Tuesday 29 April 2024
This was an opportunity to reflect on the season just ending and look ahead to the new season. 29 members joined the meeting (in-person and via Zoom).
Whilst the club has continued to grow in numbers the Membership fee hasn’t changed for many years. As a result we had a slight loss this season, but this was less than the loss last year would have been without some very generous donations and the sale of our Silverware. It was agreed to increase the Membership fee to £70 from next season.
The committee was re-elected, with a vacancy for Chair, and the club agreed to rejoin the Regnum Crouch Group.
Promotions:
Daniel Sawyers Beginners to Intermediate
Linda Meringdal and Nick Beardmore Intermediate to Advanced
Following these business matters, the meeting moved on to the Awards.
Merit PDI Awards
Beginners – Daniel Sawyer
Intermediate – Linda Meringdal
Advanced – Mike Doyle
Merit Print Awards
Beginners – David Parkinson
Intermediate – Linda Meringdal
Advanced – John Nalaskowski
Annual PDI Awards
General – Daniel Sawyer
Landscape – Christine Hartley
Mono – Nick Beardmore
Nature– Barry Chidlow
Portrait – Howard Gibbs
Runner Up – Howard Gibbs
Overall Winner – Barry Chidlow
Annual Print Awards
General – Mirza Khurrum Baig
Landscape – Kathie Bignell
Mono – Jackie Tourle
Nature – John Nalaskowski
Portrait – Howard Gibbs
Runner Up – John Nalaskowski
Winner – Kathie Bignell
Set Subject “Lines”
Winner – Kevin Hobbs
Most improved
Daniel Sawyer
Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Service
The 2025 Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Service was given to Kevin Hobbs, who has been instrumental in the club’s operation and growth over several years. His significant contributions span multiple roles, including Programme Secretary and Publicity Secretary. He was lauded for his tireless behind-the-scenes work, his proactive engagement with other clubs for new ideas, his consistent efforts in setting up events and workshops, and his meticulous organization of photowalks. The club recognized that his dedication is crucial to many of their initiatives.
