Members Present Messrs Hunter (Chairman) Beddows
Eyre, Prest, Markham, Laycock, Meens
Calvert, Booth & the Secretary J Akers.
Before the meeting opened the secretary said he would like to resign or would like the society to appoint a secretary pro tem for a year
This was due to the trying time he had had
& ill health.
Minutes Pro N Eyre } That minutes of previous
Sec G Laycock } A G M be accepted as a true record.
Auditors Report on Balance Sheet, Mr Eyre (MR Tear was ill in bed with influenza) said the Books were in good order & though the Society had a loss of £4-1-5 on the years workings it would seem the this was due to a fall in Patrons Donations.
Pro W Beddows } That auditors report be
Sec AT Meens } accepted.
Electing Officers
The following were elected
President Pro J Akers
Mr FR Hunter Sec W Beddows
Chairman Pro J Prest
Mr W Beddows Sec N Eyre
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Treasurer Pro N Eyre
Mr J Prest Sec HV Calvert
Secretary Pro Tem Pro J Prest
Mr HV Calvert Sec N Eyre.
Auditors Pro W Beddows
Mr N Eyre & Mr A Tear Sec HV Calvert
The point was raised re Vice Presidents.
Pro HV Calvert } That vice presidents
Sec J Prest } be elected from members who had rendered yeoman service & others who had subscribed to the Society. The letter could be removed from the list at any time by the members.
Shows Pro J Prest } That the Annual Show be
Sec N Eyre } held at the Thornes Club as usual. The Secretary to write to Club.
The dates & the question of the other show to be discussed at the next meeting.
Secretary’s Honorarium
Pro W Beddows } That this be £6 as usual.
Sec N Eyre }
A Raffle of Chocolates & Eggs (Donor’s Messrs Beddows
& Hunter) realised 7/6 after paying 2/6 for room.
Next Meeting March 23rd
Meeting closed 8-10 pm. FRHunter 7/3/60.
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