Royal Army Service Corps & Royal Corps of Transport Association - Part of the RLC Family
Scottish Region
Minutes of Aberdeen Branch
ASSOCIATION ABERDEEN BRANCH RCT
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY
8th FEBRUARY 2018 @ 7.45PM
MEMBERS PRESENT 22
112. Apologies Mr I Leslie
113. Welcome The chairman thanked for a good attendance also Mr McHale the
Scottish Regional Vice-Chairman. The secretary announced the
Passing of Major John Innes ex 154 Regt also National Treasurer
For the RASC/RCT Association (UK). The Chairman asked to stand
For a silent tribute. A Sympathy card was sent to his widow.
114. Minutes Minutes of the last meeting held on 10th February 2017 are a
True record.
Proposed by Mr J Gall
Seconded by Mr D Fraser
CARRIED
115. Matters Arising Nil
116. Chairman’s Report A vote of thanks for all those who attended the following.
Armed Forces/Veterans Parade in June 17, The Regional Function held at Perth in May, Remembrance Services at Kaimhill and Cowdry Hall Aberdeen Council Civic Parade. Some members were
Unable to march but joined up at the 22 Social Club. Look forward to another successful year which will include the 50thevent on the 8th September.
117. Secretary’s Report Scottish Regional Function at Perth 12 May at the Salutation
Hotel for 7pm those wishing to attend names in by the 1 April Tickets are £26 per head also menu choice selected prior.
Armed Forces/Veterans Parade 30th June 2018 as per previous
Years. Aberdeen UOTC will host us at Gordon Barracks Village
Including displays and Beat Retreat by the Massed Bands.
Remembrance Services dates Friday 9th November at
Kaimhill Crematorium, Aberdeen Council Civic Parade
Cowdry Hall Sunday 11th November. Scottish Membership total
Stands at 5,120 Corp Weekend on the 28th July, Move from Deepcut
To Worthdown in the spring 2020, Benevolence in 2017 99 cases
Costing £81,000 + £40,000 nursing home fees, RASC/RCT
Association funds now incorporated with RLC Association Trust
Fund, Scottish Region has become members of the Veterans
Scotland for a yearly fee £70 Mr B McHale gave a general outline,
The Aberdeen Council intend to hold a Anniversary to the RAF in
Reaching 100 years, The Perth Branch are organising a bus trip on
25th June till 2 July Staying a Leeds for 4 nights followed by 3 nights
Blackpool cost £365 per head contact Ally Stirton at Perth Branch.
Recommendations by the committee the following guests be invited
Lt Col Knowles RCT, Lt Col Evans Commanding Officer AUOTC
Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Mr Duncan Forbes Scottish Region Association Chairman, and Cost set at £40 per head, Arrival Drinks
(Preseco). Photo shoot, Meal with Port to toast Queen,
Association, Absent friends, Speeches also presentation.
118. Treasurers’ Report The Treasurer gave a report for the year 2017 and intimated
to the Branch the balance as at last statement £1,489.90.
Proposed by Mr J Young
Seconded by Mr Main
CARRIED
119. Election of Officials Post of President Proposed by Mr S Milne
Seconded by Mr J Gall
That Mr A Main be nominated.
CARRIED
Post of Chairman Proposed by Mr D Fraser
Seconded by Mr G Fenton
That Mr J Cunningham be nominated.
CARRIED
Post of Secretary Proposed by Mr J Cunningham
Seconded by Mr B Neave
That Mr J Clark be nominated.
CARRIED
Post of Treasurer Proposed by Mr J Young
Seconded by Mr A Quin
That Mr J Gordon be nominated.
CARRIED
Mr D Fraser volunteered to assist the treasurer.
120. AOCB Proposed by Mr D Fraser
Seconded by Mr G Fenton
That the cost of a ticket £40per head.
CARRIED
Proposed by Mr D Fraser
Seconded by Mr C Taylor
That Mr J Young will produce the Menu for the 50th event.
CARRIED
A vote of thanks by the Treasurer for Mike Plowan auditing the
Account but suggested the account was in good order possibly
He may have a volunteer to assist with the position? Mr D Fraser
Stepped into the breach.
121. Montage Award 2017 year winner is Mr Tommy Booth presented by the outgoing President Mr D Fraser.
122. NEXT MEETING Thursday 13th April 2017 at 7.45pm Twenty Two Social Club.
123. Meeting closed at 2045. Supper was served
Mr Jim Clark Secretary Original copy signed James Clark
Mr John Cunningham Chairman Original copy signed John Cunningham
RASC/RCT ASSOCIATION ABERDEEN BRANCH RCT
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY
12th APRIL 2018 @ 7.45PM
MEMBERS PRESENT 12
112. Apologies
Mr Jim Clark. Mr John Gall, Mr Bryan Neave, Mr Douglas Fraser, Mr Kenny Fulton
113. Welcome
The Chairman asked for a minutes silence in Remembrance of past members.
114. Minutes
Minutes of the last meeting held on 12th October 2017 are a True record.
Proposed by Mr A Main
Seconded by Mr C Taylor
CARRIED
115.Matters Arising Nil
116.Chairman’s Report
The following salient points were raised.
The 50th Anniversary event the photographer has been booked.
All tickets will have to paid by the 14th July 2018 (£40).
Consideration will be given to those who find the cost hard to bear.
Proposed by Mr Ian Rob
Seconded by Mr Dave Cowie.
CARRIED
Proposed by Mr John Cunningham,
Seconded by Mr Dave Cowie
That Mr Les Thomson be invited to the 50th Event for past services to the Branch
CARRIED
Proposed by Mr Tom Booth
Seconded by Mr Ian Robb
That the sum of £10 per member attending the Scottish Region Dance at Perth. (£60)
CARRIED
Proposed by Mr A Main
Seconded by Mr Dave Cowie
That a sum of £50 be allocated to Provide hospitality at the Armed Forces/Veterans Parade on 30th June 2018.
CARRIED
Proposed by Mr Jim Clark
Seconded by Mr John Cunningham
That we hold a Ladies Night on the 30th November in the RUA Social Club.
Entertainment by BLITZ , catering arrangements will be informed at a later meeting.
CARRIED
117.Secretary’s Report
Branch AGM 17th February 2018.
17 members attended Mr Benny McHale the Scottish Region Vice-Chair was in attendance. Mr Douglas Fraser stood down as President due to work commitemen’s. The Chairman, Vice-Chair, Secretary and treasurer all will stand for another year.
The Armed Forces/Veterans Parade will be held on 30th June.
This year the Parade will have to sanctioned by 51 Brigade Commander failing this the
Aberdeen Council will still hold the Parade down Union Street on reaching King Street
The Parade will disperse and finish. We may retire to a suitable venue.
The ANZAC DAY
Will be held on Saturday 21st April at the St Machar Cathedral for 11AM. Standard and bearer can attend along with other Regimental Corps, and any member wishing to attend.
118.Treasurers’ Report
The Treasurer intimated to the Branch that the account continues to show a healthy balance.
119.AOCB
Scotland will receive 12 tickets for the London Cenotaph Parade.
Each Branch will be allotted 2 per places. Any Branch not requiring theirs can return them to the Region secretary for other Branches who can use them.
120.NEXT MEETING
14thJune at 7.45pm, Twenty Two Club.
121.CHAIR/SEC REP
Please find attached Head Quarters Chairman/Secretary Reports.
122.Meeting closed at 2030.
Mr Jim ClarkSecretary
Original copy signed James Clark
Mr John CunninghamChairman
Original copy signed John Cunningham