EGF AGM - Held 1st August at Leksand 2008 EGC     
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1) Opening  
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Tony Atkins opened the meeting at 7:30 pm  
  
2) Present  
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Executive: Tony Atkins, John Gibson, Hans Kostka, Martin Stiassny, Oleg 
Gavrilov, Matti Siivola, Ales Cieply; Auditors: Peter Zandveld, Arnaud Knippel;
Representatives from 23 countries were accorded voting rights (Belgium had not paid) 
 
3) Agenda
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The agenda was accepted

4) International Matters
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a IGF Directors: Martin Stiassny reported about the change to the IGF    
  constitution, that China may host the 2010 WAGC, that co-operation with all Go 
  bodies was important and that Saijo had been sponsored to attend the EGC. Erik
  Puyt had submitted a written report in IMSA
b Mrs Taki from the World Pair Go Association talked about membership and that 
  2009 was the 20th IAPGC (the 19th would be at the WMSG)
c KABA: The KPMC was happening again (7-12 November) and all were welcome at a 
  new Korean Businessman's event 22-27 September
d WMSG: Martin Stiassny briefed the meeting on the arrangements for the 
  forthcoming World Mind Sports Games, including free air tickets and id cards
  
5) Minutes
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The minutes of the previous year were accepted  
 
6) New Members
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No new members
  
7) Reports
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a The President's Report: Tony Atkins mentioned it had been a year of stability
  but there had been communication problems, and looked forward to WMSG and 
  possible online events (e.g. Masters)
b The Secretary had a few things to report  
c The Treasurer reported that in 2009 it would possible to pay IGF fees via EGF. 
  He commented sponsor income was lower as payment is in dollars
  
8) Auditors' Report
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The Auditors reported that all payments in the accounts were checked, but they 
Had not received accounts early enough to study thoroughly. Both reported they  
would be stepping down in a year or two. They stressed the importance of looking 
after sponsors

9) Commission Reports
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a Rules Commission: will complete their report next year
b Youth Commission: reported on the chance to send children to Kings Baduk in
  Korea
c Strong Players: Catalin Taranu was concerned this commission did not represent

  the top players. It was stressed other interests should not be ignored, e.g. 
  sponsors and Asian players
d Ratings Commission: Some programming was to take place but Ales Cieply would 
  step down after one more year. There was some concerns about internal events 
  not being rated and non-members getting ratings
  
10) Elections  
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All the existing executive and Auditors were re-elected. Potential Auditors and
Ratings Officers should be sought
  
11) Budget
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The budgets were presented for 2008/9 and 2000/10. Due to cuts in Ing income the
Ing Grants item was cut and others would be trimmed if possible.
  
12) Commissions
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Catalin Taranu was appointed to lead Strong Players' Commission to investigate 
the European championship system
  
13) EGCs
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a 2008 Sweden: no complaints
   
b 2009 Netherlands: Details of the hotel and venue of Groningen were given. The 
  proposal to hold the championship as a knockout was discussed. It was rejected
 
c 2010 Finland: This Will be in Tampere
 
d 2011 France: Still trying to find exact venue in Cote D'Azure

e 2012 Germany: It was agreed it would be in Cologne (Koeln)

f 2013: Romania, Czechia and Poland still interested   
  2014: Russia still investigating Sochi 

  
14) European Tournament Calendar
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a EYGC 2010: Romania, if possible, else Czechia 
b Student 2010: Germany, Darmstadt in September (Netherlands possible 2011)
c Pairs 2010: Cyprus or Portugal might be interested
d Ing 2010: France 
e Women 2010: France Aix-les-Bans November 
f Teams 2010: Sweden, Leksan possible, else Poland
  
15) Rules Changes
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a Definition of European player: to be formalised next year (use 5 year rule)
b Formalise and record the rules of the championships: this should be done
c New EGC Rules (Finland): This was rejected for consideration of the commission 
  
16) AOB
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a WMSG rules are acceptable for EGF events  
b Czechia proposed that documentation be circulated earlier  
c France asked about the children’s tour to Japan: UK, NL an CZ went in 2007
 
The meeting closed at 12:04 am  
John Gibson Honorary Secretary