Minutes of the Meeting held on 21st October 2015
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Meeting Opening: Meeting opened at 19:55 Hrs. The Act of Homage was duly observed.
2. Present: There were 21members and two guests present. Roll call available from the Secretary.
3. Apologies: There were 2 apologies.
4. Minutes of the last meeting: Proposed by Brian Marshall seconded by Bryan Green that the minutes of the meeting held on the 16th September 2015 be passed as read.
5. Matter arising:
Arthur Ellwood asked for clarification on the Poppy Sales dates for ASDA Drakehouse. These are now set as Fri 30 Oct to Sat 7 Nov, with the option of Mon 9th to Wed 11th Nov, if we wish it.
Steve Bush asked for an update on the “Lock-up” situation at Crystal Peaks. This was given by The President.
6. Additions to the Agenda:
Chairman: The new Chairman thanked everyone for their faith in her, and she pledged commitment to the branch over the duration of her chairmanship
President: The President thanked the outgoing Chairman for his excellent work whilst in office, and congratulated him on his appointment as Chairman of Sheffield Region. A round of applause followed.
Secretary: The Secretary informed the meeting that the title of “Chairman” is still valid, and that, when addressed formally, the new chairman should be addressed as “Madam Chairman”, in line with RBL protocols
President: The President gave details of the rules and procedures that members should follow when selling poppies. These included car parking details, the number of cash bottles on the table at any one time and action in case of thievery.
Treasurer: The Treasurer spoke about the selling prices of various items and announced that “Gift Aid” vouchers should be in plentiful supply this year.
President: The President announced that, as usual, there will be no branch meetings in December or January, and that 2016 will kick off with a Pie'n'Peas Supper at The Angel, Woodhouse (S13 7EQ ) on 18 Feb. Alan Walker has kindly agreed to organise and would appreciate attendance figures by the November meeting.
7. Correspondence:
The Secretary has the application form for attendance at the 2016 Annual Conference. Bryan Green will coordinate.
8. Treasurers Report:
3W Fund: £228
Legion Fund: £285.84
Poppy Appeal 2015 (so far): £806.00 (approx)
9. New members: The President welcomed Jim Mees, who is in the process of joining the RBL.
10. Other Business:
Walter Whitely gave detailsof the upcoming Remembrance Day Parade on Sun 8th November in the City Centre.
The President mentioned that some branch members, including The Standard, will be parading at Fulwood on this day.
Bryan Green spoke of the St Peters, Greenhill, Festival of Remembrance. 24 Oct at 6PM, entrance fee £6.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 20:40 hours. “The Queen”.
