Minutes of The General Meeting of The Lyme Regis Branch Held on 3rd November 2011

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE LYME REGIS BRANCH.

HELD AT THE WOODMEAD HALLS, LYME REGIS,

03 NOVEMBER 2011 AT 19:00 HRS.

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

Exhortation: The President

Chairman’s Opening Remarks:

The Vice Chairman is unwell and unable to attend the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday. At the moment everything is under control: we need help at the door; James Rice is ok; we have four standard bearers; drums are being delivered here on Saturday morning, and the drum ceremony is all set up; and the people taking part are all ok.

Mrs Angela Manners pointed out that last year people were unable to buy raffle tickets during the interval. This will be possible this year.

The Chairman thanked Mr Kevin Taylor for taking the minutes at the last meeting.

Monmouth Street is due to be closed on the 11^th. The Council have agreed we can proceed and the workmen will observe the 11 o’clock silence.

The local press had reported that Mr John Hunt would be taking over as Treasurer later this year. Mr Martin Jones explained that he intended to train him as his deputy in preparation for the appointment, but the article in the paper was premature.

Mrs Angela Manners opined that an extra person was needed on the door for Saturday night. The Secretary volunteered. (After minute note: in the event, not required.)

Guests: Mr David Humphrey will email The Chairman with a list of those attending from County. The Chairman stated the Mayors of Axminster and Bridport will attend with their wives.

Mr Mike Lloyd was not sure if he could be there to release the poppies. If not someone else would be nominated.

There is a new order of service for the church ceremony; not modernised too much but it won’t be as long. The Chairman thanked the Treasurer for printing the papers.

Mrs Angela Manners informed the meeting that 51 Uplyme scouts will be parading this year.

Minutes of the Last Meeting:

The Minutes of the last Meeting held on the 06 October 2011 were agreed as a true record and signed by The President.

The Secretary thanked Mr Kevin Taylor for taking the minutes.

Matters Arising:

The Recruitment Advisor had reported that at the Bride Valleys 75^th Anniversary Celebrations he had been approached by the Bride Valley Chairman, the County Parade Marshal, and the County Chairman, and asked about the whereabouts of our Standard bearer as they were told he would be attending. The Chairman was asked if he knew the reason why he was not there but there is no answer in the minutes.

The Chairman has not asked him about this and still does not know why he failed to attend.

Mr David Humphrey asked The Chairman if he had spoken to The Standard Bearer about attending the AGM. The Chairman said yes, he will be there at the AGM. He will also arrange the Standard Bearers on Saturday.

The Recruitment Advisor said another matter arising, although not in the minutes, at the last meeting we discussed advertising, and that we would not advertise. I have noticed a big advertisement in Pip’s paper. The Chairman replied that Pip had done that for us free and thanks are recorded in the minutes.

Mr David Humphrey asked about the location of the old clock. The Chairman said it should be in The Museum. He will clarify this with The Town Clerk.

Additions to the Agenda.

None.

Honorary Secretary’s Report.

Having informed two meetings that I would be unable to attend the last meeting, I do not know why the meeting was unprepared for my absence.

In future, if people could send me their report by email then, even if I am not at the meeting, I can still produce the minutes.

Honorary Treasurer’s Report:

The Branch holds	Current Account		£      337.85
	Branch Funds at Head Office		£ 11,794.29
	Total		£ 12,132.14

Notes:

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

The Head Office funds will be about £80 higher but I have not yet received notification of the exact amount of the fourth quarter's interest.

The Annual Accounts are at the Auditors at the moment. I have completed the accounts for the last year and they will be available for signature on the 24^th at the AGM.

I have produced copies of the Income and Expenditure figures for the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary so that they may be informed prior to signing at the AGM.

Welfare Secretary’s Report.

I am keeping an eye on one particular lady but I cannot mention her name.

Poppy Appeal Organiser’s Report.

The first two days collection amounted to £1,220 compared to over a thousand each day last year. There are still two days for collections.

Mrs Angela Manners pointed out the difficulty for parking to distribute and collect boxes from commercial establishments. There is help available to do this on the 15^th.

There was discussion about how to attract more volunteers for collection boxes.

Mr David Humphrey suggested that this matter be brought up at the meeting in May and, as Committee Members, we can try and find more people and review it in July.

At this stage, if need be, we can organise a mail shot.

Recruitment Advisor’s Report.

The current membership report will be produced at the AGM.

We lost one member, Mr Pete Flux, who died suddenly on the 17^th of October.

I had an email from Julia Collins who is the new Ladies’ Captain at the Golf Club. The Lyme Regis Poppy Appeal is to be the beneficiary of this year’s charity events. So, from October onwards all fund raising will be towards the Branch’s Poppy Appeal.

Monthly Draws.

To take place at the AGM.

Standard Bearer’s Activities.

The Chairman stated none; but they start on Saturday.

Any Other Business.

Mr Martin Jones will liase with the Junior Band to produce a single drummer for the parade on the 13^th.

Future Meetings:

The next General Committee Meeting will be held at 19:00hours, in The Woodmead Halls, on the Thursday the 5^th of  January 2012.

Meeting Closed: at 19:36 hours.

Minutes Of The General Meeting Of The Lyme Regis Branch. Held At The Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis, 06 October 2011 At 19:00 Hrs.

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

Present:

Not recorded.

Apologies:

Not recorded

Absent:

Not recorded.

Exhortation:

Not recorded.

Chairman’s Opening Remarks:

Not recorded.

Minutes of the Last Meeting:

Not recorded.

Matters Arising:

Not recorded.

Additions to the Agenda.

None.

Vice Chairman’s Report.

• Golden Jubilee Meeting held this September, The idea of a parade was given the go ahead, also lots of individual events taking place, there are up to 50 different organisations wishing to take part. There will be a RBL National parade. There is a meeting on the 10/10/11; the Vice Chairman is unable to attend so Ania Driver will attend for the RBL.
• Festival of Remembrance. 05/11/11 Woodmead hall. There will be no advertisement campaign as the cost is too prohibitive; a self-promotion scheme is to take place, with members to encourage as many people as possible to attend. The Standard bearer is available for this and all events during Remembrance.
• Diary Date change. 12/11/11 HMS Formidable. Parade 1015hrs. Ceremony 1030hrs then moves to Polish War memorial for 1100hrs.
• Remembrance Parade. 13/11/11. Issue about road closures, not yet confirmed by Police if they will do it. The Vice Chairman is awaiting a reply. If the Police do not do it then there will be an emergency meeting to resolve the issue.
• Junior band, the junior band is closing down; they will do their utmost to provide on the 13/11/11. VC suggested if needs be just a drum. The Town band is willing to play the National Anthem for the dismissal. Serious consideration for next year must be given now.
• Order of Service. The order of service has been revised on Church and RBL guidelines; the new service now complies with both sets of guidelines. The Church has asked if the RBL will pay for re-printing, which is not possible. The Church has said if they pay can some money from the collection then go to the Church and the Poppy Appeal (no % specified), it would need to be absolutely clear that if this were to happen then the collection money will go to the church and the Poppy appeal. Changes instigated by the Church not the RBL. Martin Jones offered to provide 500-1000 Black and White, two sided, folded copies, for no charge. The Church has displayed very little sense of urgency in this matter.

Honorary Secretary’s Report.

Not present.

Honorary Treasurer’s Report:

The Branch holds:

Current Account	£337.85
Branch Funds at Head Office	£11,794.29
Total	£12,132.14

Notes:

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

The Head Office funds will be about £80 higher but I have not yet received notification of the of the exact amount of the fourth quarter's interest

Annual return time, branch’s turn over less than 30 thousand pounds, property less than 20 thousand pounds. There is a new system for the handover of authority to disclose information to the welfare chairman. Branch returns have to be in by the 30/11/11.

Welfare Chairman’s Report.

Not recorded.

Welfare Secretary’s Report.

NTR.

Poppy Appeal Organiser’s Report.

License obtained, prizes for raffle on FoR night have been sourced.

Recruitment Advisor’s Report:

• Before I give my report may I draw your attention to the last minutes from the meeting held 01 September 2011 Page 4 Future Meetings the Secretary reminded the meeting he would be unable to attend this meeting, it is just some of you are unsure as to why the Secretary is not here.
• Sadly one member has died since the last meeting. Mr Raymond David Hallett who's funeral service took place on 6th September at St Michaels church.
• On a positive note I have recruited 3 members since the last meeting taking the membership from 184 to 186.
  107 members pay by Direct Debit
  77 Members pay by Cash
  2 members are Life members.

Legion Badges

• I have £55:00 and 9 Legion badges.
• Whilst at Bride Valleys 75th Anniversary celebrations I was approached by the Bride Valley Chairman, the County Parade Marshal, and the County Chairman, and asked about the whereabouts of our Standard bearer as they were told he would be attending, Mr Chairman do you know the reason why he was not there.

Monthly Draw

October Winners
	£10:00 Mr M Caesor	£5:00 Mr M Kirkby

Standard Bearer’s Activities:

The Chairman will ask and see if the Bearer will go to the AGM. If he does not turn up then a re -election will take place.

Any Other Business:

Festival of Remembrance set up 05/11/11 1000hrs Woodmead hall.

Future Meetings:

03/11/11 Committee meeting 1900hrs

24/11/11 AGM 1930Hhrs

Meeting Closed: at:

Not recorded.

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.