Stoke Mandeville Bridge Club, Aylesbury, Stoke Mandeville, Aston Clinton, Wendover, Tring, Bucks, Beds, Herts, UK (2024)

1. Mary thanked the committee for all their support
2. Gill Griggs, Secretary of 14 years has resigned. The Chair thanked Gill for her brilliant support and on behalf of the club gave her a thank you gift of £100 M&S Vouchers and a bouquet of flowers. The club received a thankyou card from Gill
3. Lesley wright agreed to take the minutes at the meeting
4. Mary indicated the last year had gone well with a healthy membership, attendance and bank balance
5. Thanks to all who have supported the club during the year including Steve Elms and Ashley Green Bridge Club for providing access to Real Bridge on a club night

1. The club was in a strong financial position
2. memberships had declined in recent years but due to the healthy financial position the plan was to use the excess finances of the club to keep fees at a low level where possible. This might also encourage new members to join

1. Mary and all the committee, bar Gill volunteered to continue on the committee into this next year. This was proposed by Brenda Alsagoff and seconded by Sue Mercer
2. Secretary – Lesley Wright volunteered to serve as secretary and the vote was proposed by Nikki Smith and seconded by Richard Clark

1. Christmas Party Monday 9^th December 2024
2. Local Charity Event 24^th June or 1^st July.
3. Children in Need Monday 11^th November 2024
4. Members were requested to put forward names of Charities to Mary that they wish to be considered

1. Stoke Mandeville Bridge Weekend. There had been some interest in the weekend. Mary indicated they would need approximately 32 people to make it work. Further exploration required. Lesley to explore potential venues and costs and feed back to the committee
2. Biscuits – a vote was taken on whether to supply biscuits on club night. Some members indicated they would value the provision of biscuits on the night whilst the majority of members did not offer any response. It was agreed after the meeting to put a range of biscuits, (NOT sticky/chocolate - to protect the cards) out for all our members. Biscuits will be provided from May
3. Earlier Start Time. Some members requested an earlier start time. A vote was held and no members had any objection or problem to starting play at 1915 hrs. Comments were made that we currently aim to start at 1920hrs, so what did 5 minutes make? Other comments were some might find it difficult based on work/other commitments. Committee to seek opinions from all members who attended and did not attend the AGM by sending out a survey and then the committee will decide what they feel is best for the club.
4. Thank you to the Chairman and the Committee for their excellent work throughout the year was given by Carol Harris on behalf of all club members

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