It's Only A Running Club but...

  On the Tuesday 9 th January the Club Secretary rushed out an unorthodox EGM notice to all 3000 members prior to performing due diligence on its constitutional conformity. This EGM notice might have got some attention outside the club having been discussed on wider social media forums.   When, on the 10 th January   a non-vegan presenter working in a national organisation applied to join a local Facebook group, we took care to unpublish articles in the blog and for no other reason. Please watch this space for future announcements.

When the club incorporated in February 2021 it adopted the default model AoA for a private limited company limited by guarantee.   These were available on Companies House for all to see.   These articles were unsatisfactory for a number of reasons in particular because they did not mandate an AGM, and these had no provision specifying that the club was a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation.   Martin Pearn drafted alternative articles of association specific for the club and published these on the club website.   [Version 7.1 dated 14 April 2021Exhibit 1.]   These were considered to be the club’s de-facto articles.     These articles were used by Martin and subsequently Bryn as the basis for the guiding club’s conduct of business for general meetings and so on. Also, Martin Pearn had posted the custom articles on the clubs Website. In 2022, it was realised that our official articles were those registered on Companies House.   The articles on Com...

Ideally the members will decide on the Chair role responsibilities and what is expected. As the current description is incomplete   but here is a starter for 10 that will need updating should we adopt an improved  Governance Structure     Reports To: The Members but works closely with the Secretary, Treasurer, and other Committee Members   Summary: The Chair of the Running Club is responsible for providing visionary leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the club. This includes fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all members, ensuring the club's financial stability, and representing the club at various events and meetings. The Chair also plays a key role in developing and implementing strategic plans to further the club's goals and objectives as described in the Articles of Association. Responsibilities: Provide visionary leadership and direction for the club: Articulate a clear vision for the club's f...