AGM - Poynton Branch, Royal British Legion
Monday 13th November 2017 at 7.30pm
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
In Memoriam…
Members who died during the last year include…
- Roger Millward (72) Curzon Road Poynton
Roger was a long time member of Branch and Club and a willing helper when work was need, maintaining the fabric of the Club Buildings. He had been a life member of the Club for many years.
- David Foster (82)
- George Hornby (82) (Sadly died Wednesday last, 8th November)
- Joe Whitnall (NCM)
- Angus Butterworth (NCM)
Membership…
- Branch affiliation fees have not risen this year and remain at to £17.00. They had risen by £1.00 every year since 2010 when the rate was £11.00 a year.
- At year-end (30th June 2017), the Branch had 439 members, an increase of 3 over the previous year’s total of 436. During the year we lost 65, members many lapsing following the bulk renewal of October 2016 but we were fortunate to acquire 68 new members so producing the net annual gain of 3. Today we have 443 members.
- Yesterday (12th November 2017) 354 (80%) branch members have already renewed their 2018 affiliation fee, leaving just 89 still to pay
- Changes made last in the renewal process has settled down. Would anyone like further information re payment?
Remembrance…
- Yesterday’s remembrance parade went well and was very well attended along with route. This year we were pleased to receive The Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire, David Briggs, M.B.E., K.St.J. along with his Wife.
- The refreshments, which were kindly funded by the Club and prepared by the Poynton WI, were superb and our thanks go to the Club, for the funds and the WI for the food and drinks.
- We must also thank our standard-bearer Glyn Derbyshire for his usual high standard during the remembrance parade, and his readiness and willingness to officiate at ceremonials and funerals.
Poppies…
- Collection and counting for this year’s poppy collection is now in hand.
- I would again like to express my thanks to Glyn Derbyshire our Poppy Coordinator along with all those who helped with the collection.
Other Items…
- Annual Conference will be led on 19th & 20th May 2018 at Belfast Waterfront Hall.
- Annual County Conference will be held on 20th January 2018 at Daresbury Park Hotel, Warrington
- Great Pilgrimage 90 update.(separate sheet)
This has been my sixth year as Chairman and I would like to thank the officers and committee members who have supported me throughout the past year.
I hope I have adequately outlined our recent activities but please feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Patrick Bailey,
Branch Chairman.
