Recent Events

Jan 24 2010, A Remarkable Anniversary

On 24th January, 2010, Mrs Patricia Jennings, retired president of the NPS, reached the 80th anniversary of her election as a playing member of the society. The committee thought it appropriate to mark this with a gift of flowers and a card, since it is probably a unique achievement.

Patricia was delighted with the thought, and cheerfully played, together with Kit Pumphrey and Julia & Barry Say to mark the occasion, breaking into harmonies for some familiar tunes.

All pipers should perhaps look to her as an example of how to grow old enthusiastically!"

Jan 16 2010, NPS AGM

42 members of the society attended the AGM, which was chaired by the president.

The printed minutes were accepted as written. Several matters arising were dealt with briefly: one at least will receive further attention in the next newsletter.

The chairman's report, treasurer's report, and Cleveland report were accepted as printed, and there were no queries.

The working party report resulted in the adoption of option 3 (investigating registration as a Charity) by a large majority, and the revised rules were passed with 37 for, and nil against. Members present understood that there was much further work to be done before registration, and members will be kept informed and consulted.

The subs increase recommended by the committee was accepted with one modification: there is to be a flat rate of £5 for Junior members (under 18), wherever based. This was seen as desirable to encourage more young members.

The elections.

• Chair: Andrew Davison (2 year term)
• Vice-chair: Malcolm Craven (2 year term)
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• Magazine editor: Barry Say (2 year term)
  (NB. this is the ANNUAL publication, NOT the quarterly newsletter, for which Susan Craven is still editor)
• Auditor: Geoff Carter (who is re-elected annually)

As there were no other nominations for any of the above posts, the elections were carried by a show of hands which ranged from a large majority to almost unanimous.

4 committee members were due to stand down as part of the normal rotation. 1 nomination was received prior to the meeting: 3 others came from the floor.

Alan Bailey was re-elected to the committee.

Margaret Cato, Dave Goodwin, and Barry Say were elected to the committee.

All serve for two years in the normal course of events.

Anne Gale's election as vice-president was ratified by the meeting, for services as a past society treasurer, and now treasurer of the Cleveland Branch.

Several items were mentioned under future programme: these will be dealt with by the committee. More details will be available in the next newsletter, once the draft minutes have been produced.