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The meeting opened at
1100 hrs.
The chairman Jim
Husband introduced the committee and civic guest
Arnulf Baumann.
Major General Peter
Baldwin spoke of the two members that had passed away
since the last AGM, Brian Garland and Jack Hilton then
gave the dedication and asked for a minute’s silence
The Secretary then
read the apologies of members whom for various reasons
where unable to attend the AGM.
The minutes of the
7th AGM where distributed for members to read, the
secretary asked if there where any questions arising
from the 2000 minutes, there where none so the
Secretary asked for a proposal to accept, this was
proposed by Ted Tolley and seconded by Jock Stirling.
Matters arising: The
Secretary thanked the membership for a great
attendance, especially the member Steve Anthony
who had traveled all the way from Canada and told
the members about the American servicemen who had
contacted him and had been friends of Frank
Mitchell.
The Secretary then
introduced in order, our President P A C Baldwin who
brought us up to date with the involvement of the
Royal Signals in today’s environment. The
Burgermeister of Konigslutter Arnulf Baumann who made
a speech welcoming us to Königslutter and thanking us
for helping to keep the Russian hoards from the door
during the uncertain years of the cold war.
Horst Funke an
honorary member from Königslutter gave a short speech
also welcoming us to his home town.
Secretary’s Report: The secretary gave details of
membership (now 363). The Secretary then introduced
the treasurer Gerry Kane.
Treasurers Report:
The treasurer gave details of our finances and a
report is in the hands of the committee, he gave
details of the running costs and it was decided
that we would retain the option of asking the
members for a one off payment of £5 if required.
Election of
officers for the next year: The
committee all agreed to serve for the next 12
months and as no members put up for election the
committee where unanimously elected for the coming
term.
The secretary then
reintroduced the Chairman Jim Husband who made
presentations of a Königslutter Mug to Peter Baldwin
to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening
of the Langeleben Camp.
Reunion 2002: It
was decided that our next reunion would hopefully
be held at Loughborough sometime in May/June next
year avoiding the Spec ops reunion at
Barrow-on-sour and the RSA AGM at the end of June
The meeting closed at
1215hrs.
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