Annual General Meeting
9th December 2013
The Church Hall
Beechmont Avenue
Virginia Water
Surrey
Agenda
1. Apologies for
absence
There
were 21 members present including 8 committee members and apologies had been
received from Marie Cook and Rosa Sears.
2. Minutes of the
last AGM
The
minutes from 2012 had been distributed with newsletter Nov 2013. They were
accepted by the meeting.
3. Matters arising
from the minutes
There
were no matters arising.
4. Chairman’s
Report 2013 was given by Jean McDonnell
“Winter
Exhibition 2013
“We
had a really good show displaying nearly 140 paintings by 27 Artists and 4
crafts people. Despite having to change the date by one week we managed to
inform most of our visitors and although the Sunday was quiet from lunchtime
onward Saturday was busy.We sold 8 paintings and the crafts did well with a total
sales of approx. £900. Not quite back to the good old days but certainly an
improvement on last year.The Deputy Mayor’s favourite painting was a drawing of
a Cyclamen by Wendy Trinder and Wendy has received the Pat Hare award. The public voted John Fordham’s
painting ‘Calm’ their favourite and so John received the Rose Bowl.
Summer Exhibition 2013
The Summer Exhibition was amazingly successful with 37
paintings sold which in today’s climate really was very good. We know it’s not all about the selling but
it’s very nice when you d.o Margaret no doubt will give us the figures shortly
and we should all be very proud of ourselves. And a big thank you to all those
who helped to organise it.
Demonstrations
We have had a wonderful collection of demonstrations
this year and they have been entertaining informative and inspiring and
included our favourite locals like Sera Knight and Freda Anderson to more
unusual Artists like Sharon Hurst with her silk painting(watch out for her
workshop in the New Year) We have Pam to thank for sourcing these Artists,
having been Programme Secretary for some years Pam has a great deal of
knowledge of the demonstrators and has asked if next year she could have some
help, she is just starting 2015 and if you feel you could give some assistance
please come and talk to us.
The addition of the new camera has added to the
enjoyment of the demonstrations and after a few teething problems we have
mastered the technical side of it. John
my husband and Doug have been the ones to operate the camera so far but we
would like more people to get involved.
Workshops
We
had three workshops this year Sera Knight (lovely Artist) Jo Louca, really well
organised and generous with her materials and Kim Page, a firm favourite. They
were well attended but on occasions we have not covered our costs so a special
effort to participate must be made next year and we will have to collect the
fees in advance.
Painting
together days
Our
painting days are going very well enjoyed by about 12 of us who paint usually
with some light classical music in the background. It would be nice to see one
or two more join us just to ensure we can continue to cover our cost.
Winter Exhibition 2012
Although the Painting sales were disappointing we
had quite a good turnout of visitors who gave us some wonderful comments and
feedback regarding the work.The crafts did well
with a total of £600 in sales but unfortunately we did not break even
and a discussion took place at the last AGM as to whether we should have 2
summer exhibitions or only a one day winter exhibition but in the end it was decided
we should not measure success by sales especially in the present climate, and a
vote was taken to continue in the present way.
Membership
Our membership has continued to be steady with the
loss of one or two older members moving away and several new members joining us
throughout the year. The sad closure of Sunningdale Art Society prompted us to
put out invitations for them to come and visit us and I’m glad to say that we
are already welcoming some as new members. Shan has done a sterling job as
Membership Secretary encouraging new members and keeping us all up to date with
our subs
Thank you Shan
Many Thanks To
Margaret for
keeping the finances in order
Patricia
for door collections raffle and a warm welcome for everyone.
Marie for her support and advice.
Doug our
handyman gazebo lender and camera man
Anne for
taking the minutes of the committee meetings
Rodney for the sterling work behind the scene with Newsletters, Printing, Catalogue, Posters, Invites and
much more
Rosa for
organising the outing
Ron
for recording the visitors
Louise
for tea & coffee supplies
Anne
Harrison for looking after the magazines,
Barbara
our latest recruit soon to be put to work
This
is the third year I have served as Chairman and can honestly say I have
thoroughly enjoyed my time in office. We are very fortunate to have a good
strong committee and it is because of their help that we have been able to do
so much. I would also like to say thank you to all the members who took part
over the years in the various activities of the Society which help to make it
so enjoyable and successful. I do think
it is important for the Society’s continuation that we have both continuity and
change in equal measure, so this year I will be stepping down as Chairman but
am happy to continue on the committee.”
JM
5. Treasurer’s Report
Margaret
circulated copies of the Financial Report for 2013, went through it and
explained each item. Its acceptance was proposed by Rodney and it was accepted
by the meeting. Margaret added that it was important that the Society keep
researching for the best return on the bond which enables us to pay the main
running costs and reduces pressure and anxiety on the membership fees. She
added that the use of emails greatly reduced the postage costs and should be
encouraged.
She
was thanked for all her work and she reminded the meeting that a new Treasurer
would be needed by October 2014.
6. Nominations & Election of the Committee for 2014
Jean
resigned as Chairman and she was thanked for her service to the Society. It was
proposed by John Fordham and agreed that she remain on the Committee as
vice-Chairman. She would continue with the work on Publicity
Shan
Turner was proposed and elected as Chairman and all of the present Committee
agreed to continue to serve. Barbara Isaacs agreed to take on
Subscription/Membership duties and Anne Keen agreed to continue as Honorary
Examiner. Alan Carr has offered to join the Committee.
Margaret
was thanked for her work.
7. Subs for the coming year
It
was reported that with 71 members in the Society the present subscription of
£25.00 p.a. could continue for 1 more year. It would be reviewed at the AGM in
2014. At present potential members are offered a free visit to a demonstration.
With the closure of the Sunningdale Art Society a dialogue had been opened with
them by the Chairman and some interest has been shown by their members seeking
a new society. They had also visited the exhibition.
8. A.O.B.
The
Chairman reminded the meeting that the next Society meeting would be on January
8th and comprise a show and talk event.
A
new improved tea rota was needed and the Committee agreed to deal with it.
Alexandra
Edge proposed a vote of thanks to the Committee and the meeting unanimously
agreed.
The
meeting closed at 3.00 p.m. and was followed by tea and Christmas fare for
which the members were thanked.
Jean was presented with some flowers and thanked for her work as Chairman
and accepted a bottle of whiskey for her husband John McDonnell and thanks for his work with the camera.
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