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Saturday, 17 December 2011 12:03

 

MINUTES OF AGM MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY 21st NOVEMBER 2011 6PM
AT BURGERS TEA ROOMS
(HOSTED BY COLSTON BUSH ACCOUNTANTS)


PRESENT (EXECUTIVE) - Ms. Annie Mulady; V. President – Adam Marlow; Secretary – Jo Braybrooke; Treasurer - Mark Alliston

ALSO PRESENT - 25 members

1. Welcome – The meeting began with a welcome from the President

2. Presentations

a) Nav Ali – Chairman Marlow Regatta Committee. Nav gave details of the problems the Regatta Committee had last year with the anti social behaviour. They had organised an on line survey and the response was very good – 10% replies. It would appear that most of the trouble was caused by youths coming off the train into Marlow. He asked for suggestions/comments from the meeting and discussions took place. He thanked the members for their input and will take these comments on board and report back to the committee. Anyone with further ideas should contact Nav on e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Nav would visit a future Chamber meeting to give an update.

b) Lucie Maldoom –‘ Trust Me I’m a Trustee’. Lucie gave details of the importance of knowing the implications of being a Trustee. Anyone who was considering taking on the position of Trustee or was in fact already a Trustee but unsure of the implications was welcome to contact Lucie on e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . She would be delighted to be able to assist.

c) John Shaw – Woodland Trust. John informed the meeting that the staff of Woodland Trust would now be leading this as a non profit business and were looking to work with the community. They would be taking on Council contracts on 20 local sites eg Marlow Common. Anybody who would like to know more about this venture should contact John on e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . John would also be coming to a future meeting to give an update.

3. Updates from the President of Chamber of Commerce

Late Night Shopping – 8th December. The High Street would be closed from 3.30pm – 10pm. There would be a procession headed by Father Christmas, the nativity scene characters and animals and children from the local primary schools. A short carol service would take place at 6pm by the Christmas tree in the Causeway at which time the Town Mayor would switch on the Christmas tree lights.

Chamber Window Stickers – were available at the meeting.

Web Site – the President pointed out that following an analysis it was confirmed that people were using the site to search for companies in Marlow. She therefore encouraged members to check the details of their membership on the site to make sure they were correct and if not to e-mail her on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and she would arrange for corrections to be made.

Parking – a meeting had been arranged with Marlow Society to discuss the parking situation in Marlow and details of developments would be brought to future meetings. It had also been brought to our notice that Windsor & Maidenhead Council allowed a lot more free parking days in their area and it was agreed that we keep up the pressure on our local Councillors for help from Wycombe District Council. Free parking days had been organised this year for Saturday 10th December and Saturday 17th December.

New member – the President welcomed Kevin Gilmore (Dental Healthcare Marlow).

4. Planning Updates – Paul Deriaz gave details both verbal and visual of the new proposed scheme at Handy Cross. This was a new master plan with leisure centre, hotel, office complex, several car parks and a park-and- ride scheme; also a food hall/supermarket was a possibility. Members were surprised and not happy regarding the size of the scheme which would appear to increase traffic on an already incredibly busy junction. Members felt that there had been no consultation with the public/societies regarding this proposal but Cllr. Roger Wilson pointed out that as soon as definite plans were available there would be wide consultation.

Paul suggested that members looked at Wycombe Planning web site to consider the plans in more detail and send their comments to him on e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The Chamber would then send a letter giving the views of members to WDC.

5. A.O.B.

Dressing the County for the Olympics – Stuart Carter, Marlow Town Clerk, gave details of varying ways of sponsoring/advertising for the Olympics and Jubilee. The Secretary had a copy of the document for anyone interested. Marlow Town Council had not yet agreed how they would like the town to be decorated for the events and he would keep the members informed via the Chamber.

Christmas Lights – these would be the same as last year as Wycombe were not passing over the responsibility to the Marlow Town Council until (hopefully) next year. The Secretary informed members that the Chamber were not collecting donations towards the lights this year as they were so poor in 2010. It would appear that the same contractor was being used again and the lights were not going to be erected until 1st/2nd December.

Bridge Lights – members would like to see the bridge illuminated for the celebrations in 2012 and Stuart reported they were working with Bucks County Council as it would be their responsibility.

Late Night Shopping – the Secretary asked for volunteers for marshalling on the 8th December for an hour or so. Contact her on e mail – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you can help.

The meeting closed at 7.10 followed by networking.
The President thanked Bernard Burger and Martin Spittle of Colston Bush Accountants for providing the venue and refreshments.

Date of next meeting – Monday 16th January – 6pm – venue to be advised.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR MEMBERS

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Monday, 07 November 2011 12:03

 

MINUTES OF AGM MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY 18th OCTOBER 2011 6PM
AT THE COMPLEAT ANGLER HOTEL, MARLOW


PRESENT (EXECUTIVE) - Ms. A. Mulady (President)); Mr. A. Marlow (Vice President); Mr. A. McCready (IPP); Mrs. J. Braybrooke (Secretary); Mr. M.Alliston (Treasurer) Ms. T. McDonald: Messrs. Spittle, Jolliffe, Deriaz; Braybrooke; Slater; Graham; Gandy; Thornby

ALSO PRESENT - Cllr. Wendy Mallen (Vice Chairman WDC) and her consort – Ian Mallen; Cllr. Alex Collingwood (Leader of Council - WDC); Cllr. Richard Scott (MTC): Cllr. Roger Wilson (MTC); Speaker from Bucks Business First – Lynne Cairns plus 19 Chamber members and visitors.

APOLOGIES – Karen Satterford (WDC); Lucie Maldoom; Karen Anderson, Bernard Burger; Stuart Carter (Town Clerk) Messrs. Burger; Carter;

 

1. OPENING – The President opened the meeting and thanked everybody for attending.

Town Strategy – The Chamber are continuing the battle to obtain a Town Strategy.

 

Christmas Lights and Late Night Shopping - the date for this year’s Late Night Shopping Event is Thursday 8th December 2011. The Secretary had had a meeting with Marlow Town Council and a prospective supplier for new lights and hopefully more definite news on this would be available at the next meeting.

 

Flower Beds – Sponsorship was desperately required for the flower beds in the town. The President urged members to think about sponsoring one of them ( there are 3 available) as these do make the town attractive. Contact the Secretary for more details – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Recruitment – the recruitment drive had resulted in three new members:

Cloud Magic
Dun & Bradstreet
Prince of Wales public house

 

The President reminded everyone of the increase in membership subscription to £75 per year. She reiterated the fact that it was the member’s Chamber and you “get out what you put in”.

 

Web site – The President pointed out that the web site had been slow in being updated but was now well on track and there was a huge improvement already.

 

Newsletter – the President requested any articles/input for the newsletter. Please contact her on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Planning Application – 9 Dean Street. The rear of the site would be taken up by Saddle Safari and the offices at the front were to be made into 2 bedroom flats. The Chamber had given their support.

 

Forthcoming Meetings:

Monday May 16th - 6pm – Compleat Angler

Monday June 20th – 6pm – Burgers Tea Rooms

2. APOLOGIES - The Secretary read out the apologies

3. MINUTES - The minutes of the 2010 AGM (already circulated – copies also available at meeting) were agreed and signed.

4. PRESIDENT’S REPORT – The President emphasised the networking opportunities given at monthly business meetings and the opportunity for businesses new members to present their businesses and also Paul Deriaz and Martin Spittle for their monthly updates on planning and national business issues in particular. She spoke of the events organised by the Chamber during the year and also the recruitment drive to increase membership, making the voice of the Chamber stronger in the town. An update of the work of the Executive was given to the business meeting and a newsletter produced monthly. She also thanked Tony Thornby and Mark Alliston for their hardwork on the web site, which was now solely within the Chamber’s control. The President then went on to thank the whole of the Executive for their support during the year.

5. TREASURER’S REPORT AND ACCOUNTS – Mr. Alliston presented the accounts which had already been circulated (copies available at the meeting). There were no questions.

6. ADOPTION OF ACCOUNTS – The President called for adoption of accounts which were proposed by Mr. Spittle and seconded by Mr. Slater. Agreed At this point the Secretary took over the meeting:

7. ELECTION OF NEW CHAMBER OFFICERS – Having indicated their willingness to stand the following were elected:

President - Ms. Annie Mulady
Proposed by Mr. Marlow
Seconded by Mr. Spittle		 Vice President - Mr. Adam Marlow
Proposed by Ms. Mulady
Seconded by Mr. Burger		 Hon. Treasurer - Mr. Mark Alliston
Proposed by Mr. Braybrooke
Seconded by Mr. Slater

8. ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – The Secretary read out nominations for the Executive Committee. Proposed by Mr. McCready and seconded by Cllr.Roger Wilson. The committee was voted en block.

Mr. Richard Gandy
Mr. Martin Spittle
Mr. Rod Braybrooke		 Mr. Paul Deriaz
Ms. Tish McDonald
Mr. Bernard Burger		 Mr. Geoff Jolliffe
Mr. Lance Slater
Mr. Tim Graham		 Mr. Richard Storey
Mr. Tony Thornby

There was a space for one/two more executive members but no volunteers were forthcoming at the meeting.

9. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY – Mrs. Braybrooke was proposed by Mr. Deriaz and seconded by Ms. Mulady. Agreed

10. APPOINTMENT OF ACCOUNTANTS (Independent Qualified Accountants) – Seymour Taylor. Proposed by Ms. Mulady and seconded by Mr. Spittle. Agreed

11. APPOINTMENT OF HON. SOLICITORS – Gordons Solicitors – Proposed by Mr. Graham and seconded by Mr. Gandy. Agreed

12. ELECTION OF HONORARY MEMBERS – It was agreed to elect Mr. M. Shanly, Mr. R. Waters and Mr. Braybrooke for one year. Hon. Life member – Mr. Michael Bowater.

13. APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP – there were none at this present time.

At this point the new President, Ms. Mulady thanked the meeting for their support in electing her and gave details of her ideas for the future. E.g. encourage members to use the Chamber to promote their businesses through the membership database, web site, newsletter etc. Ensure that the business meetings continue to be events that provide members with useful local and national business information with a varied range of speakers. Also to continue to recruit new members to strengthen the voice of the Chamber.

14. A.O.B

Cllr Alex Collingwood said a few words on his commitment to the business community and also shares his concerns with the Chamber regarding a Town Strategy and the SPA. He also mentioned the High Wycombe Town Centre Partnership. He was looking forward to working with the Chamber.

Cllr Wendy Mallen congratulated the members of the Chamber in keeping Marlow vibrant and a lovely place to visit, including the flower beds organised by the Chamber. She appreciated the hard work and would keep in touch with Cllr. Collingwood in respect of Marlow.

Mr. Spittle thanked the President for all her hard work on behalf of the Chamber.

15. DATE OF NEXT AGM MEETING - Monday 15th October 2012.

The meeting closed at 6.30pm. To follow Lynne Cairns of the Bucks Business First gave an insight into the work they were doing and how they could help Chamber members. Leaflets were distributed further details and how to find out more. Following this talk hospitality was kindly provided by The Compleat Angler. ’s Place Wealth Management, contact Martyn Ellis of Marlow Wealth management (part the St. James’s Place Partnership) on 07903 423520, visit www.marlowwealth.co.uk or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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