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AGM 2008

The Minutes

DATE Saturday 10 May 2008
VENUE WO's, Chiefs & SNCOs Mess, HMS Nelson, Portsmouth.
AGM 12:00
SOCIAL WO's, Chiefs & SNCOs Mess, HMS Nelson. Approx. 19:30
ENTERTAINMENT TBC
MENU : TBC
PRICE £23.
CONVENOR'S REPORT: AGM 2008


AGM 2007

The Minutes

DATE Saturday 31st March 2007
VENUE HMS Trincomalee, Historic Quay, Hartlepool.
AGM 12:00
SOCIAL Hillcarter Hotel, Church St., Hartlepool. Approx. 19:30
ENTERTAINMENT Dixon J. Scott
MENU :
Chicken Curry or Beef Stroganoff or Chilli Con Carne with Rice & Garlic/Nan Bread.
Vegetarian Korma.
Black Forrest Gateaux & Chantilly Cream.
PRICE £22.
CONVENOR'S REPORT: HARTLEPOOL VENUE PROVES A WINNER
Almost 100 members & guests attended our combined annual events, the first time held outwith Pompey, with invited guests Mayor Stuart Drummond & Mr Bryn Hughes of HMS Trincomalee Trust. Vice-Admiral Sir Patrick & Lady Elizabeth arrived and he was piped onboard the ship by our South Yorks. Rep. Neil Pearson. Our AGM then commenced at 1200 and concluded at 1400 hours
Members & guests arrived from 1930 hours for the Social at the Hillcarter Hotel. Sir Patrick greeted the Mayor, Stuart Drummond & his wife Rebecca & Bryn Hughes, HMS Trincomalee Trust, & his wife Jean. With everyone assembled, the association standard was marched in by Denis Askham & John Bagley. After the meal Sir Patrick thanked one & all & presented the Mayor & Bryn Hughes with engraved tankards on behalf of the association and in turn received a shield of Hartlepool’s Crest from the Mayor. The raffle raised £200 for the Association and SSAFA.
Mike Craddy & his crew of the RNLI, Hartlepool were very accommodating & 16 of us had the tour & a trip round the harbour before the boat’s throttle was opened fully up & down the shipping lane we soared. The donation tin at the lifeboat station was well rewarded.
Denis Askham.

AGM 2006

The Minutes

DATE Saturday 6th May 2006
VENUE Home Club, Queen Street, Portsmouth (AGM)
AGM 12:00
SOCIAL HMS Nelson Senior Rates Mess. Approx. 19:30
ENTERTAINMENT "Prelude".
MENU :
Chicken or Veg. Curry with rice, nan bread, poppadoms & chutney or,
Beef Stroganoff with rice & garlic bread.
Selection of cold sweets.
Coffee & mints.
PRICE £22.
SECRETARIES COMMENTS : Once again we hope to welcome back the ever popular 'Ritz' Duo. There is a change of venue this year to the Chiefs Mess, HMS Nelson and the committee and I very much look forward to greeting all our members. Tickets from me ~ John Truscott ~ as usual.
 

AGM 2005

The Minutes

DATE Saturday 7th May 2005
VENUE Home Club, Queen Street, Portsmouth (AGM/Social)
AGM 12:00
SOCIAL Nuffield Lounge, Home Club. 19:30 for 20:00hrs
ENTERTAINMENT RITZ Duo and Raffle
FOOD Chicken Curry, Boeuf Bourguignonne, Veggie. Tot
PRICE £18.
SECRETARIES COMMENTS : Once again we welcomed back the ever popular 'Ritz' Duo who somehow or other managed to get us old lags up dancing. Since most "non - Pompey" members stay at the Home Club it proved an ideal venue. The quality of the meal was oustanding and the jocular service of the Home Club staff was much appreciated by all.
 

AGM 2004

The Minutes

DATE Saturday 17th April 2004
VENUE Home Club, Queen Street, Portsmouth
AGM 12:00
SOCIAL HMS Nelson Senior Rates Mess. Approx 19:30
ENTERTAINMENT Shep Wooley ex-GI, "local hero" and singer/comedian, raffle
FOOD Social - Chicken or Beef Curry, Beef Stroganoff, or Vegetarian. Tot.
PRICE £20.
SECRETARIES COMMENTS:

AGM Social 2004 The AGM Social was very much an equal success with over 70 members and guests attending at the WO’s and Sr Rates Mess, HMS Nelson. We were entertained again by Shep and Ritz, who as always gave of their best. We were joined by Capt Peter Hudson, Captain of HMS Albion, who gave a short speech to the members. Great to see you all. Many thanks to all on the committee, Sir Patrick, Captain Peter Hudson, Lt Cdr Duncan Fogg (HMS Bulwark and recently proud father to a baby girl), Lt Aidan Cowan (HMS Albion) and of course to all of you who helped to make it a success.

 

AGM 2003

The Minutes

DATE Saturday 5th April 2003
VENUE Home Club, Queen Street, Portsmouth (AGM/Social)
AGM 12:00
SOCIAL 19:30 for 20:00hrs
ENTERTAINMENT Shep Wooley ex-GI; "local hero" and Singer/Comedian, Raffle
FOOD Social - Chicken Curry or Boeuf Bourguignonne, Tot
PRICE £16.
SECRETARIES COMMENTS : " A good time was had by all, thoroughly enjoying Shep Wolley's fine performance. Thanks also to 'Ritz' who enabled us to dance the night away and as always the Home Club was an ideal venue. Sorry to those who have been disappointed, as they were unable to get tickets, this was due to high demand. The venue for the 2004 AGM social will allow more members and guests to attend as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the commissioning of HMS Bulwark & Albion and also the 25th Anniversary of the inauguration of the association.
 

AGM 2002

The Minutes

DATE Saturday 20th April 2002
VENUE Victory Club, HMS Nelson, Portsmouth (AGM/Social)
AGM 12:00
SOCIAL 19:30 for 20:00hrs
ENTERTAINMENT Duo band, Comedian/Singer, Raffle
FOOD AGM - Finger Buffet / Social - Hot Buffet, Tot
PRICE £16
SECRETARIES COMMENTS : An excellent AGM was had by all, approximately 32 members and their guests attended the lunchtime venue. The Committee Members made the usual reports and much discussion took place particularly as regards the Bulwark Bell. The Golden Wheel Spanner was presented to the new Chairman, Mike Noonan, as his badge of office. Membership is now well over 600 which is most encouraging. Sir Patrick Symons, our President, made an inspiring closing address.

The Social event at the same venue had a similar attendance and was enjoyed by all. Danny Siggers in particular (celebrating his award of honorary membership) performed a star turn with the comedian. A most enjoyable evening.

 

AGM 2001

The Minutes.

DATE 24th February 2001
VENUE HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth
SOCIAL RNEB (Tiff's Club), Southsea, Portsmouth
SECRETARIES COMMENTS : An excellent AGM was had by all, approximately 35 members and their guests attended the lunchtime venue. Several items were agreed which will put the Association on course for the future. The Association looks forward to increasing the membership to over 500 members with lots of advertising to support this goal.

The Social event at the Tiff's Club in Southsea was well attended and enjoyed by all. The annual raffle was a success raising some much needed capital for the Association. An excellent meeting.