Whitby Rifle Club - Committee room
Tuesday 26th August 2025
19.30hrs prompt
Tuesday 26th August 2025
19.30hrs prompt
Before the meeting started members handed in their envelopes for Club Subscriptions, Monthly Sweeps and Knockout entries to D Perrett & P Horbury - many thanks.
AGM minutes, Tuesday 26th August 2025 19.30hrs Whitby Rifle Club, committee room.
Apologies
R Taylor (C), D Hambley (C), and R Deadman (C)
Attending Committee (C)
W Atkinson - Chairman
D Perrett - Treasurer
P Horbury - Secretary
D Thompson
J Ebison
P Short
Attending members
B Vasey
C Stainthorpe
B Harland
Secretary P Horbury opened the meeting 19.35hrs, and asked for confirmation of last seasons AGM minutes to be confirmed as true.
Proposed W Atkinson
Seconder B Vasey
Carried
1 - Chairmans report - W Atkinson thanked the officials for the running of the club last season. Confirmed open sponsorship from Wilf Nobles.
2 - Secretary’s report.
Apologies
R Taylor (C), D Hambley (C), and R Deadman (C)
Attending Committee (C)
W Atkinson - Chairman
D Perrett - Treasurer
P Horbury - Secretary
D Thompson
J Ebison
P Short
Attending members
B Vasey
C Stainthorpe
B Harland
Secretary P Horbury opened the meeting 19.35hrs, and asked for confirmation of last seasons AGM minutes to be confirmed as true.
Proposed W Atkinson
Seconder B Vasey
Carried
1 - Chairmans report - W Atkinson thanked the officials for the running of the club last season. Confirmed open sponsorship from Wilf Nobles.
2 - Secretary’s report.
"There was a committee meeting Tues 22nd Apr 2025 White Hart Inn, Mickleby during which our annual open was discussed.
Minutes are posted on the website - copy [printed] here should anyone wish to read it now. [but otherwise online]
The Open match is now a Heaviest Single Fish match.
One fish one prize & £100 for HBoFish
The Open match Rules have been amended because of observations and complaints.
These were noted by the committee, new rules drawn and approved by the committee. [see accompanying print out on agenda] {also at the bottom of this page}
Other matters:
Club insurance to be continued.
Parents/guardians are responsible for Juniors to be correctly dressed for fishing club matches.
Deadline for attending presentation night - 1 week and thereafter member is responsible for contacting venue.
The first match of the season re attending Bandstand has been noted as being abused with members not attending but heading off to their distant mark, so gaining an advantage. The committee agreed for it to stay the same but monitored.
Personally, I believe if you cannot attend the Bandstand then should not be able to fish the match as over the years there has been too many cases of this being abused, and I believe a line should be drawn in the sand. [See AOB 'B' below]
I will continue to run the ‘Knockouts’ and ‘Monthly Sweeps’ unless someone else volunteers.
It would be nice if someone re-started the ‘scratch cards’ to raise money for the club.
The club printer requires a new print head, estimated costs £100.
Epson cartridges are £73 or £42 for non-branded cartridges, personally I do not think it is cost effective to repair.
In the mean time I have bought myself an Epson Eco Tank printer where ink is £40 for the 4 genuine top-up bottles [127ml black and 70ml for the 3 colours].
And I think that is all - thank you."
Minutes are posted on the website - copy [printed] here should anyone wish to read it now. [but otherwise online]
The Open match is now a Heaviest Single Fish match.
One fish one prize & £100 for HBoFish
The Open match Rules have been amended because of observations and complaints.
These were noted by the committee, new rules drawn and approved by the committee. [see accompanying print out on agenda] {also at the bottom of this page}
Other matters:
Club insurance to be continued.
Parents/guardians are responsible for Juniors to be correctly dressed for fishing club matches.
Deadline for attending presentation night - 1 week and thereafter member is responsible for contacting venue.
The first match of the season re attending Bandstand has been noted as being abused with members not attending but heading off to their distant mark, so gaining an advantage. The committee agreed for it to stay the same but monitored.
Personally, I believe if you cannot attend the Bandstand then should not be able to fish the match as over the years there has been too many cases of this being abused, and I believe a line should be drawn in the sand. [See AOB 'B' below]
I will continue to run the ‘Knockouts’ and ‘Monthly Sweeps’ unless someone else volunteers.
It would be nice if someone re-started the ‘scratch cards’ to raise money for the club.
The club printer requires a new print head, estimated costs £100.
Epson cartridges are £73 or £42 for non-branded cartridges, personally I do not think it is cost effective to repair.
In the mean time I have bought myself an Epson Eco Tank printer where ink is £40 for the 4 genuine top-up bottles [127ml black and 70ml for the 3 colours].
And I think that is all - thank you."
W Atkinson thanked P Horbury
3 - Treasurer’s report - D Perrett referred to two print outs he had already handed out, and went through the figures, and answered any questions arising.
D Perrett thanked all the sponsors for their support including S Ingleston, J Moore, Abbey Wharf. B Harland confirmed their support of the Sunday League £100 sponsorship this season.
W Atkinson thanked D Perrett.
4 - Election of officials
Chairman W Atkinson
Proposed C Stainthorpe
Seconded D Thompson
Carried
Treasurer D Perrett
Proposed W Atkinson
Seconded B Harland
Carried
Secretary P Horbury
Proposed B Harland
Seconded D Perrett
Carried
Vice presidents
W Noble & D Cass - to stay the same
Proposed P Short
Seconded P Horbury
Carried
5 - The committee
To stay the same as no one wished to resign, and no one volunteered to be elected.
6 - Subscriptions
To stay the same, however J Ebison had done some research re the requirements for insurance of competitors at the annual open.
1-20 members £90, 1-50 £206, 51-200 £291 for the year would cover both club matches, and the attendance at the open - no names required just numbers [from ticket sales].
D Thompson to contact Scarborough Rocks via I Thompson, and report back on their arrangements.
7 - Weigh-in
Currently 22.15 - 22.30hrs - J Ebison said he would continue, and B Harland confirmed he would also step-in as & when.
To stay the same
Carried
8 - Match entries
Currently £2.50
To stay the same and hopefully encourage more members to join.
New members can join on the first match, at the Bandstand, with monies given after the match at the weigh-in.
9 - Knockouts
Although poorly attended to stay the same at £6 & £4
Carried
10 - Annual Open
Sunday 23rd November 2025
P Horbury to get back with a date for the open meeting, sometime in October.
Some discussion on the complaints from the last open and consequent rule changes by the committee at their meeting 16th April 2025 White Hart Inn, Mickleby.
Very important competitors read the amended rules on the back of the tickets!!
J Verril, J Moore, and R Deadman confirmed for their continued support.
11 - Members Christmas match
Sunday 21st December 2025
Members to return to the Wilson Arms, C Stainthorpe to check with his daughter for our booking - confirmed as booked Wednesday morning - thank you C Stainthorpe.
3 - Treasurer’s report - D Perrett referred to two print outs he had already handed out, and went through the figures, and answered any questions arising.
D Perrett thanked all the sponsors for their support including S Ingleston, J Moore, Abbey Wharf. B Harland confirmed their support of the Sunday League £100 sponsorship this season.
W Atkinson thanked D Perrett.
4 - Election of officials
Chairman W Atkinson
Proposed C Stainthorpe
Seconded D Thompson
Carried
Treasurer D Perrett
Proposed W Atkinson
Seconded B Harland
Carried
Secretary P Horbury
Proposed B Harland
Seconded D Perrett
Carried
Vice presidents
W Noble & D Cass - to stay the same
Proposed P Short
Seconded P Horbury
Carried
5 - The committee
To stay the same as no one wished to resign, and no one volunteered to be elected.
6 - Subscriptions
To stay the same, however J Ebison had done some research re the requirements for insurance of competitors at the annual open.
1-20 members £90, 1-50 £206, 51-200 £291 for the year would cover both club matches, and the attendance at the open - no names required just numbers [from ticket sales].
D Thompson to contact Scarborough Rocks via I Thompson, and report back on their arrangements.
7 - Weigh-in
Currently 22.15 - 22.30hrs - J Ebison said he would continue, and B Harland confirmed he would also step-in as & when.
To stay the same
Carried
8 - Match entries
Currently £2.50
To stay the same and hopefully encourage more members to join.
New members can join on the first match, at the Bandstand, with monies given after the match at the weigh-in.
9 - Knockouts
Although poorly attended to stay the same at £6 & £4
Carried
10 - Annual Open
Sunday 23rd November 2025
P Horbury to get back with a date for the open meeting, sometime in October.
Some discussion on the complaints from the last open and consequent rule changes by the committee at their meeting 16th April 2025 White Hart Inn, Mickleby.
Very important competitors read the amended rules on the back of the tickets!!
J Verril, J Moore, and R Deadman confirmed for their continued support.
11 - Members Christmas match
Sunday 21st December 2025
Members to return to the Wilson Arms, C Stainthorpe to check with his daughter for our booking - confirmed as booked Wednesday morning - thank you C Stainthorpe.
Bar break
12 - P Horbury confirmed he would continue with the Monthly Sweeps should no one wish to run it.
Any Other Business
A - B Harland asked about the weighing-in of eels.
Allegedly some say they should be released back where they were caught [no one had produced any on-line information], and not, as in the past, returned to the water after the weigh-in [harbour].
After some discussion a proposal was put forward.
No eels [silver/common] to be weighed-in [does not affect conger eels 91/36"]
[WSAA Rules now amended]
Proposed B Harland
Seconded D Thompson
Carried
B - Bandstand 1st match [as secretary pointed out earlier, being abused].
To stay the same and no alteration in start time 19.30hrs, for those [allegedly] unable to attend but will be monitored.
Proposed C Stainthorpe
Seconded B Harland
Carried
Meeting close 21.07hrs [a record]!!
Many thanks to all for attending.
Any Other Business
A - B Harland asked about the weighing-in of eels.
Allegedly some say they should be released back where they were caught [no one had produced any on-line information], and not, as in the past, returned to the water after the weigh-in [harbour].
After some discussion a proposal was put forward.
No eels [silver/common] to be weighed-in [does not affect conger eels 91/36"]
[WSAA Rules now amended]
Proposed B Harland
Seconded D Thompson
Carried
B - Bandstand 1st match [as secretary pointed out earlier, being abused].
To stay the same and no alteration in start time 19.30hrs, for those [allegedly] unable to attend but will be monitored.
Proposed C Stainthorpe
Seconded B Harland
Carried
Meeting close 21.07hrs [a record]!!
Many thanks to all for attending.
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Members only - Order of Business
Apologies:-
Last years AGM minutes to be confirmed as True
1 - Chairman’s report - William Atkinson
2 - Secretary’s report - Peter Horbury
3 - Treasurer’s report - Dave Perrett
4 - Re-election of officials - Chairman - Treasurer - Secretary
Club President - William Atkinson
Vice Presidents - Wilf Noble & Dave Cass
5 - The Committee 2024 - 2025
William Atkinson - Chairman & President
Dave Perrett - Treasurer
Peter Horbury - Secretary, web site, Knockouts, Monthly Sweeps
Paul Short
Jason Ebison
Richard Deadman
Dave Hambley
Denis Thompson
Rob Taylor
Any proposals/amendments?
6 - Subscriptions
Seniors - Currently £25 [£5 includes insurance premium & £2 HF & HBoF of the Season mandatory]
Juniors - Currently 8.50
7 - Club Matches - 1st match Wed 1st October 2025 - Sun 29th March 2026 (a 49 match season).
Fishing currently Wed 19.00 - 22.00hrs & Sun 18.00 - 22.00hrs. Weigh-in 22.15-22.30hrs Fleece car park, Church St.
8 - Match entries - Currently £2.50
9 - Knockouts - Currently £6 Doubles & £4 Singles - £10 total for both. Preliminary Rounds [if req’d] Wed 15th Oct. 2025
1st Singles Wed 22nd Oct, 1st Doubles Wed 29th Oct 2025.
10 - Open Match - Sun 23rd Nov 2025 - see draft poster & new Open match rules [below].
Date for Open Match meeting? To confirm sponsors, & ticket sale outlets etc.
11 - Christmas match - Sun 21st Dec 2025. Fishing 14.00 - 19.00hrs, weigh-in closes 19.45hrs. Wilson Arms, Sneaton.
Bar Break
A - Monthly Sweeps {not official WSAA Club business} - Heaviest Fish & Heaviest Bag of Fish - Peter Horbury.
Peter will continue to run - entry is strictly ‘Paid-up’ - £24 for both HF & HBoF or £12 for just HF or HBoF] in a named sealed envelope.
Any Other Business
See separate sheet.
Please just one member speaking at a time.
Many thanks for attending, Peter.
Apologies:-
Last years AGM minutes to be confirmed as True
1 - Chairman’s report - William Atkinson
2 - Secretary’s report - Peter Horbury
3 - Treasurer’s report - Dave Perrett
4 - Re-election of officials - Chairman - Treasurer - Secretary
Club President - William Atkinson
Vice Presidents - Wilf Noble & Dave Cass
5 - The Committee 2024 - 2025
William Atkinson - Chairman & President
Dave Perrett - Treasurer
Peter Horbury - Secretary, web site, Knockouts, Monthly Sweeps
Paul Short
Jason Ebison
Richard Deadman
Dave Hambley
Denis Thompson
Rob Taylor
Any proposals/amendments?
6 - Subscriptions
Seniors - Currently £25 [£5 includes insurance premium & £2 HF & HBoF of the Season mandatory]
Juniors - Currently 8.50
7 - Club Matches - 1st match Wed 1st October 2025 - Sun 29th March 2026 (a 49 match season).
Fishing currently Wed 19.00 - 22.00hrs & Sun 18.00 - 22.00hrs. Weigh-in 22.15-22.30hrs Fleece car park, Church St.
8 - Match entries - Currently £2.50
9 - Knockouts - Currently £6 Doubles & £4 Singles - £10 total for both. Preliminary Rounds [if req’d] Wed 15th Oct. 2025
1st Singles Wed 22nd Oct, 1st Doubles Wed 29th Oct 2025.
10 - Open Match - Sun 23rd Nov 2025 - see draft poster & new Open match rules [below].
Date for Open Match meeting? To confirm sponsors, & ticket sale outlets etc.
11 - Christmas match - Sun 21st Dec 2025. Fishing 14.00 - 19.00hrs, weigh-in closes 19.45hrs. Wilson Arms, Sneaton.
Bar Break
A - Monthly Sweeps {not official WSAA Club business} - Heaviest Fish & Heaviest Bag of Fish - Peter Horbury.
Peter will continue to run - entry is strictly ‘Paid-up’ - £24 for both HF & HBoF or £12 for just HF or HBoF] in a named sealed envelope.
Any Other Business
See separate sheet.
Please just one member speaking at a time.
Many thanks for attending, Peter.
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Eels are now prohibited from weigh-in [Tues 26th Aug 2025 - AGM].
Published Tuesday 8th April 2025
Last edit Thurs 29th Aug 2025
Last edit Thurs 29th Aug 2025