MSWA Handbook - Revised January 2019
Members Handbook
Members Handbook
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3.2. Membership runs on an annual basis starting <strong>January</strong> 1 st every year.<br />
3.3. All members must complete an annual application form and provide emergency<br />
contact details, postal address, phone numbers and a current Email address.<br />
3.4. The committee may appoint an Honorary Member in recognition of their outstanding<br />
contribution or service to the Club. Such positions will be nominated by<br />
the Committee and be subject to approval by the membership. The club will then<br />
pay their annual membership fees.<br />
3.5. All paid up members shall have the opportunity to enter all activities at<br />
<strong>MSWA</strong>, to attend the AGM, to elect committee members, to vote on constitutional<br />
matters and to serve on the committee.<br />
3.6. All club members must also be paid up members of the AWGB.<br />
4. CLUB COMMITTEE<br />
4.1. The club's affairs will be managed by a committee elected annually at the<br />
AGM.<br />
4.2. The club’s Committee shall consist of Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and<br />
one ordinary Members Representative.<br />
4.3. The maximum term of office shall normally be three years.<br />
4.4. The Club Committee will be elected annually at the AGM which is normally<br />
held in <strong>January</strong>. The Chairman shall invite nominations in advance. These will then<br />
be proposed and seconded by members at the AGM.<br />
4.5. The Club Committee shall have the power to co-opt as necessary.<br />
4.6. The Treasurer will manage the clubs Bank or Building Society account.<br />
Cheques shall only be drawn on signatures of the Treasurer along with either the<br />
Secretary or Chairperson.<br />
5. VOLUNTARY ROLES<br />
5.1. Other voluntary roles include Events Secretary, Membership Secretary, Newsletter<br />
Editor, Website Manager, Tea Break Co-ordinator, Camera Operator and<br />
Equipment Supervisor.<br />
5.2. All club members can volunteer for these posts without having to sit on the<br />
committee.<br />
5.3. One or more club member may share these roles.<br />
5.4. Committee members may also cover these roles in addition to their elected<br />
posts.<br />
6. MEETINGS<br />
6.1. Ordinary Meetings shall normally be held on the First Friday of each month<br />
from 19:00hrs till approximately 21:30hrs at Etching Hill Village Hall near Rugeley.<br />
6.2. Any Committee Meetings shall be arranged by Chairperson as and when required.<br />
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