AGM
AGM 2024
Wednesday 3rd April 2024 at 8.00pm
at The Compton Club, Spiceall, Compton, Surrey GU3 1JQ
There was a change of date for the Meeting, due to the unavailability of a suitable venue on Thursday 4th April. The Compton Club kindly offered to open specially on Wednesday 3rd April to accommodate the Meeting.
Chairman Ian George welcomed the Members present. Hon. Treasurer Robert Carey presented a positive financial report for the year, while Hon. Secretary Gordon Kerr gave a detailed run down of the many Witley events since last year's AGM.
The Chairman gave an overview of forthcoming fixtures and the plan for the Centenary year ahead.
The election of officers saw most members of Committee staying in post, being joined by Guy Chandler and Simon Beken.
The Chairman marked the passing of Colin Boniface whose enthusiasm and knowledge of the Club and the sport as a whole were greatly missed.
Some items of AOB included discussion on improving communications and on riding shirts.
Club President Laurie Richards thanked the Committee and other Members present for their hard work over the year. He then presented the Silver Badge to Gordon Kerr for his enthusiastic and valuable service to the Club.
Finally, the Chairman presented a Gold Badge to Laurie Richards, marking 50 years' continuous membership of Witley MCC, with the meeting closing at 9.13pm.
Members stayed on for a chat and a splendid spread of refreshments prepared by Rebecca Brockman and Jo Ayshford.
Thanks to all the Members who joined us for the Meeting. The Committee really appreciate your interest.
NEW... MINUTES 2024
AGM 2023
Thursday 6th April 2023 at 8.00pm
Our AGM has been held with just sufficient members for a quorum.
The Chairman gave a brief report on another successful year of events and other activities, while the Treasurer was able to confirm that in general all was well with the financial affairs of the Club.
The President was pleased to present the Silver Badge for 2022 to Ian Hayward (already a Gold Badge holder) for his enthusiastic service at Club events over decades, but most particularly in the last few years. A very experience trials rider, Ian has taken part in enduro and other off-road disciplines, and is also a keen road rider with a great interest in vintage Sunbeams.
Marking more competition success for the Club, Guy Chandler and Simon Beken were also presented with their FIM ISDE Silver Medals for their fine performances on behalf of Witley in the 2022 ISDE in France.
You can meet the new Committee here...
Tristan Robinson
Retiring Hon. Secretary
Ian Hayward receiving the Silver Badge from Laurie Richards
Guy Chandler (L) and Simon Beken (R) with their ISDE medals and the President
AGM 2022
At the 2022 Witley and District MCC AGM, outgoing Vice Chairman Dave Mair was pleased to award the coveted ‘Silver Badge’ to Aaron Smith.
Born into our Club, Aaron has marshalled, taught, and officiated at many Witley MCC events over the years. In particular, he’s been Clerk of the Course for a number of Boxing Day Enduros at Four Marks and Ashdown Farm, together with an edition of the Witley Classic at Warren Heath.
Starting in schoolboy trials, his riding experience grew to see him represent our club at the International Six Day Enduro, and European Enduro Championship Rounds as part of the ACU Under-23 squad.
The Silver Badge has been awarded once a year since the 1930s to a club member who has served the club exceptionally.
