farnham HUMANISTS

covering W. Surrey and N.E. Hampshire.

www.farnham-humanists.org.uk

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Contact: Dr David Savage 01252 794021

Little Craigy Barns, 37 Frensham Vale, Farnham GU10 3HS

E mail: david.savage44@btinternet.com

MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 19/2/06.

The second annual general meeting of Farnham Humanists was held on 19^th February 2006 (at the kind invitation of the Society of Friends) at the Quakers Meeting House, 36, Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DL

Present were: David Savage (Chairman), Alec Leggatt, Mike Pearce, Jim Herrick, Barbara Burfoot, Jean Fawbert, Simon Johnson, Jennie Johnson, Elizabeth and Harold Hillman, Pamela Woodroffe, John Breeze??, Keith Hayward

Apologies: Mike Adams (Treasurer)

Approval of the minutes of the last meeting: These were approved.

Matters Arising: Vincent Marks retired as Press Officer and a committee member during the year and Pam Woodroffe took over the roles.

Chairman's report: David Savage provided a report for the year and this is attached to these minutes. He thanked the committee and the group for all their support.

Treasurer's report: In lieu of Mike Adam's absence, Simon Johnson reported that Mike had drawn up the account which he, Simon, had checked as auditor. Three copies of the accounts were given to the chairman. The current fund stands at £185.

Subscription rate: The subscription will continue to be set at £10 for a year per individual member. Any guest speakers will be offered reimbursement of their expenses. Donations collected at meetings will be used to contribute to the costs of hiring the hall.

Election of officers and committee: The current officers and committee were re-elected. Jim Herrick was elected to join the committee to provide support with arranging the next debate and other matters.

Chairman: David Savage

Vice-chairman/secretary: Jennie Johnson

Treasurer: Mike Adams.

Committee members: Alec Leggatt

Pamela Woodruffe (also Press Officer)

Jim Herrick

Appointment of auditor: Simon Johnson was re-appointed as auditor

Any other business:

Present and possible future activities will be discussed at the next meeting on the 19^th March.
The group will continue with the current venue for at least 6 months.

Alec Leggatt proposed that Farnham Humanists extend their involvement with community work. This could also be developed to include optional pastoral care for members of the group which members could choose to opt into. Harold Hillman suggested that we might have a Community Liaison Officer who would explore which organisations Farnham Humanists could make contact with.

17 people indicated interest in joining the trip to Darwin's House on 23^rd April. David Savage will coordinate lift shares. People can take sandwiches or make use of the nearby pub and café.

The group will provide a stall at the Farnham library charity fair on Saturday July 1^st.

Farnham Humanists will write to the Town Clerk and British Legion to request that Humanists can be represented at the next 11^th November Farnham Remembrance Day service.

Jim Herrick proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, David Savage, which was unanimously supported.