MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE HIGHLAND BRANCH QUEEN’S OWN HIGHLANDERS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION HELD AT FORT GEORGE ON SATURDAY 15th MARCH 2008.
1. The meeting opened at 1900hrs with opening remarks by Mr Peter Finlayson (Chairman) some 56 members and guests being present. Some members were delayed due to the Inverness transport having problems.
2. Fallen Comrades from Highland Branch and the Regiment at large were remembered during a one minute silence during dinner:
3. Apologies Maj Gen Grant Peterkin, Brig CS Grant, Lt Col CE Gilmour, Lt Col AA Fairrie.
4. Minutes of last Meeting were passed as read. Prior to the meeting, copies were made available in the room. Proposed by Lt Col RJ Towns MBE Seconded by Charlie Duncan.
5. Any matters arising from these minutes - Nil
6. Chairman’s Report by Mr Peter Finlayson.
7. Treasurer’s Report by Major AF Blincow MBE.
8. Future Events and dates
31 Aug BBQ - Cameron Barracks
15 Nov Dinner Dance – Chieftain Hotel Inverness – Secretary to book
9. Any Other Business
Robby Mackintosh began a discussion as to how we could attract younger members to the Branch. There are a great many ex QO HLDRS/HLDRS out there but they tend to wait until they are older before joining. We need to come up with some ideas to attract new members or risk losing our support and ability to function as a branch. Other comments included general unhappiness at the lack of support on occasion from people who lived nearby. Many members and guests travel great distances to attend these functions and those who live within a few miles do not. All were to be encouraged to attend these functions.
11. Date of next Meeting Saturday 7th or 14th February 2008, hopefully again within the Regimental home at Fort George, but wholly dependent on the agreement and assistance of The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland who will obviously have to take into account their operational commitments. Chairman and Secretary to investigate nearer the time. Otherwise an alternative location for the AGM and Annual Dinner will be arranged.
There being no other comments or business the Meeting closed at 1930hours.
DA TERRON
Secretary Highland Branch
