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11th Nuneaton (Weddington) Scout Group Minutes of Annual General Meeting 2022-2023 held on 22[nd] July 2023

Attendance

• Chris Cottrell (GSL) Anne Tallentire (Secretary),Tom Ind (SL/ADC Scouts), Doug and Myra Shorter (Committee and Active Support), Carol Cottrell (Comm), Donna Watkins (Parent), Aston Watkins (Comm), Bob Sambrook (Cubs), Carol Ball (Cubs), Chris Ball, Karen Miller (Beavers), Carl Miller (Treasurer), Sandra Parker (Comm), Paul Wakeley (County Commissioner), Steven Haynes (District Commissioner), Jonathan Miller, Phil A, Iona B, Wendy Neale (Parent), Danny Neale, Charlotte Horton (Parent), Andy Horton (Scout), Rob Horton (Parent), Donna Bull (Cubs), Jack-James Bull (Cub), Andrew Shorter, Dan Showler (Beavers), Beth Showler (Beavers), Helen Cross (Cubs/Comm)

Apologies

• Tim Deakin, Gas Cotterill, Jenny Cotterill, Tony Frearson, Ryan Wilson, Helen RowlsonWilson, Cara Cramp

Minutes

• The minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Proposed by Helen Cross, seconded by Sandra Parker.

Scout Group Governance

• The Transition from Executive Committee to Board of Trustees has been agreed by 11[th] Nuneaton Committee. The decision has been made to adopt the formal constitution as written in POR. Our financial year runs 1[st] April to 31[st] March. We have at least 6 board members with a minimum of 4 required to enable decisions to be made. Approved by Tom Ind, seconded by Doug Shorter.

Treasurer’s Report

• We have a very healthy bank balance and we need ideas on how to spend the funds in the best way to improve our facilities and support our sections.

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Scouting Report

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• All sections have worked very hard and had some very successful events. There is a definite food theme.

• We always need more volunteers to help run sections, join in events and take part in camps.

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Census

• Cubs numbers are very high at the moment but some of these will be moving on to Scouts in the next few months.

Election of Officers and Committee

• GSL’s nomination for position of Group Chair is Andrew Shorter, this was approved by Jonathan Miller.

• Anne Tallentire (Secretary) was proposed by Karen Miller and seconded by Doug Shorter to continue in her current role.

• Carl Miller (Treasurer) was proposed by Karen Miller and seconded by Bob Sambrook to continue in his current role.

• Doug Shorter, Aston Watkins, Hassain Aziz were elected as Trustees.

• Carol Cottrell, Sandra Parker, Helen Cross continue in their positions on the committee.

• George Bachelor, the accountant, has agreed to be the group’s Auditor.

Any Other Business

• Long Service Awards:

• Joe Cooksey, Jacque Smith, Rob Tambini – 5 Years

• Tony Frearson, Carol Ball – 40 Years

• Congratulations to Doug Shorter for his British Empire Medal

• Finlay and Ted are on their way to Jamboree

• Welcome to new volunteers Beth, Donna, Harry, Hannah, Lindsey, Angel and Georgia

• Thank you to every Volunteer that makes it all possible.

• Our thoughts and best wishes go out to Rosie who is currently battling cancer.

Comments from County Commissioner Paul Wakeley

• What a fantastic year, lots of skills involved in the adventures and it is great to see such teamwork.

• On behalf of Warwickshire Scout Council, thank you to all the volunteers, leaders, parents and young people who get involved.

• The challenge for all is to consider opening a Squirrels section to get 4 to 6 year olds into Scouting.

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