Annual General Meeting BMAF on Saturday 30th November 2024 at 11:00am by Zoom

Annual General Meeting

on Saturday 30th November 2024 at 11:00am by Zoom

 The Annual General Meeting of the British Masters Athletic Federation will take place on Saturday 30th November 2024 at 11:00am.

The meeting will be held on “Zoom” .

You are asked to register for the meeting and can do so by

The full Agenda, officers reports, BMAF accounts and other information can be found on the BMAF website here.

Agenda

1.      Welcome.                                               3 mins

2.      Apologies.                                              3 mins

3.      Minutes of last meeting.                       4 mins

4.      Resolution relating to the incorporation of BMAF and winding up of the Federation.                                                     30 mins

It is proposed that:

i)      The Federation establish the new company BMAF Holdings Ltd.

ii)     The AGM approve the final set of Articles for BMAF Holdings Ltd.

iii)    The AGM agree that BMAF Holdings Ltd together with BMAF Services Ltd shall take over all aspects of the services provided by BMAF and become the sole British masters’ organisation that is affiliated to World Master Athletics (WMA), European Masters Athletics (EMA), and UK Athletics (UKA “British Athletics”).

And subject to the above three proposals being approved, it is proposed that:

iv)    Alistair Kendrick AK (Honorary Treasurer) and Ian Richards IR (Vice Chairman) be authorized to submit an application to Companies House for BMAF (Holdings) Limited to be formed with AK and IR as the initial Directors and Company Members.

5.      Financial Report.                                               6 mins

Accounts for year ended 31 May 2024.

6.      Affiliation Fees for coming year.                      6 mins

The BMAF Executive committee propose that affiliation fees remain at £4.00 for year 2025/26.

7.      Questions on Officers report.                           10 mins

Reports from Officers will be lodged on the BMAF website for reference prior to this meeting.

8.      Election of Officers.                                           15 mins

President:

Nominated by BMAF Council:

Chairperson:               

Standing:          Peter Kennedy nominated by Executive Committee.

Vice Chairperson:

Standing:          Ian Richards nominated by Executive Committee.

Honorary Secretary:

Standing:          Robert Lands nominated by Executive Committee.

Honorary Treasurer:

Standing:          Alistair Kendrick nominated by Executive Committee.

Track & Field Secretary: #

Cross-Country Secretary: #

Standing:          Harry Matthews nominated by Executive Committee.

Road Running Secretary: #

Standing:          Walter Hill nominated by Executive Committee.

Race Walking Secretary: #

Vacancy

Head of Marketing & Communications:

Vacancy

IT Manager:                  

Vacancy:

# these secretaries will continue in post until BMAF Holdings Ltd is formed and then be invited by BMAF Services Ltd to continue their role in that company until the posts come up for election in a BMAF Services Annual Meeting.

9.      Motion of thanks

To those people supporting the work of the BMAF.     4 mins

10.    AOB.                                                   6 mins

 

Please Note: BMAF Constitution

All members of Affiliated Associations and Clubs may attend the AGM and vote.

A two thirds majority is required for amendments to the constitution, for other motions a simple majority.

The notice of the AGM must be given at least 60 days prior to the meeting.

Nominations of Officers, Business and Proposals may be submitted by the Council, the Executive or the committee of any constituent association or club to the Honorary Secretary at least 30 days before the meeting.

The meeting Agenda will be circulated at least 21 days before the meeting.

 

On Behalf of BMAF

Robert Lands Hon.Secretary