INSTITUTE OF CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM MANAGEMENT
SCOTLAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND BRANCH AGM
7 APRIL 2004 – KILMARNOCK
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Welcome
Chairman David MacColl welcomed all members to the AGM of the Scottish
branch in what will be his final task as Chairman as he is standing down.
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Attendance
23 members as detailed within the attendance book.
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Apologies
11 members as detailed within the attendance book.
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Minutes of 2003 AGM
Proposed by Bob McCulloch.
Seconded by David Baxter.
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Matters Arising
None.
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Chairman’s Report
The Chair’s report detailed various points including : branch attendances,
MMRS, leading to a national scheme BRAMM.
He spoke on the work that the executive had been involved in over the year and
the various stages of progress they had made.
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Secretary’s Report
Attached.
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Treasurer’s Report
Attached.
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Adoption of Balance Sheet
Proposed by Mary Fairbairn.
Seconded by Allan Gall.
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It was agreed that the secretary write to Robert Ditty who has been the branch
auditor for over twenty years on his retirement from the branch, thanking him
for his contribution and commitment.
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Election of Office Bearers
The following were elected for the year 2004 – 2005.
Immediate Past Chairman
Chairman
Depute Chairman
Secretary/Treasurer
Branch Auditor
Directors
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David MacColl
Robert McCulloch
Robert Mathison
William Stanley
Mary Fairbairn
Alan Copeland
David MacColl
Membership of Executive
David MacColl
Robert Mathison
Mary Fairbairn
Philip Ewing
Howard Dawson
Robert McCulloch
William Stanley
Alan Copeland
Ken Forbes
The incoming Chairman, Robert McCulloch, on accepting the Chair for the next
two years detailed in his acceptance speech his views on the role of the Chair.
He spoke on various issues in regard to the industry.
Office Bearers proposed by Allan Gall.
Seconded by May Cherry.
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A.O.C.B.
The Secretary conveyed his thanks to Allan Gall for chairing the first part of the
meeting, to President Chris Johns for giving his presidential address, to David
MacColl for inspiring leadership over the two years and to all members for
attending.
The meeting closed at 1.00pm with lunch being kindly provided by our hosts
East Ayrshire Council.
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