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 22/2/09.

The fifth annual general meeting of Farnham Humanists was held on 22^nd February 2009 at Farnham Maltings.

Present included: Alec Leggatt (Chairman), Pam Leggatt, Simon Johnson Jean Fawbert, David Savage, Jim Herrick, Averil Marks, Vincent Marks, Elizabeth Hillman, Harold Hillman, Mike Adams, Jennie Johnson, Alan Montgomery, Linda Montgomery, Meg Howson, Sue Shaw, Greta Thomas

Apologies: Barbara Burfoot

Approval of the minutes of the last meeting: No objections were raised.

Matters Arising: The issue of meeting place was discussed in the light of the Café Rouge upstairs room not being available at short notice for the AGM. Alternatives including the Liberal Club, Maltings and South Farnham School will be investigated further. Members were encourage to forward any ideas to the committee.

Chairman's report: Alec Leggatt produced a chairman’s report for circulation – see separate document.

Treasurer's report: Mike Adam reported that he had drawn up the account subject to audit which will need to be carried out by Simon Johnson. Mike highlighted that several subscriptions for last year were due. Excluding these the current fund stands at £41.43 which includes a £46 donation to be passed on to the charity "Women in India".

Subscription rate: The subscription will continue to be set at £10 for a year per individual member although members are encouraged to add a £5 voluntary contribution. 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. It was agreed that the subscription is now due and should be made payable to Farnham Humanists and sent to Mike Adams at 10 New House Farm Lane, Wood Street Village, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3DD.

Thanks to the chairman: The meeting thanked Alec Leggatt for all his hard work over the past year.

Election of officers and committee: David Savage was elected as the new Chairman. Other officers and committee were elected as below.

Chairman: David Savage

Vice-Chairman Jennie Johnson

Secretary: Sue Shaw

Treasurer: Mike Adams.

Committee members:

Alec Leggatt

Jim Herrick

Alan Montgomery

Meg Howson

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

Any other business: None