AGM Voting

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AGM Voting

Thank you to all the members who returned the voting forms. For the record, 53 valid voting papers were received, with no spoilt papers, meeting the required quorum of 30. Voting was as follows:

Resolution 1 – Adopt the minutes of the 2019 Annual General Meeting as a true and accurate record

For 50, Against 0, Abstain 3

Resolution carried.

Resolution 2 – Adopt the accounts of financial year ending 31 August 2020

For 53, Against 0, Abstain 0

Resolution carried.

Resolution 3 – That the Council should appoint the Reporting Accountant and at a remuneration to be fixed by the Council

For 52, Against 0, Abstain 1

Resolution carried.

There were no questions, comments or clarifications raised, so this concludes the formal business of the AGM for 2020.

Dales Pony Society 2020 AGM

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Dales Pony Society 2020 AGM

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and associated restrictions, the Society has considered how to proceed with the Annual General Meeting which clearly cannot go ahead in its usual format. In accordance with Company law, the Society is required to hold an AGM, but this does not need to be on a face to face basis as long as Members are given the opportunity to be presented with the various reporting documents, ask questions and vote on necessary resolutions. In the interests of ensuring members safety, limiting travel and abiding by local lockdown requirements the decision has been made to hold the 2020 AGM by post. The AGM meeting which was to be held in Barnard Castle on Saturday 14th November is therefore cancelled.

AGM documents and a Resolution Voting Form will be sent out with the Autumn Dales Despatch in the next few days. The Voting Form should be returned to the General Secretary no later than 5pm on 14th November 2020. Email scans or photos of the Voting Form are acceptable as well as by post, but the form must be signed to be valid.

Questions, comments or clarification required about any of the documents, or any other business to be considered by Council should be submitted to the General Secretary and clearly marked AGM, either by post or by email. A special page has been created on the DPS website for this (available from Quick Links) and all questions, comments and clarifications will be uploaded to it with a response from Council if appropriate. Please note that this page will be available to both DPS members and the general public and will close on 14th November at 5pm.

Jill Graham
General Secretary
dpsgensec@gmail.com

Virtual Show 2020 Results

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Virtual Show 2020 Results

Results for the Virtual Show are now posted on the Results page, and rosettes will be posted out to winners w/c 13 July. We had a wonderful entry, many more than we thought we would get and I would like to thank everyone that took part, and our Judge, Mrs Evelyn Wray, who gave up her time to judge all the entries which was no small job, but a very enjoyable one.

The standard of entries was very high, and was easily as good as a normal breed show. Everyone had taken the time and effort to get their ponies ready, and themselves dressed in their showing gear to present to camera. I was particularly impressed by the standard of presentation of the grey ponies, all of whom were spotless and gleaming.
We are hoping to upload the winning videos to YouTube shortly, with a link from our website.
Jill Graham
July 2020

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has renewed his patronage of the Society

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The Dales Pony Society is proud to announce that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has renewed his patronage of the Society for a further term. We are delighted to have the support of His Royal Highness for our wonderful ponies, particularly at such a difficult time for many members and their families. The visit by His Royal Highness to see the ponies and meet members during our Centenary Celebrations remains a highlight of our history and will be long remembered.

Summer Show Cancellation – Message from the Chair

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Summer Show Cancellation – Message from the Chair

It is with great regret that Council has taken the decision to cancel The Summer Breed Show, but it was the only course to take.

Along with many others in the same position we must put most of this year’s showing season behind us and look forward with optimism to next year.

I hope that you are staying safe and that it won’t be too long before we can begin to meet again. In the meantime at least we have our ponies to keep us going and to give us some breathing space away from day to day worries.

Anne Alderson