Inaugural Meeting (1981), 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

RCT MOVEMENT CONTROL WARRANT OFFICERS
LUNCHEON CLUB

MINUTES OF THE INAUGURAL MEETING HELD AT THE SGTS MESS REGENTS PARK BARRACKS, LONDON ON 4TH NOVEMBER 1981.

Numbers attending     19

President     WOI B Jupp RCT

Secretary     WOI G Brennan BEM RCT

Minute 1     That the RCT Movement Control Warrant Officers Luncheon Club be formed for the good and benefit of the Corps and members.

Carried

Minute 2     That the rules of 'The Club' be accepted as per those on the sheet circulated.

Carried

Minute 3     That the Club should meet bi-annually in differing locations and that the member organising the luncheon be recognised as Club PRESIDENT for the occasion.

Carried

Minute 4     That WOI G Brennan be accepted as Secretary of the Club for the ensuing 12 months.

Carried

Other Business

Members welcomed the Director of Movements (Army) Brigadier REL Jenkins RCT as their guest. After an excellent luncheon The Secretary thanked WOI Brian Jupp and WOI Steve Loasby Master Driver London District for their organisation and kindness in providing an excellent venue and luncheon.

Speaking after luncheon, Brigadier Jenkins said that such meetings could only enhance the professionalism and knowledge of those participating. He urged his audience to do the job, correctly, honestly and in a way that brought credit to the Corps. PR in the movements world was important. Our civilian contemporaries should be made aware of our capabilities and worth.

G BRENNAN
Secretary

The aim of the Movement Controller Warrant Officers Luncheon Club are:

a.     The aim of the Club is to foster professionalism through social contact.

b.     The Club shall exist for the good and benefit of all Movement Control Warrant Officers of the Royal Corps of Transport including TA.

c.     Membership will be automatic upon the attainment of Warrant Officer rank in the trade of Movement Controller.

d.     The Club shall meet for the purpose of luncheon at six monthly intervals. Venue will be varied.

e.     The Club shall appoint an Honorary Secretary who will be charged with the administration and arrangements of the Club.

f.     Guest speakers from the field of Transport and Travel or related fields will be invited as Honorary Guests.

g.     Membership shall be retained by retired Warrant Officers Movement Control who have been members whilst serving.

h.     Luncheons shall be entirely self supporting. All costs and liabilities of the Club shall be met by levy upon members attending.

The next meeting of the Club is due to take place, by kind permission, in the Sgts Mess, 29 Tpt Mov Regt RCT, South Cerney on 12 May 82.

MOVEMENT CONTROL WARRANT OFFICERS DINNER CLUB
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
MINUTES FRIDAY 2ND JULY 2004

The Meeting opened at 1830 hrs.

There were 63 members present.

1.  The Secretary read the minutes of the previous Mess meeting.

                        Proposed by  Mr J Collier   
                        Seconded by Mr C Phillips 

That the minutes of the previous MCWODC Meeting be passed as read.

Carried/Not Carried

2.  Treasurer read the Statement of Account.

                        Proposed by  WO1 P Morgan                                      
                        Seconded by Mr A McNally

That the statement of account as read is true subject to an audit.

Carried/Not Carried

3.  The following nominations are proposed as the committee for 2004/5:

            a.         Brig (Retd) P Evans (President)
            b.         Maj D Stratton (Mil LE Member)
            c.         WO1 A Church
            d.         WO1 J Dempsey (Secretary)
            e.         WO1 P Walker
            f.          Mr J Collier (Treasurer)
            g.         Mr D Hadfield
            h.         Mr C Phillips 

            Proposed by  Mr Nick Pidgley                         
            Seconded by WO1 T Bartlett-Love

Carried/Not Carried

4.  That a vote of thanks be recorded for the previous Secretary Mr Nick Pidgley in appreciation of his efforts in carrying out a pivotal role within the Committee.

            Proposed by  Maj D Stratton                           
            Seconded by WO1 Church

Carried/Not Carried 

5.  That the MCWODC Constitution be accepted as the Clubs rules and regulations forthwith. The MCWODC Constitution (Draft) was presented prior to the AGM for perusal and comment. 

            Proposed by  Capt T Fraser                            
            Seconded by WO1 P Walker

Carried/Not Carried

6.  The Secretary briefed the members on the proposed forthcoming events.

a.  MCA Open day to be held at South Cerney - 30 OCT 04.
b.  The 42nd Dinner of the MCWODC, to be held 1st JUL 05, location TBC.

7.  Secretary Points:

a.  Return of completed Address Updates.
b.  Behaviour during the dinner.
c.  Encouraging membership.

8.  The next AGM is due to take place on Fri 1st Jul 05.

9.  There being no further business the meeting closed at 1905 hrs.

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                   Proposed by:  Ron Cockings.                  

                    Proposed by:  John Collier.                  

J DEMPSEY

Secretary

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

MINUTES FRIDAY 7^th  JULY 2006

The Meeting opened at 1900 hrs. 

There were 58 members present. 

1.         The Secretary read the minutes of the previous Mess meeting. 

                        Proposed by: Maj Cris David MBE           

Seconded by: Mike Thomas             

That the minutes of the previous MCWO DC Meeting be passed as read. 

Carried/Not Carried 

2.                 Treasurer read the Statement of Account.                                         

             Proposed by: Mick Sennett                              

                        Seconded by : Ray Taylor     

That the statement of account as read is true subject to a check. 

Carried/Not Carried 

3.         The following nominations are proposed: 

            a.         Maj T Fraser (Mil LE Member) – tenure 1 year.

            b.         WO1 A Church – tenure 1 year.

            c.         WO1 M Cornish (Secretary) – tenure 1 year.

            d.         WO1 S McNeil – tenure 1 year.

            e.         Mr D Hadfield – tenure 1 year.

f.          Mr C Phillips – tenure 1 year. 

            Proposed by: Mick Cornish                              

                        Seconded by: John Collier MBE                          

Carried/Not Carried 

4.         Secretary Points: 

            a.         Next Dinner 06 Jul 07.

            b.         Planning for 50^th Dinner, letters will be sent to all members.

5.         The next AGM is due to take place on Fri 6^TH Jul 07.  

6.         There being no further business the meeting closed at 1907 hrs. 

Signed 

M CORNISH

Secretary

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

MINUTES FRIDAY 6^th JULY 2007

 The Meeting opened at 1855 hrs. 

There were 52 members present. 

1.         The Secretary read the minutes of the previous AGM. 

                        Proposed by: Andy Wilmot

Seconded by: Jack Dempsey          

That the minutes of the previous MCWODC AGM be passed as read. 

Carried/Not Carried 

2.                 Treasurer read the Financial Statement of Account.                       

That the financial statement of account as read is true and has been audited.                             

                        Proposed by: Mike Thomas                                         

                        Seconded by : Adrian Johnson 

Carried/Not Carried 

3.       Amendments to the Constitution. 

          That the proposed amendments to the constitution be accepted by the MCWODC. 

                        Proposed by: Stuart Robertson                                   

                        Seconded by: John Chippendale 

                     Carried/Not Carried 

4.       Committee nominations for FY2007/08 are as follows: 

                        a.         President                   - Brig (Retd) Evans OBE

                        b.         Treasurer                   - John Collier MBE

                        c.         Serving Member       - Paddy Anderson

                        d.         Retired Member        - Colin Phillips

                        e.         Secretary                   - Brian Buckingham                    

                        Proposed by: Pete Walker                               

                        Seconded by:  Mark Plaxton 

Carried/Not Carried 

5.         The Secretary then discussed the following points: 

            a.         45^th and 50^th Dinners.

            b.         Membership from the TA (see attached).

            c.         Return of completed address updates.

            d.         Behaviour during the dinner.

            e.         Encouraging membership. 

6.         The next AGM is due to take place on Fri 4^TH Jul 08.  

7.         There being no further business the meeting closed at 1915 hrs. 

 Signed  

B W BUCKINGHAM RLC

WO1 (Cdr)

Secretary 

Attachment: Debate on TA Membership

MEMBERSHIP FROM THE TERRITORAL ARMY 

1.         The MCWODC Secretary was approached by Ian Keenan several months ago about allowing members of the TA to join the MCWODC.  His thoughts were that, because of the amount of time some of the Warrant Officers spend on FTRS and on Operational tours, the ‘gap’ between regular and TA had diminished. 

2.         It was for these reasons that the issue was brought to the attention of the members at the AGM.  Unfortunately Ian Keenan was hosting the Sponsor’s drinks at the time of the AGM, so therefore could not become the focal point during the discussions.  However, when asked for an early show of hands for any objections, it was clear that a large number of members were not prepared to vote this through. 

3.         The general consensus seemed to suggest that there should be a separate criteria for membership of TA Movement Operators.  Subsequent correspondence from members suggested some or all of the following criteria:  

a.                  Served on Ops.

b.                  Displays the correct personal qualities/professional competence.

c.                  Sponsored and seconded by existing member(s).

d.                  Ex-regular Mov Con WO or SNCO.

e.                  Given honorary member status. 

4.         The aim, therefore, is to now take this forward and agree, amongst the members, what is best for the MCWODC.  Clearly nothing can be agreed until the next AGM (4 Jul 08), but we must be sure amongst ourselves exactly what it is that we want.  To that end, please do not sit on the fence; this is your opportunity to contribute to a worthwhile discussion.   

5.         The next Committee meeting is on 09 Oct 07 in London, which will follow the MCA meeting.  Please let me have your thoughts by then.  I would like to have enough material to take this forward and revert back to you, so that we can have a vote at our next AGM without having to discuss it at great length.

 Signed  

Brian Buckingham

MCWO SFC

DSCOM

Monxton Road                                                        

ANDOVER  

SP11 8HT

Work 01264 382585

Mob 07841 978098

Email brian.buckingham619@mod.uk

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

MINUTES FRIDAY 4^th JULY 2008

The Meeting opened at 1630 hrs. 

There were 58 members present. 

1.         The Secretary read the minutes of the 2007 AGM. 

            That the minutes of the previous MCWODC AGM be passed as read.           

Proposed by: Jack Dempsey        

Seconded by: Steve Potter   

Carried/Not Carried 

2.        Amendments to the Constitution. 

          That the proposed amendments to the constitution be accepted by the MCWODC. 

            Proposed by: Tim Bartlett-Love                                   

                        Seconded by: Eric Johnson 

                        Carried/Not Carried

3.       Committee nominations for FY2008/09 are as follows: 

                        a.         President                   - Brig (Retd) Evans OBE

                        b.         Treasurer                   - John Collier MBE

                        c.         Serving Member       - Paddy Anderson

                        d.         Retired Member        - Colin Phillips

                        e.         Secretary                   - Jaz Hood                    

            Proposed by: Pete Burgon                              

                        Seconded by:  Mark Plaxton

Carried/Not Carried

4.         The Treasurer read the Financial Statement of Account.                       

That the financial statement of account as read is true and has been checked.                             

            Proposed by: Stuart Robertson                                   

                        Seconded by : Andy Wilmot

                        Carried/Not Carried

5.         The Secretary then discussed the following points: 

                        a.         Heckling at the dinner.

                        b.         Name Tags.

                        c.         Cufflinks and Tie Pins (Dave Williams).

                        d.         50^th Dinner recommendations.

                        e.         Address updates.

                        f.          Encouraging new membership.

6.         TA Membership. 

The Secretary gave a brief synopsis of the TA membership debate and announced that the postal vote was as follows: 

                        Yes – 32

                        No – 18  

                        Carried/Not Carried

7.         The next AGM is due to take place on Fri 3^rd Jul 09.  

8.         There being no further business the meeting closed at 1700 hrs. 

 Signed

 B W BUCKINGHAM RLC

WO1 (Cdr)

MCWODC Secretary

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

MINUTES FRIDAY 3^rd JULY 2009

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) MINUTES FRIDAY 03^rd JULY 2009                                                                        

The meeting opened at 1645hrs. 

There were 53 members present. 

1.                  Minutes of the 2008 Annual General Meeting of the MCWODC.  The Secretary welcomed all those present and read the minutes of the 2008 AGM. 

That the minutes of the previous MCWODC AGM be passed as read. 

Proposed by:  Adrian Johnson           

Seconded by:  Eric Johnson    

Carried/Not Carried 

2.         Financial Statement of Account as at 1^st April 2009.  The Treasurer discussed the Financial Statement of Account.

 That the financial statement of account is true and has been checked. 

Proposed by:  Jim Spence    

Seconded by:  Al Scarbrough  

Carried/Not Carried

3.         Amendment to the Constitution, Objects and Rules.   

Proposed by:  John Collier     

Seconded by:  Jaz Hood          

It is PROPOSED that the Constitution, Objects and Rules be amended as follows: 

Insert new paragraph: 

‘8. h.  Property.  All items of property gifted to the Dinner Club should be entered in the property book held by the Secretary and checked on an annual basis.’  

Carried/Not Carried

4.         Confirmation of Election of Officers.   

Proposed by:  John Collier     

Seconded by:  Jaz Hood          

It is PROPOSED to elect the Officers as mentioned in the Constitution, Objects and Rules, who agree to hold office subject to the articles of the Club for the time being adopted by the Club, and shall hold office for so long as the membership do not resolve otherwise. 

Serving Member                      - WO2 Paddy Anderson (Proposed Tenure 1 year)

Retired Member                      - Mr Colin Phillips (Proposed Tenure 1 year)

Secretary                                - WO1 Lianne Bradbury (Proposed Tenure 2 years)  

Carried/Not Carried 

5.         Check of Financial Accounts 2009/10.   

Proposed by:  John Collier     

Seconded by:  Jaz Hood  

It is PROPOSED subject to their agreement, to appoint WO2 Philip Anderson and WO1 Lianne Bradbury as checkers of the Club Accounts until the conclusion of the 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Club at which accounts are required to be laid in accordance with paragraph 8. e. and f. of the Constitution, Objects and Rules. 

Carried/Not Carried 

6.         Matters Arising. 

a.            Propositions. 

(1)                Donation for ‘Help for Heroes’.   

Proposed by:  Ron Cocking   

Seconded by:  Jaz Hood  

It is PROPOSED that a donation for the sum of £200.00 be voted from the MCWODC fund to donate to the Help for Heroes charity. 

Following further discussions it was agreed that the sum should be increased to £500.00. 

Carried/Not Carried          To see Help for Heroes letter of thanks click here

(2)         Authorised Expenditure.   

Proposed by:  John Collier     

Seconded by:  Jaz Hood  

It is PROPOSED that the Committee are authorised to agree expenditure up to a sum of £300.00 on exceptionally deserving causes and other items for the good and benefit of the club.  The Constitution, Objects and Rules will be amended accordingly. 

Carried/Not Carried 

b.            50^th Anniversary Dinner. 

(1)                   Partners’ Vote.  The Secretary thanked all those who voted and the postal vote showed that 19 members voted ‘Yes’ and 6 members voted ‘No’ thus deciding that partners may be invited to the 50^th Anniversary dinner. 

(2)                 Format/Entertainment.   The Secretary thanked all members for their feedback.  Feedback gathered showed that the general consensus requested a formal event (Black tie for retired members and Mess dress for those still serving).  The Committee has produced a Terms of Reference for the Sub Committee which outlines the suggestions for the format and entertainment.   

(3)         Sub Committee.   Brummy Hillyard, Lynn Hines and Ian Kidd have all kindly volunteered to form the Sub Committee.  The Sub Committee will be given the Terms of Reference in order to investigate options for the 50^th Anniversary dinner.  

c.                  MCWODC Alternative Venue.   Phil Skawski suggested that an alternative venue be sourced and considered other than Hellidon Lakes.  More cost effective comparable venues will always be considered and it was requested that Phil Skawski give details to the Committee.  Any other members are invited to source alternative venues if desired.    

7.         Secretary’s Report. 

      a.         Heckling at the Dinner.     

b.         Address Update. 

      c.         Encouraging New Membership. 

      d.         Hosts for Sponsors/Seating. 

      e.         Dinner Format. 

8.         Any Other Business.   

John Collier gave a vote of thanks to Elliott Sargeant and thanked them for their sponsorship of the Golf over the years. 

9.         Date of next AGM – Fri 2^nd July 2010. 

Signed

J HOOD RLC

WO1

MCWODC Secretary

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

MINUTES FRIDAY 2nd JULY 2010

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) MINUTES FRIDAY 2^nd JULY 2010

The meeting opened at 1645hrs.

There were 58 members present.

1. Minutes of the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the MCWODC. The Secretary welcomed all those present and read the minutes of the 2009 AGM.

That the minutes of the previous MCWODC AGM be passed as read.

Proposed by: Adrian Johnson

Seconded by: Lynn Hines

Carried/Not Carried

2. Financial Statement of Account as at 31^st March 2010. The Treasurer discussed the Financial Statement of Account.

That the financial statement of account is true and has been checked.

Proposed by: Ron Cockings

Seconded by: Henry Jones

Carried/Not Carried

3. Amendment to the Constitution, Objects and Rules.

Proposed by: John Collier

Seconded by: Lianne Bradbury

It is PROPOSED that the Constitution, Objects and Rules be amended as follows:

Amend paragraph:

‘8. a. President. Appointed by the Club who shall hold office for a minimum of three years. This term can be extended thereafter if approved by the members at the next GM.’

           Insert new paragraph:

'9. h. The Committee are authorised to agree expenditure up to £300.00 on exceptionally deserving causes and other items for the good and benefit of the club.'

Carried/Not Carried

4. Confirmation of Election of Officers.

Proposed by: John Collier

Seconded by: Lianne Bradbury
 

It is PROPOSED to elect the Officers as mentioned in the Constitution, Objects and Rules, who agree to hold office subject to the articles of the Club for the time being adopted by the Club, and shall hold office for so long as the membership do not resolve otherwise.

President - Brig (Retd) Paul Evans OBE (Proposed Tenure 2 years)

Serving Member - WO2 Jayne Purtill (Proposed Tenure 1 year)

Retired Member - Mr Colin Phillips (Proposed Tenure 1 year)

Treasurer - Nominations for this post to be forwarded to WO1 Lianne Bradbury by the end of July 2010, there will then be a postal vote to elect a new Treasurer by the end of August 2010 the          Proposed Tenure of the Treasurer is 2 years.

Carried/Not Carried

5. Check of Financial Accounts 2009/10.

Proposed by: John Collier

Seconded by: Phil Anderson

It is PROPOSED subject to their agreement, to appoint WO2 Jayne Purtill and WO1 Lianne Bradbury as checkers of the Club Accounts until the conclusion of the 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Club at which accounts are required to be laid in accordance with paragraph 8. e. and f. of the Constitution, Objects and Rules.

Carried/Not Carried

6. Matters Arising.

           a.  Propositions.

                        (1)  Congratulations.

The Club would like to offer its congratulations to the Secretary, who gave birth to Jessica and arranged this years dinner whilst on maternity leave. Well done and welcome back.

                        (2)  50^th Anniversary Dinner.

The sub committee has been formed and consists of the following members; Brummy Hillyard, Lynn Hines and Ian Kidd and they are now in possession of their TORs.

(3) MCWODC Alternative Venue. There was a postal vote on a possible change of venue for the 2011 dinner. The results were that only 36 people responded and the most votes were to stay at Hellidon Lakes. Therefore the 2011 dinner will be held at Hellidon Lakes.

7. Secretary’s Report.

a. Heckling at the Dinner.

b. Address Update.

      c. Encouraging New Membership.

      d. Hosts for Sponsors/Seating.

      e. Dinner Format.

8. Any Other Business.

Secretary advised all present that the Club had received a thank you letter from Help for Heroes as result of our £500.00 donation. A copy is available on the website for everyone to see.

9. Date of next AGM – Fri 1^st July 2011.
 

Lianne Bradbury

L BRADBURY RLC

WO1

MCWODC Secretary

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MOVEMENT CONTROL WARRANT OFFICERS DINNER CLUB

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

MINUTES FRIDAY 1st JULY 2011