INLAND WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION IPSWICH BRANCH Committee Meeting
Date: Venue Present
Friday 15th January 2016 The Chequers Great Blakenham Rod Mansel (Chairman), Spencer Greystrong (Acting Treasurer),Dale Green (Membership Secretary) Gerry Crease (River Gipping Trust Representative) and Carole Green.
APOLOGIES Rod received a letter of resignation from Phil Dowrick. MINUTES OF MEETING Approval of Minutes held on Friday 30th October 2015 read and signed by The Chairman. CHAIRMANS REPORT Rod attended the River Action Group meeting, lots of discussion but no action taken. Has decided not to go to future meetings at present but, would keep an eye on the internet for planning issues. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 12TH February 2016 Please be aware that we are not in our usual room. Someone will be on hand to point those who attend in the right direction. A printed copy of the Agenda will be produced. Unfortunately we will not be able to make tea and coffee but, the bar should be available. SECRETARY REPORT No report as Secretary not present – Minutes taken by Carole supported by Dale. . TREASURER’S REPORT Spencer went through the accounts for year ended 31/12/2015 and will answer any questions raised at the A.G.M. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Dale reported that we have as at the end of the year (December 2015) 393 members 27 less than the beginning of the year and 255 memberships down 20. Representing an 8% fall during the year with only 5 new members since July. Spencer commented that it was the trend around the country. RIVER GIPPING TRUST REPORT Gerry reported that Gordon Crosby is to have a meeting with the Onians Trust and the landowners with a view to up grading the pathway along the River Gipping. SOCIAL EVENTS Annual Dinner – Gerry has now 24 booked. We will meet in the bar at 12.30 for a 1.00 meal. Payment will be requested on a cash or cheque basis made payable to I.W.A. Ipswich Branch. Coach Trip – Spencer reported that we have 38 people booked a break even figure. Pick up points will be circulated nearer the time.