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