BALERNO BOWLING CLUB

There was a good attendance at the Annual General Meeting of the Club on Tuesday 13th December. One of the highest of recent years.
President Bill Stark reported that the Club was in a healthier position than it was at the time of the Special General Meeting last January. Decisions taken at that time to increase subscriptions and to carefully monitor expenditure had borne fruit. Reviewing expenditure, he made specific mention of the redecoration of the upstairs lounge, carried out voluntarily by David Lees and the refurbishment of the downstairs kitchen. The latter enabled the Ladies section to conduct more in-house catering thus saving the cost of outside caterers. He concluded by thanking Committee members for their support throughout the year, paying tribute to those who were leaving office particularly the Lady President, May Brown.
In moving the Adoption of the Accounts, Treasurer David Henry gave a very clear and concise overview of the Balance Sheet. It showed a pleasing increase in Income over Expenditure. An increase in Social Memberships and profits from social activities was encouraging but a fall in Bowling Membership gave continuing cause for concern. David answered a number of questions as to the detail of expenditure. The only mildly contentious matter concerned the reduction in bowling trophies provided for competition within the Senior Section. Explanations were given but it is possible that this subject might be raised again on another occassion.
Green Ranger, Tom Murray, attracted a number of compliments on the state of the Green. He was optimistic about the future and paid tribute to the assistance he had received from Lawrie McMorran, Robin Murdoch and Frank Millan.
The meeting approved a proposal that this year’s subscriptions remain at last year’s levels. In addition, last season’s experiment of not charging fees from Junior Members, under age 16, and only half the Adult Member’s subscription from those aged 30 and younger, had proved successful. It would therefore be continued for the coming season. Members are reminded that all subscriptions are payable on or before the 1st April and that no invoices or reminders will be issued.
President, Bill Stark, Vice President Hugh Watt and Treasurer, David Henry were re-elected unopposed. Acting Secretary, Charlie Husband, was formally elected to the post and Frank Millan becomes Match Secretary. The new Lady President will be appointed later. Past Social Secretary, Jim Vaisy, rejoins the Committee.

F.D.H.King