Derby Cycling Group – 2015 Annual General Meeting 19th May 2015 - 7:30 @ The Friends Meeting House
1) Attendees Pete Greenfield (chair), Mark Hicklin (mins), Ian Dent, Kate Bulford, Tony Roelich, Derek Gascoyne, Les Sims, Daryl Coulborn, Dave Walker, Lucy Care. 2) Apologies Ian Alexander, Stephen Crispin, David Clasby. 3) Adoption of 2014 AGM minutes • Minutes of the 2014 AGM were accepted by the meeting. Proposed: Mark Hicklin, Seconded: Les Sims. • Matters arising not covered by the agenda: None 4) Chairman’s Report • As the retiring chairman DCG Chairman Ian Alexander was unable to attend, the Chairman’s report was read by Pete Greenfield, as follows: Monthly meetings venues have become a challenge since the loss of the boardroom at the Brunswick public house, and presence of other groups on Tuesday nights. The function room at the Blessington Carriage was trialled, and June's meeting will be at the Smithfield, Meadow Road. Numbers attending meetings have remained steady, with occasional guests joining us. Simon Geller informed us about Space for Cycling at the August meeting and Tom Humphries, Transport Planner at Derby City Council in November told us about the Council's plans for cycling. A ride to commemorate suffragette Alice Wheeldon in conjunction with Cycle Derby in April was unfortunately cancelled. Several publicity events were run-‐ Security events in conjunction with the police at Derby Market Place (25th May) and Derby Park Bikeworks, (7th Feb). Cycle Derby's Big Day out (Cathedral Green -‐ 19th July), Notts & Derby Cyclocross meeting, Markeaton Park on 27th Sept, and Velodrome opening weekend (28/29 March). Cycle Counts were re-‐established during July, thanks to John Palmer, producing some interesting results. Two committee members attended a CTC Campaigns Training day in September, while various members attended other events such as East Midlands Cycle Forum, and Derby Sports Forum, which will allow the group to keep up to date with other groups activities. If you add all the man-‐hours involved, a massive effort, and very useful attribute to cyclists in Derby. Sometimes the greatest challenge is to let them know about it. Stephen Crispin leaves the committee after an important contribution using his experience of other local groups, and we welcome Daryl Coulborn as Newsletter Editor. Thanks to all the present committee, each one of which has made a very important contribution, and are all more then capable of continuing the good work of Derby Cycling Group in representing Derby Cyclists during a continuing period of cycling growth. Although not continuing as chair, I'll still be maintaining a th
DCG 2015 AGM Minutes -‐ 19 May 2015 Page 1 strong interest in the activities of the group, and will be continuing to contribute in other ways. Please support my successor in the role. • A vote of thanks was proposed to Ian Alexander for all his hard work as DCG Chairman. 5) Treasurer’s Report • Accounts accepted. Proposed: Tony Roelich, Seconded: Les Sims. 6) Membership Report • Membership report given by Tony Roelich on behalf of Cathy Roelich. Figures at End March 2015: Paid up members Current members: 362 Expired 2012: 15 Expired 2013: 23 Expired 2014: 37 Total on list: 437 New in 2013/14: 52 Due for renewal 2015: 71 Best for new members: -‐ attend events th
DCG 2015 AGM Minutes -‐ 19 May 2015 -‐ sign people up on the spot Page 2 7) Campaigns Review • Campaigns report given by Tony Roelich This detailed Campaign strategy and current campaigns. Highlighting the achievements of 2015 and the challenges ahead. (A copy of the presentation will be available on the DCG website) 8) Election of Officers Chairperson: Pete Greenfield Treasurer: Ian Dent Secretary: Mark Hicklin Committee: Tony Roelich Dave Clasby Martin Aldred Les Sims Ian Alexander Derek Gascoyne Daryl Colbourn • Election of Officers accepted. Proposed: Derek Gascoyne, Seconded: Daryl Colbourn 9) Appointment of Auditor • A big thanks to Dave Walker for auditing the 2015 DCG Accounts. 10) AOB •
It was noted that the next Monthly meeting will be at the Smithfield Public House, Meadow Road. 11) Close Formal Meeting • The meeting formally closed at 7:56pm. DCG Awards Derbyshire County Council were given a special award for the construction of the Phase 2 Breadsall Greenway. Much hard work has been put in to implement this excellent addition to the Derby cycle network, especially the Greenways officers Anna Chapman & Jenny Southwell. Les Sims presented the award to Jenny Southwell on behalf of Derbyshire County Council. An additional award to Derby City Council for the Velodrome at Derby Arena was postponed until June 2015 (details to follow on DCG website & social media) Campaign Review A presentation on DCG Campaign Review was delivered by Tony Roelich. This presentation detailed the on-‐going campaign work by the DCG. Topics included: Space for Cycling A38 improvements Derwent Valley Cycle Network Derby Flood Defence proposals Next Meeting: Tuesday 2nd June 2015 -‐ 7:30pm @ The Smithfield Public House. th
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