AGM Ninfield Bonfire Meeting at the Working Men’s Club 29/02/ 2012
Present
Scott, Sur, Ian, Pete, Carol, Nicki, Sophie, Ash, Lisa, John Sinfoil, John AND
Carol, Maureen, Anne, Joe, Jenny, Andy, John Firework, Sarah, Derek, Harry,
Apologies Sue H, George and Val, Warwick, Kate, Jon Scoones, Des
Minutes of the last meeting were received and read to be true
Chairmans report
Welcome everyone to the end of what was a fantastic year. And hopefully the start of another amazing one.
Last year we hosted many brilliant events.
The Birth of the Ninfield Gig in Pete and Carols field was brilliant and I’m sure will grow and produce great
funding for the bonfire needs. With the help of outsiders like Ben White for the lights and staging and David
Isaacs from Meridian Marques for the loos. The bands that donated their time or at reduced fees. Disco Des for
comparing. People for selling tickets, setting up, ripping down, bbqing manning the bar or purchasing the
insurance without all of these people we couldn’t stage these events. So a big well done to all.
We then had the Michaelmas. Same people involved I didn’t do as much last year as I had a broken collar bone
but Carol has told me there’s a lot to do next year. Again despite the weather being a little grim was a great
fundraiser.
Without these two events we could not put on our spectacular Bonfire celebrations but you all did and once
again we honoured the hard work with an amazing night. Fantastic procession, great torches and fire and
Superb fireworks. It once again had the village speaking for a long time about yet another one of our wonderful
events.
There are many things that go on behind the scenes that people don’t see. And lots of people are doing stuff. I
won’t thank people individually but to those that have done stuff well done a Big pat on the back and let’s hope
you continue to do your hard work and others will help share the burden or take on new rolls
Just one personal thank you to Ash for the website. It looks fantastic and I know its not been easy so well done.
Just one more personal thank you to a group who host us here every month . the working men’s club.
Sorry one other which i’m sure will get a big cheer of support. Every year we have been supplied with supper at
the AGM I thought it was down to the working mens club but its always been down to our valued Treasurer
thats treated us so THANKS DEREK
With that all done hopefully everyone has had a great year and lets hope for an even better one this year
Before I stand down as Chairman we have 2 of our members that are doing various things for charity.
Warwick is cycling from lands end to John o Groats or doing it the downhill way.
And Steve Perkins is doing the 3 peak challenge. They both came to us over a month ago but i haven’t
mentioned it.
Before we close this year’s accounts can I suggest that we on this year’s proceedings we donate to one and
next year we donate to the other . We are going to have someone in the society at sometime wanting
sponsorship. Again can I suggest that we limit this to one a year,
Put to the vote and was agreed to give Warwick £150 from last year and Steve Perkins £150 from next year
I pointed out that Andy Gale was also doing a charity bike ride and suggested that anyone wanting to do so is
sponsor Andy direct. He has a facebook page
Treasurer’s report
Total Income, £10,315, 57 – Total Expenditure £9,994.60 – leaving us with £3,063.99 to start the new year
Carol – final accounts available if required Thanks to Harry and Derek
Membership stays same, Family membership worked well, Subs are now due
It is now time for me to stand down as chairman and pass you onto either Pete or Ian
Pete thanks Scott for all his hard work and proposed Scott to stand for chairman seconded by Ian
Scott proposed Pete for vice seconded by Nicki
Carol proposed Ian for Vice seconded by Nicki
Treasurer
Derek
Secretary
Carol
Health and Safety
Sue H
Minutes Sec
Sue M
Membership Sec
Chris
All above were voted on block and agreed
Carol- Charities
Memorial hall was offered
£300
Warwick
£150
A.O.B
Pete – gig- 6 bands planned – some already booked - Sat 28th July Posters and fliers to go out, Had meetings
already
Pete – Jubilee - Pete and John looked at the working men’s club site for fireworks
Beacon likely to be at the working men’s club and then moved to the recreation ground
Ian making beacon Carol- Ninfield Drummers to lead the procession from the rec to the wmc
Michaelmas 9th September Onion festival- competitions
Nicki – Badges – 2 designs were handed into be decided at next meeting
Ash. Website has had 130 unique visitors and 140 in total - wants videos and photos
John Sinfoil – badge designs to utilize the Ninfield Stocks
John Hunnisett - asked if the Phoenix group of walkers could come along to our event. They are fully insured –
60 costumed members – agreed to invite
Hessian – John Hunnisett – 500 sacks = £204 inc vat and delivery
Scott has had a chat with a guy at Warburton’s who will save sacks for us , great demand for them at moment
for potatoes
Ash checking out last year’s supply and costing
Joe – New to area – bonfire great. Added that bucket shakers where a little quiet
Lost money on Glo sticks as outsiders came in - Put on pre bonfire flier do not buy from
Drummers - - Derek asked when we were coming back? Venue may change – meeting to be held to discuss re
starting
Faggot making – Sat 14th April meet at working men’s club time?????
Scott – Pirate Day
Nin Drummers have been asked to drum at Eastbourne bonfire