AGM MEETING OF THE BIDWELL CENTRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Held on Tuesday 10th May 2011 at 1930 at the Bidwell Centre
Present	Representing Guides          Representing Scouts            In attendance
	Lorna Thompson John Sweeney   Emma Render Nigel Hill   Caroline Chad (Secretary) Steve Hunt   Tena Bragg (Booking Secretary) Alan Cox   Julia Faiers Wendy Baldwin   Shirley Croker Alan Baldwin   Barbara Youngs Bridget Knocl   Dot Young Colin Reynolds   Chris Basker     Margaret Hyson     Mary Watkins
	Apologies: Mike Dixon (Chair), Michael Sayers (Treasurer), Helen Green, Jennifer Chetwynd, Carol Bundock, Jack Walker, Paul & Sue Smith, David Cubitt, Gary Burfield, Bob Waple, Terry Jermy, Rebecca Gough, Corinne & Mike Brindle.
2.	Minutes of last AGM meeting  John Sweeney asked if there were any objections to the AGM minutes of 2010. No    objections so Lorna & he signed the document.
3.	Chairman's report ·         John welcomed and thanked everyone for coming and explained as Mike was away he has stepped into co chair the meeting. ·         John thanked all that took part in this years flood damage repairs – these included Steve Hunt, Caroline Chad, Tena & Alan Bragg, Shirley & George Croker, Alan & Wendy Baldwin. ·         John also thanked Alan Cox for providing all the new external signage. ·         John notified all that he has now stepped down to take a new role in Scouting.
4.	Treasurer’s Report ·         Michael Sayers provided all with a full Treasurer’s report provided by email (See Attached).
5.	Booking Secretary’s Report ·         Tena Bragg has issued Committee with a bookings report. ·         Tena Bragg reported that bookings are down for the second year, any encouragement for bookings would be appreciated.
6.	Nomination of Chairman   John Sweeney stated that the joint Chairman for the next year would be - Mike Dixon & Lorna Thompson in accordance with the constitution the nomination and election of the Chairman is carried out by the DC for the Scouts & Guides.
7.	Nomination of Booking Secretary John Sweeney informed those present that as only one nomination for booking secretary had been received that there was no need for a vote and the following were duly elected Tena Bragg was elected as booking secretary.
8.	Nomination and election of Treasurer & Secretary   John Sweeney informed those present that as only one nomination for treasure and one nomination for secretary had been received that there was no need for a vote and the following were duly elected; Michael Sayers was elected as the treasurer Caroline Chad was elected as secretary
9.	Nomination of the 4 Scout Members John Sweeney nominated the following to serve on the committee as the Scout representatives and in accordance with the constitution there is no requirement to second or vote on these nominations. The Scout representatives until the next AGM will be; Alan Cox, Nigel Hill, Doreen McNiff & Charlie Neep
10.	Nomination of the 4 Guide Members   Lorna Thompson nominated the following to serve on the committee as the Guide representatives and in accordance with the the constitution there is no requirement to second or vote on these nominations. The Guide representative until the next AGM will be; Emma Render, Julia Fiaers, Dot Young & Bridget Knox.
11.	Election of up to 4 additional members   John Sweeney & Lorna Thompson informed those present that as only four nominations had been received the following were duly elected to the committee; Alan & Wendy Baldwin, Shirley Crocker & Steve Hunt.
12.	Any Other Business John Sweeney asked if there were any questions from the attendees. On reference to the lack of bookings, it was discussed and suggestions came forward that the Bidwell should be advertised by using the Guides and Scouts newsletters and Caroline has been asked to write to the offices of our neighbouring counties. Lorna Thompson thanked John for his past 8 years of commitment to the Bidwell Centre and wished him all the best wishes in his new role within Scouting. Agreed by all.
	Meeting closed at 20.00 Next Committee Meeting Tuesday 7th June 2011 at 20.00hrs