HMS Collingwood Association

AGM 10.00 Saturday 17 April 2010

At Tillington Hall Hotel, Stafford

Committee

Chairman, Treasurer (Temp) and Slops – Dennis Patterson

Vice Chairman – Don Edwards

Secretary (Temp) – Rick Richmond

Misc Secretary (Website, Publicity, Membership & Welfare) – Brian Cox

Archives – Ken Waugh

1.0              Chairman’s Welcome

Dennis welcomed everyone and proceeded with the Meeting.

2.0              Apologies for Absence

Ron Davies.

3.0              Deceased Shipmates

Ken Cooper, Dennis Alan Coster, John Hall, Len Hughes, Lyn Lowe (Brian Hooper’s partner), David Steel, Harry Swanson, Gordon Turner, Kathleen Whittington

A Minute’s Silence was held in Remembrance.

4.0              Minutes of the 2009 A.G.M.

The Minutes of the 2009 A.G.M. were accepted.

Proposed by Trevor Wells.

Seconded by Tom Straiton.

5.0              Matters Arising

None

6.0              Chairman’s Report

6.1              The Chairman urged more members to attend more Reunions, especially the one in Spring, as this was the main purpose of the Association.

6.2              Introduced three new Attendees/Members: Robin Smith, Jack Thompson and Ron Wood.

7.0              Treasurer’s Report

7.1              Dennis had taken over from Ron Davis due to Ron’s failing health. Dennis reported that despite Ron having his own unique system, that was not easy to follow, he had managed to produce a set of Accounts which had been duly audited.

7.2               Dennis highlighted an item under ‘Income’ shown as ‘Miscellaneous’ for £424.52; the origin of which was unknown. There was speculation that this could have been from the sale of raffle tickets etc.

7.3              There were no costs arising from the accountants/auditors.

7.4              The very healthy surplus provoked a very lively discussion.

7.5              The Accounts were accepted.

Proposed by Derek Moore.

Seconded by Ken Waugh.

8.0              Miscellaneous

8.1              Website – Continues to be developed.

8.2              Publicity – Brian reported that he lacked the time to spend in this area and asked for volunteers. It was suggested that ALL members should make an effort to become their own Area Publicity Officers i.e. placing cards on appropriate notice boards, referring to H.M.S. Collingwood after their names/signatures on e-mails and contacting their local newspapers etc. Brian to produce a sample letter. Dennis to produce a Collingwood Business Card and a card, with space to include a local contact, to pin up on notice boards.

8.3              Welfare - Brian reported that he lacked the time to spend in this area and asked for volunteers. Ken Waugh volunteered to be responsible for Welfare in as much as sending the Collingwood’s Association’s condolences to the immediate family of deceased members. Ken would obviously need notification.

8.4              Membership – 1 resignation.

9.0              Slops

Tom Straiton has a contact for the supply of new Station Cards.

10.0          Election of Association Officers and Committee Members

10.1          Treasurer – Dennis Patterson.            

Proposed by Trevor Witts. Seconded by Ken Waugh. Accepted.

10.2          Secretary – Rick Richmond              

Proposed by Derek Moore. Seconded by Allan Moore. Accepted.

10.3          Welfare – Ken Waugh                   

Proposed by Don Edwards. Seconded by Tom Straiton. Accepted.

10.4          Slops – Derek Moore                     

Proposed by Trevor Witts. Seconded by Allan Moore.  Accepted.

10.5          Publicity – under review.

11.0          Future Reunions and A.G.M. 2011

The following was agreed by an overwhelming majority:

Autumn 2010 Reunion – Llandudno.

Spring 2011 Reunion and A.G.M. – Portsmouth. This to include a visit to a serving ship and a church service in the Dockyard.

12.0          Charity 2010/2011

It was agreed that our main charity would be ‘Help for Heroes’ but, that at the same time, we mustn’t forget those who have suffered in previous conflicts and are now growing older (There has been only one year since the end of WWII that British Forces have not been involved in one conflict or another.)

A.O.B.

12.1          Subs to be reduced to £5.00 per annum.

Proposed by Geoff Collins.

Seconded by Dennis Patterson.

Accepted.

12.2          Derek Moore drew attention to an item from the 2009 A.G.M. when it was agreed that all future A.G.M.s will be held on the Friday. Organisers to take note.

12.3          Brian suggested that Full Members relatives could become Associate Members. Agreed.

12.4          Trips to remain as 1 inclusive and 1 optional.

12.5          A Signing In Book to be provided (Don’t forget your Station Card or you won’t be allowed ashore).

The Members proceeded to Tot Time at 1140.