Minutes of the Meeting: Held 16 Jul 2014

Meeting Opening: Meeting opened at 19:10 Hrs. The Act of Homage was duly observed.

Present: There were 13 members and two guests present. Roll call available from the secretary.

Apologies: There were 6 apologies.

Minutes of the last meeting: Proposed by Eric Colley, seconded by Margaret Stracey, that the minutes of the previous meeting be passed as read.

Carried

Matter arising:

Nil

Correspondence:

• The Secretary has received the application forms for attendance at the Festival of Remembrance, Sat 8^th Nov, and the Cenotaph Service and Parade Sun 9^th Nov. Anyone wishing to attend can apply through the secretary.

• There will be a WW1 Centenary Service at Sheffield Cathedral on Sun 3^rd Aug at 10:30am. All are welcome to attend and early arrival is recommended.

• Yorkshire Air Museum is holding an Allied Air Forces Memorial Day on Sun 7^th Sep. All are welcome to attend.

• Eden Camp will hold it's annual All Services Parade and Commemerative Service on Sun 7^th Sep. All are welcome to attend.

• Lights Out!10PM, 4^th August. In a dramatic UK-wide event “LIGHTS OUT” is an invitation to everyone to turn off their lights from 10pm to 11pm on 4^th August, the moment at which the UK joined WW1 100 years previously, leaving on a single light or candle for this shared moment of reflection. Special candles are available from M&S, with all profits from the sales going to The RBL

Treasurers Report:

3^rd Wednesday fund £

Branch Account £

BFI £

The Treasurer sent his apologies. Funds are unchanged from thee previous meeting

New members:

Nil

Proposals:

Nil

AOB:

Walter Whitely mentioned that Christine Spencer is proposed to continue in her role as S&W Yorkshire County Chairman.

Walter also stated that last year's Poppy Sales for the whole Sheffield area fell £3 shy of £250K.

Gwen Wilkinson spoke of a Candlelit Vigil to be held at The National Arboretum, on Mon 4^th Aug from 5PM. Followed at 8PM by a service, which will include prayers, readings and poetry, as well as musical performances from a choir.

Eric Colley raised the question of Standard Bearer insurance. No further action was deemed necessary.

The Chairmen then gave a brief overview of a recent County Management event he attended, highlighting the Legion's power as a charity. He also spoke about funds, responsibilities, and how inter-branch disputes can be settled.

Date of next meeting: 20 Aug 2014

There being no further matters the meeting closed at 20:00 hours. “The Queen”.