AGM Results 2012

The Annual General Meeting of the English Bridge Union took place on 3rd October in London.

Election of directors

Four candidates were nominated and have agreed to stand. As such, there was no need for an election for the eight positions available.

Directors elected:
Sally Bugden
Jerry Cope (newly elected)
Heather Dhondy
Jeremy Dhondy (re-elected)
Val Gibson 
Ron Millet (newly elected)
Ian Payn 
Andrew Petrie (re-elected)

There being no other candidates for the roles, the following remained in their positions:

Officers:
Sally Bugden - Chairman

Two candidates were nominated for the following roles. As such, there was no need for an election for the two positions available

Officers:
Jeremy Dhondy - Vice-Chairman
Andrew Petrie - Treasurer

Laws & Ethics Committee

Two nominations were received, for two places, so no election required:
Mike Amos (re-elected)
Jeremy Dhondy (re-elected)

Mr Amos and Mr Dhondy serve for a three year term of office, expiring in 2015.

Tournament Committee

Two nominations were received, for two places, so no election required:
Gillian Fawcett (newly elected)
Addis Page (re-elected)

Ms Fawcett and Mr Page serve for a three year term of office, expiring in 2015.

Selection Committee

Four nominations were received, for two places, so an election was required.

Congratulations to Andy Bowles and David Burn who serve for a three year term of office, expiring in 2015.

AGM 2011 results

The Annual General Meeting of the English Bridge Union took place on 5 October in London.

Election of directors

Two candidates were nominated and have agreed to stand. As such, there was no need for an election for the eight positions available.

Directors elected:

Sally Bugden

Heather Dhondy

Jeremy Dhondy

Val Gibson (newly elected)

Michael Hill

Graham Jepson

Ian Payn (newly elected)

Andrew Petrie

There being no other candidates for the roles, the following remained in their positions:

Officers:

Sally Bugden - Chairman

Andrew Petrie - Vice-Chairman

Michael Hill - Treasurer

Laws & Ethics Committee

Three nominations were received for the two vacancies, so an election was required.

Congratulations to David Burn and Martin Pool who serve for a three year term of office, expiring in 2014.

Tournament Committee

Three nominations were received, for three places, so no election required:

Brian Crack (re-elected)

Paul Hackett (re-elected)

Ian Payn (newly elected)

Mr Hackett and Mr Payn serve for a three year term of office, expiring in 2014, and Mr Crack for two years, expiring in 2013.

Selection Committee

Five nominations were received, for four places, so an election was required.

Congratulations to Tom Townsend, Simon Cochemé and Nick Smith who serve for a three year term of office, expiring in 2014, and Heather Bakhshi who serves for a one year term of office, expiring in 2012.

Nominations for AGM

Nominations for the AGM on the 5th October 2011

Nominations received as at 14th September 2011 (closing date)

Board
Two candidates have been nominated and have agreed to stand. As such, there will be no need for an election for the eight positions available.

Sally Bugden
Heather Dhondy
Jeremy Dhondy
Val Gibson (newly elected)
Michael Hill
Graham Jepson
Ian Payn (newly elected)
Andrew Petrie

Officers
Sally Bugden – Chairman
Andrew Petrie – Vice-Chairman
Michael Hill – Treasurer

Tournament Committee – 3 positions

Three nominations have been received for the three vacancies. Although there is no requirement for an election, a vote is required to ascertain the term of office for each nominee. Two are required for a three year term of office expiring in 2014, and one for a two year term of office expiring in 2013.
Brian Crack (re-elected)
Paul Hackett (re-elected)
Ian Payn (newly elected)

Selection Committee – 4 positions

Five nominations have been received for the four vacancies therefore an election will take place. The top three successful candidates will be elected for a three year term of office expiring in 2014; with the fourth successful candidate being elected for a one year term of office expiring in 2012.

Heather Bakhshi
Richard Bowdery
Simon Cochemé
Nick Smith
Tom Townsend

Laws & Ethics Committee - 2 positions

Three nominations have been received for the two vacancies therefore an election will take place. The top two successful candidates will be elected for a three year term of office expiring in 2014;

David Burn
Martin Pool
David Stevenson

AGM Results

As members may know, the Annual General Meeting of the English Bridge Union took place yesterday (Wednesday 6 October) in London.

Election of Directors
Eight positions are now subject to election each year since the Article changes passed by the shareholders on 1 July 2010. Eight candidates were nominated and agreed to stand. All were elected.

Directors Elected:
Sally Bugden
Heather Dhondy
Jeremy Dhondy
Suzanne Gill
Michael Hill
Graham Jepson
Malcolm Oliver
Andrew Petrie

Thanks were given by the Chairman to retiring members: Alan Nelson, Jeff Morris and Martin Pool for all their work over the years whilst on the Board.

There being no other candidates for the roles, the following remained in their positions:

Chairman - Sally Bugden
Vice Chairman - Andrew Petrie
Treasurer - Michael Hill

Laws & Ethics Committee
Three nominations were received for the three vacancies and thus there was no need for an election:
Frances Hinden
Neil Morley
Tim Rees

Miss Hinden and Mr Morley will be re-elected, and Mr Rees elected, for a three-year term of office expiring in 2013.

Tournament Committee
Three nominations were received, for three places, so no election required:
Margaret Curtis
Philip Mason
Andrew Petrie

Mrs Curtis, Mr Mason and Mr Petrie will be re-elected for a further three-year term of office expiring in 2013.

Selection Committee
Two nominations were received, for two places, so no election required:
Heather Dhondy
Paul Hackett

Mrs Dhondy and Mr Hackett will be re-elected for a further three-year term of office expiring in 2013.

AGM Nominations

Nominations for the AGM on the 6th October 2010

Nominations received as at 15th September 2010 (closing date)

Board
Eight positions are now subject to election each year since the Article changes passed by the shareholders on July 1st 2010. Eight candidates have been nominated and have agreed to stand. As such, there will be no need for an election for the eight positions available.

Sally Bugden
Heather Dhondy
Jeremy Dhondy
Suzanne Gill
Michael Hill
Graham Jepson
Malcolm Oliver
Andrew Petrie

Officers
Sally Bugden – Chairman
Andrew Petrie – Vice-Chairman
Michael Hill – Treasurer

Tournament Committee
The election this year is for three positions serving a three year term of office expiring in 2013 – no election required.

Margaret Curtis (re-elected)
Philip Mason (re-elected)
Andrew Petrie (re-elected)

Selection Committee
The election this year is for two positions serving a three year term of office expiring in 2013 – no election required.

Paul Hackett (re-elected)
Heather Dhondy (re-elected)

Laws & Ethics Committee
The election this year is for three positions serving a three year term of office expiring in 2013 – no election required.

Frances Hinden (re-elected)
Neil Morley (re-elected)
Tim Rees (newly elected)

AGM Results

As members may know, the Annual General Meeting of the English Bridge Union is taking place today (Wednesday October 7th) in London.

The election results were announced at 3.30 p.m. and they were as follows:-

	Directors Elected	Number of votes received
1.	Sally Bugden	71
2.	Andrew Petrie	69
3.	Michael Hill	65
4.	Graham Jepson	64
5.	Jeremy Dhondy	59
6.	Martin Pool	58
7.=	Jeff Morris	55
7.=	Malcolm Oliver	55
9.	Alan Nelson	54
10.	John Carter	53

Peter Stocken and Suzanne Gill were nominated but just missed out on being elected with 46 and 40 votes respectively.

There being no other candidates for the roles, the following remained in their positions:

Chairman - Sally Bugden

Vice Chairman - Andrew Petrie

Treasurer - Michael Hill


Voting took place and the following members were elected:-

Laws & Ethics Committee

Two nominations were received, for two places, so no election required.

Mike Amos and Jeremy Dhondy were therefore re-elected for a further three-year term of office expiring in 2012.

Selection Committee

Four nominations have been received for the two vacancies. The top two persons duly elected will serve for a three year term of office expiring in 2012.

	Number of votes received
Sally Brock	57
Peter Baxter	39
David Muller	25
Heather Bakhshi	24

Baxter beat Muller after a tie and a run-off vote.

Tournament Committee

Two nominations were received, for two places, so no election required.

Alan Nelson and Addis Page were therefore re-elected for a further three-year term of office expiring in 2012.

AGM Nominations

The following are the nominations for the AGM on the 7th October 2009.

Nominations received as at 16th September 2009 (closing date).

Board

Twelve candidates have been nominated and have agreed to stand. As such, there will need to be an election for the ten positions available.

• Sally Bugden
• John Carter
• Jeremy Dhondy
• Suzanne Gill
• Michael Hill
• Graham Jepson
• Jeff Morris
• Alan Nelson
• Malcolm Oliver
• Andrew Petrie
• Martin Pool
• Peter Stocken

Officers

• Sally Bugden – Chairman
• Andrew Petrie – Vice-Chairman
• Michael Hill – Treasurer

Tournament Committee

The election this year is for two positions serving a three year term of office expiring in 2012 – no election required.

• Alan Nelson
• Addis Page

Selection Committee

The election this year is for two positions serving a three year term of office expiring in 2012.

• Heather Bakhshi
• Peter Baxter
• Sally Brock
• David Muller

Laws & Ethics Committee

The election this year is for two positions serving a three year term of office expiring in 2012 – no election required.

• Mike Amos
• Jeremy Dhondy

AGM Results - 2007

Annual General Meeting of the English Bridge Union

As members may know, the Annual General Meeting of the English Bridge Union took place on Wednesday October 3rd in London.

The election results were announced at 2.00 p.m. and they were as follows:-
1. Peter Stocken - 65
2. Sally Bugden - 63
3. Martin Pool - 62
4. Michael Hill - 61
5. Alan Nelson - 59
6. Jeff Morris - 57
7. John Carter - 52
8. Graham Jepson - 51
9. Malcolm Oliver - 46
10. Philip Mason - 43

Andrew Petrie was nominated but just missed out on being elected with 42 votes.

After that vote was complete there was another vote for the three Officers of the EBU and the result was as follows:-
Chairman - Peter Stocken
Vice Chairman - Sally Bugden
Treasurer - Michael Hill

Voting took place and the following members were elected:-

Laws & Ethics Committee for a three year term of office:-
David Burn (re-elected)
Frances Hinden
David Martin (re-elected)

Selection Committee the top two for three year term of office and the third for one year:-
Heather Dhondy
Paul Hackett
Gerard Faulkner (re-elected)

Tournament Committee the top three for a three year term of office and the fourth for two years:-
Margaret Curtis (re-elected)
Philip Mason
Andrew Petrie
Addis Page (re-elected)