THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS ASSOCIATION
MIDDLESBROUGH & DISTRICT BRANCH
Founded 1931
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held in the
Marton Hotel & Country Club
The Chairman opened the
meeting at12.10 hrs
V/Presidents: M C
Finkill,
Members: Mr J Ferguson (Chairman). E
Cook (Secretary/A/Treasurer), A Mercer,
D Donaghy, J Fletcher, G
C Sherris.
Apologies: Mr President, Captain
Beattie, F Gilchrist, M McGhin, D Smith & P Simpson
Before proceeding with Branch
matters, the Chairman called for the members to stand and observe one minutes
silence in memory of 2659509 Mr Richard Morris who had passed away in
The Chairman then called upon
Vice President M Finkill who read out a letter of apology from the President
Major M Chetwynd Talbot for his non-attendance, he wished me (the secretary)
better health and went on to thank all the officials for their excellent work
in keeping the branch to the forefront of other branches.
He expressed concern due to
the current credit crunch and asked the members to be vigilant for anyone
needing welfare help.
Minutes of the previous
Annual General Meeting: The minutes of the previous meeting held on Saturday 2nd
February 2008 were read.
Proposed: P
That the minutes be accepted
as a true record.
Carried Unanimously
Matters arising from
the minutes: Nil.
Correspondence: All
correspondences were read, including a newsletter from WOI (RSM) A Johnson also
invites to Sunderland and
Matters arising fro the
Correspondence: Nil.
Chairman’s Report: the
Chairman remarked that the branch continues to do well, the Social Functions
are well attended, he also remarked that it had been a worrying time and of
concern with both the Secretary and the Treasurer being hospitalised, but the
Secretary is now recovered. Ian is still a concern.
Secretaries Report: The
Secretary reported that he had issued his half yearly newsletters to everyone
to keep them in touch with branch matters, it had been rather a quiet year for
branch membership, and news from Regimental Headquarters had been limited due
to Sgt Billet being moved to Horse Guards, and his replacement Sgt Hebson
moving into recruitment, we now had Sgt Andy Homar taking over. The
Presentation of the Balance Sheet: The Secretary acting for the Treasurer gave the report because he had done all the paperwork and details were read to the members, he remarked that the accounts book and details were available for members to scrutinise.
The Secretary and member P
Simpson had audited the book and found everything correct and signed the audit
sheet. The accounts statement was then signed by the V/President M Finkill.
Proposed: L/Sgt
M Bumby. Seconded: D Donaghy.
That the statement of
accounts be accepted.
Carried Unanimously.
Copies of the accounts had
been emailed to the President by the Secretary
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Welfare: The
Secretary reported that acting as the liaison officer was working very well
with members reporting to him or at meetings.
Honorariums: The Acting
President remarked that he didn’t know what to say and put it to the members
for their opinions, in response the Secretary replied that he was happy at the
present figure as was the Chairman, the Treasurer also remarked that he was
happy with his figure. The acting President asked the Standard Bearer if he was
putting in his expenses and he replied that he had not, but would in future, Secretary
reported that the Standard Bearer should receive his £50.00.
Election of Officials: Chairman
and Social Secretary: J
Vice
Chairman: N Wise.
Secretary:
E Cook.
Treasurer:
I Camp
Welfare
Officer: Branch members responding to the Secretary.
It was agreed that the Secretary
carry out the duties as treasurer until such times as Mr I Camp was able to
continue.
It was Proposed:
Any Other Business:
Acting
President M Finkill reported on the news that we were to lose our recruiting
Sergeant at Middlesbrough, this was despite protest to RHQ, L/Sgt Bumby in reply reported that he was being posted to Hull
but that he would remain a member of Middlesbrough branch.
The Secretary asked for bids
for the Troop tickets; name noted. Self
He also asked for bids for
the Remembrance Sunday Parade, at which the wreath will be laid,
and the Standard Bearer and Recruiter on parade. He
remarked that it was the turn of Guisborough. Accepted and agreed.
He remarked that he was not
sure about the Recruiting Sgt, but L/Sgt Bumby reported that provided he was
not wanted a t
Acting President M Finkill
reported on two good pieces of news. 1. That Col/Sgt Cleeve Langdon was to pick
up His WOII in June and also that L/Sgt Marcus Bumby had been promoted to Full
Sergeant
Being no further business to
discuss the Acting President M Finkill thanked the members for their attendance
and closed the meeting at 13.15hrs.
The members then enjoyed an
excellent buffet.
E Cook
Hon Secretary