Minutes for AGM – 14 July 2026

In Attendance

Julie Parker – Chair
Mike Evans – Vice Chair
Donald Vaughan – Treasurer / Membership
Phil Joy – Secretary
Ben Gross – Social Media
Sarah Hazelwood - Communications
Honzik Slovak – Tuesday Rep
Alastair Dawson - Co Social Secretary
Edwin Lace – Coach
Eric Fewster

Absence Excused

Abi Stone – Wednesday Rep
Kevin Soares – Monday / Saturday Rep
Andrew Pierce – Co Social Secretary
Jess Nichols – Welfare

Chairing Meeting

Julie Parker

Normal Business

  1. Chair's Remarks

None

  1. Treasurer

Bank balance just under £9,500.

  1. Membership

Session attendance stable but averaging lower than historical figures.

Consideration given to membership recruitment.

  1. Coaching

Edwin to review coaching feedback to determine any changes that might need to be implemented.

George House Trust would like to make use of our extended swim session in August.

Lane etiquette to be promoted.

  1. Welfare

A welfare issue was discussed.

Other Business

  1. Gala update

Signup numbers are good.

Final prep underway.

  1. MAC changing arrangements

No further issues raised. We will continue to monitor.

  1. 90 minute session at Moss Side

The club has been offered a regular 90 minute session at Moss Side, and the committee is exploring the feasibility of this.

  1. Jess’ pride quilt

Jess has produced a quilt in the style of the pride flag, and it will hopefully be raffled off at the Christmas party.

  1. AOB

Survey feedback

Survey feedback will be published shortly.

Open chat

The social channel on WhatsApp will be opened to so that members can arrange their own events / discuss openly.

Facebook

Facebook page is in the process of being closed down.