Minutes of the AGM 2006

Minutes of AGM of GSS – Chapter of St Birinus held on 15th March 2005 at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Kidlington.

Present: Bros. Ken Belcher, Denis Dean, Trevor Langrish & Ben Heffer (Chair), Srs. Angela Dean & Barbara Belcher, Cllr Clive Tilling, Revd Jason St John Nicolle and supporters Jenny Dowdeswell, Nick & Marion Kubat, Graham, Sebastian and Naomi Heffer.

1. Opening Prayer – the meeting followed a public recitation of the Stations of the Cross and Litany.

2. Apologies for Absence – apologies were received from Srs Susan Greenaway and Jenny Pittaway; Bros. Daniel Smith, Sid Cox, Stan Goodwin, Robert Warren, Jack Webster and Fr Dennis Mason.

It was reported that Edna Mason was poorly again and Fr Dennis couldn't leave her to join the meeting. Bro Stan Goodwin was suffering with a fracture to the neck. The meeting was asked to bear both the Masons and Bro Stan in their prayers.

3. Minutes of the AGM 2005 – the minutes of the meeting held on 16th March 2005 were read and approved.

4. Matters Arising – there were no matters arising.

5. Secretary’s Report – Bro Ben Heffer presented the Secretary’s Report. Bro Ken Belcher, on behalf of the meeting, proposed a vote of thanks to Bro Ben for his work as secretary.

6. Treasurer’s Report – Bro Trevor presented the treasurer’s report and audited accounts, which were approved and accepted. The chair proposed a vote of thanks to Bro Trevor for his work as treasurer.

7. Election of Chapter Officers – There being no other nominations, Bros Ben Heffer and Trevor Langrish were re-elected as Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

8. Chapter Programme 2006 – it was agreed that the chapter should meet in May, July, September, November, January & March. Bro Ben reported that a meeting at St Margaret's Binsey had been arranged for July and a meeting at St Barnabas for Monday, 4th September. The remaining meetings were in the process of being arranged.

9. Any Other Business – Cllr Clive Tilling encouraged everyone to attend the GSS Easter Festival & AGM on 22nd April at St Augustine's Queens Gate. Bro Ben advised that next year, 2007, was the Chapter's 90th Anniversary.

10. Closing Prayer – the meeting was closed with prayer led by Fr Jason Nicolle.