Present Helen Forbes (chair), John Isaac, Margaret Isaac, Colin Jeffries, Paul Jess, Robert Lamont, Chris Lucas, Colin Martin, Anne Murray, Jill Roberts, Brian Taylor, George Whiteford, John Walker, Edith White
1. Welcome: The president opened by welcoming Duns curlers to the meeting
2. Apologies: Tony Betton, John Hodge, David McIntosh, Isobel Martin, Liz Martin, Anna May Watson, Jim Watson,
3. Minutes of 2004 AGM: The Minutes had been circulated before the meeting to allow prior reading. Proposer for Minutes as a true record: Colin Jeffries Seconder: Colin Martin President signed the Minutes.
4. Matters arising:
4.1 2001 item
4.4: Hen Poo Memorial –a stone and plaque have been acquired. Robert
will follow through and have memorial stone erected.
12.3 2005 summer event: Chris Lucas was thanked again for hosting the
previous 2 events. There were a number of suggestions and the follow
through was referred to the committee.
5. Correspondence:
5.1 Colin Martin letter encouraging more club members to take in part in
open competitions.
5.2 The letter and competitions schedule had been circulated with the
agenda. Outcome: John Walker to reprint the lists and distribute with the
2005/6 club cards. Additionally, the lists would be pinned on the club
board with encouragement for members to write on if they wished to
organise or play in a competition. It was noted that the informal
organiser role was the critical role.
5.3 Star Day: The club will take part and at the meeting, 2 new members
and 2 experienced players said they would participate. It is easily
possible to add more. The secretary to formally reply now and remind
everyone nearer the time. It was also noted that Duns should book its own
start of season single sheet of ice to help and encourage newcomers.
6. President's report season 2004/5:
Following on from last year’s successful club get together, we had another successful barbeque courtesy of Chris Lucas. There was another successful league competitive season with one rink les than the year before. Our spring league format was an unusual departure to a skins format. Thanks to Colin Jeffries for the explanations which helped everyone find their way, more or less.
Our other competitions, John Martin , pairs and points were well attended and enjoyed and thanks to the organisers. Results in Border League were disappointing but there is always next year. George, Margaret, John I and Allan participated in the Grand match, winning their game and helping the south to victory. Colin J, Brian, Colin M and John H commendably reached the final of the Laidlaw Trophy.
The number of individual member successes were up on last year with:
· Colin J in the Swan Trophy winning rink.
· The Hodge family won the family bonspiel
· The 2 Colins were in the winning Ralph Brooks team
· Liz’s rink came second in the Marie Curie
· Colin and Liz’s rinks won the Gala cup and Harry Hogg
· Chris Lucas won the Swinton pairs, the ladies Oakroom Bonspiel and
the fancy Dress competition.
· George’s rinks won the Earlston Bonspiel and the Ford
bonspiel
· Paul won our own Duns bonspiel
As retiring president, I would like to thank the following for their support and hard work: Margaret as ladies’ rep, Robert as vice-president, Paul as treasurer and webmaster, Colin J for the club card and regular advice, Colin M for his deep knowledge of Borders curling, committee members for organising competitions and John W as secretary. I am delighted to hand over to Robert, to wish him well and to enjoy his term as much as I have done.
7. Treasurer's Report: Proposed - John Isaac Seconded - Robert Lamont Club membership to remain at £16.
8. Presentation of Prizes:
AUTUMN LEAGUE: COLIN MARTIN EDITH WHITE, JOHN ISAAC, ALLAN LUGGET
WINTER LEAGUE: GEORGE WHITEFORD, BRIAN TAYLOR, DAVID MCINTOSH
SPRING LEAGUE: COLIN MARTIN, ANGUS MASSIE, CHRIS LUCAS, GORDON WHITE
JOHN MARTIN: PAUL JESS, MARGARET ISAAC, JILL ROBERTS, JEAN BRYANS
PAIRS WINNERS: PAUL JESS, ISOBEL MARTIN
PAIRS LOW ROAD: HELEN FORBES, ANGUS MASSIE
POINTS WINNER: PAUL JESS
DUNS BONSPIEL: PAUL JESS, NEIL MCLEAN, IRENE WOOD
9. Election of office bearers and committee: President: Robert Lamont- proposed by Helen Forbes, seconded by George Whiteford Vice President Margaret Isaac - proposed by Robert Lamont, seconded by Brian Taylor Secretary John Walker - proposed by Robert Lamont, seconded by George Whiteford Treasurer Paul Jess - proposed by, Margaret Isaac, seconded by Helen Forbes
10. New Committee members: Helen Forbes - retiring president Brian Taylor - proposed by George Whiteford , seconded by Chris Lucas
11. Ladies Representative: Margaret Isaac to continue
12. Borders province representatives: president and vice-president Robert thanked Helen for her hard work over a successful 2 years for the club.
13. Competitions structure: Skins experiment – Colin J proposed returning to a standard format and, after a vote, theis was carried. With only 5 rinks probable for 05/06 it was agreed that the competitions structure should give around the same number of games as 03/ 04 and 04/05. A brief discussion about 3rds formally skipping in the 3rd league resulted in this being declined, principally because the same thirds previously had been uncomfortable with such a structure.
14. AOB
14.1 Margaret reminded lady members about the RCCC meeting in Kelso.
14.2 Paul noted the RCCC £1 increase in subs
14.3 Chris suggested the club change the colours of the club jumper,
change the position of the badge / curler name but retain the current
badge in the new colour / geography format.
14.4 George noted his continued dissatisfaction with missing players and
Robert suggested the committee review the situation.
15. Date of the next AGM – 3rd May 2006 The president closed the meeting with thanks to members for attending the meeting and contributing to the running of the club.