The
Meeting, at Repton took place on Saturday 13th. of May. Secretary Pete
Guy did a nice job on organising the event and the 24 members in
attendance was slightly upon the previous year.
The
AGM was very lively and extensive. All present officials were voted back
into office, en-mass. Sheila Asquith, our Librarian, Brian`s wife, gave
details on how Brian would like the Library to go and with the plans for
a handbook just for Library publicity it is hoped we can encourage more
members to use this worthy service (See page 6).
Much
time was spent discussing the proposals by Bert Sanders (Area 15 Co-ordinator)
on closing a loophole in the Club`s constitution where, if the Club was
ever to fold up, and some very `new` members may gain financially from
any `monies` being shared out. Therefore Bert proposed that members MUST
have five years fully paid-up subscription to qualify for any share in
these monies. The new proposal will apply to members joining after the
proposal is passed and that present members will not be affected.
Personally,
I would prefer that NO-ONE gained from the folding of our club and any
monies left over, after all debits are covered, should be allocated to a
`photographic` club/society, pre-chosen by the Executive Committee after
discussion with the membership. It should be made quite clear that there
is no chance of the CRC folding, at this time and Bert`s proposal was
made on his personal worry over what would happen if the situation ever
came about.
Further
discussion was spent on the proposal made at last year`s AGM on Club
Officials` claiming expenses for their duties. Present officials don`t
claim expenses for attending Committee meetings, though they do get
expenses for running their office, i.e. Postage and/or paper, envelopes
etc. It was proposed that
Officials should be paid a `sum` for running their offices, but none of
us took this up. It was suggested, this time, that `personal` expenses
should be shown so that members knew the full expense of running the
club. A system was discussed on showing these expenses, while not
actually making any claim. Worry was shown over what happens should a
new `official` take office and claim for expenses. This could create a
financial problem and also conflict with those who don`t make these
claims.
TETNAL
DEMONSTRATION
David
Smith, gave an excellent talk on Tetnal RA4 papers which can be
processed in their Three-bath kit either in drums or dishes. Sadly due
to problems
with the blinds we
couldn`t make the
room fully blacked out and David was unable to give a practical
demonstration. But his talk and samples of prints (colour and B&W)
made for a very interesting presentation. Kits and paper was on sale
with slight savings on shop prices. All our thanks, David. John and
Mavis Batty, with assistance from Sheila Asquith, put on a very
interesting A/V programme with two projectors and a very high quality
tape cassette and amplifier.
The
first section was of the Tulips and other various flowers and shrubs on
display at Keuken of Gardens in Holland. Set to Casta Diva from Norma by
Bellini and sung by Monserrat Caballe we were treated to a colourful and
musical experience. Pas De Deaux set to some Ballet music showing an
interesting selection of Cactus and flowers.
This
was followed by "The Four Seasons" which took us through the
seasons starting with Spring with some Snow Drops, Crocuses, Apple
Blossom and Bluebells. Summer was represented by Boating and Cricket
scenes and Misty fields, stone walls and columns leading us into Autumn
and finally, Winter light with frost and snow. Another colourful
presentation which was over all too soon.
This
was followed by "Ten for Ten" from Ron Croad. This was a
selection of Konicachrome processed in the CRC Formula. These included
scenes of Bath, Pavement art, Bristol Docks, Corfe Castle, Bovington
Tank Musium, Dorset Cove, Chesil Beach and Portland Light House.
The
idea was to show that members didn`t need to own expensive A/V equipment
to take part at the AGM. Simply select ten of your favourite slides and
project them for a ten minute discussion. This adds greatly to the days
entertainment. Think about it for next time!
The
final presentation was the Annual Slide Competition. This was won by
Barry Morson of Swadlingcote, Derbyshire (Area 9) with a slide of
"Yellow Roses". This was Barry`s first visit to an AGM and he
hadn`t given any thought to possibly winning first prize.
Congratulations Barry. He was presented with the CRC "Irish
Marble" trophy, by last years winner,
John Batty.
Our
thanks to all who came along.