ANGLESEY/YNYS MÔN U3A
Minutes of the 27th Annual General Meeting held at the Village Hall,
Trearddur Bay on Friday 16th May 2025
The Chairman Denise Giorgi welcomed 59 members to the meeting.
Fire Evacuation Procedure
Alan Boutall explained the fire evacuation procedure and process for our meeting hall. The importance for registering on entry was once again reiterated in order to have an accurate number of members present.
Apologies for absence were received from:
Gill Winter, Mavis Allitt, Ian & Maggie Wright, Lesley Rider, Nancy West, Fay Jones, Pat Baines,
Mary O’Brien, Sue Boutall, John Latham, Nesta Graham
Minutes of the 26th Annual General Meeting held on 17th May 2024 were agreed and signed by the Chairman acceptance
was proposed by Bill Hulme and seconded by Jan Lewis.
Chairman’s Report (Full report on file)
Denise began her report by remembering Ray Colmer, who died this year. Ray was a very valued member.
Rachel Johnson is standing down as Social Secretary due to personal circumstances; this leaves a vacant position.
Denise thanked her for her commitment during the last year.
One of our new members, Tony Porter, has agreed to become the Secretary.
We have lots of new members, who have quickly integrated; we hope you feel welcome. Our group is unique in that it meets weekly with an average attendance of 60 members.
Thanks to the amazing programme committee, who arrange speakers and events each week, (we would welcome ideas for speakers), the media team, the chair arrangers, the tea and coffee makers and those who wash up; you all contributed to the success of the Friday meetings.
Thanks to the group leaders:
Film Club - Gill Winter Walking Group - Allan Norris
Mah Jong - Patricia Rannard Luncheon Club - Gloria Lynas and Jan Lewis
County Dancing – Gillian Slinn Theatre Visits – Vacant
and possible new Gardening Group – Mike Cross
Thanks to Gillian Slinn for arranging the Liverpool Trip to see ‘Calamity Jane’.
Remember our u3a is only as good as our members. We all need to do our bit, so I thank you all for your enthusiasm and your help.
Here’s to another successful year.
Treasurer’s Report (Copy of full Accounts held on file)
Margaret Felton presented the accounts ending 31st March 2025 financial year.
The opening balance at the start of the year was £4,627-65 and the closing balance was £5,354-75, a healthy amount. Thanks to Angela Smith, who has offered to audit the accounts.
The Subscription for membership remains at £6.00.
Membership Secretary Report
Gillian advised that we had 158 members, with between 55 and 65 attending the weekly meetings.
Social Secretary’s Report
Rachel advised that we held three Annual Events in 2024/25, namely:
Strawberry Summer Lunch at Lastra Farm Hotel with entertainment by ‘Off the Cuff’
Christmas Buffet in the Village Hall with a Quiz from Alan Boutall
Annual Lunch at Trearddur Bay Hotel with entertainment from Strings’n’Things
It is difficult to find venues with suitable access and parking for 60-70 members; perhaps we should review the events with members.
Election of Officers for 2025/2026:
(each elected unanimously with a show of hands)
Chairman: – Denise Giorgi.
Vice Chairman: – Alan Boutall.
Treasurer: – Margaret Felton.
Membership Secretary: – Gillian Slinn.
Secretary: – Tony Porter.
Social Secretary – Vacant.
Groups Co-Ordinator – Gloria Lynas.
Election of Committee for 2025/2026
Executive Committee Members (each elected unanimously with show of hands)
Mavis Allitt, Bill Hulme, Allan Norris, Rob Phillips, Tim O’Brien, Anne Henderson, Rachel Johnson
(a further 2 members may be co-opted)
To approve an Examiner for the Accounts for 2025/2026
It was unanimously agreed with a show of hands to accept Angela Smith as the auditor.
AOB
Alan Boutall thanked Denise on behalf of the U3A for the splendid job she has done over the last year.
Date of the 28th Annual General Meeting will be 15th May 2026