MINUTES of MEETING THURSDAY 16th 15th SeptemberJune2011

PRESENT: / 29 28 Members in total / APOLOGIES:
Mr Derek HockingMr Cyril Key / ChairmanChairman / J HorryC Denton / J Searby
Mr John Gooding / Secretary / K HendersonK Johnson / J GreenJ Green
Mr Ian SimpsonT Warburton / TreasurerVice Chairman / D TemplemanS Peach / T MarkerS McConville
Mr I SimpsonMr C Spring / TreasurerWelfare Officer / K Hendeson / S Beech
Mr M ReamsMr T Warburton / Membership SecretaryVice Chairman / T Willis
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The Chairman opened the meeting with a minutes silence in memory of member Mrs Joan Benton who had recently and suddenly passed away.
D Hocking took the Chairman’s seat and was welcomed by J Gordon and the members.
1. / Minutes of the meeting on 19th 18th May August 2011: Read and approved by M Reams & D MetcalfeApproved by D Metcalfe and D Milns / C.KeySecretary
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Matters arising from previous meeting: 12 names had now been received for attendance at the Lana Lou Memorial Dinner at Sincil Bank on 15th October W.Hibbard still to register the branch at Waitrose.

3. / Treasurers Report: Read and approved by all present. / I.Simpson
4. / Welfare Report: Chris Spring reported that his wife Val had spoken to Jean Key, who was doing well and was back at work. She sent her thanks to all those who had sent cards and messages of support. A short discussion took place culminating in Chris proposing, with Finn seconding, that all widows should receive free associate life membership. This was passed unanimously.
Chris had also visited Dennis Blake in hospital and reported he was well on the mend from his stomach infection. He gave an update also on David Somerfield.Nothing to report
5. / New Members:None1 new associate member, Brian Botham, B. Legion member / M Reams
6. / Correspondence: No general correspondence received by the secretary this past month, except for a thank you letter from the All the 4’s fund thanking the branch for it’s contribution of £100
Invite to the association to the Battle of Britain Memorial Service at the Cathedral on Sun 18th Sept.
A donation had been received from Pat Cooke funeral directors of £215.44 in respect of the collection made at Cyril’s funeral. John Gooding to write to Jean with thanks from the branch.The Chairman read out a letter that had been received by Harry Bellamy, detailing the progress of the Italy Star Memorial Fund. This has been set up to erect a memorial in the National Arboretum to record all those, irrespective of nationality, who lost their lives during the Italy Campaign. Further details were available on request from the chairman. Bunny Barratt asked whether the branch could make a donation and after discussion it was agreed to raise the matter at the next Association Executive meeting in July.
Cyril then mentioned that the submariners had surfaced (the Lincoln Branch that is) and we had received an invite to attend, with standards, a service of dedication of their new Standard at 16:00hrs on Sunday 21st August 2011 at St Mary le Wigford church, Lincoln. This will be a joint service with the RNA who would also be dedicating a new standard. There would also be a buffet and social evening afterwards at the RNA Club, Coulson Rd. Please let the chairman know if you wish to attend.
Notification had been received from the Gainsborough branch of the RBL giving details of their 90th Birthday parade on Sunday 26th June. M.Reams confirmed that Steve McConville would be carrying the Standard.
The secretary gave out details of a request for information on a despatch rider from HQ Coy 2nd Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment called Thomas Ronald Cumberland. He put photographs on the table for anyone who may remember him to speak with the secretary after the meeting.
Chris Spring had received a similar request from someone else which he had passed to the webmaster for inclusion on the website. He had also received an email from the Boston branch of the Royal Anglian Association. Pete Rawding was trying to contact George Skayman and Dusty Miller and wondered if we could help. The treasurer knew of them and where they lived and would pass on their details.
7. / Any Other Business: Wally Hibbard told members that there was a minibus available to get to Eden camp on 15th October. There was no cost except towards a fuel collection with any leftover being donated to the Army Cadet Force. C Spring to organise a wreath for the event.
Derek had attended his first meeting at LexSa on the 8th Sept and gave the following update:
War Memorial Railings. Loan secured £3120 with conditions. Consent for works being sought from all parties.
Armed Forces Day. David Grattrick, has asked the Council to let LexSa take control of AFD.
Derek then ran through a list of future LexSa events.
The contentious constitution was passed and as a result C Spring resigned as Treasurer. Derek questioned the validity and value for money of the Branches continued membership of LexSA.
Derek then gave an update on the proceedings of the last executive meeting. One of the main points to come out of this was the need for the Regt Secretary to receive a list of the wishes of the branches as to what format the Memorial Day (16th June 2012) should take, who to invite and also what was required to be on the plaques on the memorial.
The secretary gave a brief description of what he envisaged would be appropriate. (Copy attached to minutes) W Hibbard requested that John Hudson, Terry Marker and Ken Johnson be co-opted onto the sub committee in order to get the organising off the ground. I Simpson took their stunned silence to be acceptance of the role and thanked them for their support.
It was agreed that the notes prepared by the secretary should be forwarded to Maj O’Driscoll as a basis for the design of the day.
The Chairman thanked all the collectors and the band of Lincs ACF for their efforts on 4 June in Lincoln high street. The collection day raised £877.38
The treasurer had received a grant aid application form from Lincoln Co-op as part of their 150th Anniversary celebrations. Bunny Barratt confessed that he had asked for one to be sent to Ian and this had to be returned by 1st July. Chris Spring commented that the Coop had already agreed to meet the cost of approx £6000 to raise the pillars at the War Memorial to accommodate the replacement of the railings. Chris went on to mention the Curry lunch he was organising to raise funds both for the railing appeal and also the Regiment Memorial Fund. This would be at 12 o’clock on Thursday 15th Sept at Sobraon Barracks.
Cyril, gave details of the proposed constitution of LExSA. He invited comments to be returned by the July meeting so that a response could be formulated in time for the next LExSA meeting in September. / C Spring
8. / Next Coffee Morning: Monday 27th June 2011 at 10amCancelled until further notice.
9. / Date of Next Meeting: Thursday 21st 20th OctoberJuly 2011 2011

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