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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

FRECHVILLE and DISTRICT BRANCH

Reg: Charity No: 219279

 

Minutes of the Meeting held on 16 Mar 2016

 

  1. Meeting Opening:The meeting opened at 19:15 hours with “The Act of Homage”

 

2. Present: There were 13 members and 1 Guest present

 

3. Apologies:There were 16 Apologies

 

4. Minutes of the last meeting: Proposed by Eric Colley, Seconded by Sylvia Hall, that the minutes of the previous meeting be passed as read. Carried

 

5. Matter arising:

Chairman: The Pie 'n' Peas evening, held at The Sherwood on Wed 17th Feb was a success. The raffle raised £140 for Amy's House. We've received a letter of thanks from Amy's In the correspondence file. A letter of thanks has been sent to The Sherwood.

 

Chairman: The recently formed Branch Poppy Committee (BPC) has held two meetings and a formulated approach to this year's efforts is being composed.

We have taken over the Poppy franchise for Morrisons at Halfway. Some existing sellers (non Legion members) will stay, on but help will be needed from branch members.

 

Sylvia Hall: Sylvia has recently seen a range of Pencil Sharpeners fashioned in the form of WW2 Fighter Aircraft which she feels we be good sellers. The BPC will investigate.

 

6. Agenda:

Dave Warburton: Alan Walker recently attended a meeting of RBL Branch Poppy Organisers, at which a number of safety points were raised.

  1. Stalls must have a minimum of two personnel present at all times

  2. Counting cash should be carried out, where possible, in a safe room. If this isn't possible, then the locations should be varied and repeated patterns of behaviour avoided.

  3. Transporting cash needs to be carefully addressed. Consider getting assistance from Security Groups (G4S for instance) and think about specific insurance.

The BPC will take these and other recommendations on board and they will form part of this year's formulated approach.

 

Walter Whiteley voiced concerns on behalf of his own branch in this field of operation. The Chairman said she would provide him with the necessary literature to take back to his own branch meetings.

 

Proposed by Gail Leach, Seconded by Anne Warburton, that we introduce a December meeting, 2nd or 3rd Wednesday as appropriate, to take the form of a short meeting and an informal Pre-Christmas celebration. Carried

 

Proposed by Kath House, seconded by Brian Marshall, that we separate the February meetings from the Pie'n'Peas night. The meetings to take place on 3rd Wednesday, the function on a date to be determined. Carried

 

There will be no meetings in January

 

Chairman: Bryan Green is nominated for a National Membership Council role. Branch has given him our vote

 

Chairman: Gail Leach has offered to take on the role of patron to new members, introducing them to everyone and generally making them welcome. Thank you Gail.

 

Chairman: Welfare Visits need to be noted for both Local and National statistics. Would anyone making a welfare visit or attending a funeral on behalf of the legion, please let Steve or myself know at future meetings. These can then be collated and passed to the appropriate authority.

 

Steve B: 2016 Dates For Your Diary

 

Apr 30 to Jul 31: "Echoes of The Great War" - Photographic Exhibition of Somme Landscapes by Peter Cattrell @Weston Park (Harold Cantor Gallery)

 

29 May: Commemoration of "The Battle of Jutland. Sheffield Cathedral (Timings to follow)

 

18 Jun: Sheffield Armed Forces and Veterans' Day. Parade 11am at Norfolk Row, followed by Festivities in Peace Gardens until 4PM

 

25 Jun:Yorkshire Regiment Freedom Parade. City Centre (Details to follow)

 

1 Jul: Battle of The Somme Commemoration. Weston Park 11am

 

1 Jul: Battle of The Somme Commemoration Service. Sheffield Cathedral (Timings to follow)

 

3 Jul: Centenary Service of Battle of The Somme.Sheffield Cathedral (Timings to follow)

 

3 Sep: VC Event commemorating 100 years anniversary of VC awarded to Capt William Allen RAMC. The Cenotaph, Barkers Pool (Timings to follow)

 

11 Nov: Armistice Day Parade. RBL Frecheville Branch, Crystal Peaks, 11am

 

13 Nov: Remembrance Sunday Service. Barkers Pool 11am

 

Steve B: Proposed by Steve Bush, seconded by Jim Mees, that The Chairman, Pat Davey, is appointed Branch Delegate to attend District Meetings (Sheffield Group). Carried

 

7. Additions to the Agenda

None

 

8. Correspondence:

Chairman: A cheque for £200 has been received from Bill Carline. The Chairman has returned a letter of thanks.

 

Steve B: The 2016 Handbook for S&W Yorkshire County is now available for proof reading. If anyone wants a soft copy please let me know. Please report any errors to myself, and I will process them.

 

Steve B: The minutes of the S&W Yorkshire County Annual Conference, held in Ossett on 9th Jan 2016, are available in the First Sight File

 

Steve B: The RBL Address to District Conferences is available in the First Sight File

 

 

9. Welfare:

 

Brian Marshall: Gwen Wilkinson was at church last weekend (13th March). She looked well and was walking with the aid of a stick. She has a few memory issues but appears to be recovering, albeit very slowly.

 

Pat Davey: Danielle Chapman has had a knee operation which has aggravated her MS. She is making a slow but determined improvement.

 

The Branch send their best wishes to Gwynneth and Danielle

 

10. Treasurers Report:

 

Dave Warburton (on behalf of Alan Walker):

3W Fund: £1133.54 (Minus £176.59 for Pie'n'Peas Night)

Legion Fund: £517.84, including £200 from Bill Carline

The Poppy Appeal is now running at a little over £7K higher than last year, with Gift Aid yet to come

 

11. New members: None

 

12. Other Business:

Walter Whiteley thanked the branch for his invitation to the recent Pie'n'Peas evening which he thoroughly enjoyed

 

The meeting closed at 20:20 hours.“The Queen”