This year’s AGM was again very well attended with 17 members, including the Committee. This is a far cry from where we were a couple of years ago when it was only the Committee, a couple of members and someone looking for directions to the Chippy!!
In 2009 the appearance and direction of the MBS changed and this year marked the End of the New Beginning as long time Committee Member, and Vice Chairman, Andy P stepped down. Andy has worked, and supported the Club, for many years and feels that it is time for a rest. On behalf of the Members I’d like to say a huge THANK YOU and wish Andy a happy retirement. On a more upbeat note the Committee this year has been joined by Judith and Adrian. They will be shadowing Keith W and Dean to take on the Treasurers and Secretaries respectively next year. On behalf of the Committee I would like to thank them both, and ALL the Members who pledged support to the running of OUR Club. Unfortunately, this year will also be my final year as Chairman. It has been a privilege and an honour to help lead our Club but I just need a bit of time with my family and to recharge the old Bonsai Batteries. Keith, Dean and myself will still be involved with the Committee and the Club after our retirement and as they say “Never say Never” so we could well be back at the helm. For those of you reading this and think that this could be the Beginning of the End, far from it, as I think that the Club is at the strongest it has been for many, many years!
Once the AGM was concluded we had a very busy, and fun, Auction. There were plenty of goodies for sale (not all mine I hasten to add!) and I think everyone got a bargain and the Club also benefitted with some nice commission payments. Thanks one and all for bidding or putting items up for sale. Although pushed for time we still had Tree of the Month to fit in and this was won by another member of the Boiled Egg Brigade Andy H. This is now beginning to become a problem for us less folicly challenged members, maybe I need to invest in better trees. Well done Andy, your time with Mick has served you well!!
Next month sees our usual “Fish’n’Chip” Supper no doubt complimented by one of Mr P’s fiendishly difficult and fun quizzes. I look forward to seeing you all there with a very special item up for Auction (watch this space!) Kindest Regards, Simon.
In 2009 the appearance and direction of the MBS changed and this year marked the End of the New Beginning as long time Committee Member, and Vice Chairman, Andy P stepped down. Andy has worked, and supported the Club, for many years and feels that it is time for a rest. On behalf of the Members I’d like to say a huge THANK YOU and wish Andy a happy retirement. On a more upbeat note the Committee this year has been joined by Judith and Adrian. They will be shadowing Keith W and Dean to take on the Treasurers and Secretaries respectively next year. On behalf of the Committee I would like to thank them both, and ALL the Members who pledged support to the running of OUR Club. Unfortunately, this year will also be my final year as Chairman. It has been a privilege and an honour to help lead our Club but I just need a bit of time with my family and to recharge the old Bonsai Batteries. Keith, Dean and myself will still be involved with the Committee and the Club after our retirement and as they say “Never say Never” so we could well be back at the helm. For those of you reading this and think that this could be the Beginning of the End, far from it, as I think that the Club is at the strongest it has been for many, many years!
Once the AGM was concluded we had a very busy, and fun, Auction. There were plenty of goodies for sale (not all mine I hasten to add!) and I think everyone got a bargain and the Club also benefitted with some nice commission payments. Thanks one and all for bidding or putting items up for sale. Although pushed for time we still had Tree of the Month to fit in and this was won by another member of the Boiled Egg Brigade Andy H. This is now beginning to become a problem for us less folicly challenged members, maybe I need to invest in better trees. Well done Andy, your time with Mick has served you well!!
Next month sees our usual “Fish’n’Chip” Supper no doubt complimented by one of Mr P’s fiendishly difficult and fun quizzes. I look forward to seeing you all there with a very special item up for Auction (watch this space!) Kindest Regards, Simon.
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