AGM 2021 -
1. Wecome to everyone
2. Bereavements since our last reunion.
Bill Birch, Roger (Dodge) Kingham, Sue Kingham, Bruce Graham, Frank Del Pinto, Alex Leitch, Nicole Crane, John Deas, Anne Sheppard and Cesar Bowen.
3. Apologies from Lorna Almonds-
Ted & Gwen Theis
Lorraine Moore
Bob Cook
Carl & Janis Braganza
John & Jean Aldridge
Terri Crowe
John & Nanette Ackers
Margaret & Charlie Wickham
4. Minutes ofAGM 2019 Taken as read
5. Matter arising dealt with in AOB
6. Chairman's Report
Chris Abbott thanked everyone for their support. He thanked the committee for helping him over the past 4 years.He gave a special thanks to Dave Aldous, Syd Wilson and Bridget for all their hard work in organising the reunion.
7. Treasurers Report
Lyn Aldous, after a discussion with the committee, changed the date of the accounting year to 31st August as that gave a truer picture of the bank balance. Money at bank 1st September £3823.74.
8. Secretary's Report.
Hazel Hebden reported that we had 4 new members Tony White, Bryan Thompson, John Walker and Jackie Walker (who was a returning member).
It was explained to the membership that no addresses, phone numbers or email addresses held by the club, could be released to members without the express permission of the member they wanted to contact as we were governed by the Data Protection Act. All requests had to go through the Secretary who would seek permission from the member concerned.
9. Mercury Editor's Report.
Iain Haldane asked for more articles for the magazine and if there were any complaints.
10. Webmaster's Report
Ted Hebden explained how to get into the protected area of the website after logging into comcen. If a member was locked out of comcen due to inactivity they had to remember to clear history from browser and refresh screen.
11. Almoner's Report and RSA Update
Bill White had been in touch with Ken O'Hagan who now lives in a nursing home. He has frequent contact with his family and sent his regards to everyone.
Bill had been in touch with Chris & Judy Cottam and as most members were aware Judy is really very poorly and has no communication. Along with Chris, who is devoted to her they have a live in carer so that she has someone to help 24/7. As there have been a lot of bereavements and members being unwell Bill has been busy sending flowers and presents to the poorly and flowers or donations to the bereaved.
RSA . During the visit to Arlewas in September Maj-
Project Noel Liverpool Sat 27th Nov 2021 overnight stay at the Adelphi. www.projectnoel.org.uk
Eden Camp & Reunion 15th May 2022.
Details http://royalsignals.org/royal-
RSA Weekend Blandford 17-
60's 16ers visit to Merchant Adventurers Hall Tues 10th May. Guided tour and
lunch. Register interest with Bill by email White1947@btinternet.com
12. Election of Officers
Chairman Hazel Hebden proposed by Dave Aldous
seconded Kerry Stylianou
Secretary Beverley Robb proposed by Dave Aldous
seconded by Gordon Harper
Hazel Hebden was duly elected as Chairman
Beverley Robb was duly elected as Secretary
13. Venues for 2022.
Proposed by Kerry Stylianou
Manchester Worsley Novotel Oct 21-
£46pp per night BBEM 2 Disabled Rooms £138 pp for three nights
Proposed by Brian Peel
Best Western Kegworth 6-
£202 pp for three nights but dinner would be extra on Friday night.
Vote taken and it was decided Manchester was to be the next venue.
Brian Peel's venue will be re-
Elizabeth James to look into a venue at Hereford.
14. AOB
Centralisation of venue. Gordon Harper suggested that we give it some thought as there were pros and cons to consider. It was decided we would revisit it again at next reunion.
After a member became unwell over the weekend it was put to the membership by Mike Mooney that we should do more of a risk assessment when looking at venues. First question should be do they have a defibrillator, second do they have a qualified first aider on duty at all times. Also to make a note of members who have emergency first aid qualifications.
Beverley to make enquiries about buying a defib machine or hiring one.
Dave Aldous asked that everyone communicate a bit more and keep club updated on contact details.
Chris Abbott said thanks to everyone and that he had enjoyed talking to David McDowell.
Pete Weedon had a message from Bill Sheppard thanking the club for all their support, cards and good wishes and hopes to see us next year.
MEETING ENDED.