When the minutes of last years meeting had been read and agreed, Michael distributed the annual report and accounts which showed a 20% rise in attendances compared with last year’s figures.

Julian Duquemin was elected treasurer and section delegate, Richard Burge became publicity officer and Michael was re-elected as Section Secretary. Publicity representatives were elected as follows:

<table>
<tr><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>Totnes</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>Tom Widger</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Paignton</td><td></td><td>Dave Robinson</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Torquay</td><td></td><td>Dave Robinson</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Newton Abbot</td><td></td><td>Eliot Thomas-Wright</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Ashburton</td><td></td><td>Philip Stone</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Buckfastleigh</td><td></td><td>Paul Oakley</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>South Brent</td><td></td><td>John Hayes</td></tr></table>

Two motions were considered, all proposed by the Section Secretary:

<i>A: The Section notes with regret that the absence of a South Area Co-ordinator for the year 1993/94 has resulted in the virtual collapse of attendances from the Paignton start, and proposes that until a new co-ordinator can be found all local rides from Paignton should be discontinued and all other starts from Paignton should be unsupervised, with the exception of the bi-monthly joint afternoon ride.</i>

The words “whenever we can find a leader” were appended to the motion. The motion was then carried.

<i>B: That the Ilsington hotel should be used once again this year for the Christmas Lunch ride on 18 December.</i>

There was some concern about the quality of food at Ilsington, but the price and venue were good so the motion was carried.

Other Business
1. Several of the younger members said that they would like weekly socials this year instead of fortnightly socials. Michael agreed to offer weekly socials until Christmas for a trial period, and to continue them through to Easter if they were well supported.

2. An ice-skating social was proposed for Plymouth Pavilions. Michael said he would include this in the spring programme if possible.

3. The 20% increase in attendances was very encouraging, but it was agreed that every effort should still be made during the coming year to recruit additional children and adults to the club.