HMS Collingwood Association
Annual General Meeting 2014
held at The Coniston Hotel Sittingbourne Kent.
(Apologies as the following is an account of the meeting taken from notes provided by Peter Lacey as we we had no printed version to go by.)
Annual General Meeting 2014
held at The Coniston Hotel Sittingbourne Kent.
(Apologies as the following is an account of the meeting taken from notes provided by Peter Lacey as we we had no printed version to go by.)
- 1. The Chairman started by welcoming all members with a special greeting to the new members attending
- 2. Welfare and Archive Report.
- Our W&A Secretary, Ken Waugh, reported on members who had 'Crossed the Bar' since the last AGM and that the Association was represented at most of them.
- Ken would also like to request that any member knowing of another member being ill or 'crossing the bar' to inform him/ committee to enable us to make an appropriate response.
Members were then invited to stand and observe a minutes silence for those who had crossed the bar.
3. Treasurers Report.
Our treasurer, Dennis Patterson, presented a balance sheet and also an auditors report and this was accepted by the members present.
Dennis also stated that there were still an amount of dues outstanding.
Dennis provided a copy of the finance and auditors report to the members by placing them on the seats thus all members can study as required.
This will now be a part of all future AGM's.
4. Membership Secretary's Report
Peter reports that the membership number remains about the same (300+0).
He had also had some queries about the dress for the weekend meals etc. so the following was decided :-
Gala dinner, Church service - No. 1's ( Blazers, ties and medals)
Sunday evening - Smart casual
Comittee - Blazer badges' ties etc. These also to be worn for committee before AGM starts.
Associate members do not have the right to vote. Ken thinks he has a copy of the original which he will pass to Mike Crowe who will forward an amended version to be put to the committee.
It was brought to the committee's attention that the IOW reps weren't providing enough support for the elderly.Mike to bring this up with Shirley. He will also inquire about where to go in the Liverpool area.
5. Web and Shipmate Editors Report.
Roger reports that the web is still up and running and has had a few inquiries / notifications via the email site.
The Shipmate is also being launched twice a year. He dosen't have any indication of how it is being received but is operating on the 'no news is good news!'.
After the mail shot (300+) I have received letters & phone calls and I print 15 - 20 paper 'Shipmates'.
6. Merchandise. (Slops)
Peter Edmondson has reported that he has brought some of the stock with him for sale.
Some items have been sold and been posted to parts of the UK. This is 'free of charge' as is the provision of a 'free tie' to any new member.
7. Any Other Business.
There was a problem with accommodation as the Newfoundland Association was also staying at the Coniston. We would like to have our 'own' hotel where possible.
We held a joint church service at the hotel with them and planned to take the wreath to Canterbury Cathedral. This was a struggle due to entry into the cathedral is limited or non- existent.
The AGM for 2015 will be held in Widnes, Cheshire.
8. Close of Meeting
The meeting was closed by the Chairman, who then called 'Up Spirits'.
Our treasurer, Dennis Patterson, presented a balance sheet and also an auditors report and this was accepted by the members present.
Dennis also stated that there were still an amount of dues outstanding.
Dennis provided a copy of the finance and auditors report to the members by placing them on the seats thus all members can study as required.
This will now be a part of all future AGM's.
4. Membership Secretary's Report
Peter reports that the membership number remains about the same (300+0).
He had also had some queries about the dress for the weekend meals etc. so the following was decided :-
Gala dinner, Church service - No. 1's ( Blazers, ties and medals)
Sunday evening - Smart casual
Comittee - Blazer badges' ties etc. These also to be worn for committee before AGM starts.
Associate members do not have the right to vote. Ken thinks he has a copy of the original which he will pass to Mike Crowe who will forward an amended version to be put to the committee.
It was brought to the committee's attention that the IOW reps weren't providing enough support for the elderly.Mike to bring this up with Shirley. He will also inquire about where to go in the Liverpool area.
5. Web and Shipmate Editors Report.
Roger reports that the web is still up and running and has had a few inquiries / notifications via the email site.
The Shipmate is also being launched twice a year. He dosen't have any indication of how it is being received but is operating on the 'no news is good news!'.
After the mail shot (300+) I have received letters & phone calls and I print 15 - 20 paper 'Shipmates'.
6. Merchandise. (Slops)
Peter Edmondson has reported that he has brought some of the stock with him for sale.
Some items have been sold and been posted to parts of the UK. This is 'free of charge' as is the provision of a 'free tie' to any new member.
7. Any Other Business.
There was a problem with accommodation as the Newfoundland Association was also staying at the Coniston. We would like to have our 'own' hotel where possible.
We held a joint church service at the hotel with them and planned to take the wreath to Canterbury Cathedral. This was a struggle due to entry into the cathedral is limited or non- existent.
The AGM for 2015 will be held in Widnes, Cheshire.
8. Close of Meeting
The meeting was closed by the Chairman, who then called 'Up Spirits'.
