Minutes of the Branch Meeting held at Stalybridge on 28^th April 2007

Vote of Thanks

The Chairman opened the meeting by thanking Stalybridge Holy Trinity for provision of tea and coffee.

Branch Accounts

The Treasurer explained that by holding money in a separate account, the ringers of St Paul’s, Staley were encountering difficulty with the church (who preferred the money to be combined with other church funds). To enable easy access to their money and avoid causing conflict between the church and themselves, the Treasurer suggested that the ringers of St Paul’s, Staley might hold their tower’s money within the Branch account (and it obviously be set aside for their use only). Clive Calton also indicated that the same might be done for Stockport St Mary’s, whose money he currently personally holds.

The action to hold individual towers’ funds within the Branch account was proposed by Simeon Farrington and seconded by Andrew Mayes.

Membership

David Kelly, formerly of Stockport St George’s, has been transferred to non-resident life membership.