THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
FRECHVILLE and DISTRICT BRANCH
Reg: Charity No: 219279
Minutes of the Meeting held on 17 Aug 2016
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Meeting Opening:The Meeting opened at 19:05 hours with a Homage to The Fallen
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Present: There were20 Members present.
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Apologies:There were 8 apologies
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Minutes of the last meeting: It was proposed by Eric Colley and seconded by Albert Austin, that the Minutes of The Previous meeting be passed as read. Carried
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New Members:
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Matter arising:
Proposed by Gail Leach, seconded by Jim Mees, that the branch nominate Bryan Green for the role of County Vice Chairman. Carried
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Agenda:
October is AGM. Nominations for Branch Posts should be submitted at September Meeting.
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Additions to the Agenda
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Correspondence:
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Treasurers Report:
3 W Fund: £964.95
Legion Fund: £380.34
Poppy Appeal: £65,781.75
The Treasurer then gave an up to date review of arrangements for the forthcoming Poppy Season covering the following issues:
Safety
Volunteer numbers
Administration
Security
Stock
Price Lists
Car Park Permits
VAT
Gift Aid
The Chairman gave an update on the “Morrisons” situation
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Other Business:
It was proposed by Faith Austin, and seconded by Kath House, that Walter Whiteley, Chairman of the Shiregreen Branch, be made an honorary member of the Frecheville Branch. Carried
Diary Dates for September:
3rd Sept, VC Plaque for Capt Allen (RAMC), Barkers Pool. 11:30 am.
4th Sept, Loxley Garden Dedication, “Remorse” at Stone Faces Yard, Storrs Wood, Storrs Lane, Stannington. S6 6GYTimings to follow
11th Sept, Joint Services Day, Eden Camp
18th Sept, Battle of Britain Memorial, 11:30am, Sheffield City Hall
Chairman: There being no further business, the meeting closed at 20:00 hours “The Queen”
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Addendum:
After discussion with the Landlord of The Angel, It was proposed that The Branch holds a Christmas Pie'n'Peas Supper, at the pub, on Wed 7th Dec. Costs, Timings, Format etc to be determined. There was general agreement and this has now been booked.