Friends of St Leonard's
36th Annual general Meeting
Rodney Stoke Church Hall - Wednesday 12th November 2014 - 7.30pm
Apologies
John Smith Jo Bradshaw Debbie Levy Mary Banks Sue& Rob Walker
Attendance
Bridget Chalfont -Griffith Julie Parkin Don Banks Chris Kembrey Honor Neave Judy Pearce Sue Rose Len May Jerome Brocklehurst Steve Percival Dave Ginger Sue Wild Di Ginger Peter Wild Ann Percival
Welcome from the Chairman to the FOSL AGM
Thanks to Tony Buncombe for erection & fit of outside light ready for tonight’s meeting
1. Minutes
Minutes from 2013 were reviewed and signed off by chairman
2. Chairman's Report
Steve Percival gave the chairman’s report with thank you to everyone who provides help with particular thanks to Judy for arranging Flower & Craft show and Mary for catering. Big thank you to Bridget for organising FOSL especially our regular to do list.
To Jo Bradshaw for introducing FOSL to face book
3. Treasurers report
Jo Bradshaw produced an spreadsheet which has been approved by accountants.
A new purchase of pop up marquee bought with flower festival in mind 10x3metres which can be hired through FOSL is a welcome addition .
The chairman questioned the number of times the marquee had been hired this year ? Will ask Jo at next FOSL meeting to clarify.
Peter Wild asked if we have April-March financial year
The chairman mentions the FOSL policy of holding £5000. in reserve for any future H& S issues and forthcoming quinquennial revue.
Jo has suggested if anyone would like any further info regarding finance to contact her.
Peter Wild proposed a big thank you to her Chris Kembrey seconded.
Treasuers report- see attachment
4. Annual Membership fee.
Are we going to charge ?
Ann Percival – people give enough already proposed Ann Seconded Sue Rose
5. PCC report
Chris Kembrey
PCC report given by Chris Kembrey
Right now you will be glad to know there is no call on FOSL fund for help, because we have completed all the work we choose to tackle, when the quinquennial struck us in 2009.But we await the architects visit to draw up his report for the new quinquennial requirements.
So the PCC express heartfelt thanks for all your help particualary with the last period of fabric care, and for all your support in what we have done.
Without going into detail you may like to be reminded of what the PCC has done since 2009 with your help grant sand assistance from elsewhere i.e. volunteer help too numerous to mention:
· Minor maintenance+inside by volunteer DIY men
· Exterior woodwork treated
· East side Chestnut tree
· Gate Lantern repair Len May
· Tower Roof lead work
· E&N boundary walls
· Tower base margins (inside)
· Photo record of windows K James
· Furnace inspections-non removal- new quinquennial ?
· Misc alter frontal-check-
· Tower steps
· Belfry sound insulation
· major conservation in Rodney Chapel
Needed
· Audio loop system for church
· Refurbish altar kneeler- under way fund OK
· Hall -Windows -Roadside wall-
· New entrance- Colin Len
6. Election of Officers
Steve Percival as Chairman proposed Bridget Unanimously voted by the meeting
John Smith Vice Chair Prosed Don Banks seconded Ann Percival
Bridget as secretary proposed by Peter Wild seconded by Jerome Brocklehurst
Jo Bradshaw as Treasurer proposed by Di Ginger seconded Don Banks
FOSL existing members are all willing to stay on committee proposed by Jerome seconded Ann Percival
7. Future events
· Bonfire at Brangay Farm Saturday 29th November 6pm ticket £2.00
· Decoration of Christmas Tree in Pound do we need a larger tree /
· Di suggested to lift the tree onto wooden pallets if needed, Dave Ginger to provide outside lights.
· Bridget to see Chris Seager
· Honor asked if we could plant permanent tree – not allowed ref Parish Council
· Ann Percival has kept last years Red/Gold decorations ready for this year. Singing around decorated tree 12th December .
· Wassail Evening January 17th At Conduit Farm hosted by Ron & Fay Pitman monies made to go FOSL
· Pancake Race 15th February Mill Way
ANOB
From Vicar Sue Rose which will be her last AGM – What an asset the FOSL is to the village & church whose commitment and cohesion has made the village a much happier and more inclusive than it has been in recent years.
As she is moving on to new pastures and adventures we thank her and wish her well.
Meeting closed at 8.41pm