Constitution

  1. Formation of Association

    1. The Association will be known as “Leeds Carnegie Supporters Association”. Hereinafter referred to as “the Association”.

  2. Objectives of the Association

    1. To serve the interests of its members and foster good relations between rugby supporters.
    2. To form a liaison between the supporters and the management of Leeds Rugby Limited including representing the views of the supporters to the board of the club.
    3. To support the teams representing the Leeds Carnegie and their players on and off the field.

  3. Committee

    1. The Committee will comprise of a maximum of:
      1. Chairperson
      2. Vice Chairman
      3. Secretary
      4. Treasurer
      5. Membership Secretary
      6. 3 Ordinary Members
    2. No member of the committee shall be a club official or executive, paid or unpaid.
    3. The positions to elected for a 1 year period. The Founding Committee members will serve until the AGM in 2003 at which time the first elections will be held. If a committee member resigns mid-term, an EGM may be called to elect his/her replacement at the discretion of the remaining committee members.
    4. Quorum: A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the standing committee. Any member of the committee may appoint a deputy, who must also be a member of the Association, to attend a meeting at which he/she is unable to attend and such deputy shall have the power to vote.
    5. Any committee member can propose the appointment of a temporary committee member, for a specified period of time, to assist the committee with a specified social event or official activity. The co-opted member (or members) shall be able to attend all committee meetings within the specified period, voting rights to be granted at the committee’s discretion upon appointment.
    6. There shall be a minimum of 4 committee meetings per year.
    7. Voting Rights: Each committee member will have one vote, the Chairman will have an additional casting vote. Co-opted committee members voting rights are at the discretion of the committee – see rule 3e.

  4. Annual General Meeting

    1. The Annual General Meeting shall take place at the end of the season. No more than 15 months shall normally elapse between one AGM and the next.
    2. Notice of the AGM shall be published on the Association's web site and otherwise be made known to members not less than 14 days prior to the date of the meeting.
    3. Agenda items & resolutions for consideration at the AGM shall be lodged with the Secretary not less than 7 days before the date of the meeting.
    4. Election of Officers: Nominations, signed by both the Proposer and Seconder, for any office on the committee must be lodged with the Secretary not less than 14 days before the date of the Meeting.
    5. Quorum: As per the Committee rules. A minimum of a simple majority of standing committee members or their appointed deputies must be present.
    6. Approval of agenda items, resolutions & election of committee members is by simple majority of attending members.
    7. All agenda items, proposals and / or nominations must be proposed and seconded by full members of the Association. Proposers and seconders must be available at the meeting for any item, proposal or nomination to be accepted for voting at the meeting.

  5. Membership

    1. Full Membership is only for those 18 years and above as at 31 August. Junior Membership is for those under 18 years as at 31st August.
    2. Only Full Members will be entitled to vote or serve as Committee Members.
    3. Membership is open to all Leeds Carnegie fans, unless previously expelled from the Association or any other rugby supporters’ association.
    4. The committee shall have the power to expel any member, or refuse membership to anyone, whose behaviour is deemed, on a ballot of two-thirds of the committee, to be contrary to the welfare and well being of the Association, by informing such member in writing of their decision. The member shall have his/her subscription paid for the current season returned.
    5. No member of the Association will have direct access to the National Rugby Supporters Association; any contact will be made via the Association representative.

  6. Financial

    1. Subscriptions: There will be annual subscription for Full Membership of £5.00 per annum, Junior Membership fees will be £2.50
      1. The level of subscriptions for the following season is to be confirmed at the AGM.
      2. Subscriptions shall become due on 1st September and shall be paid by 1st October if not received by this date membership is deemed to have lapsed.
      3. Members joining mid way through the season still pay the full subscription fee.
      4. The funds are required for the administration of the Association and organising of social events.
    2. Accounts: The financial year end for the accounts of the Club shall be 30th April. The completed accounts shall be circulated prior to the Annual General Meeting for approval by the members.

  7. Extraordinary General Meetings

    1. Can be called by a simple majority of the committee or a minimum of 10% of paid up members of the Association at any time.
    2. Callers of the EGM must give not less than 14 days’ notice, by circular which must specify the subject to be discussed.
    3. Quorum: As per the Committee / AGM rules.

  8. Dissolution

    1. In the event of the dissolution of the Association, any income or property remaining will be devoted to Clubs or Societies with similar aims and objects, or to a charitable purpose associated with Leeds Carnegie.

  9. Rules

    1. These Rules can only be amended at an AGM (or at an EGM called for that purpose), by more than two-thirds of the members present voting in favour.

Constitution approved and adopted at inaugural Association meeting, 24th September 2002. Most recent amendment 30th August 2007

 

Latest AGM Minutes

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held at the Clubhouse, West Park Leeds RUFC, on 6th June 2007

  1. Welcome

Chairman Garry Innes welcomed those in attendance to the fifth AGM of the Association, thanking them for their presence at the later than usual time.

  1. Chairman’s Report

This had been probably the most successful so far and the notable events were detailed. These started with the Open day at Kirkstall to herald the new season and it was noted that a possible repeat event will take place this year, but at Headingley Carnegie, although details have not yet been finalised for the event to be held on 26th August.

Throughout the season we had a Quiz Night, Captains Log with Video Analysis, and a “Question of Sorts” which raised £150 for Comic Relief. The first of the Evenings with Lanny was held in conjunction with the Club and saw an attendance of 254 enjoying a detailed presentation from our DOR assisted by Paul Johnson and Adam Greendale. The follow up “Evening with Lanny 2” looked at points raised from audience participation at the first session and how this fitted into plans for the Tykes.

The Supporters Player of the Year Award, the Colin Cramphorn Memorial Trophy, was awarded to Kearnan Myall at the Clubs awards dinner.

Other points from the season concerned the participation of the Leeds Lardies in the annual Fat Bloke’s Sevens and the increased involvement with Yorkshire Radio’s coverage of rugby union in the County.

As is usual at this time of year there was an appeal to members to provide suggestions for social events for the forthcoming season and it was noted that these would probably be held at the Supporters Club on a Wednesday evening.

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report

In the absence of the Treasurer it was noted that overall we have made a slight surplus over the season and this was in line with expectations discussed in committee during the year that we should generally be aiming to break even on events.

 

  1. Election of Officers

The following had been duly nominated and were elected unanimously by the meeting:

              Chairman: Garry Innes
              Vice Chairman: Tim Fitzpatrick
              Treasurer (Hon): Gavin Hawdon
              Secretary: Ian Waterhouse
              Membership Secretary: Andy Brown
              Committee Member: Steve Lloyd

  1. Proposals

There was only one proposal tabled for consideration and this was as follows:

    1. Name of the Association

This needed to be considered in light of recent events relating to the ownership of Leeds Rugby and the change of the Club Name to Leeds Carnegie.

After some discussion on the matter and the need to establish facts relating to the change it was unanimously agreed that the Committee of the association should be empowered to look into the matter and decide on what name the association should operate under for the coming season.

 

The meeting closed at 9.45pm.