ATHLETICS AND CYCLING

Chronicle (Levin), 10 September 1948, Page 4

ATHLETICS AND CYCLING

Levin Ciub's Activities In Retrospect ■ If the district were spared from the poliomyelitis epidemic this summer, he was quite sure several records would be made in the ath- ' letic fleld, commented the patron of the Levin Amateur Athietic and Cycling Club, Mr. H. B. Burdekin, at the annual meeting of the CJ41D on Wednesday night. When ' he was invited tp open the meeting, Mr. Burdekin said that he appreciated the privilege accorded him, adding that'he was very pleased to see such a large attendanee of members and suppprters. This augured well ,for the future of the club, he commented. The football season would be' closing early this year: thus the grounds Would have plenty of time in which to settle down and they would be in much better shape for the athietic season. Mr. Burdekin emphasised the fact that only by the members banding together and everyone "pulling their weight" -could the club have a successful season. Prior to presenting his annual report, the president, Mr. W. Cribb, also commented on the excellent representation at the meeting. . He made special mention .of the presence of Mr. E. J. Stanley and several of the boys of the Weraroa Training Farm. "Owing to circumstances beyond

our control, we were forced to curtail our activities for the 194748 season," "said Mr. Gribb in his report. "However, -several promising _ athletes and cyclists competed' at several open meetings and performed very creditably. "Our flnances, as disclosed by the . bal-anee-sheet, still remaln souhd and I would like to extend my congratulations to all officers and active members for their unfailing support during the past season. I am" hopeful of a further improvgd season for the coming year and all will, I kinoftv, strive for progress towards our greatest year "of " sport. I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the bands, the St, John Ambuiance men, and all who have helped us in any way over the year," he added— ' The accounts for the year showed a very sound position, commented the treasurer, Mr. F. D. Chainey, As a severe blow to the club came the resignation of the secretary, Mr. J. H. Cooper. In a letter read by the president, Mr, Cooper said that owing *0 iUness he would not be avadable for rc - election this year. "I would like to piace on record my appreciation of the co-operatlon I have received from the officers and members over my long term of offiee," he said.Many fine tributes were paid to Mr. Cooper's services and attempts were made to persuade him to carry on, but he pointed out that hjs present state of health forced him to take this action. His resignation was accepted with regret and honorary life membership of the club was conferred on him. In reply Mr. Cooper said that he was grateful for the tributes paid him and also for the honour of life membership of the club that had been so generously bestowgd on him. o Election Of Officers The election of officers resulted as follows: — ^Patron: Mr, H. B-, Burdekin; president; Mr, W. Gribb; vice-presidents: Messrs. E. J. Stanley, C. H. Brewer, R. Maher, H. B. Wise, H. J* Bell, E. F, Ward, N. M, Thomson, J, W. Rimmer, J, M. Galloway, W. G. Clark, G. H. Cooper, A. R. Parton, C. Larsen, W. Batten; -J. A. Goodwin, N. Thornley and C, S. Black; treasurer: Mr. F. D.^ Chainey; seeretary: Mr. A. L- Dobson; minute-secretary: Miss N. Harper; official handicapper: Mr. J. H, Cooper; starter; Mr. J. H. Cooper; assistant starter: Mr. D-. Yates; club captain: Mr. G. Milroy; starter's steward: Mr. G. H. Cooper; referee: Mr. R. Knox; official timekeepers Messrs. N, Thornley, E. Gapper and R. M. Wickham; lap steward: Mr. W. Batten, senr.; announcer: Mr. W. J. Galloway; assistant announcer: Mr. I. S. Patterson; judges: Messrs. H. B. Burdekin, J. W, Barrat, L. A. Spicer and C. A. Church; cycling judges: Messrs. D, Convery, C. Batten and C, McMinn; marshall : Mr. C. J. McLeavey; i'ecorder: Mrs. J. H. Cooper; general committee: All who hold ©ffice in the club with power to add; social committee: Left to general committee. General Business Could the election of field officers of the club be left to the committee, asked Mr. J. W. Barrat. This would considerably shorten the annual meeting. It was pointed out by the president that- the annual meeting was held* for just that purpose. In connection with tnis matter, it was suggested that the minutes and balance-sheet be eirculated to (all members. Mfr. Chainey said that • this would -shorten the annual meetings. On , receipt of a letter from the postmaster, Mr. A, V. Morgan, it t was decided to purchase health * stamps to the value of £5 5s. Mr. G- Milroy suggested that the takings of the opening night should be given to the Health Stamp campaignMr. Cribb saifl that* he hoped that the public would respond to the appeal better than they did to the function held for the Mayor's food for Britain campaign last year, Mr. Milroy's suggestion was carried as a motion.