ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

25 April 2005

Below are the highlights of the AGM, this is not a full account of the proceedings.

Firstly and most importantly, when we had the fire drill it was noticed that no-one could read the signatures in the signing in book, so from now on could we all print our name rather than sign.

We were all very pleased to hear that the annual dinner made a profit of £140, which, based on the quality of food and entertainment is remarkable.

It was noted that the welfare account was no longer viable and it was proposed that the account be closed and monies put into the club funds to ease accounting.

The treasurer paid thanks to John Schofield for his help during the past year. John stated that he would be willing to audit the accounts next year but gave advance warning that he would wish to stand down in March 2006

A vote of thanks to both the Chairman and Treasurer was proposed for all their hard work over the years.

Election: President - Andrew Jeffrey, Chairman - Stuart Harley, Treasurer - Paul Leacy, Secretary - Gordon Burtenshaw

Council Members: Mark Worgan, Andy Hart, Barry Martin, Chris Nicholls, Della Roberts (Associate Member)

Election of other officers: Welfare Officer - Della Roberts, Hon Auditor - John Schofield, Press Officer - Stuart Harley

It was mentioned that the rule and history booklet stocks were very low and a few rules needed updating. It was decided that the committee should draft the changes then they would be submitted to the members for approval.

Money was raised with the auction of Tommy Thompson's magic props some time ago it was felt that this money could go to updating some of the competition trophies, including a new mentalism competition trophy dedicated to Tommy.

SMC logo goods e.g.:- tee-shirts, mugs etc are now available from www.cafepress.com/smc_magic

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