...... EAST KENT BRANCH ROYAL SIGNALS ASSOCIATION MARCH 2015 NEWSLETTER No 279 This month the branch met at The Black Robin in Barham for our first ever Extraordinary General Meeting, which attracted 38 members, keen to put their views across and make some interesting suggestions and observations, which should occupy the committee very nicely in the next few months. The EGM was called by the committee to discuss and to fmd a solution to the worrying trend, noticed from the beginning of last year, of the dwindling numbers of members attending the monthly functions. The Hon Sec chaired the meeting and began by welcoming and thanking those present for turning up to support the committee in this quest, and then went on to outline the committee concerns. Since the beginning of last year, the number of members attending the monthly functions has decreased to a level where it was felt that the branch could not continue at the present levels, and offered the membership four options to consider. The fourth option was to close the branch, which was overwhelmingly rejected and therefore immediately discounted as an option. Much discussion ensued, and members came to a resounding conclusion that the branch continues to function on a monthly basis, with a reduction in the number of "outside" events, preferring more lunches with speakers at two permanent locations, one in East Kent, and another for those in West Kent. The venues chosen were The Black Robin for the East, and The Grange Moor in Maidstone for the West. Timings will also change to 12.30 meet for lunch served at 13.30. There are five immovable feasts in our annual calendar, 1 the AGM, 2 the weekend away (Mayor September), 3 the annual BBQ, 4 Remembrance Sunday, and 5 Christmas Lunch. And so, with that in mind the Hon Sec immediately reserved the function room at The Black Robin for the 12th April. More details in the future functions paragraph. Marion Ballantyne's raffle netted the branch £89 Overall, the meeting was a great success with a clear mandate for the committee to continue organising the branch along the lines of the proposals mentioned. The Black Robin is a new venue for the branch, but the cosy function room gives us the privacy to conduct our meetings without disruption to others, and the extensive menu gives a choice to suit all appetites. The Grange Moor needs no further enhancement, we all know what we get there and is a great favourite with the members. News of Members. The funeral of Colonel John Gibson will take place at 1.30pm on Tuesday 24th March 2015 in the Chapel of Our Lady Underwood in the Western Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral. All are invited to attend, and after take refreshments in the Refectory Restaurant in the Cathedral Lodge in the Precincts. The branch standard will be on parade. The branch extends best wishes for a speedy recovery to Graham Jolly, who has recently undergone surgery in hospital. We hope to see you and Lynn at a future function, soon. Future Functions. As previously mentioned, our venue for lunch on Sunday 12thApril will be at The Black Robin, in Barham, nr Canterbury. For those with sat nav the PC is CT4 6HS and the doors open at 12, so please don't arrive too early, and send the completed chitty to the Hon Sec ASAP. On 17th May, we will be at the Grange Moor Hotel, and in June it will be back to The Black Robin. Further details in the next newsletter. It is intended to resurrect the visit to the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London on or about the 12thJuly, but we need significant numbers to warrant the use of a coach for what will be a late night. The visit starts at 19.30 with a private "free" Yeoman Warder (ex R.Sigs) tour of the Tower (and places that only they have access to) followed by the Ceremony of the Keys, followed by an invitation to the mess for drinks. Supper is available at a charge and will be advised in the next newsletter. Notices. The Hon Treas. would like to remind everyone that subscriptions for 2015 will be due on 1st April 2015 and the rate is £10 per person. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR STANDING ORDERS FOR THE BRANCH ARE UP TO DATE AND ANYONE WHO NEEDS TO SET ONE UP CAN OBTAIN THE FORM FROM THE HON TREAS. Many members are continuing to pay at the old rates, so please check to avoid the Hon Treas. having to spend time and valuable branch funds unnecessarily. YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER WILL DOUBTLESS BE VERY MUCH APPRECIA TED BY "MR. MONEY." Advertising. If anyone can recommend a tradesman who has completed work for you personally please let the Hon Sec know and he will contact them. Advertising in the newsletter helps with the branch costs and you can have work done with a degree of confidence that a member of the branch has also been happy with the results. To The Hon Sec 16 St Michaels Close, Rough Common, Canterbury. CT2 9BN My party for the lunch on Sunday iz" April at the Black Robin at 12.30 will be ......... Pers At £15 pp. Our individual menu requests are as follows. 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