Crystal Palace Band

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting - 27 April 2006

 

 

Apologies for absence: Graham Cornish, Mike Weiler, Catherine Stallybrass, Basil Preuveneers Carol Maher, Emily Walker

 

1.      Chairman�s Report

Roger Bleach gave his thanks to those who had helped the improvement to the way in which the Band was run. He informed the meeting that the minutes of last year�s AGM were on the website

 

2.      Property Manager�s Report � Chris Maher

Chris Maher informed the meeting that a new Bass Trombone had been purchased. He requested that instruments be cased during rehearsal to prevent damage. Also that a property spreadsheet had been produced where the instruments could be more accountable.

 

3.      Librarian�s report � Maggie Stallybrass

The Librarian had nothing to report

 

4.      Treasurer�s report � Roger Morton

Roger Morton told the AGM that the band had enjoyed a good year for revenue - �700 up on last year�s �3,000..He proposed that the subscriptions be kept at �80 for this year with an increase of �5 per annum every two years. This proposal was agreed

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5.      Secretary�s report � Rachel Bleach

Rachel asked where the Weston results were and said that the datelist would soon be confirmed

 

6.      B Band

Margaret informed the meeting that she was still actively trying to encourage young members to the band.

 

7.      Ex Officio

Andrew Lipscombe asked whether members could ensure that non-availability to play would be conveyed to him asap so that every effort could be made to find replacements.

 

8.      Publicity � Clare Lipscombe

Clare Lipscombe thanked Carol Maher for producing the Palatians and informed the meeting that 2006 had been a very good year for publicity

 

9.      Musical Director�s report � Mike Gray

.Mike congratulated the band for their hard work throughout the year and congratulated them on their performance in the contest. He emphasized the need for players unable to attend rehearsal to let Rachel Bleach know in advance. Mike asked for members to support the B Band and said that there would be a structured approach to rehearsals.

 

10.  Chairman�s Report � Roger Bleach

Roger Bleach confirmed that the Xmas concert had raised �2,500 for charity.

He thanked Mike Gray for his hard work in preparation for the Stevenage contest.

CPB membership in the last year had lost one member and gained three.

In the year ahead, Roger said that the Band should do more of their own concerts both to raise money for charity and to raise the band�s profile.

He gave thanks to the Committee, Andrew for his difficult job, Margaret, Rachel, Ian and Mike.

 

11.  Election of Committee Members

It was proposed by Sue Williams that the committee members remain the same. This was seconded by Sarah Smilth.

 

 

12.  Any Other Business

 

 

1.      Roger Bleach thanked Chris Atkins for organizing the Band trip to Cornwall. Chris confirmed that 42 people were booked on the trip at �160 per head and that the coach would leave at� 5.00 am. He asked for any suggestions for social events

 

2.      Roger informed the meeting that the band needed to decide on a future rehearsal venue. The Museum had a celllar for storage of music etc. and percussion storage need to be discussed with the museum. To have the band based in Crystal Palace was felt to be good for publicity. It was decided that Roger and Rachel would try to organize the band�s permanent rehearsal venue at the museum.

 

3.      Ian Whittaker wished to express his own views on the subject of the B Band, not his views as a Committee member. He said that during the summer, there was a need for about a band and a half and that the B Band really needed more support to function effectively. He felt that the B Band needed to move forward or collapse. He suggested B Band entry to the Nationals.

 

Mike Gray expressed his agreement with Ian�s views and said that any joint rehearsals would need to be structured and that some involvement from the B Band could be organised at engagements.

 

Roger Morton felt that the Croydon Music Festival was perfect starting point for the B Band

 

Ian Whittaker said that it would be better tp participate in proper �Brass Band� contests.

 

4.      Roger Bleach thanked Adam Payne for his weekly tea and coffee

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5.      Clare Lipscombe thanked the Chairman.