AGM 1938

1938’s AGM sees the election of new committee members and officials.

Committee Meeting held Feb 1st 1938

Mr J L Sanderson presided

Present were Richardson, Merritt, Thompson & 2 officials

Mr Thos Crawford was excused.

Mr Merritt moved & Richardson seconded that the meeting be opened.

The minutes of the last meeting were read.

It was moved Richardson, seconded Thompson that under the circumstances the result of the Whist Drive & Dance be regarded as satisfactory.

Mr Johnson moved that any tickets which are handed to players in the band for disposal must be accounted for. Mr Richardson seconded this motion.

The minutes were then accepted. Moved Richardson, seconded Merritt.

A letter was read by secretary, from the Aged Miners’ Homes Association stating that they would like to have the band attend the opening ceremony to be held at Lynemouth on Feb 26th 1938. Mr Richardson moved that the band attend. Mr Johnson seconded.

It was moved Merritt that we ask Jos Baker to reconsider his decision re his resignation from band & committee.

It was decided to hold the Annual General Meeting on Feb 13th 1938.

Mr Merritt moved that Mr R Lawson be asked to help audit the books in place of Mr Robt Henderson who had resigned earlier in the year.

Mr Johnson moved Mr Barron.

Richardson moved that nominations be closed.

The vote went in favour of Mr Barron.

Financial report of the concert held January 18, 1938.

Mr Johnson, as Treasurer, reported a deficit of one shilling & sevenpence (1/7) after Mr Sanderson promised to pay 2/6 to cover cost of advertising concert.

Mr Richardson moved & Merritt seconded that a letter be sent to Mr R Lawson explaining controversy over Jnr Lawson & the band trombone

Richardson moved

Merritt seconded

          That the meeting be closed.

Annual Meeting held 13 Feb 1938

J L Sanderson (President) in the chair

Minutes

Minutes of the last Annual Meeting were read & confirmed by a motion moved by R McPherson & seconded by J. Graham.

Balance Sheet

This was read & considered, followed by the Auditors’ Report & accepted as satisfactory. Moved by T. Crawford & seconded G. W. Thompson.

Election of Officials

Chairman

L. Sanderson moved by R. Routledge & sec by R. McPherson & accepted.

Secretary

T. Crawford moved W. Thompson. G. Barron was moved by A. Jarvie & seconded by J. Graham & accepted.

Treasurer

J. Graham moved & R. McPherson seconded that D. Johnson be re-elected, this being agreed to.

Committee

It was agreed that Messrs Thompson & Crawford be elected plus 4 others from outside.

Bandmaster

It was moved & seconded by T. Crawford & J. Graham respectively that R. Routledge be re-elected.

Resignation of J. Baker

This was read & considered, after which it was felt that, owing to it being Mr Baker’s desire, that it be accepted.

Band Sergeant

Mr Thompson was elected to this position.

Correspondence

A letter received from the Newbiggin Council offering dates for programmes to be given on the Promenade was read, when it was agreed to make applications for the following dates, June 12, July 10, Aug 7 & 21.

Bus Fares to Players

This was raised by Mr R. McPherson on the grounds of reducing expenditure. After careful & protracted consideration, it was agreed to continue to pay Bus Fares to Players.

Contributions (Members)

It was decided to continue to contribute 3d per member per week.

Colliery Levy

This question was discussed for some length when it was finally agreed to defer the matter until the new committee take over.

Committee Meeting held 23 March, 1938

Present were Messrs T. Crawford, W. Thompson plus the Officials

L. Sanderson in the chair

Business

 A further letter from Newbiggin Council was read, intimating that we had been granted 7 Aug for a programme & also making further alternative offers of vacant dates.

These were considered, when it was agreed to make applications for Sunday 29 May.

Circular from Blyth Parks Committee was read, it also offering dates for Croft Park. This also was considered after which it was agreed that we leave it on the table.

Hire of Players

This was considered necessary owing to our small numbers, & thought advisable to get in touch with the following as early as possible,

J. Gillan, J. Baily, G. Knight, R. Tweddle & J. Routledge.

This ended the business.

John L Sanderson, CHAIRMAN