AGM

Confirmation of AGM Minutes November 2021

Bob C read out the minutes from last year’s AGM and these were accepted as

complete & accurate.

Secretary annual report

Bob  advised that a form MS1 has been filed each year after the AGM to advise the

RBL Byfield & District branch committee members centrally to RBL.

This year the RBL has stated that Self Declaration forms for all committee roles held need

completing, including the district Poppy Appeal Organiser.

A copy of the Self Declaration form is attached for reference.

Bob has had communication with Emma Shepherd, Membership Engagement Supervisor,

who has confirmed that the usual MS1 and all self-declaration forms need completing for

a branch to remain viable.

Bob confirmed that Graham W, Chair and Graham P, Membership Secretary

have both stepped down, and that he personally feels unable to sign the Self Declaration

forms, and so unless there is a central change of heart at RBL, he will also have to step

down in the future.

Finance annual report

David B advised that the c/a has a good balance as at 31/10/22. He has

banked donation from his wife’s funeral, with a possible more to come.

BFI A/C is very positive as at 11/10/22. Interest rates have risen recently.

BCS annual report

Chris advised that he still does not have access to the portal to submit his quarterly

reports. He is being chased by RBL to complete these.

Since becoming BCS Officer he has helped the two people that have been referred to

him.

Election of Branch Officers

Chair No-one

Secretary Bob Cubitt to remain until he’s told he cannot

Treasurer David Bradshaw. Nominated C Kiely. Seconded Rob Crewe

BCS Officer Chris Kiely. Nominated D Bradshaw. Seconded Bob Cubitt

Standard Bearer Chris Kiely

Vice Chair No-one

Membership Secretary No-one

Bob Cubitt will contact County to discuss next steps and advise Branch members

accordingly.

Caroline Crewe to contact Maj Tom Smith Poppy Appeal Organiser to ask if he is an RBL

member and will sign the Self-Declaration forms.

COMMITTEE MEETING

1 Branch Christmas Dinner 2022.

Bob has not booked yet, but will for Friday 9 December 2022.

Bob will get menus from the Red Lion Hellidon and Fox & Hounds Charwelton, and

will look at booking availability at these two hostelries.

The dinner will also be opened up to veterans who may wish to attend.

2 Remembrance Sunday

John R is ready to represent the branch on Sunday 13 November 2022 at the War

Memorial.

Byfield Village Hall is to be cancelled for the teas and coffees. Bob to do.

The schoolchildren will be going to the War Memorial on Friday 11 November 22 at

10:30. The crosses have been named with permanent marker. Bob will read out

the Roll of Honour if John is unable to be there on the Friday.

3 Annual Poppy Appeal

Last year raised £10,277. Some reports from collectors this year advise that this seems

to be a more difficult year.

4 Quiz night Friday 18 November 2022

Final preparations are all in place.

Set up of the hall will commence at 18:30 and volunteers to help are always welcome.

5 Galanos House Christmas run Sunday 18 December 2022

The date for the Christmas run to Galanos House, Southam is 18 December 2022

An appeal for donations will be in the Byword Dec22/Jan23 edition.

Alan will be joining the Riders branch on the day at Long Itchington, and if any

other members wish to go along, please let us know.

6 Meeting dates & Speakers 2023

A list of meeting dates for 2023 has been prepared.

Discussions on whether to hold an occasional meeting in Woodford Halse took place.

No meeting will be held in Jan23.

2023 meetings will commence in Feb 2023 dependent on the outcome of the Branch.

It was decided to continue with speakers in 2023 if possible, and this will be discussed

further at the Dec 22 meeting, along with the Branch outcome.

7 Charles III coronation Sat 6 May 2023

Caroline to contact Byfield PC to see if they are thinking about anything for

Byfield, and from the answer received, we will see if the Branch can either support or

propose an idea.

Meeting closed 21:10

Date of next meeting:

Monday 5 December 20222 Byfield Village Hall Meeting Room 20:00