Scottish Wildlife Trust   -   Clarkston & East Kilbride Group

Minutes of Annual General Meeting

Monday 15th April 2019 at Duff Memorial Hall, Busby

The AGM was chaired by Paul Duffty and the Minutes were taken by Liz McTeague.  

1.  Apologies:     Lesley Duffty,  Jim Douglas. 

2.  Minutes of the previous AGM on 16th April 2018:  there were no comments. 

3. Matters arising from the Minutes:  none 

4.  Chairman’s report: the Chairman noted that the committee had organised a successful programme of talks over the past year.  Several committee members also held a useful meeting with one of the senior planners from East Renfrewshire Council and hope to continue this dialogue on a regular basis, and perhaps also meet with South Lanarkshire Council.  

5.  Treasurer’s report:  a copy of the annual accounts was made available by the Treasurer. 

6.  Membership:   the Chairman noted that he no longer receives monthly updates from SWT head office. The most recent update in December 2018 showed little change in numbers from the previous year.  

7.  Committee Membership 2019-20:  all the elected members are willing to continue.  John Hunter had been co-opted onto the committee during the past year and had indicated that he would be willing to continue:  he was proposed for the committee by Gerry Mercer, seconded by Liz McTeague.  

8.  Cathkin Marsh SWT Reserve:  cattle have been put onto the Marsh in early April to help manage the vegetation.  

9.  AOCB   
   
•	One of those attending the AGM has recently become an SWT volunteer. He suggested that the group tries to organise events which will help to get more young people involved.  Kevin Sinclair from the committee agreed to discuss this further with him, particularly in light of Kevin’s work with Friends of Linn Park.  Anyone with further suggestions is welcome to send them to the group mailbox. 

•	Jennifer McNulty mentioned that she is involved with “Save Shawwood Greenspace” in Newton Mearns.  The Chairman agreed that it would be useful for the committee to have some links with this group. 

The AGM was followed by the Members’ Night which involved three excellent illustrated talks by local members  -  Michael and Kevin Sinclair, Iain MacLennan and John Hunter.