Minutes of AGM of GSS – Chapter of St Birinus held on 25th March 2009 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, Angela Dean; Cllr. Clive Tilling; Supporters Pam Cooper, Mrs Armour, Robert Warren, Rona Warren, Barbara Belcher; Revd Canon Anthony Ellis.
1. Opening Prayer – Fr Anthony opened the meeting with prayer.
2. Apologies for Absence – apologies were received from Sr Susan Greenaway, Amy Cooper, Revd Dennis Mason.
3. Minutes of the AGM 2008 – the minutes of the meeting held on 5th March 2008 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. Sr Jenny Dowdeswell offered to serve on the chapter committee and the meeting unanimously approved her election.
8. Chapter Programme 2009 – Bro Ben reported that no meetings had been arranged as yet. Fr Jason St John Nicolle has written inviting the chapter to visit one of his churches in the Churn Benefice. The meeting agreed that this would be a good thing to do during the summer months. The meeting agreed that otherwise we should continue to meet in Kidlington and Hampton Poyle; the chapter committee would consider the programme at its next meeting.
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.
Secretary's Report 2009
The chapter roll remains at 30 comprising 19 members, 10 life members and 1 associate member; this is unchanged since last year. Although there has been a new application for membership in 2008/9, from a student at St Stephen’s House, I have not as yet been able to make contact with him to arrange his initiation.
In accordance with a resolution passed at a previous AGM, we met four times in 2008.
First, in March 2008, the chapter sung the Guild Office [here] in St Mary's Church, Kidlington followed by the Litany. We are grateful to Revd Canon Anthony Ellis for officiating and welcoming us to St Mary's. After the service, the Annual General Meeting of the chapter 2008 was convened. 17 members and supporters were in attendance.
In July we met in St Mary’s Church, Hampton Poyle for Guild Office, Sermon & Te Deum on the occasion of the 175th Anniversary of the Oxford Movement. We are grateful to Revd Jim Turner for welcoming us on that occasion and for officiating and preaching. During the service, prayer was offered in thanksgiving for the catholic revival in the Church of England in common with numerous other events around the country on that day. 14 members and supporters were present.
In September, the chapter celebrated its feast of title with Guild Office, Procession and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament again in St Mary's Church, Kidlington. Our thanks to Canon Ellis for leading our worship and preaching. 17 people attended.
On the evening of Sunday, 16th November we met to sing the Guild Office and offer prayers for the departed members of the chapter in St John’s Church, Kidlington. The service commenced with a recitation of the Angelus. We are grateful to Revd William Whyte who led the worship and preached. 16 members and supporters attended.
It has to be noted that we now attract less than 20 people to our services all told. This is a somewhat precarious position to be in and places a question mark over our viability. Please pray that God will guide us in our ministry and prosper our society in the year ahead.
I am grateful to the clergy of the Kidlington Team Ministry for leading our worship and preaching during the year; Canon Ellis, Fr Jim Turner and Fr William Whyte. Since we have no chaplain currently, their support is very much appreciated.
Thank you to all who support our services especially Prof David Murray, who plays the organ so well for us and to Bro Trevor Langrish our MC and for his invaluable work as our chapter treasurer.
Bro Ben Heffer, March 2009
In accordance with a resolution passed at a previous AGM, we met four times in 2008.
First, in March 2008, the chapter sung the Guild Office [here] in St Mary's Church, Kidlington followed by the Litany. We are grateful to Revd Canon Anthony Ellis for officiating and welcoming us to St Mary's. After the service, the Annual General Meeting of the chapter 2008 was convened. 17 members and supporters were in attendance.
In July we met in St Mary’s Church, Hampton Poyle for Guild Office, Sermon & Te Deum on the occasion of the 175th Anniversary of the Oxford Movement. We are grateful to Revd Jim Turner for welcoming us on that occasion and for officiating and preaching. During the service, prayer was offered in thanksgiving for the catholic revival in the Church of England in common with numerous other events around the country on that day. 14 members and supporters were present.
In September, the chapter celebrated its feast of title with Guild Office, Procession and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament again in St Mary's Church, Kidlington. Our thanks to Canon Ellis for leading our worship and preaching. 17 people attended.
On the evening of Sunday, 16th November we met to sing the Guild Office and offer prayers for the departed members of the chapter in St John’s Church, Kidlington. The service commenced with a recitation of the Angelus. We are grateful to Revd William Whyte who led the worship and preached. 16 members and supporters attended.
It has to be noted that we now attract less than 20 people to our services all told. This is a somewhat precarious position to be in and places a question mark over our viability. Please pray that God will guide us in our ministry and prosper our society in the year ahead.
I am grateful to the clergy of the Kidlington Team Ministry for leading our worship and preaching during the year; Canon Ellis, Fr Jim Turner and Fr William Whyte. Since we have no chaplain currently, their support is very much appreciated.
Thank you to all who support our services especially Prof David Murray, who plays the organ so well for us and to Bro Trevor Langrish our MC and for his invaluable work as our chapter treasurer.
Bro Ben Heffer, March 2009
Treasurer's Report 2009
In 2008, very little happened with the chapter’s finances, which are still healthy - income was £96.49 (£22.25 down on that for 2007). This is because we had one meeting less than in 2007. Expenditure was £166.28 (£140.08 up on that for 2007). This increase is accounted for payment of Secretary’s expenses for 2007 and 2008. The deposit account remains untouched and is accumulating interest - the balance on it is currently £1,149.24. This leads to our total assets for the end of 2008 being £1,381.90.
I still enjoy being Chapter Treasurer and am willing to continue. Membership subscriptions and magazine subscriptions are being collected centrally by Direct Debit and should preferably not be paid to me, though I can pass on payment form members who would rather not use direct debit. However, I would gratefully receive any chapter donations.
Finally, I would like to thank Brother Ben Heffer for all his hard work as Chapter secretary. I would also like to thank, in his absence, Father Dennis Mason for auditing the accounts for 2008, thereby checking that I am doing business correctly.
Receipts
Chapter donations £10.00
Membership subscriptions £25.00
Lloyds TSB Bank interest £5.79
Sub total A £40.79
Collections:
Mar. – St Mary’s, Kidlington £14.20
Sep. – St Mary’s Kidlington £16.50
Nov. – St John’s Kidlington £25.00
Sub total B £55.70
Total income (A + B) £96.49
Balance from 31 December 2007 £1,459.03
£1,555.52
Expenditure
Membership subscriptions £25.00
Secretary’s expenses 2007 and 2008:
Postage £86.09
Refreshments £44.23
Stationery £10.96
Total expenditure £166.28
2007 cheque late in presentation £5.00
Assets
Assets TSB cheque account £240.00
Deposit account(end of 2008) £1,149.24
Less cheque to be presented £5.00
£1,555.52
I still enjoy being Chapter Treasurer and am willing to continue. Membership subscriptions and magazine subscriptions are being collected centrally by Direct Debit and should preferably not be paid to me, though I can pass on payment form members who would rather not use direct debit. However, I would gratefully receive any chapter donations.
Finally, I would like to thank Brother Ben Heffer for all his hard work as Chapter secretary. I would also like to thank, in his absence, Father Dennis Mason for auditing the accounts for 2008, thereby checking that I am doing business correctly.
Receipts
Chapter donations £10.00
Membership subscriptions £25.00
Lloyds TSB Bank interest £5.79
Sub total A £40.79
Collections:
Mar. – St Mary’s, Kidlington £14.20
Sep. – St Mary’s Kidlington £16.50
Nov. – St John’s Kidlington £25.00
Sub total B £55.70
Total income (A + B) £96.49
Balance from 31 December 2007 £1,459.03
£1,555.52
Expenditure
Membership subscriptions £25.00
Secretary’s expenses 2007 and 2008:
Postage £86.09
Refreshments £44.23
Stationery £10.96
Total expenditure £166.28
2007 cheque late in presentation £5.00
Assets
Assets TSB cheque account £240.00
Deposit account(end of 2008) £1,149.24
Less cheque to be presented £5.00
£1,555.52
25th March - Kidlington
The chapter met in St Mary's Church, Kidlington to celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation with Guild Office & Benediction. The Rector of Kidlington, Revd Canon Anthony Ellis, officiated and preached. Our thanks to him for welcoming us to St Mary's and leading our worship. Afterwards the chapter AGM was held in the Refectory.
Present: Bros. Trevor Langrish, Bruce Armour, Ben Heffer (chair), Ken Belcher, Dennis Dean; Srs. Jenny Dowdeswell, Angela Dean; Cllr. Clive Tilling; Supporters Pam Cooper, Mrs Armour, Robert Warren, Rona Warren, Barbara Belcher, Sebastian Heffer, David Murray; Revd Canon Anthony Ellis.
Apologies: Sr Susan Greenaway, Amy Cooper, Revd Dennis Mason.
Present: Bros. Trevor Langrish, Bruce Armour, Ben Heffer (chair), Ken Belcher, Dennis Dean; Srs. Jenny Dowdeswell, Angela Dean; Cllr. Clive Tilling; Supporters Pam Cooper, Mrs Armour, Robert Warren, Rona Warren, Barbara Belcher, Sebastian Heffer, David Murray; Revd Canon Anthony Ellis.
Apologies: Sr Susan Greenaway, Amy Cooper, Revd Dennis Mason.
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