Minutes of the AGM 2008

Minutes of AGM of GSS – Chapter of St Birinus held on 5th March 2008 at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Kidlington.

Present: Bros. Trevor Langrish, Bruce Armour, Ben Heffer (Chair), Ken Belcher, Dennis Dean; Srs. Jenny Dowdeswell, Susan Greenaway, Angela Dean; Supporters Pam Cooper, Mrs Armour, Robert Warren, Rhona Warren, Barbara Belcher, Amy Cooper and Naomi Heffer.

1. Opening Prayer – Bro Ben opened the meeting with prayer.

2. Apologies for Absence – apologies were received from Revd Dennis Mason, Revd Jason St John Nicolle, Sr Jenny Pittaway, Bro Julian Calcutt, Cllr Clive Tilling and Mrs Calcutt.

3. Minutes of the AGM 2007 – the minutes of the meeting held on 14th March 2007 were read and approved.

4. Matters Arising – there were no matters arising.

5. Secretary’s Report – Bro Ben Heffer presented the Secretary’s Report.

6. Treasurer’s Report – Bro Trevor presented the audited accounts and Treasurer's Report, which were approved and accepted.

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 2008 – Bro Ben reported that no meetings had been arranged as yet. Fr Jason had indicated that he was willing to continue to act as chaplain for the chapter but was reluctant to officiate in the parish of Kidlington now he had officially left the parish. It is hoped that he might invite us to meet in the Churn benefice once he is settled and that we can avail ourselves of the services of the Kidlington Clergy for our remaining meetings in the year.

9. Any Other Business – It was agreed to have a publicity campaign again this year.

10. Closing Prayer – Bro Ben closed the meeting with prayer.