WAGA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023
The 2023 WAGA AGM took place on
Wednesday 15th November 2023
at Worthing High School, Worthing
Full details of the meeting have now been posted below.
WAGA AGM 2023
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
We are now free from COVID restrictions and have been able to pursue a normal allotment year and are pleased to be holding our AGM in this new venue at the High School although the WAGA Committee has been meeting here bi-monthly throughout the year.
Our three shops have remained open throughout the year and trading has been good, although Chesswood could be better, and we are taking positive action to improve business there. We have proposals for improvements of the Chesswood shop but formalities with the Council continue to delay progress.
On the social side we had a good year, with the annual dinner, annual show, outings to Highdown and a brewery but sadly Wisley Gardens were closed due to major roadworks and our trip had to be cancelled. In the Autumn we had a Chilli Fiesta for the first time and ironically some people said the sunny weather was too hot, and we finished with the Autumn show including "The longest Trombochini competition": quite a sight!
Our newsletter, "Plotholder" has maintained a very high standard with plenty of contributions from members, and we now have to say thank you to Roy Nicholson and welcome to Sue Richardson who is taking over as editor. Communications with members has never been better and the Committee took the decision to buy a high-quality printer which enables us to do all our printing in-house, making life easier and in the long run, saving money.
Membership numbers have remained high, with lots of new tenants joining, many with young families, and the future looks promising. At the Humber Ave. site they are creating all the tenants WAGA members which is a welcome addition to our allotment family.
On your behalf I would like to thank the Committee for another year's hard work and am pleased that they are all willing to stand for re-election, apart from the Plotholder mentioned above, and to congratulate Elizabeth North for winning the President's Trophy for her diligent work as Treasurer, not to mention running the Humber shop which now looks splendid in its new coat of paint.
This brings me to my last point which is to thank Ian Dunster for his service as our President for the last few years and to welcome Tony Payne who is taking over the role. Tony has been a keen member of WAGA for longer than anyone can remember, and we are pleased to have him as part of the team.
Jack Powis
Chair
November 2023
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
We are now free from COVID restrictions and have been able to pursue a normal allotment year and are pleased to be holding our AGM in this new venue at the High School although the WAGA Committee has been meeting here bi-monthly throughout the year.
Our three shops have remained open throughout the year and trading has been good, although Chesswood could be better, and we are taking positive action to improve business there. We have proposals for improvements of the Chesswood shop but formalities with the Council continue to delay progress.
On the social side we had a good year, with the annual dinner, annual show, outings to Highdown and a brewery but sadly Wisley Gardens were closed due to major roadworks and our trip had to be cancelled. In the Autumn we had a Chilli Fiesta for the first time and ironically some people said the sunny weather was too hot, and we finished with the Autumn show including "The longest Trombochini competition": quite a sight!
Our newsletter, "Plotholder" has maintained a very high standard with plenty of contributions from members, and we now have to say thank you to Roy Nicholson and welcome to Sue Richardson who is taking over as editor. Communications with members has never been better and the Committee took the decision to buy a high-quality printer which enables us to do all our printing in-house, making life easier and in the long run, saving money.
Membership numbers have remained high, with lots of new tenants joining, many with young families, and the future looks promising. At the Humber Ave. site they are creating all the tenants WAGA members which is a welcome addition to our allotment family.
On your behalf I would like to thank the Committee for another year's hard work and am pleased that they are all willing to stand for re-election, apart from the Plotholder mentioned above, and to congratulate Elizabeth North for winning the President's Trophy for her diligent work as Treasurer, not to mention running the Humber shop which now looks splendid in its new coat of paint.
This brings me to my last point which is to thank Ian Dunster for his service as our President for the last few years and to welcome Tony Payne who is taking over the role. Tony has been a keen member of WAGA for longer than anyone can remember, and we are pleased to have him as part of the team.
Jack Powis
Chair
November 2023
WAGA AGM 2023
MINUTES & REPORTS
Minutes & Reports available for download below.
WAGA 2023 AGM AGENDA & MINUTES
WAGA 2023 AGM OFFICERS REPORTS
WAGA AGM 2023
2022/2023 AUDITED ACCOUNTS
WAGA 2022/2023 - Audited accounts information available for download below.
WAGA AUDITED ACCOUNTS 2022/2023
WAGA AGM 2023
2023/2024 COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Committee Members have agreed to carry over their roles for the 2023/24 and this was voted for in the Meeting. Roy Nicholson has given up his position of Newsletter Editor and Sue Richardson has taken over, we would like to thank Roy for his significant contribution to the Association for the past 4 years and thanks for all his hard work during his time on the WAGA committee. Also our President Ian Dunster is handing over the reigns to Tony Payne. Ian many thanks Ian for your work with the association and your judging services for our shows over the past 4 years!
Our 2023/20234 committee member information can be found HERE
If you require any further information regarding the AGM please contact the WAGA Secretary:
John Martin : [email protected]
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