WORCESTER & DISTRICT UNITED ANGLERS’ ASSOCIATION (Headquarters: Barbourne Ex-Servicemen’s Club, The Moors, Worcester) www.wduaa.co.uk Delegates Meeting - Wednesday: 2nd June 2010 at 20.00 hours. Ray Ravenall (Chairman) Colin Pettifer (President / Match Secretary) Veronica Smith (Finance Officer \ Water Allocation) Robert Smith (Superintendent Bailiff) Terry Peckham (Deputy Superintendent Bailiff) Mark Hone (Minutes Secretary) David Smith (Executive Officer) Bernie Partridge (Executive Officer) John Davies (Executive Officer) Wayne Price (Executive Officer) APOLOGIES/ABSENCE: M.Hone, W.Price, R.Latham DELEGATES IN ATTENDANCE Steve Bayliss, Tony Churchill, Ivor Hill, Roy Davies. MINUTES OF MEETING of the 5th MAY 2010: Signed as a true record by the Chairman ACTION POINTS \ MATTERS ARISING: Nil CHAIRMANS REPORT: • New pools - Two year initial contract agreed for new venue due to become available from 1st July. Venue currently undergoing bank clearing and insertion of new access track and fencing. Further information at next meeting. • Knightwick – Venue deemed as financially non –viable for the Association due to high rental costs, poor access, and non-usage by affiliated clubs (only one booking for 2010) Tenure to cease at the end of June. • Delegates match – Saturday 5th June at Cob House Farm pools A &C. Please notify RR of your attendance ASAP. • Cob House Farm – Anglers advised to check condition of supplied keep-nets as numerous complaints received reference lost fish during recent matches. Owners have been informed. Still awaiting CHF to undertake heavy bank clearing required (EG: removal of fallen tree on B pool island) Building work on complex still due for completion in July. • Piddle Lake – New lilies planted around the pool at the request of the Association. Two further pegs to be installed by the owner either side of the boat jetty. Sign now installed on gate containing owners’ home and mobile number should gate be locked. PRESIDENT \ MATCH SECRETARY: • G. Tibbett’s memorial match cancelled – to be re-scheduled for later this year. • Confirmation that Perdiswell stretch of canal NOT dredged as reported. Towpath work now completed and additional stocks of silver fish introduced. • Further open matches on the canal to be announced at a later date. • Clubs advised to display signs at the start and end of match lengths on the canal to advise all parties (particularly cyclists) of the situation and avert confrontation. FINANCE OFFICER: Nothing to report. MINUTES SECRETARY: Nothing to report. SUPERINTENDANT BAILIFF: As advised by the Chairman, a comprehensive statement reference the new fishery announced by Rob Smith. WATER ALLOCATION OFFICER: Bookings for 2011 coming-in. RECORDS OFFICER: Many clubs have not submitted their returns to the Association. * Please be aware that insurance is INVALID without record of affiliation* AOB: John Davies – Executive. Pensioners match – 8th September (60 years and over may enter) Venue to be agreed, however, potential of using new fishery discussed. Meeting closed at 21.00 hours. Date of next meeting – Wednesday 7th July 2010. WORCESTER & DISTRICT UNITED ANGLERS’ ASSOCIATION (Headquarters: Barbourne Ex-Servicemen’s Club, The Moors, Worcester) www.wduaa.co.uk Delegates Meeting - Wednesday: 7th April 2010 at 20.00 hours. Ray Ravenall (Chairman) Colin Pettifer (President / Match Secretary) Veronica Smith (Finance Officer \ Water Allocation) Robert Smith (Superintendent Bailiff) Terry Peckham (Deputy Superintendent Bailiff) Mark Hone (Minutes Secretary) John Davies (Records Officer) David Smith (Executive Officer) Bernie Partridge (Executive Officer) Wayne Price (Executive Officer) APOLOGIES/ABSENCE: Terry Peckham, Wayne Price, Paul Potter. DELEGATES IN ATTENDANCE Terry Corbutt, Roy Davies, Rick Latham, Wayne Smith, John Steens, Paul Wilson. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Signed as a true record by the Chairman ACTION POINTS \ MATTERS ARISING: Nil. CHAIRMANS REPORT: * The Chairman advised of the Executive Committees general disappointment with the lack of membership support for the idea to adopt a venue. Only Boreley and Pensham had so far been taken on by clubs. * Following a discussion that took place at the Annual General Meeting it was reported that the BAA allocate a total of 8 matches for clubs that have in excess of 15 members. 5 of those matches are free and the remaining 3 costs £2 per peg. This compares to the WDUAA who allocate 10 free matches, irrespective of member numbers. Additional matches are available at £1.50 per peg. * The Club Championship would take place at Piddle Lake on Saturday 24th April 2010. So far 5 clubs had indicated that they were sending anglers but we were hopeful that more would register before the date. The pool owner has indicated that toilet facilities will be in place by then. * The chairman reported on work in progress at Cob House and in particular the car parking situation. He has tried, without success, to convince the owner to consider the needs of disabled anglers in making all anglers take a roundabout route from the car park to the fishing pools. In the meantime the members are advised that major work is due to complete shortly. PRESIDENT \ MATCH SECRETARY: The President reported that the canal towpath at Perdiswell had now been completed. He was arranging an open match with the draw taking place at Cavalier Bridge. New stocks of 10,000 silver fish were going to be transferred to the canal between bridges 117 and 133. The annual delegates match had been diarised for the 5th June 2010. FINANCE OFFICER: Not a lot to report since the AGM. Book sales have now taken place. MINUTES SECRETARY: Nothing to report. SUPERINTENDANT BAILIFF: The track had been trimmed back at Boreley at a cost of £60. However, the landowner who has adjoining access has churned up the track quite badly so it is recommended that vehicles are left in the parking area. WATER ALLOCATION OFFICER: Veronica Smith reminded the meeting that clubs needed to fill in the water allocation form. RECORDS OFFICER: John Davies pointed out that only 4 forms had been received back from clubs so far. He reminded those who had not returned that their insurance is invalid until completed. AOB: Paul Wilson advised the meeting that there were signs suggesting that was no access to river frontage at Diglis due to British Waterways work. The President advised that the river should still be fishable via access further up the path but he will check with the riparian owner. If it is not fishable we will be looking for a refund. Meeting closed at 21.25 hours. Date of next meeting – Wednesday 5th May 2010. Chairman’s Opening Address Mr. Ray Ravenall extended his greetings and welcomes to all members present and as customary; a request was made and observed for a few moments of silence to commemorate deceased members, family and friends. Apologies: T.Peckham, W.Price – Executive Committee. D.Wood – Pamas A\C President’s Opening Address Mr. Colin Pettifer welcomed delegates and members and confirmed that the Executive, prior to this evenings meeting, had received no notices of motions. The meeting would, therefore, continue as per the listed agenda with no additional matters arising. Overall membership had slightly reduced from the previous year; however, the Association would do everything in its power to meet the needs of the angler – club and individual. The Association would concentrate efforts for the coming year on promoting its value to the angling fraternity to stimulate membership. The President offered his thanks for the support of the membership and of the WDUAA Executive Committee during the past year, particularly to T.Peckham for his sterling efforts improving access and pegging at Boreley and to Veronica Smith for her outstanding efforts in producing the balance of accounts. The President suggested that Delegates \ Executive meetings could potentially be changed from the customary Wednesday evenings to an alternative evening to stimulate attendance. This would be discussed at the next Executive meeting. Chairman’s response for the Association Mr. Ray Ravenall extended sincere thanks to the President for his unsung efforts for the Association and additionally to the Executive Committee and the entire membership for their continued support and confidence in the management of the WDUAA. Special thanks were also proffered to the Finance Officer for her outstanding effort and commitment in preparation of the new accounting system, thus saving the Association significant revenue previously paid to independent accountants. Thanks were also extended to Mr. Phil Curry for the production of the website, which had been invaluable for the dissemination of information, and had led to significant increase in membership book sales during the previous year. The Chairman elaborated on the changes to improve the management and efficiency of the Association. Such changes included personnel and policies to strengthen financial and venue portfolio positions going forward. The water allocation of 10 free matches with the potential of a further four free matches for affiliated clubs who adopt a venue was confirmed. Membership of the Angling Trust and Fish legal was also confirmed. Thanks were extended to Mr. Nick O’Reilly for his services to the Association previously, and to Terry Peckham for his outstanding project-management of Boreley in association with officers and club members of Carr’s A\C. The Chairman closed by confirming that as stated by The President, the Association would do everything in its power to promote the Association going forward. Members were encouraged to utilise the various communication links to all Officers of the Association for improvements of the status of the WDUAA. Thanks were extended to Wayne Smith for his proposal of a club championship to be undertaken in April. The Chairman again thanked the attendees for their continued support of the Association. Minutes of previous A.G.M. 2008 Signed as a true record by Chairman – vote carried unanimously. Finance Officer – Statement of Accounts for 2009 The Finance Officer was able to provide a detailed and comprehensive review of the WDUAA income and expenditure. No questions were raised; the accounts were accepted unanimously by the attendees. Both the President and the Chairman thanked Veronica Smith for her continual outstanding efforts on behalf of the Association. The proposal to increase fees by £0.50p across all cards was accepted unanimously by the membership and carried accordingly. Membership for 2010 will now be charged as follows. Full senior member £24.00 inclusive of insurance. Disabled £16.00 OAP’s and juniors £9.50 OAP’s up to age 70 can purchase insurance for an additional £1.50 Honorary books to be: Senior £26.00, Disabled £16.00, OAP and Junior £11.00 Election of officers. The President, Chairman, Finance Officer were re-elected to their respective positions. Mr.M.Hone volunteered his services in the role of Minutes Secretary vacated by T.Peckham. Remaining officers of the Association were re elected en bloc. Colin Pettifer (President / Match Secretary) Ray Ravenall (Chairman) Veronica Smith (Finance \ Water Allocation) Robert Smith (Superintendant Bailiff \Water Allocation) Terry Peckham (Deputy Superintendant Bailiff) Mark Hone (Min. Secretary - Pending) John Davies (Records Officer) David Smith (Executive Officer) Bernie Partridge (Executive Officer) Wayne Price (Executive Officer) Existing trustees to remain in current positions. Ray Ravenall, Colin Pettifer, Robert Smith. Raffle Funds generated for the Association - £29.00 Prize won by Paul Wilson– Cock and Magpie A\C The Chairman closed the meeting with a reminder of the book issue date – Saturday 13th March 2010 – 10.00am – 12.00pm. MEETING COMMENCED AT: 20.15 MEETING CLOSED AT: 21.25. WORCESTER & DISTRICT UNITED ANGLERS’ ASSOCIATION (Headquarters: Barbourne Ex-Servicemen’s Club, The Moors, Worcester) www.wduaa.co.uk Ray Ravenall (Chairman) Colin Pettifer (President / Match Secretary) Veronica Smith (Finance, W.A.O \ Records Officer) Rob Smith (Superintendent Bailiff) Terry Peckham (Min. Secretary \ Assistant Superintendent Bailiff) Bernie Partridge (Exec. Officer) Dave Smith (Exec. Officer) John Davies (Exec Officer) Wayne Price (Exec Officer) Delegates Meeting - Wednesday 2nd December 2009 Apologies: T.Peckham, W.Price, R.Latham, P. Potter. One delegate in attendance – W.Smith – Riflemen’s A\C MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Signed as a true record by the Chairman. MATTERS ARISING \ ACTION POINTS FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES: Nil CHAIRMANS REPORT: * New Superintendent Bailiff(s) – Rob Smith assisted by T.Peckham. * Bank Clearing - Offer of 4 free matches on a venue adopted by any club – No response. Many ideas previously tried with limited success. Task is left to the officers who perform the task voluntarily. WDUAA officers are not paid for their roles in the Association. * Club Championship – Provisionally booked for 24th or 25th April at Piddle Lake. Please advise RR \ CP if your aggregate winner and runner up will be taking part. * Piddle Lake – New toilet pending after the theft of previous portaloo! Latest match won with 38lbs. * Cob House Farm – Peg clearing including heavy work (tree on island hanging over B pool) to be undertaken in the New Year. Advised that construction work on site to be completed by end of spring – weather depending. No further requirement for combination of lock on net store as Cob House staff will attend. Association members are still required to notify Helen Taylor of numbers attending for matches. * No notices of motion received for the AGM – 24th February 2010 * PRESIDENT \ MATCH SECRETARY’S REPORT: The delegate’s fur and feather match will be at Cob House Farm on Saturday 5th December. Open to members who have attended delegates meetings through the year. Entry fee £10.00 per person. Pitchcroft winter open matches scheduled pending conditions. Winter League – 40 anglers now booked-in. FINANCE OFFICER: Accounts collating for end of year AGM MINUTES SECRETARY: Not in attendance. SUPERINTENDENT BAILIFF: Rob Smith to discuss actions \ improvements with members going forward. WATER ALLOCATION / RECORDS OFFICER: Website diary for 2010 to be updated by mid December. Three clubs still to submit records document. Reminder that insurance is invalid without this information. AOB: Nil Next meeting – AGM – 24th February Next Delegates meeting – Wednesday 7th April 2010. MEETING COMMENCED AT: 2000 MEETING CLOSED AT: 2120 WORCESTER & DISTRICT UNITED ANGLERS’ ASSOCIATION (Headquarters: Barbourne Ex-Servicemen’s Club, The Moors, Worcester) www.wduaa.co.uk 2008 Annual general Meeting - Wednesday 25 February 2009 Chairman’s Opening Address Mr. Ray Ravenall extended his greetings and welcomes to all members present and as customary; a request was made and observed for a few moments of silence to commemorate deceased members and friends. Apologies: P. Wilson, W.Price – Executive Committee. President’s Opening Address Mr. Colin Pettifer welcomed delegates and members and confirmed that no notices of motion had been received by the Executive committee prior to the meeting. The meeting would therefore continue as per the listed agenda with no additional matters arising. Overall membership appears to be consistent with last year but is likely to fall during 2009 due to various factors, including the current economic climate and an ageing angling fraternity. Riparian landowners may look for increased rent for fishing rights but the President assured the meeting that the WDUAA would remain robust in any negotiating positions. The president offered his thanks for the support of the membership and of the WDUAA Executive Committee during the past year, which had created some challenging situations. It was also stressed that the membership, via their delegates, should voice their opinion of the WDUAA. Chairman’s response for the Association Mr. Ravenall extended sincere thanks to the President, Executive Committee and the entire membership for their continued support and confidence in the management of the WDUAA. Special thanks were proffered to the Finance Officer for the outstanding work and commitment in preparation of the new accounting system. Thanks were also extended to Mr. Phil Curry for the production of the website, which has been invaluable for the dissemination of information, and has led to additional book sales. Minutes of previous A.G.M. 2007 Signed as a true record by Chairman – vote carried unanimously. Finance Officer – Statement of Accounts for 2007 The Finance Officer was able to provide a detailed and comprehensive review of the WDUAA income and expenditure. The main issue of the year being to concentrate on collection of tackle shop monies. Both the President and the Chairman thanked Veronica Smith for her outstanding efforts throughout 2008. The proposal to increase fees by £1.00 across all cards was accepted as necessary by the membership and carried unanimously. Books for 2009 would now be charged as follows. Full senior member £23.50 inclusive of insurance. Disabled £15.50 OAP’s and juniors £9.00 OAP’s up to age 70 can purchase insurance for an additional £1.50 Honorary books to be: Senior £26.00, Disabled £16.00, OAP and junior £11.00 Election of officers. The President, Chairman, Finance Officer and Minute’s Secretary were re-elected to their respective positions. Remaining officers of the Association were re elected en bloc. Existing trustees to remain in current positions. Raffle Funds raised for Association funds - £32.00 Prize won by R. Latham – Carr’s A\C MEETING COMMENCED AT: 20.00 MEETING CLOSED AT: 21.20.
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