Abergele Harriers

Annual General Meeting 2021

Date; 14/2/2020

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 7^th March 2021, at 7.00pm. This will be a ZOOM meeting.

The closing date for nominations has arrived.

Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted for positions where no valid nominations have been received by now, or for new positions that have not previously existed. .

The date for receiving “items for discussion” at the AGM has also arrived. No further “items for discussion” will be accepted.

The valid nominations received by the due date are as follows;

Items for Discussion;

1)      Club Kit; Gwil to update progress

2)      Mike Nolan; Nomination as a Life Member.

3)      Abergele 5; Medal Update.

4)      London Club Number; Update.

Sean McCormack,

Hon. Club Secretary.

Abergele Harriers Annual General Meeting 2020

Abergele Harriers

Annual General Meeting 2020

Community House, Kinmel Bay,  7:00 pm Sunday 22^nd March.

CANCELLED

Due to the present situation with Covid-19 it has been decided to cancel our upcoming AGM as this is an unnecessary prolonged meeting of potentially vulnerable people (or relatives of vulnerable people) in a confined indoor setting.

The following is the list of nominations for positions for the upcoming year and are all unopposed and are therefore automatically approved for 2020-2021.

2)      Items for discussion;

1)      Abergele 5; Already agreed to have new course for 2020 and new date 8^th      

  November 2020. Committee will be formed at next meeting.

2)      Club Handicap 2020; Darren Blazier has agreed to take over the

    organising of the race and will liaise with Lorraine re date and venue.

3) Castle Relay; We haven’t got in this year.

4) North Wales Road Relays; Co-Ordinator/Captain/Committee to be sorted

            at a later date. Plenty of time as race scheduled for Sunday 20/9/2020.

5) Membership fees 2020-2021; Already agreed to leave as is; £40 full, £21.50 2^nd  claim/social.

Sean McCormack,  Club Secretary.

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Date; 1/3/2020

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 22^nd March 2020 at 7.00pm in the Community House, 57 Cyn Las,

Chester Avenue, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5LP .

All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. The closing date for nominations has arrived.

Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted for positions where no valid nominations have been received by now, or for new positions that have not previously existed. .

The date for receiving “items for discussion” at the AGM has also arrived. No further “items for discussion” will be accepted.

The valid nominations received by the due date are as follows;

Items for Discussion;

1) Abergele 5; Race Committee to be formed.

2) Club Handicap 2020; Date, venue and organiser.

3) Castles Relay; Progress report.

4) North Wales Road Relay; Co-Ordinator/Committee.

5) Membership fees 2020-2021; Proposal to leave as is; £40 full, £21.50 2^nd  claim/social.

Abergele Harriers Annual General Meeting 2019

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 24^th March 2019, at 7.00pm, in the Community House, 57 Cyn Las, Chester Avenue, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5LP .

All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. Below please see a list of the holders of present positions. Nominations for any position must be made in writing to the Secretary, Chairman or Captain before Sunday 3^rd March 2019. For a nomination to be valid it must contain the following; the name of the fully paid up member being nominated, the position that member is being nominated for, the signature of the member making the nomination, the signature of a member seconding the nomination, and the signature of the person nominated.

Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted if no valid nominations have been received by the due date.

Items for discussion at the AGM must also be submitted in writing to the Secretary by Sunday 3^rd March 2019.

A list of nominations and items for discussion will be produced, distributed and publicised (on the notice-board and web site) by Sunday 10^th March 2019.

It is YOUR club, please come to the AGM and have your say!

 Sean McCormack, Hon. Club Secretary.

Abergele Harriers Annual General Meeting 2018

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 18^th March 2018 at 7.00pm in the Community House, 57 Cyn Las,

Chester Avenue, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5LP .

 All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. The closing date for nominations has arrived.

 Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted for positions where no valid nominations have been received by now, or for new positions that have not previously existed. .

 The date for receiving “items for discussion” at the AGM has also arrived.

No further “items for discussion” will be accepted.

Agenda

      1)   Apologies.

2)      Minutes of the 2017 AGM.

3)      Matters arising from those minutes.

4)      Captains address to members

5)      Treasurers address to members

6)      Election of Committee members / Club positions for season 2018-19.

       The valid nominations received by the due date were as follows;

7)      Items for discussion;

1) Club Handicap 2018; Date, venue and organisers to be sorted

2) Castle Relay; Progress Report.

            3) Membership fees 2018-2019: Proposal to maintain fees at their present  

                 level of £40  per year.

Abergele Harriers Annual General Meeting 2017

The Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers was held on Sunday 26^th March 2017 at 7.00pm

The new Committee for 2017-18 can be found on the Club Officials page.

Thanks go to Jeni Richards and Graham Arden who stood down as Press Secretary and Assistant Press Secretary and welcome to John Jones and Danny Snelson. Please see the Latest Results page for their details.

Please note that after discussion the membership age for the club was risen to 18 years. (See Section 6c of the Club Constitution on our Constitution page.)

Abergele Harriers Annual General Meeting 2017

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 26^th March 2017 at 7.00pm in the Community House, 57 Cyn Las,

Chester Avenue, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5LP .

 All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. The closing date for nominations has arrived.

 Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted for positions where no valid nominations have been received by now, or for new positions that have not previously existed. .

 The date for receiving “items for discussion” at the AGM has also arrived.

No further “items for discussion” will be accepted.

Agenda

      1)   Apologies.

2)      Minutes of the 2016 AGM.

3)      Matters arising from those minutes.

4)      Captains address to members

5)      Treasurers address to members

6)      Election of Committee members / Club positions for season 2017-18.

       The valid nominations received by the due date were as follows;

7)      Items for discussion;

1) Abergele 5; Race Committee to be formed.

2) Club Handicap 2017; Date, venue and organisers to be sorted

3) Castle Relay; Progress Report.

4) Age limits for joining club. Welfare issues.

            5) Membership fees 2017-2018: Proposal to maintain fees at their present  

                 level of £40  per year.

 It is YOUR club, please come to the AGM and have your say!

Sean McCormack,

Hon. Club Secretary.

Annual General Meeting 2015

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 1^st March 2015 at 7.00pm in the Community House, 57 Cyn Las,

Chester Avenue, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5LP .

 All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. The closing date for nominations has arrived.

 Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted for positions where no valid nominations have been received by now, or for new positions that have not previously existed. .

 The date for receiving “items for discussion” at the AGM has also arrived.

No further “items for discussion” will be accepted.

Agenda

      1)   Apologies.

2)      Minutes of the 2014 AGM.

3)      Matters arising from those minutes.

4)      Captains address to members

5)      Treasurers address to members

6)      Election of Committee members / Club positions for season 2014-15.

       The valid nominations received by the due date were as follows;

7)      Items for discussion;

1) Abergele 5; Race Committee to be formed.

2) Club Handicap 2015; Date, venue and organisers to be sorted.

3) Castle Relay; Progress Report.

            4) Membership fees 2015-2016: Proposal to maintain fees at their present   

                 level of £40  per year.

It is YOUR club, please come to the AGM and have your say!

Annual General Meeting 2014

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 9^th March at 7.00pm in the Community House, 57 Cyn Las,

Chester Avenue, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5LP .

 All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. The closing date for nominations has arrived.

 Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted for positions where no valid nominations have been received by now, or for new positions that have not previously existed. .

 The date for receiving “items for discussion” at the AGM has also arrived. No further “items for discussion” will be accepted.

Agenda

      1)   Apologies.

2)      Minutes of the 2013 AGM.

3)      Matters arising from those minutes.

4)      Correspondence; 1) Oval Insurance; Club Personal Accidence Ins 2013-14.

5)      Captains address to members.

6)      Treasurers address to members.

7)      Election of Committee members / Club positions for season 2014-15.

       The valid nominations received by the due date were as follows;

8)      Items for discussion;

1) Abergele 5; Race Committee to be formed.

2) Club Handicap 2014; Date, venue and organisers to be sorted.

3) Castle Relay; Progress Report.

            4) Proposal; “That in addition to the present criteria, in order to be eligible  

                 for the London Marathon draw, members must have completed 4 of the   

                 Club Grand Prix events in the year of the draw in question.”

             5)Membership fees; Proposal to maintain fees at their present level of £40

                 per year.

It is YOUR club, please come to the AGM and have your say!

 Sean McCormack,

Hon. Club Secretary.

AGM 2013

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 14^th April at 7.00pm in the Community House, 57 Cyn Las,

Chester Avenue, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5LP .

All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. The closing date for nominations has arrived.

Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted for positions where no valid nominations have been received by now, or for new positions that have not previously existed. .

The date for receiving “items for discussion” at the AGM has also arrived. No further “items for discussion” will be accepted.

Agenda

      1)   Apologies.

2)      Minutes of the 2012 AGM.

3)      Matters arising from those minutes.

4)      Correspondence; 1) Welsh Athletics; Affiliation forms 2013-14.

                            2) Oval Insurance; Club Personal Accidence Insure 2013-14.

                            3) Sport Conwy Affiliation 2013-14.

5)      Captains address to members

6)      Treasurers address to members

7)      Election of Committee members / Club positions for season 2013-14.

       The valid nominations received by the due date were as follows;

8)      Items for discussion;

1) Abergele 5; Race Committee to be formed.

2) Club Handicap 2013; Date, venue and organisers to be sorted.

3) Castle Relay; Progress Report.

4) Social events for 2013; Spy Trail.

5) Proposal; That section 10 of the club constitution changes from “A General Meeting shall be held during the month of April or May in every year” to “A General Meeting shall be held during the first quarter of every year”.

6) Proposal; That Committee Meetings are held in the new Changing rooms in Pentre Mawr Park once available rather than Kinmel Bay.

7) Proposal; That the club nominates and publicises “Club Advocates” , who will be available to talk to new (or existing) members to advise re membership issues, club issues etc.

8) Press Secretaries Race reports; The contents.

Sean McCormack, Club Secretary.

Date; 13/2/2013

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 14^st April, at 7.00pm, in the Community House, 57 Cyn Las, Chester Avenue, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5LP .

All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. Below please see a list of the holders of present positions. Nominations for any position must be made in writing to the Secretary, Chairman or Captain before Sunday 24^th March 2013. For a nomination to be valid it must contain the following; the name of the fully paid up member being nominated, the position that member is being nominated for, the signature of the member making the nomination, the signature of a member seconding the nomination, and the signature of the person nominated.

Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted if no valid nominations have been received by the due date.

Items for discussion at the AGM must also be submitted in writing to the Secretary, Chairman or Captain Sunday 24^th March 2013.

A list of nominations and items for discussion will be produced, distributed and publicised (on the notice-board and web site) by Sunday 31st March 2013.

 Sean McCormack,

Hon. Club Secretary.

AGM 2012

Date; 9/3/2012

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 1st April at 7.00pm in the Community House, 57 Cyn Las,

Chester Avenue, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5LP .

All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. The closing date for nominations has arrived.

Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted for positions where no valid nominations have been received by now, or for new positions that have not previously existed. .

The date for receiving “items for discussion” at the AGM has also arrived. No further “items for discussion” will be accepted.

The valid nominations received by the due date are as follows;

Items for Discussion;

1) Abergele 5; Race Committee to be formed.

2) Club Handicap 2012; Date, venue and organisers to be sorted.

3) Castles Relay; Progress report.

4) Proposal from Committee Meeting 26/2/2012; “That the Club forms a new “position”; “Fell Running Manager”, and attempts to enter teams into Fell races.

5) Social Events.

5) Membership fees 2012-2013; Proposal to leave as is; £35 full, £20 2^nd  claim/social, option of £45 to include a Club Vest.

Sean McCormack,

Hon. Club Secretary.

 Date; 23/1/2012

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 1^st April, at 7.00pm, in the Community House, 57 Cyn Las, Chester Avenue, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5LP .

All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. Below please see a list of the holders of present positions. Nominations for any position must be made in writing to the Secretary, Chairman or Captain before Sunday 11^th March 2012. For a nomination to be valid it must contain the following; the name of the fully paid up member being nominated, the position that member is being nominated for, the signature of the member making the nomination, the signature of a member seconding the nomination, and the signature of the person nominated.

Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted if no valid nominations have been received by the due date.

Items for discussion at the AGM must also be submitted in writing to the Secretary, Chairman or Captain Sunday 11^th March 2012.

A list of nominations and items for discussion will be produced, distributed and publicised (on the notice-board and web site) by Sunday 18^th March 2012.

Sean McCormack,

Hon. Club Secretary.

AGM 2011

Annual General Meeting 2011

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 10^th April at 7.30pm in the Community House, 57 Cyn Las,

Chester Avenue, Kinmel Bay, LL18 5LP .

All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. The closing date for nominations has arrived.

Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted for positions where no valid nominations have been received by now, or for new positions that have not previously existed. .

The date for receiving “items for discussion” at the AGM has also arrived. No further “items for discussion” will be accepted.

The valid nominations received by the due date are as follows;

Items for Discussion;

1) Abergele 5; Race Committee to be formed.

2) Club Handicap 2011; Date, venue and organisers to be sorted.

3) Castles Relay; Progress report.

4) Proposal from Committee Meeting 3/10/2010; “That Club Secretary Sean McCormack be made a life member” Proposer St McCar, Seconded R.S.

5) Clarification from Committee Meeting 13/2/2011; “Club to pay WA membership fees for Life Members”.

6) Membership fees 2011-2012; Proposal to leave as is; £35 full, £20 2^nd  claim/social, option of £45 to include a Club Vest.

Sean McCormack,

Hon. Club Secretary.

AGM 2010

The Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers was held on

Sunday 9th May at 7.30 in the Community House in Kinmel Bay. 

On Sunday Abergele Harriers held their AGM reflecting on a mixed year for the club that saw the men’s Cross Country and Borders League teams being relegated from their respective first divisions, while the ladies made massive progress in both disciplines, gaining promotion in the Borders League. Financially the club is still in a very strong position and the club’s annual race, The Abergele 5, in November was once again a fantastic success. A new Committee was elected, with a number of new faces joining the group. Lucy Jones and Cheryl Richards are jointly taking over as Membership Secretaries while Christobelle Pownall and Dominique Jones are jointly taking over the Social Secretary role. Jeni Richards is not only taking over as the club’s new Press Secretary but she is also taking over as Vice-Captain. The following members were re-elected to maintain their previous roles; Geran Hughes; Chairman, Alan Lucas; Vice-Chairman, Sean McCormack; Secretary, Race Director and Welfare Officer, Matthew Ashton; Treasurer, Darren Blazier; Club Captain and Borders League Manager, and Sue Calvert; Cross Country Manager. Mike Nolan agreed to continue is his role as President and congratulated everyone for their hard work all year.

Alan Lucas was elected as a Life Member of the club in recognition of his efforts both in racing and behind the scenes.

Sean McCormack,

Hon. Club Secretary.

A.G.M. 2009

The Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers was held on

Sunday 1st March at 7.00pm in the Bee Hotel, Market Street, Abergele.

Darren Blazier became Abergele Harriers’ new Club Captain at the club’s AGM on Sunday. Darren, who has been with the club for about ten years, has been the Harriers leading road runner for most of that time. He has also been the Borders League Captain and Manager since the club first entered the league over seven years ago, coming home as first Harrier in more league races in the club’s history than all other Harriers put together. Geran Hughes, the outgoing Captain, had handed in his mandatory retirement after completing three years at the top, and was immediately elected the latest Club Chairman. During Hughes’ reign the club had grown into a force throughout Wales, having won National titles on the road and in the country. From an individual point of view Hughes had won International honours on the fells and on the country, as well as winning a Welsh title on the track. Alan Lucas, who recently won the North Wales Half-Marathon MV65 title, had retired from the Chairman’s post after his three years was completed , but was elected Vice-Chairman, where he will support Hughes in his new post. Sean McCormack took over from his wife, Majella as club Secretary, Majella having actually completed a very successful five years in the post, helping to lead the club through the difficult times as well as the good. Majella will remain on the Committee, while Matthew Ashton (Treasurer) and Robert Spotswood (Social Secretary) had not completed their full tenure and were able to continue in their posts for another year. Jaime Ashton was elected Membership Secretary, taking over from Angella Hughes who’s excellent work over the last three years had seen a huge increase in the club’s membership. Stephen McCarten who has served the Club for many years is several different capacities decided to simply become a member of the Race Committee on this occasion, where his knowledge and experience will be invaluable. New committee members included Dave Edwards and Haydn Jones, both elected to the Race Committee and Sue Calvert who was elected Cross Country Manager, hoping to lead the ladies team back to the top division next season. Also new to the Committee were Keith Elliott and Meinir Huws, while retiring Membership Secretary Angella Hughes will remain as a committee member. Club Life President Mike Nolan thanked all the outgoing Committee for their hard work and welcomed the new committee, urging the club to continue forward in the same vain towards a very successful future.  

Abergele Harriers

A.G.M. 2009

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on

Sunday 1st  March at 7.00pm in the Bee Hotel, Market Street, Abergele.

All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. The closing date for nominations is Sunday 8th February.

Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted for positions where no valid nominations have been received by this date.

The date for receiving “items for discussion” at the AGM is also Sunday 8th February.

Nominations and items for discussion must be given in writing to any committee member before the above dates and will be published here on or before Sunday 15th February.

The following are the positions up for election and the members currently holding those positions;

# indicate those NOT eligible for re-election (i.e. have held the position for 3 years)

Rather than a single Race Secretary / Race Director this year there will be a Race Committee. Nominations are also sought for this committee.

This year we will also be looking for members to join the Club Committee without any specific posts, in order to see how the club runs and to hopefully take up a specific post at a later date.

Abergele Harriers

A.G.M. 2008

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 6^th April at 7.30pm in the Bee Hotel, Market Street, Abergele.

All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. The closing date for nominations has arrived.

Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted for positions where no valid nominations have been received by this date.

The date for receiving “items for discussion” at the AGM has also arrived. No further “items for discussion” will be accepted.

The valid nominations received by the due date are as follows;

Annual General Meeting 2008

Bee Hotel, Abergele. 7:30 pm Sunday 6^th April.

Agenda

      1)   Apologies.

2)      Minutes of the 2007 AGM.

3)      Captains address to members

4)      Treasurers address to members

5)      Election of Committee members / Club positions for season 2008-9.

6)      Items for discussion.

a)   Membership fees for 2008-9 season. Proposal; Fees to remain the same;

       £25 for “First Claim” Members, £20 for “Second Claim” Members.

b)      Christmas Dinner 2008.

c)       Castles Relay 2008.

7)      Any other business.

Majella McCormack,

Club Secretary.

2007

The Annual General Meeting of the Club was held on Sunday 15th April 2007. A new Committee was elected and the new members can be seen on the Club Officials page.

The following Proposals were adopted;

1) New Constitution; The new Constitution was adopted and will be available to view on the notice-board and on this web site.

2) The old system of seven different club captains was been changed to a Club Captain, a Club Vice-Captain, and Borders League and Cross Country Managers.

3) The Membership fees for 2007-2008 have been set at £25.00 for full first claim membership, £20 for second claim or "social" membership.

4) No Wednesday "subs" are now payable, as the membership fees now take into account the fees paid to Abergele Leisure Centre.

5) The Club's Headquarters will remain at Abergele Leisure Centre.

Annual General Meeting 2007

Date; 26/3/2007

I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of Abergele Harriers will be held on Sunday 15^th April at 7pm in the Bee Hotel, Market Street, Abergele.

All committee and club positions, with the exception of President, will be up for

re-election at the AGM. The closing date for nominations has arrived.

Please note; nominations on the night of the AGM will only be accepted for positions where no valid nominations have been received by now, or for new positions that have not previously existed. .

The date for receiving “items for discussion” at the AGM has also arrived. No further “items for discussion” will be accepted.

The valid nominations received by the due date are as follows;

Abergele Harriers

Annual General Meeting 2007

Bee Hotel, Abergele. 7:30 pm Sunday 15^th April.

Agenda

      1)   Apologies.

2)      Minutes of the 2007 AGM.

3)      Captains address to members

4)      Treasurers address to members

5)      Proposal; To adopt the “New Constitution” as produced following 2006 AGM of 14/5/2006 and EGM of 21/5/2006.

6)      Proposal; To restructure the present system of 7 different captains (Club Captain, Ladies Captain, Junior Captain, Border League Male and Female Captains and Cross-Country Male and Female Captains) with a Club Captain, and a Club Vice-Captain, and Border League and Cross-Country “Managers” rather than “captains”. In particular to do away with the position of Junior Captain (unnecessary) and Ladies Captain, meaning that, in keeping with the “sex discrimination act”, the Club Captain could then be Male or Female.

7)      Election of Committee members / Club positions for season 2007-8.

8)      Items for discussion.

a)  Proposal; To do away with “Wednesday subs” and adjust the membership

       fees accordingly to cover the loss of revenue.

b)      Membership fees for 2007-8 season.

c)      Golf club; To discuss the possibility of moving the Club’s headquarters from Abergele Leisure Centre to Abergele Golf Club. A non-binding ballot of members will be taken after the discussion; if majority against, no further action or discussion will take place, but if majority in favour, the possibility will be considered further.

9)      Any other business.

Majella McCormack,

Club Secretary.