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The Committee
The smooth running and organisation of the Club is the responsibility of the committee. They are elected annually by the members at the Annual General Meeting which is held on the third Thursday in November.
The committee meet once a month just prior to the first meeting in the month and they operate within the constraints of a written constitution. The members of the committee can be found by clicking on the committee link to the left. Comments are welcome from members about how the running of the Club might be improved and we value any feedback about events which have taken place – this can be done informally or raised as an item of Any Other Business at the twice monthly meetings.
The Members
There is no requirement to attend a specific number of meetings, but it is hoped that the social aspects of the Club and the quality of the speakers will always encourage good attendance. With the social events it is unlikely that all will be of appeal to everyone, as the Social Secretary specifically tries to put on a varied programme – but most members will attend probably three or four social events in the course of a year.
Members are expected to pay their annual Club subscriptions and fees promptly as reminded by the Treasurer; currently £20 plus a twice yearly payment for coffee and room hire; currently also £20, but every 6 months. A similar prompt response is requested for any monies due for any social events.
Individual members are obliged to organise a speaker when requested by the Speakers’ Secretary. This usually happens about every 12 - 18 months. The member can speak himself or arrange for an outside guest speaker. New members are always given a period of grace to settle in, and many choose to speak for themselves which helps to establish common interests with other members. Members will also be asked to give a Vote of Thanks for a speaker at about the same frequency.
Members provide their name, contact details, previous occupation and general interests or pastimes for the Membership List which is circulated to all members. Some members also agree to ‘buddy’ the widow of a deceased member if they are known to them, to help them maintain contact with the friends they have made in the Club through the social events.
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