Minutes Of The General Meeting Of The Lyme Regis Branch. Held At The Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis, 01 September 2011 At 19:00 Hrs.

Minutes Of The General Meeting Of The Lyme Regis Branch.
Held At The Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis,
01 September 2011 At 19:00 Hrs.

Present:

Mr Cecil Quick	President
Mr David Manners	Vice Chairman
Mr Tony Smith	Honorary Secretary
Lt Col Ross Bennett	Welfare Chairman
Mrs Ania Driver	Welfare Secretary
Mrs Sylvia Marler	Poppy Appeal Organiser
Mr David Humphrey	Recruitment Advisor
Mr Keith Austin	Member
Mr Mike Lloyd	Member
Mrs Angela Manners	Member

Apologies:

Mr Martin Jones

Honorary Treasurer

Absent:

Mr John Hunt

Member

Sick:

Mr Ken Whetlor

Chairman

Exhortation:

The President

Vice Chairman’s Opening Remarks:

Thanks to everyone who managed to get down to the opening of the new shelters, which seemed to be a very pleasant affair.

Minutes of the Last Meeting:

The Minutes of the last Meeting held on the 07 July 2011 were agreed as a true record and signed by The President.

Matters Arising:

None.

Additions to the Agenda.

Mrs Ania Driver had spoken to the Chairman to inform him that The Woodmead Hall are inviting local community groups to an open meeting on the 12th of this month regarding the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations. Can someone with authority attend? I will be there but do not have the authority to volunteer anything. The Vice President will deal with this.

Vice Chairman’s Report.

I should like to introduce ex Warrant Officer Kevin Taylor who is here this evening as an observer.

A reminder of some dates for later this year:

The Festival of Remembrance is here on Saturday the 5th of November;

Armistice Day is on Friday the 11th of November, at the War Memorial at 11:00 hrs;

The Remembrance Day Parade is Sunday the 13th of November.

Honorary Secretary’s Report.

I have some copies of the 90th Anniversary News Number 2, which I shall leave here for anyone who is interested to pick-up after the meeting.

The Annual Meeting of Dorset Royal British Legion County Conference is on the 8th of January 2012, at Ferndown Village Hall. Once the Committee has been confirmed at the AGM, on Thursday the 24th of November, a representative may be chosen.

Honorary Treasurer’s Report:

The Branch holds:

Current Account	£344.35
Branch Funds at Head Office	£11,794.29
Total	£12,138.64

Notes:

The interest rate on the HO Account is currently 3.05%.

This report reflects the transfer of £300 from the Current Account to the HO Deposit.

The Vice Chairman added that he had been handed some donation cheques, which actually went to Bill Reed, from JF Clarke Funeral Directors, and these will be passed to Martin.

Welfare Chairman’s Report.

Bill Reed would like a copy of the Minutes to keep up with what is going on.

The Hon Secretary will deliver a copy to 19 Anning Road in future.

Welfare Secretary’s Report.

NTR.

The Vice Chairman added that there is some confusion about the current taxi service. Anyone requiring a taxi service should ring him first.

Poppy Appeal Organiser’s Report.

Everything is ordered and I have had a delivery of the wreaths, I have got everything I need.

The collections for Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th of October have been cleared, and I am hoping to get the following week, the 4th and 5th of November.

The Recruitment Advisor will try to lobby on our behalf at County level next week for the November dates.

Recruitment Advisor’s Report:

Since the last meeting in July we have sadly lost one member, Mr Lionel Harry Fisher who died 21st July 2011, on a positive note I have recruited one member keeping the membership at 184.

107 Pay by Direct Debit

75 Pay by Cash

2 Members are life Members

Badges

I still hold 10 membership badges and £50:00, anybody who wishes to purchase a Legion badge or knows of any member who wishes to purchase a badge please give them my details, the cost of each badge is £5:00.

Monthly Draw

August:
£10:00 Mrs O Hill	£5:00 Mrs T Humphrey
September:
£10:00 Mrs J Hayball	£5:00 Mr J Youens

Standard Bearer’s Activities:

None. The Vice Chairman thanked David for standing in at the Clock Ceremony.

Any Other Business:

The Welfare Chairman proposed that the notice board in town should display the time and the place of the next meeting; and also the welfare telephone number.

The Vice Chairman suggested placing the meeting dates in the two local papers. By law, the AGM has to be publicly advertised.

Angela asked if it was permitted for any member to attend a General Meeting. The Recruitment Advisor replied that any branch member can attend but cannot vote.

Peter Ward, ex RN, is interested in joining the Committee and may, therefore, attend a future meeting.

The Recruitment Advisor said that Mr Kevin Taylor would like to join the Committee and would like to propose that he joins the Committee. Seconded by the Welfare Chairman.

The Recruitment Advisor asked about the whereabouts of the old clock as it was supposed to go to the Museum. Nobody knew but the Vice Chairman assumes it is with the Council. This has to be resolved.

The Chairman has been given details of a calligrapher to produce the Victory Goblet Certificate. Progress is not known and should be discussed at the next meeting.

Future Meetings:

The next General Committee Meeting will be held at 19:00hours, in The Woodmead Hall, on the Thursday the 06th of October 2011.

The Secretary reminded the meeting that he would be unable to attend this.

Meeting Closed: at 19:38 hours.

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE LYME REGIS BRANCH. HELD AT THE WOODMEAD HALL, LYME REGIS, ON THE 07TH OF JULY 2011 AT 19:00 HRS.

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE LYME REGIS BRANCH.
HELD AT THE WOODMEAD HALL, LYME REGIS,
ON THE 07TH OF JULY 2011 AT 19:00 HRS.

Present:

Mr Cecil Quick	President
Mr Ken Whetlor	Chairman
Mr Tony Smith	Honorary Secretary
Mr Martin Jones	Honorary Treasurer
Lt Col Ross Bennett	Welfare Chairman
Mrs Ania Driver	Welfare Secretary
Mrs Sylvia Marler	Poppy Appeal Organiser
Mr David Humphrey	Recruitment Advisor
Mr Keith Austin	Member
Mr Mike Lloyd	Member
Mrs Angela Manners	Member
Apologies:
Mr David Manners	Vice Chairman

Absent:

Mr John Hunt

Member

Exhortation:

The President

Chairman’s Opening Remarks:

For the clock ceremony next Saturday we should assemble at 10:15 hours for 10:30 hours. David will make a brief speech. I have invited the vicar to attend to say a prayer and then I will thank everybody.

Mrs Ania Driver will be a member of the Woodmead Hall Committee and Mr Ken Whetlor on Lyme Forward: both will represent The RBL and this was endorsed by the meeting.

I will be attending the 75th Anniversary of the Clyde Valley Branch, with my wife, on the 18th of September. Mr David Humphrey will also attend representing the county.

Minutes of the Last Meeting:

The Minutes of the last Meeting held on the 12th of May 2011 were agreed as a true record and signed by The President.

Matters Arising:

The Chairman has not yet managed to identify a calligrapher to complete the Victory Goblet certificate. The Town Museum are delighted to host it.

The Coast Guards have paid for their Remembrance Day wreath.

Additions to the Agenda.

The Chairman has details about the RBL Festival on the 12th of November if anyone is interested in attending. Mr David Humphrey has already applied.

Vice Chairman’s Report.

Nil.

Honorary Secretary’s Report.

An honour walk is taking place at the Tank Museum at Bovington on the 11th of September.

I will be unable to attend the General Meeting on the 6th of October.

Honorary Treasurer’s Report:

The Branch holds

Current Account	£626.85
Branch Funds at Head Office	£11,408.41
Total	£12,035.26

Note:    There is an increase of over £500 due to the draw money.

Welfare had no request for funding.

Welfare Chairman’s Report.

Two minor things – one welfare and one taxi, but all being dealt with.

Welfare Secretary’s Report.

Nil.

Poppy Appeal Organiser’s Report.

We have the licence for the 28th and 29th of October, and hopefully we will get it for the 4th and the 5th of November.

Results of the Quiz Night 18 May 2011:

Income	£157.00
Donation	£ 30.00
TOTAL	£187.00
Expenses	£ 51.94
Banked	£135.06.

Recruitment Advisor’s Report:

The membership for the branch has remained steady over the last couple of months. We have 184 members

106 Pay by Direct Debit

76 Pay by Cash

2 Members are Life Members

I did however help the Birdsmoorgate branch recruit two members at the cream tea event they hosted on the 4th June to mark the Royal British Legion's 90th Birthday.

Badges

I still hold 10 Legion Badges, and £50:00

Monthly Draw

I have a cheque from Mr David Berry for the sum of £10:00, he wishes to return to the Branch funds that he won at the monthly draw.

June
	£10:00 Mr K E Longley	£5:00 Mr R Gollop
July
	£10:00 Mr P Flux	£5:00 Mr M Kirkby

Standard Bearer’s Activities:

Nil. There were diverse opinions about the current incumbent. Nothing resolved.

Any Other Business:

Nil.

Future Meetings:

The next General Committee Meeting will be held at 19:00hours, in The Woodmead Hall, on the Thursday the 1st of September 2011.

Meeting Closed: at 19:34 hours.

Minutes Of The General Meeting Of The Lyme Regis Branch. Held At The Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis, 12 May 2011 At 19:00 Hrs.

Minutes Of The General Meeting Of The Lyme Regis Branch.Held At The Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis,12 May 2011 At 19:00 Hrs.

Present:

Mr Cecil Quick	President
Mr Ken Whetlor	Chairman
Mr David Manners	Vice Chairman
Mr Tony Smith	Honorary Secretary
Mr Martin Jones	Honorary Treasurer
Lt Col Ross Bennett	Welfare Chairman
Mrs Ania Driver	Welfare Secretary
Mrs Sylvia Marler	Poppy Appeal Organiser
Mr David Humphrey	Recruitment Advisor
Mr Keith Austin	Member
Mr Mike Lloyd	Member
Mrs Angela Manners	Member

Apologies:

None.

Absent:

Mr John Hunt

Member

Exhortation:

The President

Chairman’s Opening Remarks:

I must apologise that I have not done anything about the website, but I will get on to that. No other remarks.

Minutes of the Last Meeting:

The Minutes of the last Meeting held on the 3rd of March 2011 were agreed as a true record and signed by The President.

Matters Arising:

The Secretary asked the Chairman if he had traced the Branch Standard. He has and it is with James Rice who told the Chairman he is available as Standard Bearer. The Chairman emphasised that if he failed to respond to a request the standard would be taken away.

Mrs Angela Manners sought assurance that he would inform The Committee if he went away at any time. The Chairman said he had made this clear.

The Vice Chairman introduced Mr Steve Staples who had made the small oak goblet, out of a piece of wood from H.M.S. Victory, as recorded in the minutes of the last meeting. Mr Staples explained the background to the project and presented the goblet and a certificate of authenticity to The Committee.

Note: See AOB below.

Additions to the Agenda.

The Recruitment Advisor  handed the Chairman an application form for the Standard Bearer to attend the Royal Albert Hall. Also, he had given the Chairman’s telephone number to the County Parade Marshal, Mr Spencer-Hare, who will ring with reference to the 90th anniversary Dorset celebrations at Sherbourne on the 3rd of July and a 75th anniversary in September.

Vice Chairman’s Report.

The most pressing thing at the moment is the Quiz at the Nag’s next Wednesday at 19:30 hours. Some notices had been posted in town and members took some more for further distribution. A press release had been put in The Lyme Regis News and The View From Lyme and, hopefully, bush telegraph will help. As many of us to attend as it looks good to have Committee representation on the night.

The other nearest event is Rogation Sunday – The Blessing of The Boats – which is on the 29th of May at 15:00 hours down at The Cobb.

Honorary Secretary’s Report.

The RBL Festival of Remembrance at  The Albert Hall application forms were given to The Chairman; £10 a head and should be in by the 8th of August.

Honorary Treasurer’s Report:

The Branch holds

Current Account	£136.35
Branch Funds at Head Office	£11,408.41
Total	£11,544.76

Note: Our annual cash subscriptions, (£796), which had been left in the Head Office

Account to attract interest, have been paid to the main RBL account since the last report.

Welfare Chairman’s Report.

NTR.

Welfare Secretary’s Report.

I’ve been in touch with two past cases and an ex-member of the Ladies Branch had been contacted and reminded that we are here to help.

Poppy Appeal Organiser’s Report.

I have delivered the letter concerning the Coast Guard’s wreath. I have heard that there is a retired Coast Guard who is willing to chase it up.

If anyone has a prize for the Quiz evening please bring it on the night.

The Vice Chairman mentioned an article in the Mini Dorset Poppy Newsletter, a new publication to him, suggesting that the street appeal could happen over two weekends rather than just one. After some discussion it was agreed that, before any further action is taken, West Dorset should be approached to ascertain if they agreed in principle that this could happen.

Recruitment Advisor’s Report:

We have lost one member since the last meeting in March. Mr William Croad who died suddenly on the morning of the 4th of March.

On a more positive note I have managed to recruit three new members to the branch, this was done at the charity evening on the 11th March to raise funds for Mr Neil Hampton-Rumbold’s London Marathon. We also raised £817:00 for the charity on the night.

The membership now stands at 184 members.

106 Pay by Direct Debit

76 Pay by Cash

2 are Life members.

Badges

No change from my last report: I still hold ten Legion badges and £50:00

Monthly Draw.

May winners:	£10.00	Mr D. Berry
	£5.00	Mr W. Reed

Standard Bearer’s Activities:

NTR.

Any Other Business:

The Treasurer asked if there was any requirement for additional immediate funds, for taxis etcetera, but The Vice Chairman replied there was sufficient until the end of the year.

Mrs Ania Driver wondered if there would be any official branch input or celebrations for HM The Queen’s Jubilee next year. It was agreed to wait and see what official line emerges next year.

The Welfare Chairman asked about the situation regarding the maintenance of The Polish War Memorial. The Vice Chairman replied that following the laying of the gravel last November not much else had been done. There had been a lady who had offered to help but was never seen again. The roses will need replacing but the daffodils surrounding it are Magna Housing’s responsibility.

See Matters Arising above.

After some discussion it was agreed that the newly gifted, magnificent oak goblet would best be housed in The Town Museum. There, it would be secure and seen by the most visitors. It should on loan, clearly marked as RBL property, acknowledge the maker and be accessible for the annual Trafalgar Day Celebrations. The Chairman is to approach the Museum to arrange this.

Future Meetings:

The next General Committee Meeting will be held at 19:00hours, in The Woodmead Hall, on the Thursday the 7th of July 2011.

Meeting Closed: at 19:39 hours.

Minutes Of The General Meeting Of The Lyme Regis Branch. Held At The Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis, 03 March 2011 At 19:00 Hrs.

Minutes Of The General Meeting Of The Lyme Regis Branch.
Held At The Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis,
03 March 2011 At 19:00 Hrs.

Present:

Mr Cecil Quick	President
Mr Ken Whetlor	Chairman
Mr David Manners	Vice Chairman
Mr Tony Smith	Honorary Secretary
Mr Martin Jones	Honorary Treasurer
Mr David Humphrey	Recruitment Advisor
Mrs Sylvia Marler	Poppy Appeal Organiser
Lt Col Ross Bennett	Welfare Chairman
Mrs Ania Driver	Welfare Secretary
Mr Keith Austin	Member
Mr Mike Lloyd	Member
Mrs Angela Manners.	Member

Apologies:

Mr Bill Reed	Vice President
Mr John Hunt	Member

Exhortation:

The President

Chairman’s Opening Remarks:

Nothing to report, (NTR), apart from the fact that the blog on the website is out of date. This should be rectified in a few weeks.

Minutes of the Last Meeting:

held on the 20th of January 2011 were agreed as a true record and signed by The President.

Matters Arising:

Mrs Angela Manners said that due to the Hall being used as a polling station on the 5th of May, the meeting scheduled for that night would take place on the 12th instead.

Mr Martin Jones said that the Treasurer’s Report figures should be amended to:

Cash	£417.48
Bank	£12,024.73
Total	£12,442.21

Additions to the Agenda.

Nil.

Vice Chairman’s Report.

The Annual Quiz will be held on Wednesday the 18th of May at the Nag’s Head, at 19:30 hours.

Honorary Secretary’s Report.

NTR.

Honorary Treasurer’s Report:

The Branch holds

Current Account	£140.85
Branch Funds at Head Office	£12,115.59
Total	£12,256.44

The Total amount will be reduced shortly by around £900, due to the transfer of our membership fees to Head Office.

Welfare Chairman’s Report.

NTR.

Welfare Secretary’s Report.

An ex-client gave permission for his GP be to be approached which resulted in the District Nurses being able to assist in certain areas. This was a success story.

Poppy Appeal Organiser’s Report.

If anyone has prizes for the Quiz Night please bring them to the next meeting.

The Coast Guards have still not paid for last year’s wreath. A reminder will be sent.

Recruitment Advisor’s Report:

Sadly we have lost one member since the last meeting in January. Mr David Rattenbury Passed away on the 13th of February. On a Positive note, I have recruited another two members taking the membership from 181 in January to 182 as of today.

103  Members pay by Direct Debit

77  Members pay by cash

02  are Life Members.

Badges.

I am now in possession of ten Legion membership badges and £50:00. Could I ask The Committee to please ask any member they know if they would be interested in purchasing one at a cost of £5:00 per badge.

Could I also inform the committee that Neil Hampton-Rumbold is running the London marathon this year in aid of the Royal British Legion. On Friday the 11th of March he is holding a charity evening, starting at 19:00 hours, in the Uplyme Village Hall: this will include a bar, raffle, disco and an auction of various other larger prizes.  Please inform as many members and non members of this event so we can support him.

Monthly Draw.

March winners:	£10:00	Mr Cecil Quick
	£5:00	Mr P Flux
April winners:	£10:00	Mr M Irish
	£5:00	Mr J Case

Standard Bearer’s Activities:

NTR. The Chairman is not in possession of the Standard, but is confident he knows its location. He will take action to effect its recovery.

Any Other Business:

Mr Martin Jones had travelled to South America recently and had placed a wreath from the Branch on the Falkland Islands’ Memorial, along with two crosses for Royal Marine Commandoes, whose names are on it, who were colleagues of Steve, who now works in the Boat Building Academy.

The Chairman asked for details so he could post them on the website.

The Welfare Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Martin “who took time and trouble to do this on his own holiday, and I think it was brilliant what he did.” This was warmly endorsed by all those present.

The Vice Chairman informed the meeting that Steve had made a small oak goblet out of a piece of wood from H.M.S. Victory, and would like to present it to the Branch. This was most welcome news. The details of when and how it should be presented, its use and place of safekeeping are yet to be decided.

Future Meetings:

The next General Committee Meeting will be held at 19:00hours, in The Woodmead Hall, on the Thursday the 12th of May 2011.

Meeting Closed: at 19:21 hours.

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE LYME REGIS BRANCH 20TH JANUARY 2011 AT THE WOODMEAD HALL, LYME REGIS, 19:00 HRS.

Minutes Of The General Meeting Of The Lyme Regis Branch20th January 2011 At The Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis, 19:00 Hrs.

Present:

Mr Cecil Quick	President
Mr Ken Whetlor	Chairman
Mr Martin Jones	Treasurer
Mr David Humphrey	Recruitment Advisor
Mrs Sylvia Marler	Poppy Appeal Organiser
Lt Col Ross Bennett	Welfare Chairman
Mrs Ania Driver	Welfare Secretary
Mr Keith Austin	Member
Mrs Angela Manners.	Member

Apologies:

Mr David Manners	Vice Chairman
Mr Mike Lloyd	Member

Exhortation:

The President

Chairman’s Opening Remarks:

The chairman welcomed the return of Mr Tony Smith as Branch Secretary.

Minutes of the Last Meeting held on 4th November 2010 were agreed as a true record and signed by The President.

Matters Arising:

Mr David Humphrey advised the meeting that his appointment is Recruitment Advisor and not Membership Secretary.

Treasurer’s Report:

The Branch holds:

Cash	£417.98p
Bank	£12,024.23p
Total	£12,442.21p

Recruitment Advisor’s Report:

We have lost 2 members since the AGM in November, one through admin problems at head office. The other member Mr E L Harvey passed away on the 26th December 2010.

The membership now stands at 181:

101 Pay by Direct Debit

78 Pay By Cash

2 are Life members.

Badges.

I currently have 12 badges and I am holding £40:00 Please encourage people to purchase them at a cost of £5:00 each

Any Other Business:

The Lyme Regis Town Council has requested that the Branch Standard Bearers could be considered to become reserve Mace Bearers.

Mr David Humphrey has declined as there is a potential clash of interests.

Mr James Rice’s view is not known.

Mrs Angela manners advertised the forthcoming Mayor’s Civic Dinner to be held on the 4th of March 2011, 19:15 for 19:40 hours. Tickets are £17.50 each for anyone interested.

Monthly Draw:

January winner's
£10:00 Mr L Caddy	£5:00 Mr V Rattenbury
Februarys Winners
£10:00 Mr W Reed	£5:00 Mrs C Blackmoor

Standard Bearers Activities:

Future Meetings:

The next General Committee Meetings will be held at 19:00hours in The Woodmead Hall on the following Thursdays:

3 March

5 May

7 July

1 September

6 October

3 November.

The date of the AGM is to be confirmed.

Meeting Closed: 19:41 hours.

Minutes of the General Meeting of the Lyme Regis Branch held on 2nd July 2009

Minutes of the General Meeting of the Lyme Regis Branch held on 2nd July 2009 at The Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis, commencing 19:00 hrs.

Present: The President, Mr C Quick; The Chairman, M K Whetlor; The Vice Chairman, Mr D Manners; The Secretary, Mr M Kirkby; The Treasurer, Mr M Jones; The Welfare Secretary, Mrs A Driver; The Poppy Appeal Organiser, Ms T Hodder; The Membership Secretary, Mr D Humphrey; Mr K Austin; Mr E Bignall; Mr N Hampton - Rumbold; Mrs A Manners
Branch Members: Lt Col Taggart and Wing Cdr Orr.
Guest Speaker: Mr Terry Vine, County Youth Officer.

1) Exhortation: The President

2) Chairman’s Opening Remarks: The Chairman welcomed Guest Speaker Mr Terry Vine, Dorset Youth Officer.
The President has been invited by the RNLI to represent the Royal British Legion at the Lifeboat week Red Arrow's display at 18:30 on 22nd July.
The Chairman informed the Committee about how the Agenda works. The meeting is an official meeting of the Royal British Legion, Lyme Regis Branch. The Agenda is the Chairman’s responsibility to compile and he is assisted by the Secretary who seeks the chairman’s approval for the inclusion of any submitted item. The Chairman wished to ensure that any member of the committee, wishing to say anything beneficial to the Branch, is heard. If anything is required to be added to the Agenda it should be submitted to the Chairman or the Secretary, for the Chairman's approval, in advance of the meeting. The Chairman will then give permission for the Secretary to publish and distribute the Agenda.

3) Apologies: The Vice President, Mr W Reed; Lt Col R Bennett.

• Guest Speaker: Mr Terry Vine, Dorset County Youth Officer, gave a speech on youth affiliation and the mutual benefits to branches and youth organisations.

4) Minutes of the Last Meeting held on 7th May 2009. The Minutes were presented on the night, agreed as a true record and signed by The President.

5) Matters Arising: Corrections to the minutes of the last meeting:
Under “Present”: Add - The Treasurer, Remove - Mr E Bignall.
Under “Absent”: Add - Mr E Bignall.
Under “Item 11: Monthly Draw”. Line 2. Change "The Treasurer" to "The Membership Secretary".

6) Additions to the Agenda: None

7) Secretary’s Report and Correspondence:
a) Item 5 of the last meeting was addressed and answered in a letter sent to committee members.
b) The New Branch Rules have been published to the blog and a hard copy is available for viewing in the library.
c) The latest Legion Letter instructs branches to use headed notepaper purchased from Buckland Press. The County Secretary was informed by the Secretary that paper is usually donated by the Committee members and templates are made using the guidance on the corporate branding CD. Having to buy special paper would be costly and wasteful to branches (if address details change for example).
Correspondence:
Legion Letter containing Remembrance Weekend 2009 Special Circular.
Note that some dates have now passed.
Key dates:
30th June - Applications for Standard Bearers to be with the County Office.
1st July to 31st Aug - Afternoon performance tickets for Legion members available by post from Royal Albert Hall Booking Office.
17th July - Application for evening performance tickets to be with the County Office.
1st Sept - Afternoon performance tickets available to the general public by post, telephone or visit.
ASAP - applications to march with the service contingent of the RBL, if unable to march with your ex service association, to be with the County Office.
Further instructions to Special Circular from County Secretary.
County Newsletter mailing instructions. Returns by 31st July.
June County Newsletter - Note the instructions regarding joint fundraising, for example “Help for Heroes”.

8) Treasurer’s Report: A Copy of the Treasurer's report may be obtained on application from the Secretary.
Total Funds Held: £10,450.69
Large transactions since the last report:
Out: £979 to Head Office for membership subscriptions
£300 donation to the Poppy Appeal
In: £600 entry fees for the branch monthly draw

9) Welfare Secretary’s Report: (edited)2 cases have been dealt with.

The Membership Secretary had noticed that the Welfare contact notices on the Council Notice boards have been covered by out of date council notices. The Chairman will organise the removal of the offending notices.

10) Poppy Organiser’s Report: The PAO has introduced herself to local businesses. Letters of introduction/Phone calls are in the process of being sent to Poppy Collectors. Tesco will allow a collection box on their premises and they are happy for a manned collection to take place outside the store during the Poppy Appeal collection days. The larger businesses will also be contacted.
A parachute jump has been organised by Kerry Humphrey and she will be donating a percentage of the amount raised to the Poppy Appeal.
The golf club has been contacted and they have agreed to allow a day on the new pitch and putt course where the Legion can hold a competition and family day with all money raised going to the poppy appeal. A barbeque will also be provided. The start time would be around 16:00. The club just confirmation of the date from us.
The Welfare Secretary asked if Poppy boxes could be provided for businesses, in particular The Beach House Cafe, that are not open during the winter. Mrs Manners informed the committee that an all year box could be provided but most people were reluctant to have them for fear of theft. The Poppy Appeal Organiser will contact the Cafe to arrange an all year box if they still wished to proceed.
The PAO is concerned that the Lyme Regis Festival of Remembrance is taking place on the same weekend as the Poppy Collection and called for assistance from members to man the door and generally assist her during the evening.

11) Membership Report:
Since the last meeting one member of the Branch has died, Mr Albert Pearson who passed away on 8th of May aged 92.
Four people have joined the Branch increasing the membership from 157, in May, to a total of 160 as of today.

85 pay by Direct Debit
70 pay by Cash
2 are Life members
3 are Excused.

The Branch still holds 17 Legion badges at a cost of £5:00 each.

There are 51 people taking part in the monthly draw, so that means since the last meeting the Treasurer has received a total of £612:00. Of that, £180:00 will go back out over the year as prize money. The remainder of £432:00 is profit for the branch.

Draw Winners
June: £10:00 Tracy Hodder, £5:00 Neil Hampton-Rumbold
July: £10:00 William Kenely, £5:00 Cecil Quick
August: £10:00 Steve Rattenbury, £5:00 William Kenely

12) Events Organiser’s Report: Armed Forces Day was quite successful although numbers weren't as high as had been hoped for. Just over £100 was raised in the raffle and by donations. The Vice Chairman was disappointed by the lack of support from the Committee and hoped that at future events more help would be given such as helping out with raffles etc. The Vice Chairman was also concerned about advertising events. Despite notices being posted around the town and information given on the internet as well as articles written in the local press, the Vice Chairman is aware that information is still not getting through to Branch members. Other forms of advertising must be found. The Chairman suggested contacting the town's paper sellers to see if notices could be delivered with newspapers or with the town council's newsletter. The Welfare Secretary suggested entries in the yellow Diary that is delivered monthly.
16 Members will be attending the Air Day at RNAS Yeovilton on 12th July. The Vice chairman had spent considerable effort organising wheel chairs for mobility impaired guests but the event had stripped the area of available wheelchairs. In future those with mobility problems should arrange wheelchairs themselves in advance.

13) Standard Bearers Activities: None

• The Committee agreed that a letter be sent from The President to the Vice President, on behalf of the Branch, congratulating him on the award of his MBE.
Action: The Secretary.

14) The next meeting will be held on 3rd September 2009 at 19:00 hrs in The Woodmead Hall

Meeting Closed: 20:00 hrs.