Minutes of the AGM of the DBA held on Sunday 15 June2008
Note : these are draft minutes awaiting approval at the 2009 AGM

Present. Mr A.Bridgman (Chairman) Mr T.Treeby (Hon Secretary) and about 28 members

1. Apologies. Keith Ponsford (Amos Bridgman has assumed the chair as North nominee, South having passed their turn), John Lankshear (Hon Treasurer), Tim and Pat Walton, Pam and Geoff Ward, Geoff and Nethie White, David and Mary Hugo, Jean Whitlam, our Pachabo representatives : Robin and Margaret Mardlin, Bill Oke, Julian Foster.

2. Minutes. The minutes of the 2007 AGM were taken as read and signed as correct.

3. Mattersarising. None

4. Chairman'sreport.

4.1. The retiring Chairman’s report on the events of the past year was read to the meeting. Each section ran their congress and 3 sections ran leagues. In the Western League Devon finsished 3rd in the A and 2nd in the B. South organised the Devon Winter Pairs and also the Devon Charity simultaneous pairs which raised £850 for the Children’s Hospice South West. Paul Ainsworth was thanked for his efforts in this. Terry Cannon was thanked for his work on the one-day swiss teams. Terence Treeby was thanked for his work on the Devon County Congress and it is hoped that more people will be encouraged into the B flight swiss teams next year. The Western Morning News and Plate (everybody guaranteed two matches) attracted 25 entries. The Julia Chadwick was run on one day with 30 pairs without regional qualifiers. Devon had its best results in the Corwen for many years with Carol Ritzen and Richard Carter 8th and Stefan Lindfors and Jim Grant 11th. All members who had done well in competitions locally and nationally were congratulated. In the continuing absence of a Tournament Secretary, the Secretary and Treasurer were thanked for sharing the task.
4.2. The incoming Chairman repeated the need for a Tournament Secretary and a magazine contributor. He felt change was needed to get more than 11 teams for a major County event (ie today). He emphasised the need for bonding and talent. He proposes to visit as many clubs as possible during his tenure to encourage increased participation in events.

5. Presentation of prizes. The Chairman presented the trophies to the following competition winners (other trophies having been presented at the events) :
Western Morning News for Devon Teams : R.Mardlin, M.Mardlin, W.Oke, J.Foster
The Devon Teams Plate : S.Quinn, J.Child, M.Boyack, C.Boyack
The Kevin and Ann Slee Trophy (Victor Ludorum) : G. and N.White.
Swiss Teams trophy was presented at the end of the event to : T.Cannon, R.Giles, P.Palmer, J.Flood.

6. Elections etc. J.Lankshear was re-elected as Hon Treasurer and T.Treeby as Hon Secretary. Sue Dillingham was re-elected as auditor.

7. Treasurer’s report. The Treasurer’s report was read and explained and discussed. The accounts were accepted. The Treasurer is to be asked to explain the item for Corporation Tax.

8. Any Other Business. (a) The Shareholder reported on the EBU EGM re the Strategy Document, and its consequences; (b) The Committee agreed not to seek an increase in County subscriptions or affiliation fees for 2009-2010; (c) New Laws come into force on 1 August. Each club will be provided with a free copy; further copies may be purchased from EBU or downloaded.

The meeting closed at 11.30 am.

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