1.Present Dave Brock, Richard Kingsnorth, Bob Everett, Mary Armitage, Jane Farrier, Bill Bennett, Quin Broadbent, Steve Simpole, Steve Bunce, Clare Thurgood, Peter Bulaitis, Dave Wilkie, Andy Lunn, Tim Wright

2. Apologies for Absence Maxine Joyce

3. Minutes of Previous Meeting and Matters Arising

Dave Brock confirmed that Richard Kingsnorth was acting Deputy Club Captain until the AGM, which had been agreed by all bar one (who could not be reached) of the Committee members on 31 March. The minutes of the meeting on 15^th February were approved proposed by Clare Thurgood, seconded by Quin Broadbent. We need to check the Corporation’s progress in pinning the clubhouse wall.

4. Hon.Secretary’s Report

There are 13 new Members:

Deborah Bumfrey proposed: Mary Armitage seconded: Dave Brock

Jane McConkey proposed: Mary Armitage seconded: Clare Thurgood

Andy Warner proposed: R Warner seconded: Quin Broadbent

Sandra Roosvald proposed: Mary Armitage seconded: Clare Thurgood

Paul Guest proposed: J Maskell seconded: Bob Everett

John Hanlon proposed: Dave Brock seconded: Bob Everett

Jean Atkinson proposed: Mary Armitage seconded: Clare Thurgood

Binet Andrew proposed: J Maskell seconded: Bob Everett

Michael Carter proposed: J Maskell seconded: Bob Everett

Belinda Buckley proposed: Mary Armitage seconded: Clare Thurgood

Andrew Dodd proposed: Dave Brock seconded: Bob Everett

Chris Shapland proposed: Dave Brock seconded: Bob Everett

Gail Brannan proposed: Dave Brock seconded: Bob Everett

Sadly, Bill Walton, who had joined the club in 1939 had passed away aged 93. Mr Walton’s 3 loves in life were his wife, his family and Orion.

Good progress is being made on the registration of members with UKAthletics, but we are still waiting on them to provide a definition of which members are "competitors" for the purposes of registration.

5. Hon. Treasurer’s Report

The Hon Treasurer presented the interim accounts- attached. The next Hon Treasurer would consider setting up standing orders for members’ subscriptions, subject to impact on donations/amount of work for the Treasurer.

6. Acting Club Treasurer

Andy Lunn’s job was taking him to the US for a couple of years- and the committee expressed their thanks to him for his work as treasurer.

The committee unanimously agreed that Dave Wilkie would take over as acting Treasurer until the AGM.

7. Track & Field Fixtures/Essex League Fixtures/Junior & Senior Section

Dave Brock apologised that the track and field fixtures were not included in the fixture card when it was produced. It was agreed that the senior section 100% supported the junior section, though it was not always going to possible for that support to be in person. There are a lot of pressures on the club in honouring its existing race hosting commitments. The club’s priorities are discussed at the AGM. There are potential fixture clashes with the Essex League on November 3^rd, November 24^th December 15th and January 12 if fixture is found this season. It was agreed it was important to circulate the fixture information as early as possible.

8. Club Marathon Championships

The number of male and female members competing in the marathon designated as the Club Championship had been low in recent years and members had asked the Committee to look at whether there was a better way to determine the 2 annual champions. After some discussion it was agreed that a summary should be produced comparing the options, including based simply on times or using the London marathon or an alternative race & distance event likely to get a decent turnout.

9. Any Other Business

New clubhouse locks would be fitted in late August and keys circulated to members in plenty of time. Steve Bunce suggested that early work begin on planning for the club’s centenary, pulling together the club’s history and using such a valuable opportunity for the club in terms of membership, sponsorship, etc. This was agreed and Steve was asked to bring together a group to start planning.

Tim Wright Asst Secretary