The Chairman opened the meeting at 12.05hrs.

President: President. Major M Chetwynd Talbot

Vice Presidents: Mr M C Finkill.

Members: F Kidd (Vice Chairman), E Cook (Secretary), I Camp (Treasurer), F Gilchrist, T Campbell. J Fletcher,

P Hellings, W Spence, A Mercer, G Bell, J Roddam, P France & T Harris.

Sgt D Walters, (Recruiting Sgt)

Apologies: J Ferguson, N Wise, M Winspear, P Simpson, D Whitehouse, D Smith, D Rich, L Wilson & D Blackburn.

Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting: The minutes of the previous meeting held on Saturday 4^th February 2006 were read.

Proposed: W Spence. Seconded: F Gilchrist.

That the minutes be accepted as a true record. Carried unanimously.

Matters arising from the Minutes: Nil.

Correspondence: All correspondences were read, including invites to Newcastle and Sunderland Branch dinners

Sponsorship of the Hadrian’s Wall Challenge in aid of the Coldstream Kids Charity.

Association Day application forms.

Chairman’s report: The Vice Chairman remarked that although it had been sad that four members had passed away it had once again been a very good year and he thanked the committee for good work.

Secretaries Report: The Secretary remarked that Socially it had been a very good year with the three Annual Social events and visits to Catterick, Memorial Week End and for ’Hanging the Brick’, York Races had been a very good day and he hoped it would be even better this year.

Presentation of the Balance Sheet: The Treasurer I Camp reported that the accounts had been audited in January by members F Gilchrist and A Mercer and found to be correct, copies of which were emailed to the President. The account’s statement had then been signed by the Chairman and had now been forwarded to the Spofforth’s the Regimental accountants.

The treasurer then gave an update of the accounts for January 2007.

Proposed: W Spence Seconded: A Mercer

That the statement of the accounts be accepted. Carried unanimously.

Welfare: The Welfare Officer F Kidd had nothing to report, V/President M Finkill reported that L Wilson was not very well but was being cared for by his daughter who is a nurse.

He went on to say that acting as Power of Attorney for R Morris who was now living in New Zealand he had sold Dick’s bungalow.

President: The President apologised for his absence last year and commented that he was disappointed with the attendance, he went on to say that as before as he attended many functions the mews he received was complimenting the Boro branch and always led from the front which plays a big part in the Coldstream family, and it is praise to the officials who do a fantastic job.

Honorariums: The President commented that he did not know what to say at this point but the increase of inflation must have some bearing, asked the members what they thought. J Roddam mention the cost to the Secretary in organising funerals, the Secretary in reply remarked that he was quite happy to remain at the current level and went on to say that the Chairman always returned his as a donation, the Welfare Officer F Kidd reported that he wanted no payment for his duty, Treasurer I Camp having just taken over had no reply, but the Secretary read out last years figures to let him know the sum involved. V? President M Finkill asked that the Secretary submit a separate account for himself next year. The Secretary agreed.

Election of Officials: The Secretary reported that the Chairman had reported at the January meeting that he would remain as Chairman and Social Secretary unless some other member wished to take over.

Being no changes the Committee was re-elected en-bloc.

Proposed: A Mercer Seconded: J Roddam Agreed and carried U/N

The President thanked those members for accepting the positions and remaining on the committee.

Any Other Business: The Secretary reported that he had produced forms for the Association day and asked those in attendance to make sure they received one.

He reported that RHQ had requested him to find a firm who could provide bar facilities and asked the members if they had any information to let him know.

The Secretary called for bids as to where the wreath will be laid and the Standard paraded on Remembrance Sunday,

The President commented on last years suggestion of his local parade for which he was very grateful but gave the reasons for turning it down. The Secretary informed the members that it was either Hartlepool or Redcar.

Redcar was propose and accepted

The Secretary also called for bids for the Queen’s Birthday Parade tickets. Names noted.

The Secretary asked for names of those wishing to attend St George’s Day Stag dinner ASAP.

With no further business to discuss the Chairman thanked the President and members for their attendance and closed the meeting at 12.50hrs.

The members then watched a DVD of the visit to Belgium provided by V/President M Finkill before tucking into an excellent buffet.

Mannie Cook

Hon Secretary.