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AGM 2007
by Stephen Paine, club secretary

10th October, 2007

This year's AGM was North Downs' third and, as usual, the centre-piece of the meeting was the election of a new committee to serve over 2007/8. A few new faces have taken places running the club, including new members Samantha, Nicola and Gina (who all joined this year). We also saw the return of Charlotte Kemp to committee, and the surprise election of Adam Gillem-Bussey (Gib) as our new club President.

The North Downs Committee 2007-8
The North Downs Committee 2007-8

Familiar faces remained in positions, such as Carl and Rosie as Chair and Vice-chair respectively, and Clive as Treasurer. Stephen switched to Secretary, making way for Kelly-Anne and her sister Samantha to take over the vacancy at Events and Social. Former president Nia Atkinson decided to run with Zoe for Kent Show organiser - a very demanding role later in the year. Gina and Nicola joined committee as the Sports and Comps people.

The big surprise of the night was the election of Adam (Gib) to the high office of President. It may be possible that Gib has entered the record books as the UK's youngest ever club president! As President, Gib is the ceremonial figure-head of the club. He has the final say on all matters concerning the general direction of the club, and holds an executive veto.

 

Full list of results:

a. Chairperson
Carl and Lottie nominated. Carl elected.

b. Vice-chair
Rosie nominated unopposed, and elected.

c. Secretary
Steve nominated unopposed, and elected.

d. Publicity and Fundraising
Lottie, Sam Jenkins, and Gina nominated. Lottie elected.

e. Events and Social
Kelly and Sam Stevens, and Sam Jenkins nominated. Kelly and Sam Stevens elected.

f. Sports and Comps
Nicola and Gina nominated unopposed, and elected.

g. Kent Show
Nia and Zoe, Sam, and Adam nominated. Nia and Zoe elected.

h. Treasurer
Clive nominated unopposed, and elected.

i. President
Adam and Lottie nominated. Adam elected.

 

The AGM was also an opportunity to hand out the North Downs Cup for one final time this year. The cup was won by Sam Stevens, for the strong support she has given club events over the Summer.

Samantha Stevens wins the North Downs Cup
Sam Stevens wins the North Downs Cup

You can read the full minutes of the AGM here

 

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