BRIXMIS Association 25th AGM - 31 October 2009 Apologies
Wing Commander J G Elliott MBE RAF (Ret’d) and 124 members.
The Chairman opened the meeting at 1800 hours and thanked everyone for attending. He welcomed in particular former Deputy Dick Bates and those members present for the first time at an AGM: Eric Pearson, Peter Johnson and Honorary Member ‘Pip’ Jones and her daughter.
Formal thanks were also made to Ian Jebson for once again organising the AGM and dinner in the WOs & Sgts Mess. A letter of thanks would be sent to the Station Commander and CMC.
1. Minutes of the 24th AGM.
The minutes had been posted on the web site, and in addition were available at the meeting. The members were asked to approve the minutes as a true record.
Proposed: D Williamson Seconded: E Noble Approved unanimously.
2. Matters Arising
None were raised.
3. Hon Treasurer’s Report
The accounts for the period ending 30th September 2009 were presented to the meeting.
The slightly larger than usual surplus on functions is mainly as a result of persons not turning up for the last AGM and Spring function, plus the hosts only charging us for those who did attend.
Even with the purchase of the additional Premium Bond, we still had a very healthy balance of just over £3,100.00 in the bank. As a result of this, and the continued low interest rate on savings, the Committee has decided to purchase another Premium Bond for £2000.00.
The meeting was asked to approve the minutes as a true record.
Proposed: A Johnson Seconded: A Smith Approved unanimously.
4. Hon Secretary’s Report
As detailed in the Newsletter, we have recruited 12 new members in the past 12 months.
Also, 11 members who were placed in the ‘Address not known’ category, having not heard from them for some time, had been ‘resurrected’. Also, He has received a message from Sergei Savchenko, which was read out to the members.
We sadly report the deaths of Jeff Fairbairn, and since the Newsletter was published, the Secretary has been informed of the deaths of Paddy Hayes (May 2009), John Laing (Sep 2009) and John Biles (Oct 2009). The Chairman and members stood for a minute’s silence in their memory.
5. Election of Committee
All of the present Committee are willing to stand for a further 12 months.
The meeting was asked to approve the continuation of the members en bloc.
Proposed: R Bates Seconded: P Williams
The motion was approved unanimously.
6. Honorary Membership:
There are three applications for Honorary Membership:
Lisa Roberts, daughter of Gary Roberts.
Proposed: S Warne Seconded: E Noble
Anne Lloyd, widow of Jeff Lloyd
Proposed: G Greaves Seconded: G Bromham
Roy Pridding, Mission House Wireless Operator 1959.
Proposed: G Greaves Seconded: D Cockburn
All were approved unanimously.
7. Constitution
As notified in the Newsletter, a number of amendments to the Constitution have been proposed. Proposed: S Cleveland Seconded: G Greaves Approved unanimously.
8. Commemorative Items
The Chairman informed the meeting that at last we have progress! The paperweights have arrived, but other items have been delayed due to ‘swine flu’ in the factory. The company will keep the original prices from 2006 ‘in perpetuity’. They have reduced the minimum numbers for future orders. The other items will be posted out in the next few weeks. The cufflinks and brooch dies will be free for future orders. The minimum number for the medals is 65 – we have 58 at the moment, so need another seven members to order before they can be produced.
He apologised once more for the time taken to get the items out to Members.
9. BRIXMIS Archives
The Secretary spoke briefly regarding John Elliott’s piece contained in the Newsletter.
10. TV Film Sitrep
A message regarding the current situation with the TV film has been received from Dennis & Dave, which was read out to the members.
They are also suggesting the sale of the first part of the ‘trilogy’ concerning the ‘FIREBAR’ incident. The Secretary has requested a copy of the DVD to preview.
11. Spring Function
A number of venues have been suggested, including the Bovington Armoured Vehicles Museum, at which Stephen Harrison is putting together a BRIXMIS display. The Chairman is liaising with him over this.
12. Any Other Business
Dick Bates proposed a vote of thanks to all the Committee for their work on behalf of the Membership. Agreed unanimously. The Chairman thanked him on behalf of the Committee.
Alex Grant informed the meeting that he had recently visited the NMA and our tree and plaque are ‘looking good’.
General discussion took place regarding the Web Site, and in particular access. The Secretary agreed to talk to ‘Web Master’.
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 1850 hours. |