You may recall that our last AGM was 13/10/19. Due to (1) Covid, (2) CUK accounting changes, this year runs from October 2019 to March 2021 so an AGM is due. In the past dates had to appear in Cycle and Annual Returns had to be completed (one by me, one by Pam as Treasurer). But not a word from HQ.
There is a newish (2019?) online facility called Assemble designed for groups. Oddly I can list all of SWL volunteers!, the sort of detail needed for an annual return but there's no (obvious) mention of AGMs.
Trawling the CUK website I found https://www.cyclinguk.org/local-groups/cycling-uk-member-group-agms-2021 which I couldn't find it using the Search option! Clearly it's directed towards prospective members. Thus we read:
'AGMs are normally very social events and often feature a ride before or after the meeting'
'Unfortunately, due to Covid, most groups won't be able to host their AGMs in person as they normally would'
'Instead, most will be held online, using Microsoft Teams, Zoom or a similar service. Some groups have even decided to defer their AGM to a later date or make alternative arrangements, such as conducting it via email'
Hopefully the next two weeks will bring some clarity. Your views (when, where, agenda, or whatever) are sought for a decision in April. The quorum is 10, a number I doubt we'll reach. Is it time for consider the future (change of name or status) ?
You may recall this was on my last ride of 2020. It's disappeared! And one kissing gate has been 'improved' with builder's rubble so you may have to dismount.
I've reported this to Surrey CC but as it's priority 3 not much hope of immediate action.
They must have been reading my thoughts as the proforma Annual Return turned up the same day! No advice on how to stage an AGM which must take place before the end of May.
Author: RaasayWarden
