ASSOCIATION ABERDEEN BRANCH RCT

 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY

 

                                     14TH FEBRUARY 2019 @ 7.45PM

 

MINUTE             EVENT

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT     22

 

160. Apologies

 

Mr Ian Patterson, Mr Derek Donald, Mr Denis Scott.

 

161. Welcome

 

The chairman thanked members for a good attendance also Mr McHale the Scottish Regional Vice-Chairman along with Mr Walsh Scottish Region Secretary.

 

The Chairman asked to stand for a silent tribute.

 

162. Minutes

 

Minutes of the last meeting held on 8th February 2018 are a True record.

 

Proposed by Mr G Fenton

 

Seconded by Mr A Main

 

CARRIED

 

163. Matters Arising

 

Nil

 

164. Chairman’s Report

 

A vote of thanks for all those who attended the following.

 

Armed Forces/Veterans Parade in June 18, 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.

 

165. Secretary’s Report Events 2019.

 

* Scottish Regional Annual Dance @ Perth Saturday 8th June held

 

In the Salutation Hotel cost TBC at next meeting. Raffle is Aberdeen turn to run this year. 6 members along with wives to attend the event.

 

* Legion Scotland Abereen & District are to hold a Drumhead Service on Sunday 9th June at Schivas Castle north of Ellon.

 

Standards are most welcome to attend.

 

* Armed Froces/Verterans Day to be held on the 29th June. Still to meet up with the RSM Aberdeen UOTC regarding the event.

 

* RASC/RCT Corps Weekend on Saturday/Sunday 13/14 July.

 

* Operation Banner 50th Anniversary Memorial March/Serviceis to be held in Lisburn Norther Ireland on Saturday 17th August.

 

* The Perth Branch is to hold a Indoor Bowling Competition on Saturday 15th June between all Branches. Two Rinks 0f (4) total 8 players costing £24 per rink. Names ASAP.

 

166. Treasurers’ Report

 

The Treasurer gave a report for the year 2018 and intimated to the Branch the balance as at last statement healthy.

 

Proposed by Mr A Quin

 

Seconded by Mr Main

 

CARRIED

 

167. AOCB

 

a. The Ladies Night held in November Mr Main complained that preferred to hold the event on a small venue and to have a 3 course meal in place of a buffett.

 

b. Games night to be started on Thursday 14th March at 7.30pm

 

c. Thefollowing members indicated that they will attend the

 

Annual Scottish Dance at Perth on 8th June. Mr & Mrs Booth, Mr & Mrs Ingram, Mr & Mrs Gall, Mr & Mrs Main, Mr & Mrs Napier, Mrs Nicol and Mrs Humphrey. Total of 12

 

168. Montage Award

 

2018 year winner is Mr John Young awarded by the President Mr Sandy Main.

 

169. Election of Officials Post of President Proposed by Mr D Cowie,

 

Seconded by Mr J Gall

 

That Mr A Main be nominated.

 

CARRIED

 

Post of Chairman Proposed by Mr Fulton

 

Seconded by Mr Gall

 

That Mr J Cunningham be nominated.

 

CARRIED

 

Post of Vice-chair Proposed by Mr J Young

 

Seconded by Mr J Gall

 

That Mr D Fraser be nominated.

 

CARRIED

 

Post of Secretary Proposed by Mr J Cunningham

 

Seconded by Mr B Neave

 

That Mr I Robb be nominated.

 

CARRIED

 

Assisted by Mr J Gall

 

Post of Treasurer Proposed by Mr R Ingram

 

Seconded by Mr G Fenton

 

That Mr J Gordon be nominated.

 

CARRIED

 

170. NEXT MEETING Thursday 14th April 2019 at 7.45pm Twenty Two Social Club.

 

171. Meeting closed at 2020hrs. Supper was served

 

Mr Jim Clark Secretary Original copy signed James Clark

 

Mr John Cunningham Chairman Original copy signed John Cunningham