MINUTES OF
NATIONAL BEGONIA SOCIETY 71st AGM SATURDAY 8TH
FEBRUARY 2020
AT MANNINGFORD
COMMUNITY HALL, BIRMINGHAM PRIOR TO NBS AGM
1.0
Compilation of minutes
These
minutes have been compiled by Colin Nicklin In the absence of Derek
Bonner the retiring NBS Secretary. The chair was taken by the NBS
President Terry Tasker.
The meeting opened with a minute’s silence to observe the passing of our
previous valued editor, member and exhibitor Derek Telford, together
with other members who have passed away during the last twelve months.
2.0
Attendance.
There were a total of 16 members in attendance. Only current paid up
members were allowed to vote at the AGM.
Meeting Agenda and Running Order 2020
1.0
Notice of Convening the Meeting
The Secretary confirmed that the notice for convening the meeting had
appeared in the bulletin and on the website.
2.0
Apologies for Absence and Bereavements.
Apologies for absence had been received from Geoff Keer, Derek Bonner,
Derek Owen, John Winfield, Danny Davis and Dave Spencer, Derek Skinner.
The late Derek Telford.
3.0
Minutes of The Previous Meeting.
The minutes of the previous had been displayed on the members Section of
the website for many months.
The Secretary reported that no one had come forward with any amendments.
They were accepted and approved unanimously at the meeting.
4.0
Matters Arising from the minutes.
There were no matters arising from the previous minutes.
5.0
Election of Chairman
A nomination had been received for Ian Rhys Williams, proposed by Terry
Tasker and seconded by Mike Avis. No other nominations had been
received. This was unanimously approved by all present.
6.0
Secretary’s Report
As the present secretary was absent no report was presented, he had
previously passed on his apologies for his absence.
7.0
Treasurers Report
The Treasurer had submitted the Accounts up to December 31st
2019 to all of the committee, setting out the present financial
situation of the NBS, which is considered healthy. He was not available
to submit a report at this time. The Accounts will be available in the
Spring Bulletin for your perusal.
8.0
Resolutions.
The Secretary reported that there were no new resolutions submitted
this year.
9.0 Election of
Vice Chairman
The Chairman explained that nominations had been
received for present incumbent Peter Sourbutts, proposed by Dorothy
Williams and seconded by John Chiswell. This appointment was approved
unanimously by all of the members present at the meeting. Mr Peter
Sourbutts Vice Chairman.
10.0 Election of
Treasurer
The Chairman explained that nominations had been received for present
incumbent Derek Bonner, proposed by Peter Sourbutts and seconded by Mike
Avisl. This appointment was approved unanimously by all of the members
present at the meeting. Mr Derek Bonner Treasurer.
11.0 Election of Secretary
The Chairman explained that one nomination had been received for a new
secretary the present incumbent Derek Bonner had given notice to resign,
the new secretary proposed by Bob Bryce and seconded by Dorothy
Williamsl. This appointment was approved unanimously by all of the
members present at the meeting. Mr Colin Nicklin Secretary.
12.0 Election of
Committee
The Chairman explained Danny Davis and Dave Spenser had asked to stand
down from the committee. All other committee members had retired, with
all offering themselves for re-election. One nomination was received
for Stephen Gresley to be added to the committee . It was proposed that
all the present committee and nomination proposed by Steve Jones and
seconded by Gary Dando. The members present voted unanimously to elect
all of the existing committee on-block together with the nomination.
14.0 Life
Members
There were no
proposals for any new life members.
15.0 Auditors
Mr. Derek Bonner Present Treasurer stated that the accounts had been
audited by a registered accountant who lived next door to Peter
Sourbutts. It was agreed that the accounts would be audited again next
year. Mr Bonner to arrange.
16.0 Any Other
Business
·
Membership.
We are loosing members each year, the committee consider this is to do
with the excellent website, together with the introduction of Facebook.
None members are finding that by going onto the NBS Website or Facebook
they are able to obtain all of the cultural and other information they
require, without having to join the Society.
As a committee this is something that we will have to address over the
coming years, requiring further investigation.
·
Facebook, Ian will discuss with Phil Champion ways to
restrict access to cultural information, without being a member.
·
National Show
Two
Free tickets had been given by Shrewsbury Flower Show .
Shrewsbury Flower Show are considering subsidising a portion of the
prize money each year, possibly rising over 3 years to the full amount.
This
will be delayed slightly due to a change in management at the show,
possibly 2021 Show.
Shrewsbury Flower Show are considering presenting Award Cards Gold,
Silver Gilt, Commendation etc for stands in the Begonia Section.
Plants are required for the stand giving more colour, offers of these
would be much appreciated.
The
judges rules relating to the number of tubers contained in a single pot
or multi-pull pots, in the pot plant classes will be amended to no
limit, with the exception of where specified such as the restricted pot
plant, where only a single stem is required. The maximum pot size will
be 10 litre with the exception of the restricted pot class.
Headboard for Backdrop
A new
headboard similar to that used at Southport Show to be fabricated. Mike
Richardson to provide design and Mike Avis to organise fabrication.
Evening meal arrangements
The menu for the evening meal at Shrewsbury
NBS Handbook
Bob
Bryce NBS Editor requested to arrange for 200 new handbooks to be
printed. These are for new members joining for the first time. It is
more economic to have a larger quantity in a print run. Proposed to
agree to printing 200 additional handbooks Colin Nicklin seconded by
Mike Avis.
Refreshments
Ian
Rhys Williams requested a vote of thanks to Dorothy, June and Bob for
the supply and distribution of refreshments, this was endorsed by all
present
Date of next meeting
will be arranged for the same weekend, John Winfield to be asked to
arrange.
MEETING CLOSURE FOR
AGM 2.15PM
