Post by Trev on Feb 13, 2018 0:05:17 GMT
Trevor appointed to chair the meeting.
Apologies received - none
Agenda highlighted and AoB requested
Club President for Life's statement - none received
The chair highlighted that the current Club President for Life had achieved the honour of a Games workshop golden demon(bronze) on behalf of the club. A ripple of applause was awarded.
Election of Officers
Club President for Life - turns out that a Club President is not for Life, just for Christmas after all.
James Otero to be formerly thanked for all he has done in setting up and promoting the club in its early years. Attendance deemed as essential.
Mel Melis voted new Club President for Life. A short, unintelligible but enthusiastic speech was made.
Chair (and designated old person / responsible adult) Trevor
Treasurer - Rodge (Rodge flagged that his attendance would continue to be irregular whilst the club meets in Hitchin - his request to stand down was refused 
Terrain boss - Ross regretted that his terrain skills are now being taken to a new level in 1/1 scale with the RHS and he will not be able to fulfill this role - Trev regretted using all his witty one-liners on Rodge and the club acquiesced his request proving you can get out early for good behaviour.
Quartermaster (and new head of terrain) - Laurence 'Red Squirrel'
Head of Media and Communications - Liam
Head of catering - Adam - he's a man with a can!
R&D - Pete (research and design - who else?)
Head of Manufacturing - Mark
Head of Art Dept - Ryan
Minister for small and medium sized enterprises - Alex for his services to Kickstarter
Ministress for Suspension of Disbelief - Leanne (she is the Inquisition)
Minister of Magic (MTG) Matt
Minister of Probabality - John - the dice God
Minister of Enthusiasm - Lawrence 'Fitzpringle'
Minister for effort - Nic - how far did you travel to get here?
Ambassador for 40K Liaison - Rich
Club Finances
Reported that the club funds stood at £157 with no debts at the end of January 2018.
It was highlighted that the current hiring costs are cheaper than St Albans there have been several weeks where the hire charge has been subsidised by club funds through lack of attendance.
Rodge highlighted that the balance was £350 at the point we left St Albans.
Trevor made the point that it was important that the club did run every week rather than on/off as it was the only way for people to be sure there would be a club open if they fancied popping along.
Several initiatives were raised for increasing income and reducing costs
Trev has reached out to other local groups to ensure they know they are welcome to come along and use the facilities during our time slot - this will increase membership.
Trev proposed buying in Pizzas to keep the profit in the club rather than Domino's. Order to be placed in advance of Sunday. Freezer space to be investigated.
Club T shirts - all agreed they would buy one and promote club at shows etc if available - Matt highlighted that he had previously done some design work but had had little feedback.
Proposed ending an hour sooner at 9pm but with the proviso that if games wanted to continue they could but the additional £10 would be paid.
Consideration of an increase of subs to £6 and or an annual membership (as before) to ensure the club is there when you want it whether you attend regularly or not.
A Hitchin/Herfordshire games open day could be organised at the centre - Centre would split any door charge rather than charge a hire fee. Other clubs to be contacted.
Club location, Name and future
Matt agreed that he would continue to source an appropriate venue and storage in St Albans
The club agreed that those present were happy to continue in Hitchin until such time as a suitable St Albans venue was arranged
The club was happy to be the only St Albans club meeting in Hitchin
Consideration was given to the club name - Warlords Wargaming St Albans. It was highlighted that this name was chosen before people realised that the largest UK club is called South London Warlords and that the most successful manufacturer (outside GW) is called Warlord Games - neither of whom we are affiliated to in any way.
The club voted that they were happy to consider a name change - Initial names given for consideration were Hertfordshire Honeybadgers and Hertfordshire Hearthguard.
Action - Chairman gave everyone 2 weeks to bring their suggestions forward when a vote would be taken.
Action - it was highlighted that a name change would mean new media presence required - photos to be archived etc
2017 Awards
Beardiest 2017 - awarded to Adam
Also nominated - John for his die rolling
Best game 2017 - First Battle of St Albans - shows what the club can do from a standing start with bespoke armies and terrain pieces also well received as a show demo game in the wargaming press at RoBiN 2017.
Also nominated Trev's Normandy Breakout -June; 3 table Big Bolt Action, Hunting Big Cats - October; 3 table Big Bolt Action, September Sicily; - DAK, CV-33's and dust trails - Big Bolt Action, Pete's American Indian Wars 'Men who would be Kings ' mega game, Pete's little ships game. Liam's Tallarn game.
Notable mention's 'if I had another vote' - first battle of Heybury ECW, Dougies 'Metz' Chain of Command game, Trev & Petes fast play Napoleonics
NB - this proved hard with games put on early in the year being forgotten - you can officially nominate any 2018 game on a week by week basis to create a shortlist for next years AGM
Best new terrain piece 2017 - the Eleanor Cross and St Albans clock tower by Mark (and Tina) - unanimous
Best new Army 2017 - Trev's Winter American's
also nominated - Rodge's DAK, Rodge's Pirates, Trev's ECW
Best roleplaying game 2017
Leanne's (personal?) Dark Heresy - unanimous
Person voted most likely to achieve a #356 hobby streak (official rules) - Liam
also nominated - Nic - no idea why!!!
Most sporting player 2017 - Laurence 'Fitzpringle'
also nominated - Mark, Ross, Ryan, Adam
Best loser 2017 (i.e. with grace, not best at losing) - Laurance 'Fitzpringle'
also nominated - Adam - because you can table him and he will still have a laugh
Any other Business?
Peter asked if Leanne's glasses are new. They are not
Meeting closed
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