1. Present:

Geoff Muxworthy (Chairman), Tony Ridout, Craig Ingham, John Gregory, Eleri Davies, Donald Prosser, Sandra Irvine, John Isaac and Lawrence Owen.

Apologies:

Ian Davies and David Griffiths (who resigned from the committee).

2. Approval of Minutes 2005 AGM:

Proposed by John Gregory and seconded by Eleri Davies.

Chairman went through the success of the teams throughout the year (despite some appalling weather conditions) and especially the first team who won the Premier title. He thanked the efforts and hard work of the coaches over the season and especially highlighted the enthusiastic approach taken to the Open Day which was a resounding success. In addition, he thanked the existing committee for all their hard work and recognised that fact that many things would not be achieved if it were not for these small number of volunteers. The club competition did take place during the season and it is hoped that with the help of Alan Leatham it will continue to grow – with time allocated over July to complete the matches. He thanked the grounds men for all their work and requested a letter be issued to Tony Collins for all his work over the last 12 years. Finally he thanked the stewards for their work and generally looked forward to another successful year for the tennis section.

A question was asked about the signs on the road and making them permanent – do get removed by the council but it was mentioned that there may be another Open Day during Wimbledon and the signs on the roads would be reused.

An amount of £361.35 was recorded in the Tennis Committee A/C. Some outstanding invoices were still to be paid for the Open Day.

Question regarding cost of windbreaks – Sandra offered to purchase additional windbreaks.

Thanks to Geoff Muxworthy for purchasing some as well.

Craig Ingham reported on a successful coaching year. Sarah has ceased and Haig has started coaching. In terms of players Evan Lloyd now up to No.4 in Britain in juniors and 8 or 9 other juniors in top 100 in Britain. Mark and David thanked for all their work in the year.

Report given on refurbishing the top 3 courts and the costs involved – probably around March 2008. It was also emphasised that brushing these courts did help to spread the sand and reduce dead spots. Water control unit has broken and this should be repaired with an improved user friendly unit at cost of around £600 – met by club.

Club tournament being organised by Alan Leatham but help will be required over the two week period. Girls U12 national qualifying tournament to be held at the club. Thanks to Louie for all her sterling efforts in maintaining the peace!

Iris now only social member and limited in her time so hoping a new committee member will take over the role and will be discussed at the next meeting.

As per the Tennis Bye Laws, the following officers were nominated and subsequently elected, unopposed, for the next two years, Geoff Muxworthy (Chairman), Dan Antrobus (committee member) and Sandra Irvine (committee member). No secretary was elected after the resignation of Donald Prosser. Copies of the nomination forms are held by the Secretary.

No special resolutions had been received.

Question: Why hold the AGM on a popular tennis night?

Answer: Noted for next year and a different night would be chosen or a later time.

Comment: It was felt a big thank you should also go to Sue Isaac for running the Robinson Tournaments but it was disappointed that so few club entries were received. The only comment added was it was felt many juniors did not qualify due to their ratings.

Questions: Sandra raised several points regarding encouraging new members and court usage etc and all were felt to have merit and were to be raised at the next tennis committee meeting for discussion.

Comment: It was felt that reward and recognition was not high in the club.

Answer: Management recognised this and action being taken to improve some aspects. However, TR vociferously advised that without a small number of volunteers nothing would get done!

Question: Could we improve coverage in the Evening Post?

Answer: Trying to get more through contacts and do get 4,500 hits on the website. Any contacts known to members then please pass on to Geoff so they can be approached.

Geoff thanked everyone for their support and the meeting closed at 8pm.

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