NORTHERN NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 5th October 2008
PRELIMINARY NOTICE.
I hereby formally give notice that the above meeting will be held on Sunday, 5 October, 2008 at the Winwick Recreation Centre, Warrington.
The election of Officers and Committee members will take place in accordance with the Club Rules by Postal Ballot. The results will be announced at the Annual General Meeting.
Nominations are required as follows: see NNC Rules.
The President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected for a period of three years with their retirement being
In rotation. They shall be eligible for re-election.”
“Four committee members shall retire annually on a three year rotation. They shall be eligible for re-election.
Therefore, the following posts are due for election in 2008.
Treasurer. - Mrs Sue Benyon, having completed her term of office is not restanding.
Nominations for Treasurer welcomed.
4 Committee Members.
Standing for re-election :
Mr Steve Haith,
Mr Barry Carr,
Mr Mike Sutcliffe.
Mrs Sue Sanders, (currently co opted by Committee until the 2008 AGM.)
There is also a vacancy for a 2 year period available, until 2010 AGM (owing to the recent resignation of Mrs J.Moulsdale) and a vacancy for a 1 year period until 2009 AGM.
All members nominated either as Officers or Committee members must have been members of the Club for two years prior to the closing date for nominations.
All nominations whether for election or re-election, must be submitted on the official Club nomination form, available by written request from the Secretary or as a download from the Club’s website.
All persons nominated must have indicated their willingness to serve, and the Proposer and Seconder must be fully paid up members of the Club for the current year.
Resolutuions
All Resolutions for inclusion on the Agenda must be submitted in writing to the Secretary correctly proposed and seconded by fully paid up members in accordance with the Club rules.
Closing Date
The closing date for the receipt of Nominations and Resolutions is, Saturday 30th August 2008
.
No late Nominations or Resolutions will be accepted.
Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope if a receipt is required.
May I also request that any member who has made up a Champion this year, to let me know. Any member wishing to be put forward for the points trophy should send the relevant details to Mrs Sue Benyon , the Trophy Steward.
Jill Barker
Honorary Secretary.
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Draught Tests and Judges
The Working Sub Committee are currently considering what action to take to allow greater flexibility for those wishing to participate in draught tests. We have historically allowed other breeds to take part at the end of normal tests, but following the normal test rules. There is now a desire to allow entries from teams who do not wish to follow the test rules, for example, allowing the dogs to work off-lead throughout the tests. Under the current test regulations any departure from the rules results in automatic disqualification, but there may be scope for allowing such entries at the end of the test, in the same way as other breeds are accommodated, simply as a fun exercise, if time permits. Another option might be to develop alternative draught tests, in the same way as alternative water tests have been introduced, for those members who wish to work with their dogs, outside the constraints of the official test regulations.
There has not been universal acceptance by our judges and members on the need for such changes, and the Working Sub Committee hope to reach a conclusion at their meeting in August. Contrary to any rumours you may have heard, The Committee have very reluctantly accepted the resignation of Jen Lewin until the matter has been fully resolved.
DAVID PUGSLEY
President
