NWFTA AGM MINUTES MONDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2001

Attended: Dave Fairhurst - Chairman - Tawd Vale + Jack & Jill

Christine Rodgers - Vice Chairman - Tawd Vale

Norma Almond - Secretary - Tawd Vale

Davinia Wainwright - Treasurer - Stockport

Roy Richards - (Sandhall)

Richard Lees - (Stockport) + Flash

Harry Bellamy - (Tawd Vale )

Trevor Ogden - Oldham

Kevin Smith - Oldham

Adrian Layden - Macclesfield

Dave Schofield - Winchester

Paula Schofield - Winchester

No action points from last AGM.

Chairman's Report - Dave stated that it had been a difficult year mainly because of the Foot & Mouth crisis. This meant that only 2 clubs were available to host shoots for most of the season. Attendances had been on the low side, but had remained fairly static. Dave also stated that he intended to step down from the position of Chainnan.

Secretary's Report - Nosh started of by saying that this had been her last year as Secretary, as due to work commitments & also the fact that Terry no longer shoots, the motivation to continue both shooting and undertaking secretarial duties had gone! There had been a steady stream of enquiries from potential shooters, probably about 3 per month, an information pack was sent out to each person.

Treasurer's Report - see attached.

Election of Officers -

Chairman - Harry Bellamy proposed Richard Lees for Chairman. Davinia Wainwright seconded. All voted in favour .

As Christine Rodgers had also stated that she did not wish to stand again for Vice Chairman, that position was also vacant.

Vice Chairman - Nosh nominated Roy Richards Seconded by Christine Rodgers. All voted in favour.

There were no immediate takers for the position of Secretary, but apparently, Tony Gavin from Tawd Vale has expressed an interest. He was unofficially voted in and Dave will speak to him!

Treasurer - Nosh proposed Davinia Wainwright Richard Lees seconded. All voted in favour .

Competition Secretary - it was decided that there is no need for this post at the moment, but clubs need to take more responsibility regarding competitions, standard of courses etc.

BFTA Rep - Davinia has volunteered to take on this role & will represent the region at all future BFTA Meetings.

Trophies - Don Webster has volunteered to take on trophy duties. This entails ensuring trophies are ordered & distributed to clubs for their shoots.

The members of the Committee that are stepping down are happy to give any help or advice that may be required.

Fees - Davinia proposed NWFT A affiliation fees to remain at £45-00. Richard Lees seconded. All voted in favour .

Shoot fees - Nosh proposed shoot fees to stay at £4-00. Richard seconded. All voted in favour .

Host Club Shoot Fee - £50-00 to stay.

Any other Business - Christine proposed abolition of attendance points. Trevor seconded. All voted in favour.

Harry proposed that anyone could enter the Showdown and not have to do any qualifying shoots in the Winter. Roy seconded the proposal. All voted in favour.

Because of the differing standards in course layouts, Christine proposed that courses should be laid out with targets at an average distance of 37-39 yards in mind. After some lively discussion, it was decided that, when it was reasonably practical, course builders should try to maintain that average.

It was also decided, that as all clubs were not represented at the AGM, this point would be discussed at the next ordinary meeting.

Davinia raised the point that at the Byley shoot, the toilet was removed before the shoot was over! To all people in charge of loos, please leave until the end of the shoot.

Richard thanked Dave for all his hard work as Chairman over the last few years.

Nosh reminded everyone that the Presentation evening was on Friday 2nd November along with hot pot supper and the quiz. Please encourage all of your fellow shooters to attend & to bring their friends & family. Clubs are also reminded to bring along a raffle prize.

Time and date of next AGM is Monday 7th October 2002.

Time & date of next ordinary meeting is Monday 3rd December 2001.