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ADOPTION OF STANDING ORDERS
Nigel Wilson welcomed members stating that standing orders would be adopted.
ATTENDANCE
The following members attended the meeting; Nigel Wilson, Mike Croson, Steve
Palmer, Steve Bretherton, Doug Skate, Peter Bell, Lynn Law, Nigel Hares and
Brian Smith
APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from: Phil Barnes, Rebecca Bretherton, Lawrence
Wright and Tom Dobbie,
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
The last meeting took place on 3rd August 2009. The minutes of this meeting
had previously been circulated. The minutes were proposed as correct by
Peter Bell, seconded by Lynn Law and carried.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE SEPTEMBER MINUTES
Steve B reported that he had still to chase up Peter’s request regarding
business cards.
CORRESPONDENCE
Steve B reported that all correspondence received from BSAC had been
circulated to members by e-mail. Steve B reviewed a variety of recent
correspondence including the 2010 Gimborn seminars, the Suffolk branch BBQ
and events advertised on the IPA UK website. Steve B encouraged those
members who did not have passwords to the Members section of the web site to
contact BSAC for a password.
ACCOUNTS
Steve P circulated account sheets for July/August/September.
There were no questions about the accounts.
REPORTS OF OFFICE HOLDERS
SUPPLIES – Nigel Hares stated that he had bought 20 car windscreen stickers
from BSAC at a cost of £1.70 each. It was agreed that the branch would
charge £2 per sticker. It was also agreed that Nigel would order 144 of the
large Bobby Bears in time to sell before Christmas.
EDITOR – On Rebecca’s behalf Steve B reported that the branch web site had
been updated within the last week and that another events e-mail had been
drafted and was ready for circulation.
WELFARE – On behalf of members Doug Skate said it was great to see Nigel W
and Steve P at the meeting. Lynn gave an update regarding Tom Dobbie and
Brian Smith gave an update regarding Jean’s health.
BRANCH TRIPS AND EVENTS
RACE NIGHT – Steve P asked members for money and details of horses that they
had sold for the Race Night on 2nd October. Steve stressed that more sales
were needed and that ideally 72 horses needed to be sold to cover all the
races. Steve also passed out tickets to those intending to attend the event.
NIGHT AT THE DOGS – Nigel W to contact the venue to check out dates and
availability.
ALICANTE TRIP – Steve P reported that all the arrangements are in hand for
the trip.
MAJOR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
RECRUITING –Steve B will chase Rebecca to place another item on the force
Exchange and Mart database. Nigel W to prepare a poster for the notice board
at Thorpe Wood Police Station about the 3 months free offer.
PHOTO COMPETITION – Doug reminded members that the deadline for the
submission of photos was 30th September. Doug asked that the 2010 calendar
be produced in a wider format.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP WEEK 2010 - Discussion took place regarding the
dates for the event. The week commencing 13th September 2010 was agreed to
be suitable.
Mike suggested that the branch could consider applying to Peterborough City
Council for a grant to cover some of the cost of the event, given the
previous exchange of official council gifts between the towns concerned and
the attendance of the mayor at the event in 2008. Mike agreed to pass
details on to Steve B.
Steve B informed members that he had approached the ACC , who had agreed to
supply two minibuses for the duration of the event.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Steve B reminded members about the change of the Sunday lunch venue, which
will now be at the Golden Boar at Freckenham at 1pm following the Regional
Half Yearly meeting.
Doug Skate informed members that he, Lawrence and Sue and Steve B had
recently attended the Drapers Arms and met up with Len Watkins, who was
visiting from Canada. Len asked Doug to pass on his best wishes to his
friends in the branch and his appreciation to those that attended. Len
extends an invitation to any member who may be visiting the Vancouver area.
DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE NEXT BRANCH MEETING
Owing to the unavailability of members for the October meeting, the next
branch meeting will take place at 7.30pm on Monday 2nd November 2009, at
Thorpe Wood Police Station.
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