{"id":47,"date":"2024-07-08T09:28:47","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T09:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.londonhardwoodclub.co.uk\/?page_id=47"},"modified":"2024-07-16T09:12:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T09:12:46","slug":"club-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.londonhardwoodclub.co.uk\/?page_id=47","title":{"rendered":"Club Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Services&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#E9ECEB&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Club Rules<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>NAME<\/strong><br \/><span>The Club shall be called the \u201cLondon Hardwood Club\u201d.<\/span><br \/><strong>OBJECTS<\/strong><br \/><span>The objects of the Club are:<\/span><br \/><span>a. To provide a forum for the purpose of exchanging information of common interest, and to assist, by open discussion, or other means, in providing a solution to difficulties or problems encountered by any individual member or number of members.<\/span><br \/><span>b. To endeavour to attain, by common effort, any condition of affairs likely to prove of benefit to the Trade in general, and, where considered advisable, to make recommendations to other Associations on matters affecting the interests of the Club members in particular.<\/span><br \/><span>c. To assist in supporting charities, and social and sporting events connected with the Timber Trade.<\/span><br \/><strong>RULES<\/strong><br \/><span>1. The Officers shall consist of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and up to five further Officers, all to be elected at the Annual General Meeting. These Officers shall be responsible for the management of the Club and known as the Committee.<\/span><br \/><span>2. The Annual General Meeting of the Club shall be held before the end of May each year, at which the Officers shall be elected, and any alterations, amendments or additions to these rules can only be made if agreed by a majority of the Member Firms present.<\/span><br \/><span>3. Only one representative of Member Firms present at any meeting shall be entitled to a vote.<\/span><br \/><span>4. Membership shall be open to Firms or Individuals whose business is directly connected to the hardwood industry.<\/span><br \/><span>5. Firms or Individuals intending to become members must apply in writing to the Committee and nominate two existing members as proposer and seconder. The proposer and seconder will be contacted in writing by a Committee Officer for their<\/span><br \/><span>references in support of the application. The Committee will then give the matter due consideration and inform the applicant of the outcome.<\/span><br \/><span>6. Individuals may be recommended as Honorary Members, but can only be elected by a majority vote at an Annual General Meeting. Honorary Members may attend all the regular meetings of the Club at their own expense, but will not be liable for any Annual Subscription, and will not be entitled to vote at any Meeting.<\/span><br \/><span>7. Meetings will be chaired by the President or his appointee. It is the President\u2019s prerogative to invite guests to meetings.<\/span><br \/><span>8. Meetings shall be held at least four times each year. Lunch meetings shall take place at 1.00 pm sharp at the Honourable Artillery Company, Armoury House, City Road, London EC1Y 2BQ, or such other place as may be appointed.<\/span><br \/><span>9. The Officers of the Club shall be empowered to convene meetings, or additional Lunch Meetings, should they deem it necessary or advisable.<\/span><br \/><span>10. Those eligible to attend meetings of the Club shall be the Principals and\/or Employees of Members Firms. Only one representative of Member Firms shall be entitled to vote at any meeting.<\/span><br \/><span>11. At events, such as the Club\u2019s Annual Lunch, only guests that are directly involved with the hardwood industry may be invited by a Member Firm.<\/span><br \/><span>12. If Officers of the Club feel that any Member or his invited guest(s) is not entering into the spirit of the Club\u2019s activities, then the proposer of that Member or an Officer of the Club should be instructed to have words with them. If their behaviour is still unsatisfactory then the Committee have power to rescind membership.<\/span><br \/><span>13. The Club shall be a non-profit-making institution but, to cover expenses, there shall be an annual subscription, as determined by members in Annual General Meeting. The financial Year End shall be 30 April.<\/span><br \/><span>14. The Annual Subscription shall be payable within four weeks of the invoice date. Members joined after 30 September shall pay only half the annual subscription for the remainder of the Club year.<\/span><br \/><span>15. Members may apply to have their logo placed on the Club\u2019s website, with a link to their own website in return for a fee paid. This facility is applicable for the duration of Membership only.<\/span><br \/><span>16. An Extraordinary General Meeting shall be called at any time, subject to not less than fourteen days\u2019 notice being given, at the request of the Officers of the Club or upon receipt of a written requisition, with agenda, signed by the Principals of at least twelve<\/span><br \/><span>Member Firms or Individuals. No decision can have effect unless carried by a two-thirds majority of those present and entitled to vote.<\/span><br \/><span>17. All Firms or Individuals present at the Lunch Meetings held on 20 and 28 April 1937 are deemed to be Founder Members of the Club<\/span><br \/><em>Amended 7 May 2014<\/em><br \/><em>Amended 4 May 1994<\/em><br \/><em>Amended 23 April 1975<\/em><br \/><em>Amended 1 April 1952<\/em><br \/><em>28 April 1937<\/em><br \/><strong>FOUNDER CLUB MEMBERS 1937<\/strong><br \/><span>J Ahern &amp; Son Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>The American Timber Co<\/span><br \/><span>Balsa Wood Co<\/span><br \/><span>Bambergers Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>S M Barr &amp; Co<\/span><br \/><span>R Bernard &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Wm Bloore &amp; Son Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>C Blumsom<\/span><br \/><span>Chas Boss &amp; Co (Hardwood<\/span><br \/><span>Agents) Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Wm Brandts (Timber) Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Browning &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Bryce, Junor &amp; Jellie Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>E O Burton &amp; Co<\/span><br \/><span>Calders Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Calder &amp; Deutsh Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Louis Caller Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Edward Chaloner &amp; Co (Timber) Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Charik Bros Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Churchill &amp; Sim Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Cobbett &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Cockburn, Summers &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>A Cripps &amp; Son Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Denny, Mott &amp; Dickson Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Duncan Ewing &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Eisen (Timber Importers) Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>B G Elliott<\/span><br \/><span>Flatau Dick &amp; Co<\/span><br \/><span>Forest Hardwoods Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Forsyth Trading Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Foy Morgan &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>General Hardwood Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>N Gerver<\/span><br \/><span>Antony Gibbs &amp; Sons Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>J Gliksten &amp; Son Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>S Goldblatt Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>B Goldman &amp; Sons Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>A Goodman Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Gordon, Watts &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>P W Grosse &amp; Sons Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Great Eastern Timber Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Gridley Miskin &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Hacker Bros Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Stanley E Hall Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>L Hall (Edmonton) Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Hallam Ramsey &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>J A Hewetson &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>George Hopton &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Importing Timber Co<\/span><br \/><span>Ingram, Perkins &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>L Jaffe &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Jones, Son &amp; Smith Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Richard H Keeping Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>James Kennedy &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>James Latham Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>C Leary &amp; Co<\/span><br \/><span>L Lewis &amp; Son (Timber) Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Lloyd Duncan &amp; Co<\/span><br \/><span>London Plywood &amp; Timber Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>J H Longhurst<\/span><br \/><span>MacFarlane, Burchell &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>William Mallinson &amp; Sons Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Marrs &amp; Cross &amp; Wilfrid Fairbairns Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Davis Mathias (Timber) Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Millars Timber &amp; Trading Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>M A Morris Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Moorgate Trading Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Munro Brice &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>North Eastern Timber Importers Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Wm Oliver &amp; Sons Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Partridge Cox &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Pharaoh Gane &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>The Phoenix Timber Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Price &amp; Pierce Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Sydney Priday &amp; Snewin Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>H I Puddy &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Reif &amp; Son Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>M &amp; J Reuben<\/span><br \/><span>Ritter Lumber Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>H Russell (Timber) Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Scantlebury &amp; Hemingway Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>E Sherry Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Smeaton Hanscomb &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Southerns Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>G C Stockwell (Hardwoods) Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Austin Taylor &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Tosh &amp; Co Ltd<\/span><br \/><span>Travis &amp; 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