The
opening of the AGM:
The Chairman opened the proceedings at 1400hrs.
The Secretary Frank Mitchell:
Proposed we have a minutes silence for three members
who had died since we last met.
They were Alex Nicol, Peter Whalley and Sidney Grimshaw. Also
we remembered Adrian Muir and Heidi Brandon.
The President of the branch:
Major General Peter Baldwin spoke to the assembled
members about the Royal Corps of Signals. About the state of
the Corps and its displacement in today's world and of its
future role in the new millennium.
Minutes of the 1995 reunion:
The minutes of the 1995 reunion were read, approved
and signed.
Jim Husband proposed the acceptance of the minutes and this
seconded by Ernie Callaghan.
The treasurer's report:
Gerry Kane gave the members an up to date account of
the Langeleben Branch funds as of the 18th July 1996.
Election of the committee:
The committee agreed to stand for a further year.
This was proposed by Paul Fildes and seconded by Peter
Westwell and was carried unanimously by all the members
present.
Secretary's report:
Two letters were read out, one from Dave Twigg
offering the use of a sports club in Königslutter for next
years AGM and the possibility of putting on a meal for next
years evening function. Also a letter from John Richardson
offering to do any hotel bookings for members who intend to go
to Germany in 1997. Also the Schutzengilde has asked that we
march in the procession through Königslutter and they were
prepared to pay for a band to accompany us in the procession.
Also the secretary mentioned that an afternoon get together
was planned for August 25th in Manchester and if any members
were interested in going they should contact the Secretary
after the AGM. Also the cost of having our own standard. The
cost being £560. The general feeling that this was too
expensive for the amount of use it would gat as we only have
one main reunion a year. (see later note by John Rosson).
The 1997 reunion in Königslutter:
It was decided to hold next years reunion in
Königslutter but not the same weekend as the Schutzen Fest.
(see later note by Ron Lamph)
Any other business:
Alfred Rowlinson-Bates made the suggestion that
members at the AGM contribute £1 to branch funds but this was
not too popular amongst the members.
John Rosson brought up the possibility of
having a Langeleben flag but not one that depicted the Royal
Signals or I Corps but one that was of a general nature and
would encompass all units that served at Langeleben. He said
the finance was not a problem and that he was prepared to look
into the possibility of obtaining one from a source that he
knew of. So we have left this with him to go into.
Paul Fildes brought up the subject of
purchasing some photo's of the ceremony of the FAREWELL to
LANGELEBEN. These were offered to us last year by an elderly
German gentleman. So it was decided to try and contact this
gentleman and make the purchase if they were still available.
Ron Lamph brought up the subject of holding
the reunion next year so that it did coincide with the
Schutzen Fest in Königslutter. As most members seemed to
favour this suggestion, it was decided to wait until we hear
from John Richardson as to the date of the 1997 Schutzen Fest.
As soon as the date is known for the Schutzen Fest a letter
will be sent to all members with all the reunion details
Closure of the AGM:
As there was no other business the AGM was closed at
1505hrs. |