a few words, which he did by confirming he felt privileged to become President of the Association and thanked everyone for their support.

Your Secretary then confirmed no one had been put forward to replace John Edwards as your Treasurer and was pleased to advise that John is prepared to continue in office subject to the membership’s approval. It was proposed by David Wilson and seconded by Billy Thompson that John be re-elected as Treasure for the coming year. Your Secretary asked for a show of hands and the election was carried.

Your Secretary then confirmed that no one had been put forward to replace him as your Secretary for the next 12 months and indicated he would be happy to continue in office. This was proposed by Rodney Swainbank and seconded by John Edwards. Again Tom received the support of the membership and was accordingly re-elected.

ELECTION OF COMMITTEE

Members were reminded that your Committee was made up of David Wilson, Doug Smith, Billy Thompson, Rodney Swainbank, Albert Hogg, Ann Kent and Mark Adams. We were advised that Doug Smith decided to stand down from the Committee this year due to other commitments which he felt would make it difficult for him. David Wilson was also removed from the list of Committee members having just been installed as President.

Your Secretary advised that no other member had been put forward and asked if any member present would like to be considered to serve on the Committee for 2010. Mike Griffiths indicated his willingness as did Roger Bucknall who wishes to remain an active member of the Association. Your Secretary then asked for the membership’s approval, it was proposed by David Wilson and seconded by Tony Wright that those willing should be approved for the coming year. The membership having agreed by show of hands your Committee for 2010 will be Bill Thompson, Rodney Swainbank, Albert Hogg, Ann Kent, Mark Adams, Mike Griffiths and Roger Bucknall.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Geoff Andrews wished to extend his personal thanks to Roger Bucknall for his past efforts as your President and also did so on behalf of the membership generally. This received a second round of applause further endorsing everyone’s gratitude for Roger’s past efforts on our behalf.

Tom then thanked everyone for their attendance, confirming that the social part of the evening would commence with a carvery and fundraising entertainment. The Meeting was closed at 7.45 p.m.