The 2008 AGM was held on Saturday 18th October 2008.
Hosted by the Abingdon Branch (assisted by East Vale) at the
Preston Road Community Centre.
 
    Before the meeting started visitors were taken by mini-bus to visit the sites of the old and the new junctions.  There was also an opportunity to view our new style display material.  Tea and coffee were available all day and a very enjoyable lunch was provided.
    The formal meeting started at 14.00.  All directors standing were re-elected .The meeting was addressed by Trust President Dr. David Fletcher. A special presentation was made to our founder member Neil Rumbol.  Pick of the Branches 2008 was presented to Swindon Branch and the Tony Davy Memorial Bowl was presented to Luke Walker.
    A Council Meeting was held after the AGM which re-appointed John Laverick as Chairman and Peter Kinsman as Treasurer.  Council also co-opted two new directors Chris Coyle and Mike Lang . Chris will be taking on the role as Company Secretary and Mike as Membership Secretary (designate).
 

Over 80 members attended the AGM and associated visits in Abingdon.

The next AGM is scheduled for Saturday 17th October 2009
 
 
 
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Visitors were taken by mini-bus to visit the junctions.
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Chris was at Jubilee Junction to welcome everyone.
 



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At the junction guides were there to answer questions.



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Our new display attracted a lot of interest.
 



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John (our new Event Coordinator) is responsible for the new design display posters.
 


The Sales team was doing good business.
 


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A very good lunch was provided.
 


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Ann, the Trust Administrator, made sure that things ran smoothly.
Chris was allowed inside in time for the AGM
 


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Roy modelling a sweat shirt.


Lots of familiar faces.   Colin and John.


 


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Ann.

Our President.  Dr. David Fletcher
 


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Chief Executive, Ken.
 


14.00.  Start of meeting.
 
 


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Ken, John and Peter ready to take questions.
 


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Words of encouragement from our President.

 


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Pick of the Branches 2008 was presented to Swindon Branch.


The Tony Davy Memorial Bowl was presented to Luke Walker.
 


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A special presentation was made to our founder member Neil Rumbol.


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Neil thanked the meeting and spoke of his pride in what had been achieved.


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