CDXC 2025 AGM

Membership Secretary’s Report

Chris Kirby, G4FZN

My report covers the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025

Club membership fell by just under 4% during the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. At the end of this period, membership numbers were as follows (comparative 2024 figures given in brackets) :

Total = 683 (711) Overseas = 133 (138) UK = 543 (565) Complimentary = 7 (8)

There was a net reduction in membership of 28 over the period. This was made up of 73 members allowing their membership to lapse. 10 members advised me in June they were not renewing, and a further 63 lapsed automatically in September 2024.

Eight members became SK (see below), during the year.

The club welcomed 53 new or rejoining former members during the reporting period.

It is unfortunate that we see over 10% of the membership lapse each year; however this still represents an average membership period of almost 10 years.

The visibility of the club through its attendance at local and national radio rallies, the web site, and on social media helps to maintain a steady flow of new members. Word of mouth and recommendations from existing members should be encouraged too.

The committee’s thanks go to all those who assisted on club stands during the year.

It is with regret that I report the following members who became SK during the year, and the Club offers its condolences to the families of:

Arnfinn Kristoffer, LA8CJ; James Kyle, GM4CHX; Ross Forbes, K6GFJ; Henry “Doc” van Kets, ON4IZ; Bob Nadolny, WB2YQH; Mady Langdon, G4WHV/KP3YL; John “Carl” Mason, GW0VSW and Brian Whittaker, G3LUW.

73, Chris, G4FZN

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