Please find attached the minutes of Meeting on the 31st March.
Opening Remarks
The Chair opened the meeting at 1950 hrs and welcomed all to the new venue. He stated that this was the first meeting since 2 June (May meeting). As there had been no further information on the future of the Hare on the Green, the new venue of the Black Bull had been agreed at a meeting with the Manager, Chair and Vice-Chair, and we had a room allocated for the meeting.
Matters Arising:
Branch Survey.
The Chair explained that a shortened version of the survey will be sent out in the near future, once he and the Secretary had reviewed the updated distribution list, with a view to ascertaining who would wish to participate in future events.
App Development.
Input had been received from Zoe Greenslade (ZG) and she had apologised for the delay. She had carried out some work on the App and passed it to the Chair, who had, in turn passed it to the Vice-Chair. The App will require updating and then it would be developed and launched as an additional means of communication.
Monthly Meetings.
As mentioned in his Welcome address, the Chair stated that there had been no further information on the future of the Hare on the Green. Looking to the future, the Executive Committee were in agreement that the Black Bull was a suitable venue and that future meetings would be held here, which was endorsed by Committee members. Discussion had taken place with the Manager and dates for future meetings had been agreed, including the AGM on 6 Oct 25.
Communications:
The Vice-Chair had arranged additional methods of communicating information about the Branch in the form of Branch leaflets and photo collages of Branch activities. The information had been placed in prominent public places around Brampton village (Memorial Hall, Institute etc.), as well as local pubs around the District and these had elicited some enquiries.
If any members have any items of interest to the Branch, please send to Zoe Greenslade [email protected] for placing on the Facebook Page and/or the website.
Members Points of Interest:
Pickle Night – 24 October – Ian McDonald provided further information on this event, explaining the history and the format. There were currently 25 people interested but in order for the cost to be kept at £50 for members and £55 for non-members, we would need 75 attendees. The cost would cover a four-course meal, gifts and mementos and an enamel mug. Boaters and cap badge would be provided. A link would be sent to the Secretary for onward transmission for Royal Navy Dress sources for the evening.
Date of Next Meeting:
AGM on Monday 6 October at 1900 hrs at the Black Bull.
Please advise the Branch Secretary ([email protected]) as soon as possible if youa re unable to attend. Please also advise of any items you wish to be added to the Agenda.
Mick Forsdick
Chairman
