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
RASC/RCT ASSOCIATION ABERDEEN BRANCH
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY
13th DECEMBER 2018 @ 7.45PM
MEMBERS PRESENT 13
153. Apologies Mr Sandy Main, Mr Thom Booth, Mr Jim Clark, Mr Jim Gordon,
Mr Ian Patterson, Mr Bill Booth, Mr Kenny Fulton, Mr Stuart Milne
154. Welcome
The Chairman asked for a minutes silence in Remembrance of past members. He also thanked Them for their attendance.
155. Minutes
Minutes of the last meeting held on 11th October 2018 are a True record.
Proposed by Mr Douglas Fraser
Seconded by Mr Sandy Quin
CARRIED
156. Matters Arising
Nil
157. Chairman’s Report
A general discussion regarding Remembrance Parade on 11th November,
The Ladies Night on 30th November a successful night With the highlight being the local paper coming along to take a Group photograph which was in the Evening Express the following weekend.
Guests attended are Mr & Mrs Forbes, Mr & Mrs Walsh, RSM & Mrs of 154 Regiment RLC (V) and Mr Benny McHale.
158. NEXT MEETING
14th February 7.45pm Twenty Two Club. Annual General Meeting
159. Meeting closed at 2015.
Mr Jim Clark Secretary
Original copy signed James Clark
Mr John Cunningham Chairman
Original copy signed John Cunningham