Didcot Chess Club Minutes

Minutes of Annual General Meeting held on 10th September 2007 at The Marlborough Club, Didcot

Chairman: Mike Duck

Apologies were received from Andy Robins.

Minutes of last meeting

These were accepted without amendments.

Treasurers Report

John Richards presented the accounts for the 2006/7 season. Current Balance is £221.17, representing a profit of £119.00 in the year. Following a review of the 2007/8 budget (which includes the ongoing membership costs for the Marlborough Club), it was agreed that subscriptions for the 2007/8 season would remain unchanged, at £25 for adults and £10 for juniors.

First Team Captains Report

Mike Duck congratulated the team on winning Division 2, thereby gaining promotion back to Division 1. All of the regular players scored above 50%.

Second Team Captains Report

Having avoided relegation last year due to a league restructuring, Gary Reynolds reported that it was no real surprise to finish last again in Division 2. Pete Williams achieved 50%, with the rest of the team scoring in the 30-40% range.

Third Team Captains Report

Roger Thetford was pleased to report excellent progress following last year’s bottom place in Division 4. Didcot III finished the season very strongly to emerge runners-up and gain promotion to Division 3. Tony Murphy scored 75% with Caro Hunt and Roger scoring 72%. There were no defaults.

Tournaments

The all-play-all tournament instigated last season has progressed to around half-way, which is relatively rapid progress by recent standards. Thus it was agreed to carry on with the tournament with the objective of finishing it during the upcoming season.

Andy Robins was victorious in the Christmas 5-minute tournament, with Martin Thetford winning the junior section.

Election of Officers

Several incumbents resigned but all of the open positions were filled uncontested with the following outcome for 2007/8 season. (The Third team has been dissolved - see note below.)

League Teams for 2007/8 season

With the departure and non-availability of several players, it was decided to field just two teams in the new season. Didcot I will compete in Division 1 and Didcot II will compete in Division 3. Both teams will play home matches on Wednesdays.

Any Other Business

Frank Wood Shield

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

Web-sites

Mike Duck commended Roger and Gary for their good work on the OCA and club web-sites respectively

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

Meeting Closed 8:15 pm.

John Harvey, Secretary.

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