AGM 2023 Minutes CAMRA Grimsby NEL Branch Monday 6th March 2023 – Spiders Web, Meeting called by: K. Donovan Secretary

In Attendance: Terry Borrill, Paul Broughton, Lydia Brumby, Brian Calladine, Steve Carter, Martin Clausen, Dave Cockram, Ron Dawson, Kevin Donovan, Trog Finch Andy Hamilton, Steve Jackson, Graham Larn, Mark Long, Dave Maddison, Roy Mortlock, Dawn Nielsen, Mike Stannard, Sandra & Steve Tucker.

Apologies: Alan & Lindie Cowood, John Edwards, Terry Marsden, Anna, Dave Trigg, Dave Moulds, Paul Taylor, John Simon & Steve Huke

Minutes and matters arising from AGM 2022:

None, MC asked for the membership number KD responded 426.

Approval of Branch Accounts:

Andy Hamilton presented the Income & Expenditure account for the Branch for the last 12 months. The accounts were signed off by Brian Calladine and Dave Cockram and subsequently ratified by our Treasurer and Chair.

To clarify, KD explained that the line regarding Chair Expenses was in fact Christmas raffle prizes only and that he hadn't even claimed back all the prizes and also had not submitted any expenses for the year.

It is a Branch rule that the accounts are not shown online, however if you want a copy of the report and are a Branch member then please email gro.armac.ybsmirg@rerusaert

Branch Chair Report: Any united fans in here tonight? I was going to start the AGM early tonight and finish at 7 but that would have been taking the Mickey wouldn’t it now? Our AGM one year ago, my time flies in one way, having just had a difficult time with Covid and also the resignation of some senior people (In experience I mean) it’s been a challenging year for our committee, so what have we done in this time:

Not one, but two ITD Magazines published, with a special festival edition hopefully to come next. An up-to-date website with all new news being sent directly to our subscribed mailing list Updated What Pub details after not doing this for a while.

Organised local day tours, got right up to date with POTY presentations, organised social trips to Barrow Hill, York, Newark, Brigg, Gainsborough and a wonderful Christmas function at Bateman’s Brewery, Wainfleet, also not forgetting the Country POTY awards to the ClickEm, Crown & Anchor, Station and Marrowbone & Clever.

We had tried to engage with more local pubs and spread our Monthly meetings out to various pubs this last year , Cleethorpes Tap House, Farm House, Rutland, Docks Beers and a very informative talk from Victoria-Ellis-Vowles senior lecturer at Lincoln International Business school, about the history of pubs, social behaviour and licensing laws etc at the Number 1. I would like to thank all those on the Committee whatever their positions, that have helped particularly within the last year, also special thanks go to:

Mark Long, particularly when almost a month after taking on the role of chair I was unable to attend two meetings due to the result of my injuries from my accident in April, thank you Mark

Andy Hamilton, for his determination and support throughout the last year, thank you Andy

Brian Calladine , for his dedication, thoughts, and contribution to our ITD magazine, not forgetting Graham Larn who contributed much to the content, thank you both.

Brian Calladine & Katie Marks for their commitment in updating our What Pub database, dealing with and replying to questions raised, not just by local CAMRA members but national members too, thank you both.

John Edwards , a big thank you to your enthusiasm and support with regards to Social activities for the branch, although he is away tonight, thank you John

A special thank you for the twenty odd members that regularly come to meetings and put their opinions/ideas/thoughts to the membership, these are the corner stone of our Branch.

So before I finish, there a few positions up for renewal tonight and it would be good to get some additional help and support from others to take up these vacant roles and quite frankly to make my job a bit easier! It’s not an easy job, and we are all still learning, nevertheless I think all of us can be proud that the Branch is very much alive and heading in the right direction, and to this effect I look forward to playing my part in the coming year. Thank you, Kevin.

Membership Secretary Report:

Social Secretary Report:

John Edwards resigned in February leaving the position vacant, he unfortunately cannot make tonight, but has sent the following message:

Apologies, will not be at the AGM as had to travel elsewhere. I am stepping down as the Branch Social Secretary so the position will be available. I would like to thank everyone who has supported the trips in the last year and I look forward to more in future, also thanks to the Chair Kev D, fellow Committee Members and Members for keeping the Branch going. [End] . After 2 years of covid and a willingness to organise events thereafter, we have successfully run trips to York, Newark, Gainsborough, Brigg, Barrow hill & Wainfleet. This year, so far we intend to run trips to Barrow hill and Loughborough and run quarterly trip to local pubs for the seasonal presentations. Kevin

Webmaster Report:

Our improved website has now been running for just under 14 months, this is run under CAMRA itself. I’m not sure how many members regularly look at the site, but to improve efficiency we do send advance notification of any changes, this is done to our WhatsApp groups, if you are not already a member then please give me your name and phone number and I will add you accordingly (or e-mail) ku.gro.armac.ybsmirg@riahc

I do hope you find the website useful, I have also over the last couple of months ensured our FB page is updated regularly. How many of you use the site regularly? (quite a few responded with a yes)Thank you, Kevin

Election of Branch Committee Members & other members:

Chair: Kevin Donovan

Vice Chair: Mark Long

Secretary Kevin Donovan

Membership Secretary Martin Clausen

Treasurer: Andy Hamilton

Magazine (ITD): - Brian Calladine

Pub Preservation Officer: Graham Larn

Social Secretary: Mark Long

Apple Cider Rep: Ron Dawson

Social Media: Brian Calladine

Data Base/What Pub: Brian Calladine & Katie Marks

Beer Scores coordinators: Brian Calladine & Katie Marks

GBG Submission coordinators: Brian Calladine & Katie Marks

Webmaster: Kevin Donovan

BLO-Willys: Mike Stannard

BLO-Docks Beers: Brian Calladine

Minutes Secretary: Kevin Donovan

All positions above were voted unanimously without exception.

Beer Festival Appointments:

Beer Festival Organiser: Kevin Donovan

Beer Organisers: Kevin Donovan & Katie Marks

Sponsorship Manager: Andy Hamilton

Treasurer: Andy Hamilton

Committee: Trog Finch, John Edwards, Andy Hamilton, John Proctor

Voting on Motions: None presented therefore N/A

POTY

TOWN:

1st Yarborough Hotel JD Wetherspoons

2nd Rutland Arms

3rd Docks Beers

4th: No1, 5th: No2, 6th: Willys, 7th: Barge 8th: Notts.

COUNTRY:

1st Station Inn Habrough

2nd ClickEm Inn Swinhope

3rd Crown and Anchor Tetney lock

4th: The Farmhouse, New Waltham

OVERALL WINNER : YARBOROUGH HOTEL JD WETHERSPOONS

AGM finished at 21.30

Other matters brought up by the Chair:

East Midlands Regional Meeting Minutes were available for anyone to look at, the next meeting will not be during our proposed beer festival.

Voting for CAMRA 2023 AGM is now open, members should have received an e-mail last night.

Beer Festival, budget submitted awaiting reply from CAMRA.

Docks Beers Presentation is Thursday 13th April at 5pm all members welcome (CBOB Gold Beer in Bottles regional award)

2nd of 3 voting for Seasonal POTY

Wetherspoons: Invite to pre-launch of Festival Ales, Tuesday 21st March 7pm

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Dear Member,

As a Branch member, you are warmly invited to attend and vote in the AGM, there are a number of core committee positions at Branch level that need to be filled :

Branch Treasurer / Membership Secretary/Vice-Chair/Pub data co-ordinator.

We also have a range of other roles, which are vital in contributing to the campaigning success of the branch, this may suit members looking to gain or develop their skills and experience:

Minutes Secretary/ Social Media co-ordinator/Pubs Campaigning co-ordinator/Young members contact and other positions too.

Some roles could be shared and training will be provided.

I would be very happy to discuss these opportunities with anyone who is interested and provide role summaries.

Please support the future success for all members of the Grimsby & NE Lincs Branch, I look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

AGENDA:

Minutes and matters arising from 2022 AGM

Approval of Branch Accounts

Branch Chair report

Membership Secretary report

Social Secretary report

Campaigns co-ordinator report

Website - Social Media report

Election of Branch Committee Members

Election of other Branch Officers

Voting on Motions (1)

Branch Pub of the year (2)

(1) Any member can submit a motion in writing to de debated on the night, this must be done no later than Tuesday 28th February by email to: ku.gro.armac.ybsmirg@yraterceS

An email will be sent to all members advising them of any motions submitted, by the next day Wednesday 1st March in order to give them time to prepare a case for or against the motion(s), any member can submit an amendment to a motion, this must be done by email no later than Friday 3rd March, to : ku.gro.armac.ybsmirg@yraterces

(2) It is still not too late to volunteer to be a judge in our Branch Pub of the Year, you will need to visit all 12 pubs and also the 1 reserve pub, the deadline to do this and submit the necessary forms is Sunday 5th March, for further details please email: ku.gro.armac.ybsmirg@yraterces

Many thanks,

Kevin Donovan - Branch Chair

Grimsby & NE Lincs Branch

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AGM the full minutes: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2022. AGENDA Apologies for absence. Minutes of 2020 Annual General Meeting. AGM minutes 2016 Venue Yarborough Hotel 14th 8pm

23 Rob Hamnett-Day attended with regional representation from Regional director.

Apologies for absence Martin Clausen, Steven Jackson, Dave Moulds, Dave Drimby

Minutes from 2020 accepted Matters arising no matters arising. Financial Report. No transactions 565 for both accounts no monies moved no need to audit. Membership Report426

Social Report. Nothing has changed only local socials walking around.

Willys BLO Report. Still brewing Docks blo still brewing stepping down from docks Election of Branch Officers and Committee.

Announcement of Pub of the Year, Country Pub of the Year and Overall Pub of the Year. Town and overall pub is the number 2 Cleethorpes 2 Rutland 3 Willys

Country poty is Clickem inn Crown and Anchor at tetney Station Inn Habrough

Appointment of Auditors Any Other Business

Branch Officers: Chairman, Kevin Donovan

Treasurer, Andy hamilton seconded by dave cockram

Branch Secretary, John Edwards seconded Paul Rowntree

Pubs Officer, Graham Larn seconded by Brian callendine Membership Secretary Martin Clausen seconded by Mike stannard

Vice Chairman, Mark Long seconded by andy hamiliton

Press Officer, vacant

Social Secretary, John Edwards

Pub Preservation Officer, Graham Larn

Magazine Editor,Brian Calledine

Apple (cider rep),Ron dawson

Database (Whatpub), Dawn and stan seconded by Graham Larn

Website, Kevin Donovan

Beer Festival Organiser, Kevin Donovan

Beer Festival Treasurer. Vacant

Dock Beer BLO Brian Calledine

Willys blo

Craft 1 blo Mark long

Social media Dawn nielsen

Andy Hamilton and Kevin ~Donovan will be signatories on the bank Whatpub updates

Nottingham camra have a sponsor a pub where the pubs are updated to Whatpub

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The Branch 2022 AGM will be held on Monday 14th March at 8pm at the Yarborough Hotel. Further details including the agenda to follow.

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AGM minutes for Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire CAMRA 2020

Apologies for absence there were nine people who sent in apologies S. Jackson, D. Moulds, P.Taylor, C. Lumley, C. Brett, B. Foulger, B. Calladine, A. Marshall, N.Gibson.

Attendance was twenty seven members.

Minutes from the annual general meeting from 2019 were read.

There were no expressions of interest from the members attending.

No matters were arising from the minutes of the last annual general meeting.

A financial report was received and accepted there was no questions for the treasurer about the branches finances. Thanks were given to the branch auditors for their assistance and the treasurer.

A membership report was received the branch has 515 members to date with the majority of the branch being made up of a mixture of ages, few life members or those under the age of 26.

There was no report from the social secretary but thanks were given for the Christmas social and other outings that had been planned that year.

Willys brewery liaison officer reported that at that time Willys were still brewing.

Dock Beers brewery liaison officer reported that Axholme/Dock Beers no longer brew at Crowle and that all brewing was now at their brewery in Grimsby.

There was no magazine report at the meeting.

Beer festival report, it was reported that the festival made a small profit but this year we seemed to have less volunteers to help. A thanks was given for the volunteers who did help and went above and beyond in some cases making sure the festival was a success and that the members and public visiting didn't notice any difference to previous years. Charity monies this year were donated to the Shalom Youth Club in Grimsby.

Website report was received as the website was back up and running this year, it was asked could members please go to the website and answer a few questions for a members profile which will be updated but also a way for other members to see who is a member, perhaps learn something new and hopefully encourage others to join. Thanks were given to Kevin for taking over the website.

Cider report, there were no new outlets for real cider in the last year, the Number One pub was selling more ciders but they were all Broadoak ciders.

Election of Branch Officers and Committee.

Chairman Dawn Nielsen Treasurer Steve Proposed Branch Secretary Dawn Nielsen Membership Secretary Martin Clausen

Committee: Vice Chairman Mike Stannard Press Officer ---- Social Secretary John Edwards Pub Preservation Officer Graham Larn Magazine Editor ---- Apple (cider rep) Ron Dawson Database (Whatpub Dawn Nielsen and Mike Stannard Website Kevin Donovan Beer Festival Organiser Dawn Nielsen Beer Festival Treasurer. Steve Tucker Co opted branch member Sandra Tucker Cider pub of the year 1st Willys 2nd Signal Box 3rd Number 2

Announcement of Pub of the Year, Country Pub of the Year and Overall Pub of the Year. Country pubs of the Year 1st ClickEm Inn 2nd Habrough Station 3rd Marrowbone and Cleaver

Town pubs of the year

1st Crows nest Joint 2nd 2nd Number 2 2nd Yarborough 3rd Dock beers

Overall pub of the year is Click Em Inn

Appointment of Auditors Raymond and David Any Other Business No other business Meeting finished at 2100