Didcot Chess Club Minutes

Minutes of Annual General Meeting held on 7th September 2009 at The Marlborough Club, Didcot

Chairman: Mike Duck

Apologies were received from Bob Jacobs and Roger Thetford.

Minutes of last meeting

These were read and accepted without amendments.

Treasurers Report

John Richards presented the accounts for the 2008/9 season. Current Balance is £190.01, representing a loss of £56.00 in the year, which is accounted for by 3 outstanding subscriptions. Following a review of the 2009/10 budget, it was agreed that subscriptions for the 2009/10 season would remain unchanged, at £25 for adults and £10 for juniors.

First Team Captains Report

Gary Reynolds congratulated the team on surviving the traditionally "difficult second season" in Division 1. Although no-one exceeded a 50% score, Gary highlighted Nick Gough's score of 4/9 at board 1 for commendation.

Second Team Captains Report

In Roger Thetford's absence, Mike reported that the second team performed very well last year to finish 3rd of 7 teams in Division 3. Marvin Carbin and John Richards both scored above 70%.

Tournaments

Following last year's decision to abandon the season-long tournament due to the extremely slow pace of completion, there were no new proposals for replacement events. However the Christmas 5-minute tournament continues to prove very popular, with Nick Gough winning the 2008 edition.

Election of Officers

All the incumbents were returned unopposed.

League Teams for 2009/10 season

It was decided to continue to field two teams in the new season. Didcot I will compete in Division 1 and Didcot II will compete in Division 3. A discussion of home match nights resolved to retain Monday for the 1st Team and Wednesday for the 2nd Team

Any Other Business

Frank Wood Shield

It was agreed that Didcot I would enter the competition this season.

OCA AGM

It was noted that Roger Thetford will attend the AGM on 17th September

Initiatives to attract more junior players

Andy Robins agreed to contact Wallingford School.



There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting.

Meeting Closed 8:05 pm.

John Harvey, Secretary.

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