GREENWICH CYCLISTS
Notes of monthly meeting and Annual General Meeting meeting held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 5 June 2002 at the Forum@Greenwich. Forum.
Present: Barry Mason, Karen Marks, Simon Richell, Jonathan Bangs, Linda Pearce, Barbara Henley, David Senior, Peter Corkill, Ayako Dobson, Julian Dobson, Rushton Aust, Anne Gallagher, Liz Delap, Nick Williams, Kate Horne, Doug Bollen.
1. Barry opened the meeting and all introduced themselves. The minutes of the 1 May meeting were agreed.
2. National Bike Week: Booklets to be left at the Forum for distribution. GCs doing 11 events, other LCC groups joining in for a number of our rides.
3. Greenwich Cycling Strategy: Nick introduced the final version of the strategy. Some amendments had been made following suggestions from members of GCs. Aim to launch at a Council meeting and present the mayor with a bike chain and sprocket - Julian agreed to make this gift.
100 copies of the strategy to be printed and bound in plastic binders.
4. The Greenwich Debate: Barry has been invited to this influential meeting about the future of Greenwich but is unable to attend. Rushton agreed to attend to represent Greenwich Cyclists.
5. DLR Grant Application: There will be an announcement of the early grant awards by the end of next week.
6. AOB: Kate reminded the meeting of an Improvers Class on Saturday, 15th June from 10.00 -12.00 at the Waterfront. Aimed at those who have learnt to balance and pedal. Volunteers required to help, also a bike without crossbars as some of the Harry Perry bikes are not suitable for beginners.
Pedal Power: Ready early next week, distribution GFT 7.00am to 9.00 Tuesday, 11th June.
Eastway Cycle Circuit: Nick to arrange a ride to this circuit which has 2 tracks and is situated in Lea Valley.
AGM
Apologies: Greg Englefield
Chair: Peter Corkill
1. Annual Report: Barry read through the report.
Rushton suggested some mention of Greenwich Cyclists pioneering Group Rangering with Sustrans.
Proposed: Simon Richell
Seconded: Barbara Henley
Approval of the report carried unanimously subject to the suggested amendment.
2. Financial Report: Barry read through this report and asked if the Accounts could be accepted.
Proposer: Julian Dobson
Seconded: Simon Richell
Carried unanimously.
3. Elections:
Barry pointed out that all the formal positions expire at the start of the AGM
Co-ordinator: Peter Corkill nominated Barry:
Barry was willing to do another year but he would step down next year.
Seconded: Karen Marks
Carried unanimously
Newsletter: Nick announced he was unable to continue in this position. He explained that he writes the Newsletter on a Word Programme, it is relatively simple as Barry writes most of the content.
Liz Delap nominated Kate Horne
Seconded: Karen Marks
Carried unanimously
Secretary: Linda announced she was unable to continue in this position.
Peter Corkill nominated Nick Williams
Seconded: Liz Delap
Carried unanimously
Treasurer: Barbara announced she was unable to continue in this position.
Nick Williams proposed Karen Marks
Seconded: Liz Delap
Planning: Greg had left notice with Barry that he was willing to stand for a further year.
Proposed: Linda Pearce
Seconded: Julian Dobson
Carried unanimously
Membership: Liz was willing to stand for a further year.
Proposed: Ayako Dobson
Seconded: Nick Williams
Publicist: Julian announced he was unable to stand for a further year.
The post remains open and will be advertised on the e-list
Kate suggested Job Descriptions for the various committee posts.
Previous post holders to provide a brief summary of their role for next meeting.
Doug agreed to continue his role as Web Maester - all at the meeting expressed their gratitude to him.
Constitution - an annual review:
Suggested amendments:
Point 3 - Signatories: these will now be Karen, Linda and Barbara
Specimen signatures will need to be provided.
Proposed: Ayako Dobson
Seconded: Peter Corkill
Carried unanimously
Point 6 - the words `two others’ to be changed to `at least two others as deemed necessary’.
Simon suggested there should be a dissolution clause - to be discussed at the next meeting.
Equal Opportunities Policy - annual review.
Long discussion concerning the interpretation of certain clauses within the policy. This had been particularly relevant when Greenwich Cyclists partook in the Women’s Festival and organised women’s beginners rides.
It was suggested that a clause along the lines of `GCs will work to ensure that its activities attract people from all parts of society and that this will include events and activities targeted to under-represented groups when necessary’.
Doug was opposed to any compromise and did not feel any change to the wording of the Policy was necessary.
It was agreed to review the Policy at the next meeting. Peter will provide a suggested redraft.
Barry was grateful to all concerned . Barry then drew the AGM to a close and was awarded a gift by those present in gratitude for his work over the year.
Next meeting: Wednesday 3 July, 7.30 at Greenwich Forum
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