Michael, Chris, Mandy, Anna, Daniel and Elspeth

AGM Minutes 31st October 2015 Welcome Ali welcomed members to the meeting Apologies Michael, Chris, Mandy, Anna, Daniel and Elspeth Minutes of last meeting These were read through and approved by Ali Treasurers report See attached DC's report Ali thanked to the committee members for all their hard work throughout the year. A big thankyou to Sharon and Nicky for organising a very successful ODE at Stratford Hills. Ali also thanked Daniel for the huge amount of work he has put in for us this year- this was also commented on by Jeanette wallis who felt that he should have a special thankyou for everything. Ali thanked Dawn for organising a very successful showing show and Liz for over 10 years as treasurer. We competed In all the area competitions this year, but unfortunately area dressage clashed with BD events so we did have a lack of members available for this. Michael is keen to carry on as chief instructor and make sure everyone is up to date with their tests and badges. Ali also thanked those people who have hosted our rallies - Jane and Richard Barbour, Emma Brice and The Cowells. We are hoping that senior camp in 2016 will be residential, Ali is going to send out an email to all members to get feed back on the format they would like to see. We are hosting The Gosling Cup in 2016, this is a huge event and we need every member to help out, we are going to host another ODE in the spring and Andy Delicatta has agreed to be technical director. We will also host another showing show in 2016. The new owners of Cedar Park are happy for us to use the grounds for events. Ali thanked Chris Page for continuing to do the rosettes and trophies and has taken on the role of health and safety officer. Election of committee members Those that have been on the committee for more than three years need to be re elected Ali - DC. Proposed by Sharon and seconded by Jeanette. Sharon - assistant DC. Proposed by Ali and seconded by Dawn. Liz - treasurer. Proposed by Ali and seconded by Jane. Chris - health and safety. Proposed by Ali and seconded by Liz. Elspeth - safeguarding. Proposed by Sharon and seconded by Jo. Kirsten Mackay is now membership secretary - proposed by Sharon and seconded by Ali. Open meeting to the floor It was noted that the lighting at Beechwood needs to be addressed for the evening rallies. Anna has spoken to them about this and it is being sorted. We do have floodlights if needed and Tim Sheppard has offered it sort this. Sharon thanked Ali for staying on as DC and for all she does for the branch. Awards The Sears Plate was presented to Chris Page The White Parish Pearly Memorial was presented to Hollie Moakes, who has represented the branch at area competitions, is enthusiastic and always looks smart when attending rallies. The meeting was closed