Ladies Auxiliary Branch #15 Richmond regular meeting

On November 21, 21 members were present at our regular meeting at the Legion Hall.

Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. and the Colours were presented by Sgt. at Arms Cmdr Wendy Ridley with the Colour party of Cmdrs Helen Knowles, Patsy Biggs and Linda Badger.

Meeting was opened in form, followed by a “welcome” and a few words from our Pres. Cmdr Ann Clark.

Roll call was taken and the Sec. Cmdr Lucie read the minutes of the last session. They were accepted.

Treasurer Cmdr Dawn gave her report and even after a substantial donation to the Senior Branch at the Armistice Banquet, we find ourselves in good standing. Report accepted.

Bills were presented and paid.

Correspondence - Thank-yous from both the schools that we support, the Regional for our donations of snacks and St. Francis for our support of the cafeteria. We also had one request for a donation. Report of Committees Health and Welfare Cmdr Anne, nothing to report.

Membership - Cmdr Elsie gave a favourable report on the Poppy Campaign and thanked everyone for their help.

Kitchen - Cmdr Linda reported that there was still a little work to be done for cleaning.

Publicity - Cmdr Mildred had nothing to report.

Ways and Means Cmdr Donna gave an interesting report on how successful our banquet was and thanked everyone that helped in any way.

Special Committee - Cmdr Ann Nixon told us how important and how appreciated our donations to the Schools are.

The Pres. Cmdr Ann Clark expressed her thanks to all for their cooperation over the passed 3 years and asked Cmdr Elsie to preside for the Elections. Cmdr Elsie asked Cmdr Lucie Whittingstall to act as secretary and Cmdr Lucy to take care of the blackboard. The results of the elections are as follows: Sgt at Arms - Cmdr Linda Badger; Pres. - Cmdr Donna Ham; 1st. Vice - Cmdr Wendy Ridley; 2nd vice - Cmdr Carol Boisvert; Sec. - Cmdr Lucie Whittingstall; Treasurer - Cmdr Anne Nixon. Installation was held on November 27 with the Main Branch.

Business resumed, Christmas Party, with gift exchange on December 12 at 5:30 for our supper. A donation was given to the Wales Home. Final plans were made for our card party that was held on the 23.

Business being concluded, meeting adjourned, closed in form and Colours retired.

Half and half won by Cmdr Linda Badger.

In Comradeship,

Cmdr Mildred E. Holliday, P.P.

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