Committee Meeting Minutes 4th November 2024
a) Present were Simon J (Acting Chair) , Marcus H, Simon T, Jeremy G, Martin L, Andrew B and Paul F.
Apologies received from Laura B, Henry E, and Rachael D
b) Previous meeting minutes were approved
c) Matters arising from previous meeting &actions:
1. NCCC Casual wear hoodie: Sourced by Jeremy and now available to buy in the shop price £45. Please order by the end of November
2. Club kit window opened and closed by Simon
3. Logo on website updated by Martin
d) Chairman / Vice-Chairman’s report: AGM arrangements:
1. 24th November at 9:00am pre the rides (Sign In sheet needed Simon J)
2. Committee nominations: we put the proposed names on the AGM agenda (which has been sent out to members via email and WhatsApp).
3. Jeremy G has agreed to stand for election as Club Chairman. There were no other nominees.
a) New Constitution to be formally adopted at the AGM (also circulated to all members via email and WhatsApp)
e) Treasurer’s report: Marcus H will propose at the AGM that the club subscription be raised from the current £10 to £15 for adults, the junior membership fee to remain at £5. This is the first time since the club was inaugurated that an increase in fees has been proposed, but will help ensure that the club has sufficient funds to maintain a healthy bank balance and to be able to fund training and events
f) Ride Captain’s Report: Martin L noted that
1. Mudguards not needed yet, but members will be advised to fit them as soon as wet weather forecasted
2. Ride Leaders: its slightly disappointing to note that the newly trained Ride Leaders haven’t led more rides. Martin will note this on next weekends ride email and ask for all Ride leaders to look at the online Ride Leader diary and see if they can volunteer for some of the unfilled vacancies.
g) Digital & Social Media Officer’s Report: Paul F said he had been approached by British Cycling (BC) who wish to do a “Spotlight” feature on the club as our numbers are growing steadily and we have a strong female contingent. The committee welcomed this interest and will cooperate fully. We will also invite a representative of BC to our annual dinner and awards night in the new year.
h) Membership Secretary Report: We continue to grow in numbers and currently have 216 members of which 28% are female.
i) Any Other Business:
1. A representative of the Air Ambulance Charity, Nicole, will attend our Sunday after ride coffee session at the Rev café on the 1stDecember to encourage members to buy Air Ambulance Charity Christmas Cards.
2. Simon T is planning to have a series of longer rides in the new year starting with 80 miles in May building up to 15o miles in August!
3. Future Events: Club dinner and awards night probably in January 25 and a Cycle Jumble sale probably in March 25.
j) Date of next meeting: to be agreed at the AGM
