October 2004 Meeting - AGM Report

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Our AGM was held at Coopers as we were due for a family meeting and there is both an indoor and outdoor play area for children.

The meeting was designed for us to discuss the achievements of our branch over the first 12 months of operation and come up with ideas of what we want to accomplish over the next 12 months.

Three posts were up for election. They were that of Branch Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. All three previous members, Mike Hope, Toby Field and Richard Dickins were re-elected by those present.

The branch accounts were a good starting point for how we intended to make changes. The total expenditure for 2003/4 was almost £225. These costs were met in full by the branch secretary. It was decided that branch must increase its income to meet past and future costs.

The predicted costs for 2004/5 are just over £100. To make sure that the branch can cover its costs for the next 12 months, it was agreed by all members present that future meetings will be charged for. A charge of £1 will therefore be payable at all future branch meets, by both members and non-members. N.B. Since the AGM we have received our grant from the SOC for 2003/4 which was £115.50.

Discussions also took place on dates and locations of future meetings. It was decided to change the meeting date to the 2nd Wednesday of every month. We agreed that the location of future meetings would rotate between the Green Man in Ringmer and the Horseshoe Inn in Windmill Hill (details on page 3). It was also agreed that family meetings would be in addition to our regular meetings, to be scheduled during the warmer months.

Next Meeting: Tuesday 9th November in Crowborough. < DETAILS >