News4Clubs Bulletin Number 24

Annual General Meeting: 3 September 2011, Dunblane Hydro

This edition of News4Clubs includes links to the following information:

·  AGM Agenda including resolutions and nominations for election to the MCofS Board

· The MCofS Annual Report 2010-11 and charts showing how sportscotland investment and members’ subscriptions are utilised

· Directors’ Report and certified financial statements for the year 2010-11

· Voting procedures

Resolution to fix subscriptions (agenda item e)

The Board propose a resolution which seeks members’ approval for an increase of £1.25 for all adult categories of individual and club membership. The annual report and the wording of the resolution identify the various cost pressures which the Board face in seeking to achieve a balanced budget and at the same time reduce costs wherever possible. Following feedback from clubs, the Board also propose to introduce an under-13 years membership category for children in clubs at a reduced subscription. All other under-18 years membership categories remain unchanged.

Elections to the Board (agenda item f)

Click here for candidates' personal statements (except serving directors eligible to stand)

i) President

Brian Linington has served as a director since the 2008 AGM and is nominated for the post of President by Karin Froebel of the Ladies Scottish Climbing Club. Members entitled to vote may vote either for or against the candidate.

If Brian is not elected to the post of President, and if there are no competing nominations, he will be eligible to serve as a director and continue until the 2012 AGM without the need for a vote, under Article of Association 5.5.

ii) Treasurer

Robert McMurray is nominated by John Kay on behalf of the Braes of Fife Mountaineering Club. Members entitled to vote may vote either for or against the candidate.

iii) Serving Directors Eligible to Stand

Under Article of Association 5.5, and in the absence of competing nominations, there are 5 directors eligible to serve and continue until the next (2012) AGM without the need for a vote:

· Ron Payne, first elected 2009, term expires 2013

· Martin McCallum, first elected 2009, term expires 2013

· Graham Boyle, first elected 2010, term expires 2014

· Karin Froebel, first elected 2010, term expires 2014

· Rosie Goolden, first elected 2010, term expires 2014

iv) Election for Board Vacancy

The Board comprises eight elected members. Assuming nominated members listed in i) to iii) are elected, there is one vacancy for whichtwo nominations have beenreceived, requiring an election. Members entitled to vote may vote for one of the following candidates:

· Michael Anderson, individual member, nominated by Richard Cockburn (individual member)

· Graeme Copland; Graeme is a member of the Aberdeen Mountaineering Club.

Consultation - Child Protection Policy for Clubs

The March edition of News4Clubs launched our consultation on a Draft Club Child Protection Policy and Guidelines. Following feedback from a number of clubs we have decided that it is not necessary to introduce a new policy and instead will be introducing new guidance for clubs relating to young people and vulnerable adults on meets.

Full details of the guidance will be published in the August edition of News4Clubs, the August edition of Scottish Mountaineer and on this website.

Members’ Seminars on the afternoon of the AGM, 3 September 2011

There are three seminars on offer from 13.00 and together with the AGM these will be held in the MacLeod Room at the Dunblane Hydro. Prior registration for the seminars is not required.

Seminar Programme:

From 13.00 Complimentary tea & coffee on arrival

13.15 to 14.00 Seminar 1: Building Clubs

Hosted by Mike Dales, Membership Development Officer; Mike discusses how to promote your club and increase membership levels

14.15 to 15.00 Seminar 2: Young People and Mountaineering Meets

Hosted by David Gibson, Chief Officer; Dave discusses MCofS’ new guidance relating to under-18s and club meets

15.15 to 16.00 Seminar 3: Civil Liability Insurance & Legal Issues

Hosted by David Gibson, and Andy Goulbourne of Perkins Slade; an open forum for members

16.00 to 16.30 Tea / coffee break & Registration for the AGM

20% Discount at Mountain Supplies in Perth

Mountain Supplies in Perth are offering MCofS members a 20% discount for the entire months of July and August. See our Short Term Offers page for details of this, and any other, temporary deals.

Diabetes and the Outdoors

A student at Edinburgh University is researching effective diabetes management during outdoor activities  Could anyone with type 1 diabetes and experience in the outdoors contact Derek Keihn by email if you are willing to answer a questionnaire, survey, or possibly an interview to help with the study.