Cymdeithas Hanes Resolfen History Society

A web log for the Resolven History Society which publishes articles and stories related to Resolven and the immediate surroundings.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

October Speaker

 


Annual Meeting

 

 Cyfarfod Blynyddol / Annual General Meeting

Cymdeithas Hanes Resolfen History Society 11/9/23

 

10 members attended the meeting

The Chairman David Woosnam welcomed everyone to the meeting.

 

Apologies:  Pat Mackintosh

 

Past Members: A minute’s silence was held in memory of Gwyneth Williams, a faithful and valued member of the Society

 

.Minutes of previous AGM:  were read and found to be correct. Proposed: Julie Hicks

                                                                                                                    Seconded: Ken Williams

Matters arising:  It was accepted that the membership fee would rise to £<< in 24/25 being the first rise in 10 years.

 

Financial Report – once again a very comprehensive written report was given once again by the Treasurer who reported that the current balance stood £<<<<<< in September 2023. This represented a small profit for the year.

 

Election of OfficersPresident: Vacant

                                      Chairman: Mr David Woosnam

                                      Treasurer: Mrs Julie Hicks

                                     General Secretary: Trefor Jones

                                     Speaker Secretary: Jill Saunders

                                     Transport Officer: Vacant

Committee: Barbara Harris, Caryl Rees, Val Davies, David Jefferies.

 

Chairman’s report: The Chair thanked everyone for their efforts during a difficult year. The challenge lay in getting numbers attending meetings up to the level of yesteryear, and the rise in the fee reflected the inflation of everyday costs.

 

The meeting concluded with some readings form Resolfen Recalled and a discussion on the role of Welfare Halls in Wales.

 

The meeting closed at 7:45