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Rule Changes and Updates
Weigh In time - All club members are reminded of the need to weigh in within 35 minutes of the end of a competition. This rule will be applied for all competitions bar the Xmas Fayre which allows for one hour.
Eels no longer eligible - Eels can no longer be returned to the scales and weighed in. Any caught accidentally should be returned safely to the water.
Subscriptions for 2010/11 - Subs will be £5.00 for adults and £2.00 for juniors and OAPs. Heaviest fish will be an extra £5.00 for seniors and£3.00 for Juniors. There will be a minimum payment of £100 for each league's heaviest fish prize.
Presentation Night - Club members should note that the presentation night will be held at the Bankhouse Club on the evening of 5 October. This will be low key as the AGM agreed although all club members are encouraged to attend.
The Club's AGM was held on 1st June in the Bankhouse Club. A few of the points raised and agreed at the meeting were as follows:
Club Officials - Fred, Rob and Bill were re-elected as Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman. A separate sub committee has been set up to discuss emergency measures, where it is deemed appropriate. Sam, Simon and Joe will attend these meetings.
Size Limits - As a conservation measure a suggestion to increase the size limit for Wrasse to 30 cm was made, voted on and agreed. Consequently Wrasse brought to the scales in club matches or the Open during 2009/10 will need to be 30cm to qualify.
Boundaires - Suggestions were made regarding an increase to the match boundaries to include Seahouses. This was voted on and rejected. Consequently boundaries for 2009/10 Club Matches will remain as applied during 2008/09 - Cambois to Amble.
Subscriptions - It was agreed that subs for the 2009/10 should be raised to £5. Subscriptions for juniors will remain the same.
Weighing in - A suggestion was made that fish coughed up during the process of landing or killing a fish to be brought to the scales should be replaced in the fish's gullet prior to weighing in. This was agreed by the meeting.
Balance Sheet - Rob presented the balance sheet for the 2008/09 season. All present at the meeting had the opportunity to view and question the details within the financial records. No substantive points were arising. Rob was thanked for his efforts.
Summer Open - It was agreed that there should be no Summer Open for 2009.
Xmas Fayre - It was agreed that Xmas Fayre prizes should be made available for the 2009 competition. The committee will organise this nearer the time.
GENERAL MATTERS
CIU Open - The meeting was informed that there will be no CIU Open during 2009, or very possibly thereafter. This has been caused through a drop in competitor numbers and a lack of a representative to arrange it.
DEFRA Issues - The meeting was informed that the Marine Conservation Bill is shortly to go through Parliament. This may affect commercial and recreational fishing. Further information on the impact on angling clubs, if any, will be provided once this becomes clear. Anyone requiring further information should access the DEFRA website.
Sea League Finalists - It was agreed that a contribution should be provided to members of the club that are competing in the Sea League finals. This was agreed and was set at £125.