The minutes of the previous AGM 2017-18 were approved.
Dairena Gaffney gave a report of the events of this season. Ken Stewart's death was a great blow to the club. The Richardson cup was cut short due to dreadful weather in Aberdeen. Police had advised people not to travel.
Glasgow Chess League
Division 1 - Stepps A came first, whilst the Poly A were in seventh position. 10 teams competed.
Division 2 - Renfrewshire came first, whilst the Poly B were in sixth position. 10 teams competed.
Our C and D teams struggled. However, everyone enjoyed the games.
No promotion or relegation.
Dumbarton and District Division 2
Phones came first. Poly Bishops came in a respectful fourth place.
Treasurer's Report
Richard Hall thanked Alastair McIntyre (former treasurer) - in his absence - for his time, help, and guidance in taking on the role of Treasurer.
Without taking the Quickplay into account, we were £3.60 in surplus. However, in the future, there could be additional expenses - the Richardson Cup, hiring a venue / travel, website costs, updating equipment.
New Membership Rates
Waged: £70
Retired: £50
Unwaged: £35
Junior: £15
GPCC Constitution
The new version was agreed. Hopefully it will be another 100 years before we need to do this again!
Centenary Celebration
Julien Papillon very kindly offered to make a commemorative stained glass window which could hang from the middle window at the Wellington.
Alex Marshall thought of a social evening – some analysis and a restaurant dinner. Other ideas were discussed including a fun tournament, publicity for the event - eg newspapers.
Presentation of Trophies
The Lyon Trophy
This year's Club Champion was Graeme King, presented with the Lyon Trophy.
The Macmartin and Thomson Trophies
The Macmartin Trophy ( best-performing U1600 player ), and the Thomson Trophy ( Player of the Year ) were presented to Craig Fay.
Election of Office Bearers and Committee members
Council 2019-20
John Larkin - President
Dairena Gaffney - Secretary
Treasurer - Richard Hall
Captain - Larry Kirk
Webmaster - Andy Heron
Other Council Members:-
Graeme King, Alex Marshall, Jim Prentice
AOB
John Larkin gave a special mention to Danny Breslin’s excellent performance in both the Club Championship and as a player for the GCL A team. Danny won 6 out of 9 games. He played well above his grade of 1605 with a performance rating of 1764. Well done!
Many thanks to Alastair McIntyre and Iain Swan for their many years of work on the Council.
Many thanks to Scott Blackwell ( Quickplay Administrator ) and Andy Howie ( Arbiter ) in ensuring the success of the first Ken Stewart Quickplay.
For more detailed information the Poly AGM minutes will be available later.
