Westmorland Area A G M.

Westmorland Area AGM held at the cricket club Kendal on Monday Nov 9th.

The Chair welcomed 11 members and congratulated the connections of Thorn Dancer , Persian Prince, Mrs McGregor , Marli and all local hounds that had ticketed at major trails also a special mention and thanks to John Pattinson for his input.

The area has 90 members, 23 kennels and 20 trails.

The area had made a loss on the season of £412,

Balance ; £1284.

Two recommendations were passed

1- That a minimum of four rags must be used at all Championship trails. ie fresh rags must be used for the junior trail.

2 That entry fee increases in proportion to prize money.

EG  Three trail meet = PM £80 Entry fee £1

PM £120 Entry    £1 50

PM £ 160 Entry £ 2 00

to be decided by the Committee.

It was also pointed out that some memberships and trailers payment were outstanding.

The Kendal Committee Trails realised a profit of £589.
The Kirkstone Trails realised a profit of £580 of which the Troutbeck social. Coniston foxhounds, Westmorland riding for the disabled and the Eden hospice benefited.