Report of the 2003 Annual General Meeting by Robbie Robinson

Chairman Tony Robinson opened the AGM and handed over to Robert Herring, the Club's President who presided over the meeting.

Tony said that we had now been at the new venue for a year and everything was going fine. He also stated that we would have the road run again next year on the 18th of April and that it would be starting and finishing at the clubroom. Tony thanked Pauline who was retiring as Treasure after doing the job for 14 years, Richard Playdon who retires after 15 years as Rally Secretary, and also thanked Pete Humphries who retired after looking after the Rally Pay Gates for the last 29 years. There was also thanks for Margaret who has stood down from organising the Annual Dinner after many years. Tony thanked all the committee and officers for their hard work over the last year. He was also glad that Sandra Tanner had agreed to become the new Treasurer, and the both Pauline and Pete would be standing for the Committee.

After the other reports the trophies were presented by Pauline. The recipients were;

Motorcycles
Bernard Souch Memorial Cup: Hayden Howell 1963 Rocket Gold Star.

Cars
Aubrey Cup: Charlie Swain 1927 Morris Flat Nose

Commercial Vehicles
Barclays Bank Shield: Mr P Smith A.E.C. Flat Bed.
Burbidge Cup; Mr P Jones Bedford P.J.K. Coach.

Stationary Engines
Mullcock Cup: 1st Mr R Greensmith 13/4hp Ingeco. 2nd Mr D Etheridge Lister. 3rd Mr & Mrs K Barrett 1 1/2hp Euston Hornsby.
Allan Cup: 1st Mr D McIlwain 2 1/2hp Amanco Chore Boy. 2nd M Perman 2 1/2hp Bradford. 3rd Mr W Eagles 2hp Amanco.
PA Turney Cup for best barn engine at rally: 1st Mr C Radford 1912 3hp Bradford Open Crank. 2nd Mr Dennis White 7 1/2hp Ruston Hornsby. 3rd Mr J Huntley 6 1/2hp Blackstone.
Brian Money memorial Trophy: 1st Mrs T Keeves Lister 'A'. 2nd Mr B Longford 2hp Ruston Hornsby. 3rd Mr G Fazackerley Robinson Hot Air Engine.
Banbury Steam Society Shield: Mr J Huntley 6 1/2hp Blackstone.

Models:
Fred Handel Memorial Trophy: M Hemming 4" scale McLaren Road Loco 'Mini Gantic'
Banbury Modellers Association Cup: Philip Webb 00 gauge Model Railway and model Circus Tractors
Jubilee Cup pre 1938: Mr S S Gawthroup 1938 Allis Chalmers U.
John Hirons Cup 1938-1952: David Aylward Nuffield M3.
Saville Cup: David Aylward Field Marshall 3A.
Bryan Money Memorial Trophy: J R White 1954 David Brown 30D
Bill White Memorial Trophy: Mr D J Fox 1954 Fordson EJA.

Steam
Heritage Cup for Best Engine: Alan Stevens 1898 Burrel Traction Engine 6 nhp
Wilf Upton Best Working Engine: Robert Herring 1914 Alchin Traction Engine 'Little Mo'

Working Area
Mike Kniepp Shield: 1st Pete Summers Fordson 'N'. 2nd Graham Bourne Wade Drag Saw. 3rd Edd Freeman Wooden Saw Bench.

Organs
Dave Billingham Memorial Cup: Jim Noyce 89 Key Marenghi.

Other Awards
John Batsford Cup for best exhibit at the rally: Darren Moore 1953 Farmall Super Cub
Junior Shield: not awarded
Norman Bywater Trophy: Richard Playdon.

Sadly a large number of recipients did not attend the award ceremony, but our thanks goes to those who did.

Elections of officers

The results of the elections were:

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