Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Full Minutes 2007
Introduction
\r\n\r\nChris Van Zyl welcomed and thanked all members present.
\r\n\r\nMembers present were Chris van Zyl, Tim Collins, Iain Lachlan, Paul Nightingale, Terence Flynn and David Williams.
\r\n\r\nApologies
\r\n\r\nApologies were received from Darryl Atkins, Bob Atkins, Cees and Maria Van Dooren and Leo Fewtrell.
\r\n\r\nCommittee Status and Proposals
\r\n\r\nWith Chris stepping down as Captain and Darryl resigning as Treasurer nominations were called for and seconded therefore the committee for this season is:
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- Captain: Iain Lachlan \r\n
- Treasurer, Fixtures and Vice Captain: Chris Van Zyl \r\n
- Secretary and Webmaster: Tim Collins \r\n
Treasurers Report
\r\n\r\nThe society is in healthy financial position for the 2007/8 season.
\r\n\r\nAlthough it was highlighted that golf expenses have increased significantly in Dubai, it was agreed to keep subscriptions at AED 200/- for this season.
\r\n\r\nEvents/Fixtures
\r\n\r\nA number of events have been secured for this year, however, difficulties are being experienced due to course availability and cost. It was highlighted that there will be 4 sponsored events and 4 non-sponsored events.
\r\n\r\nThe Captain will arrange the sponsored overseas team event. Event will be arranged by the end of November; initial feedback was that it would be best to arrange for March 2008.
\r\n\r\nPrizes
\r\n\r\nAll agreed that, aside from sponsors� requests and the Club Championship, prizes will be in the form of vouchers.
\r\n\r\nSocial Events
\r\n\r\nIt was decided to provide a more personal event as previous organized events have not been very well subscribed. The new Captain kindly volunteered to host an end of year barbecue.
\r\n\r\nMembership
\r\n\r\nMembership is robust; currently 100 members are registered on the website (2 paid).
\r\n\r\nMembership will continue to be open for Emirates Group staff and their spouse. Non-Emirates Group staff will no longer be able to join, although Grandfather Rights apply for current non-Group members.
\r\n\r\nSponsorship Status
\r\n\r\nSponsorships have been agreed with: Boeing, Airbus, Fedex and Emirates Flight Catering. Negotiations are currently in place with GE and Rockwell Collins.
\r\n\r\nAny Other Business (AOB)
\r\n\r\nBob Atkins, in absentia, asked for a ruling regarding outstation staff and their ability to register for events. It was agreed that \r\n(a) outstation staff are welcome to join the Society and pay the registration fee and become full members, \r\nor; \r\n(b) register as a Guest by emailing the webmaster.
\r\n\r\nNB: It was agreed that EK staff / spouse registered would have a higher priority than other Guests.
\r\n\r\nIn closing � A special thanks to Darryl Atkins for his contribution to the society over the last few years.
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