Agenda of the 105th AGM of Kettering Allotments Society
Tuesday 19th March 2024 at 7:45pm
Kettering Athletic Club, Rockingham Road
Welcome
Minutes of the 2023 AGM and matters arising
Report of the committee (secretary)
Financial report, audited accounts (treasurer)
Election of Officers (chair, secretary, treasurer) * see below for nominations
Election of management committee * see below for nominations
Approval for changes to membership subscriptions (see § below)
Other Proposals for approval (see ± below)
Appointment of auditors
Appointment of solicitors
Date of next AGM
AOB including general discussion and suggestions for the committee to consider (see % below)
*Nominated for committee Chair - Stephen Payne, Treasurer- Michael Thurland, Secretary - Russell Attwood
*George White, Sarah Taylor, Monica Ozdemir, Chris Hulston, Pat Mullins, Sarah Dexter, John Roberts, Peter New, Rebecca Proffit, Sheren Everson, Robert McIntyre, Andrew Payne
§ the Society’s constitution has a clause that requires AGM approval for the committee to vary membership subscriptions for the following year (ie January 2025).
The proposal is to empower the committee to increase subscriptions for 2025 if it is deemed necessary by the treasurer up to a maximum of £5 per member. We have been informed that our membership fees for the National Allotments Society will increase to at least £3.30 from 2025. The committee aims to keep costs to a minimum and avoid increases where possible; but we are experiencing inflation. By voting for this proposal we are giving reasonable room for manoeuvre with our finances.
± an amendment to the proposed rules has been submitted by a member. The amendment is to change Rule 71 regarding poultry, specifically geese. The amendment states no new/additional or replacement geese from 2024 (existing geese may remain until they die, but no replacements or new geese)
% Suggestions for the committee to consider in 2024 can be made on the night. The following suggestions have already been submitted: (none)